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Yummy Links: From Hot Dogs to Hollandaise

partysugar — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 08:00:16 -0700

Is the recession causing you to eat more hot dogs? - The Epi-Log
Move beyond potatoes and learn to cook with whole grains. - Chow
Would you eat the vegan version of the Double Down sandwich? - Eat Me Daily
Take a look at Delancey, Seattle's newest pizzeria, which was opened by blogger Molly Wizenberg and her husband. - Slice
The much hyped-about John Dory, April Bloomfield's recently opened seafood restuarant in New York City, has closed. Part owner Ken Friedman explains why. - The Feedbag
Catch up with the food industry's most popular Twitterers. - Eater
Eleven culinary critics and commentators survey the state of our food union. - Grub Street
How to fix a broken Hollandaise sauce. - Food Wishes

Test Your Oscar Mayer IQ!

YumSugar — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 05:50:54 -0700

This month, right after one of the biggest grilling holidays of the year - and just as hot dogs appear poised to make a colossal comeback - Oscar G. Mayer, the third Oscar Mayer in the family that founded Oscar Mayer Foods and the company's former chairman, died at 95. To pay tribute to the legacy he's left behind, I thought I'd test your knowledge of Oscar Mayer trivia. How much do you know about the Mayer wiener? There's only one way to find out!

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Chestnut Chows Down 68 Dogs, Defends Title

partysugar — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:50:43 -0700

To most people, the Fourth of July means barbecue, fireworks, and a long weekend. However, in the world of competitive eating, the all-American holiday brings to mind one thing: Nathan's annual hot dog eating competition. The Super Bowl of competitive eating, Nathan's contest is the most-watched, most-hyped competition of the season. Earlier today on Coney Island, the darlings of the competitive eating world, Takeru Kobayashi and two-year reigning champ Joey Chestnut, faced off in an epic battle.

The rivals are both seasoned, serious, and adorned professionals, but in the end, after chowing down 68 hot dogs - a new world record - Chestnut won. Throughout the 10-minute competition, Chestnut maintained a two-dog lead against Kobayashi. "I've been practicing hard," Chestnut said after winning. "I knew it would be hard to beat me."

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Name That Dish!

partysugar — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:00:36 -0700

Happy Fourth of July! The dish pictured below is an all-American favorite specific to a certain region of the US. Do you know what it's called?

Yummy Links: From Fabio Viviani to Traci de Jardins

partysugar — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:00:19 -0700

Find out why Top Chef's Fabio is partial to wearing scarves. - The Feedbag
Did you watch the Food Network's latest special, The Best Thing I Ever Ate? - Eat Me Daily
What do you call egg in toast? - Serious Eats
The best hot dogs from around the world. - Bon Appétit
Does the color of egg yolk indicate how nutritious it is? - Chow
An inside look at Traci de Jardins's newest restaurant, Manzanita. - Eater SF

Would You Rather Eat a Hot Dog or Hamburger?

partysugar — Sun, 24 May 2009 01:30:02 -0700

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Chili Dogs Two Ways - Beginner and Expert

YumSugar — Wed, 20 May 2009 03:30:20 -0700

Corn dogs may not hit the spot for everyone, but how can one resist a warm, smoky chili dog, especially around Memorial Day? Gather up a group of your favorite friends and dress up some dogs. Throw together a 15-minute chili topping, or take the time to make your own chili and homemade coleslaw. You can choose either way when you read more.

Beginner Chili Dogs
From Tyler Florence

Ingredients

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 all beef hot dogs, about 1/2 pound
4 hot dog rolls
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar

Directions

Make the chili: Heat a skillet over medium flame and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. When the oil gets hazy, add the onion and cook, stirring, until they are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the ground beef, breaking it up with the back of a spoon, and cook until nicely browned, about 10 minutes. Stir in the ketchup, chili powder, and mustard; simmer for 15 minutes until thick; season with salt and pepper.
While the chili is cooking, place a large grill pan on 2 burners over medium-high heat or preheat an outdoor gas or charcoal barbecue and get it very hot. Brush the grates with oil to keep the hot dogs from sticking.
Parboil the dogs first before grilling: bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the hot dogs for about 5 minutes.
Remove from the water and grill the hot dogs just long enough to give them grill marks.
Brush the insides of the rolls with the remaining oil and place them face down on the grill until toasty. To serve, top each hot dog with the chili and some Cheddar cheese.

