Author: Kirk

Pizza Dog

Ingredients

  • Hot Dog Buns
  • Hot Dogs
  • Pepperoni – slices
  • Pizza Sauce
  • Mozzarella – shredded
  • Italian seasoning

Directions

  1. Cook your hot dogs by your preferred method and doneness.
  2. Prepare your pizza sauce.
  3. Build your hot dog accordingly: Hot dog bun, hot dog, add 2 to 3 Tbs of pizza sauce, 4-6 slices of pepperoni, and a handful of shredded mozzarella.
  4. Place your assembled hot dog under the broiler to melt the cheese and brown the hot dog bun or place in microwave for 20 second intervals to melt the cheese. Top with a sprinkle of Italian seasoning.

BBQ Dog

Ingredients

  • Hot Dog Buns
  • Hot Dogs
  • BBQ Sauce (your favorite brand)
  • Coleslaw

Directions

  1. Cook your hot dogs by your preferred method and doneness.
  2. Place your favorite bbq sauce on your hot dog.
  3. Top with your favorite coleslaw or try our recipe!
  4. Enjoy!

Juvenile Dog

Ingredients

  • Hot Dog Buns
  • Hot Dogs
  • Mac and Cheese (your favorite brand)
  • Bacon

Directions

  1. Cook your hot dogs by your preferred method and doneness.
  2. Cook your favorite mac and cheese as you prefer.
  3. Cook bacon slices by your preferred method. We like to bake them in a 400 F degree onion on an aluminum foil lined baking pan for 14 to 16 minutes. Cook longer if you like your bacon crispy.
  4. Build your Juvenile Dog accordingly. Bun, hot dog, mac and cheese, crumbled bacon.
  5. Feel free to season it with some black pepper or cayenne.

B’more Dog

Ingredients

  • Hot Dog Buns
  • Hot Dogs
  • Bologna
  • Pickle spears
  • Mustard

Directions

  1. Cook your hot dogs by your preferred method and doneness.
  2. Cut an X in the middle of your bologna to avoid it from curling while searing.
  3. In a small pan over medium-low heat, sear the bologna (2 slices per dog) on each side, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Build your B’more Dog accordingly. Bun, bologna, hot dog, pickle spear, and mustard.

Cuban Dog

Ingredients

  • Hot Dog Buns
  • Hot Dogs
  • Deli Ham Slices
  • Swiss Cheese Slices
  • Pickle Spears
  • Mustard

Directions

  1. Cook your hot dogs by your preferred method and doneness.
  2. In a small pan over medium-low heat, sear the deli ham (2 slices per dog) on each side, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Build your Cuban Dog accordingly. Bun, mustard, ham slices, swiss cheese, hot dog, pickle spear, and mustard.

Hawaiian Mac Salad

Ingredients

  • 16 oz Elbow macaroni
  • 2 Tbs Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 2 1/2 Cups Mayo (Best Foods or Hellman only)
  • 1/4 Cup Milk
  • 2 Medium Carrots – peeled and grated
  • 2 Tsp Sugar
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tsp Ground White Pepper
  • 1/2 Tsp Onion powder

Directions

  1. Cook the elbow macaroni according to the directions for the product.
  2. In a medium sized bowl, mix the mayo, milk, and sugar with a whisk to combine.
  3. Using a grater, grate the peeled carrots on with the small size of the grater. Place to the side.
  4. Drain the macaroni in a colander and shake to remove the excess water from the macaroni.
  5. Place the drained macaroni in a large bowl, add the apple cider vinegar, and mix well with a large spoon.
  6. Add the grated carrots to the macaroni and mix well again to incorporate. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes.
  7. Add the mayo mix and combine well with a large spoon. Add the salt, white pepper, and onion powder and mix thoroughly for the last time.
  8. Place the mac salad in a container and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, overnight is best. Serve and enjoy.

Honey-Lime Dressed Fruit Salad

Ingredients

  • 10 to 12 Cups Assorted Fruit (or as much as you want)
  • 2 Tbs Honey
  • 3 Limes – Zest and Juice
  • 1 Lime (extra)

Directions

  1. Cut up all of your fruit into small pieces and place in a large bowl.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the honey, lime zest, and lime juice. Taste and adjust to your liking. If it needs more lime, add the extra lime.
  3. Pour honey-lime mixture over the fruit and toss well to coat all of the fruit.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Tuna Salad

Ingredients

  • 4 x 5 oz Canned tuna (Wild Planet Albacore Wild Tuna)
  • 1 Cup Mayo (Duke’s)
  • 2 Tbs Dijon
  • 1/2 Cup Red Onion – finely diced
  • 1/2 Cup Celery – halved and chopped
  • 1/4 Cup Fresh dill – finely chopped
  • 2 Tbs Dill pickles – chopped
  • 1 Lemon – zest
  • 1/4 Tsp Paprika
  • 1/4 Tsp Cayenne
  • Salt
  • Ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Drain the 4 cans of tuna and place in a large bowl.
  2. Chopped the onions, celery, dill, and pickles.
  3. Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and season with salt and black pepper.
  4. Place in an airtight container and refrigerate. The salad will keep for five to six days in the refrigerator, so the perfect amount for lunchtime meal prep for the week.

Roasted Buffalo Cauliflower

Ingredients

  • 1 head Cauliflower
  • 1/2 Cup Buffalo sauce
  • 2 Tsp Olive oil
  • Salt
  • Ground black pepper
  • Buttermilk Ranch

Directions

  1. Pre-heat your oven to 425 degrees (F).
  2. Remove the core of the cauliflower and cut into florets.
  3. Place the florets in a medium-sized bowl and add the olive oil. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper and toss to combine.
  4. Transfer the seasoned cauliflower onto an aluminum foil lined baking pan and roast in the oven for 15 to 17 minutes.
  5. Pull the cauliflower out of the oven, place back into the bowl and toss with the buffalo sauce.
  6. Place the buffalo cauliflower back on the baking pan and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  7. Remove the roasted buffalo cauliflower and serve with Buttermilk Ranch or the sauce of your choice. Enjoy!

Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Sour cream
  • 8 oz Mayo
  • 8 oz Buttermilk
  • 2 Tsp White Vinegar
  • 2 Tsp Dried Dill
  • 2 Tsp Dried Parsley
  • 2 Tsp Dried Chives
  • 3/4 Tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 Tsp Onion powder
  • 1/4 Tsp Salt
  • 1/4 Tsp Ground black pepper

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the sour cream, mayo, and buttermilk. Add the white vinegar and mix well. Add the remaining ingredients, mix, place in a jar or bottle and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (overnight is best).
  2. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your preference and enjoy!