Guest Author - Robin Rounds Whittemore
What kind of hot dog you eat or purchase is your choice. Some are all beef franks, while others are made of chicken or turkey. Still other hot dogs are even made from pork. For people who do not eat meat, or do not care to eat hot dogs, there are such things as veggie dogs. They can be topped just like a regular meaty hot dog.
Hot dogs are commonly broiled, fried, boiled in water or other liquid, or grilled outside. Hot dogs, as well as their counterparts, hamburgers, are a common food to be grilled outside and served at picnics.
People who sell hot dogs from little silver carts sometimes have the best hot dogs. They also have a variety of toppings to choose from. Whether they park and sell near your work, on the street near a mall, or even on the street where you have to stop the car; they do provide a fast and enjoyable bite to eat.
Some people are like me and enjoy just plain hot dogs with just the bun and the dog; but with me, it depends on the hot dog. Still others enjoy a little mustard and ketchup. Raw onions go great on top of hot dogs as well, especially with ketchup or mustard holding them in place. Sauerkraut is also another topping that people can relish, if you'll pardon the pun.
Chili dogs are hot dogs topped with chili and very often accompanied by melted cheese. Usually the cheese of choice for this topping is cheddar. If you would like a spicier hot dog, you could also melt some pepper jack cheese on top of the chili.
You could even use hot dogs, veggie dogs or sausages to recreate what I call, Fair Food. Just fry onions and green peppers until the onions are golden and the peppers are soft. You can also try grilling the open bun on a griddle with butter while the onions and peppers are frying. The end result will take you back to childhood and the fun of the fair.
Remember, as with all food, you are limited only by your imagination as to topping for hot dogs. Don't be afraid to experiment. If you like little smokies in barbecue sauce, try topping your hot dog with barbecue sauce.