Serves 4.

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Expert Chili Dogs
From The Martha Stewart Show

Ingredients

Real-Deal Chili:
2 slices bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces
1 onion, coarsely chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped (1 1/2 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds ground beef chuck
3 cups water
2 tablespoons fine cornmeal, or masa harina
1 1/2 tablespoons cider, or other vinegar
Classic Creamy Coleslaw:
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 small green cabbage, (about 1 3/4 pounds), finely shredded
2 medium carrots, cut into 1/8-inch-thick matchsticks or coarsely grated
1 small onion, coarsely grated (optional)
For assemblage:
6 all-beef hot dogs
6 hot dog buns
Mustard, for serving
Chopped white onion, for serving

Directions

Make Real-Deal Chili: In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until just beginning to brown, about 4 minutes. Add onion and garlic, and cook for 30 seconds. Add paprika, cumin, oregano, cayenne, salt, pepper, and ground beef. Cook, stirring occasionally, and breaking up the meat with the side of the spoon, until the beef is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
Stir in water, cornmeal, and vinegar, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid thickens, about 20 minutes. It may be necessary to add a little water to thin the chili.
Make Classic Creamy Coleslaw: Whisk together mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, salt, mayonnaise, and sour cream in a small bowl. Refrigerate dressing, covered, until ready to use, or up to 2 days.
Put cabbage, carrots, and onion (if desired) in a large bowl. Pour in dressing, and toss thoroughly. Refrigerate, covered, until slaw begins to soften, 1 to 2 hours. If not using immediately, refrigerate, covered, up to 2 days. Just before serving, toss coleslaw again.
Preheat griddle to medium heat. Fill a medium saucepan three-quarters full of water; bring to a boil. Add hot dogs, reduce heat to simmer, and cook until hot dogs are plump and heated through, about 6 minutes
Using tongs, transfer hot dogs to griddle. Open buns and place interior-side down on griddle. Cook hot dogs and buns until lightly browned.
Serve hot dogs in buns with mustard, coleslaw, chili, and onions.

Serves 6.

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Yummy Links: From Roast Chicken Lunches to Cinnamon Rolls

partysugar — Fri, 15 May 2009 06:50:13 -0700

Make five well-balanced bag lunches out of one roasted chicken. - Chow
Watch Stephan Colbert eat New York City's most expensive dishes. - Eat Me Daily
Should adult diners be allowed to wear bibs? - The Feedbag
The war on Alice Waters continues. - Gourmet
Three kitchen techniques that will change your life. - Simply Stated
Would you eat this macaroni-and-cheese-topped hot dog? - Eater
Treat yourself to homemade pain au chocolat cinnamon rolls with creme fraiche icing and walnuts. - Serious Eats

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Corn Dogs: Love Them or Hate Them?

YumSugar — Tue, 12 May 2009 05:50:43 -0700

Now that baseball season is in full swing and we'll soon have access to all manner of Summer fair foods, I'm having a hankering for a corn dog. Do you like to indulge in this hot dog on a stick?

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Would You Eat This Crispy Dog?

partysugar — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:15:28 -0800

My favorite bar in San Francisco, 15 Romolo, recently got a makeover where they installed a kitchen. Now, they not only offer innovative cocktails, but they're making scrumptious bar snacks as well. The best dish on the menu are the crispy dogs.

They take a hot dog, stuff it with cheese, wrap a tortilla around it, deep fry it, and serve it with a spicy chili sauce. The result is insanely tasty. It's spicy, crunchy, salty, and porky - everything you need in bar food. After taking one bite, I knew I could chow down multiple crispy dogs in minutes, especially when paired with a Rio Grande cocktail. How about you? Do these dogs sound delicious or disgusting?