I don't know anybody who doesn't like hot dogs. And, here are some recipes that will make yours even better.

CROCKPOT CHILI DOGS- 6-8 servings: from southernfood.about.com

You'll need:

1 pound hot dogs, 1 large onion finely chopped, 2 cans of chili with beans (15 ounces each), 1 teaspoon chili powder, 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese, hot dog buns

Preparation instructions:

Combine hot dogs, chopped onion, chili, and chili powder in the slow cooker; stir well. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 9 hours, or high 3 to 4 hours. Spoon sauce over hot dogs in rolls and top each with a little shredded cheese.

HOISIN GLAZED DOGS- serves 4 people: thanks to hot-dog.org

Ingredients:

cup hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot, peeled, teaspoon minced fresh garlic, 8 hot dogs, 8 hot dog buns, split, cup chopped green onions

Preparation:

Heat hoisin, honey, gingerroot and garlic in a small saucepan over medium heat. Allow sauce to simmer for 2-3 minutes then remove from heat. Reserve cup sauce. Lightly score diagonal cuts across the hot dogs. Liberally brush hot dogs with sauce. Preheat a gas or charcoal grill for the direct grilling method, using medium heat. Place hot dogs on grill rack, about 4 to 5 inches from the heat. Cook hot dogs over direct medium heat to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F for 10-12 minutes, basting often with the sauce. During last 3 to 4 minutes, open hot dog buns and lightly toast them over indirect heat. Brush buns with reserved hoisin sauce. Place hot dogs into heated buns. Sprinkle chopped green onions atop hot dogs.

YOCCO'S HOT DOG SAUCE- found at thatsmyhome.com Required ingredients: 1 pound ground meat, 1 medium sized onion, 3 tablespoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 3/4 of a teaspoon of teaspoon oregano, 3/4 of a teaspoon of teaspoon cumin, 1/4 of a teaspoon of teaspoon red pepper flakes, and 2 cups water

Preparation instructions:

Brown the meat, breaking up pieces, and the onions. Drain. Run it through a little chopper if you want it smaller. Add spices the spices and mix well. Add the water and simmer for an hour. The sauce may be frozen.

HOT SWEET VIDALIA ONION RELISH- from razzledazzlerecipes.com

Required ingredients:

1 T. oil, 1 Vidalia onion, diced, One-fourth each: red and green bell pepper, diced, 2 T. chopped fresh parsley, 1 T. lime juice, 1 t. chopped fresh mint, 1/2 t. honey, 1/4 t. each: salt and cayenne pepper

Preparation:

Heat oil on medium-high heat in a skillet. Saute the onion and peppers until the peppers are slightly wilted and the and onions are translucent. Remove from heat, stir in the remaining ingredients, and serve warm.

HONEST ABE'S CORN RELISH- produces 1/2 cup- from hot-dog.org

Ingredients:

2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar, 1 cup extra sweet corn kernels (fresh cooked or frozen/thawed), cup of small pieces of either grape or cherry tomatoes, cup finely chopped red onion, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves, 1/8 teaspoon of salt 1/8 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper

Preparation:

In a medium sized bowl, whip the vinegar and oil together. Add the salt and pepper to season. Stir in the basil, onion, tomatoes, and the corn. Cover and chill in the refrigerator. Spoon two tablespoons of relish over each hot dog.

If you think your friends and family love hot dogs now, wait until you try these recipes out on them.

Daniel Z. Kane is a former school counselor and current university dean. He has created websites on online degrees and online degree programs and on online colleges .

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