When it comes to summer fair food, it seems I'm old-fashioned. Those fried butter sticks, fried spaghetti and meatballs, and fried Coke? Keep them. Even if I could eat gluten, I'd pass. Now a corn dog or funnel cake? That's my type of deep-fried treat. More

There is definitely something rustic-glam about making your own pigs in a blanket, replete with sweet onion Dijon mustard, and light-as-air puff pastry. Gone by halftime—promise! More

[Photograph: Robyn Lee] This recipe comes from our own Meredith Smith, who once made them at a hot dog party of mine (not to be confused with a sausage party). They were by far the most popular snack of the... More

This recipe was developed for Christmas Hot Dogs but tastes great on its own as well. Spiked with cocoa and cinnamon, it's similar to a Greek or Cincinnati-style chili but not as aggressively spiced. I wanted to keep the spice... More

This really simple slaw is great on hot dogs, hamburgers, or pretty much anything. You can chop the cabbage in a food processor or by hand if you have some time and a sharp knife. I use homemade mayonnaise—commercial is... More

When it comes to Labor Day food, the general rule is "it's more fun on a bun". Happily, dessert can be part of the party when you combine ice cream and hot dog buns to make Chilly Dogs. More

Living in San Diego I had my first encounter with the Sonoran hot dog. Every weekend a vendor would set up his cart across the street from our go-to bar an hour or two before last call. From midnight until well after 2 a.m. he'd grill up bacon-wrapped dogs and finish them with pickled jalapeños and your choice of red or green salsa. Moving to New York has left a hole in my heart when it comes to this specific breed of dogs. To satisfy my craving I tried Robb Walsh's version from The Tex-Mex Grill and Backyard Barbacoa Cookbook. More

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[Original artwork and photographs: Hawk Krall] Past Weeks' Dogs Tuscan TonyTexas TommyPhilly Dirty Water DogZweigle'sChicago Dog For Super Bowl week I thought I'd change things up at Hot Dog of the Week and test out my recipe for bacon-wrapped Mexican... More