american hot dog

Loaded Hot Dog Board

Elevate your summer gatherings with a fun and interactive loaded hot dog board! Perfect for any occasion, this board allows your guests to customize their hot dogs with a variety of delicious toppings.

Ingredients

  • 8-12 hot dogs (beef, pork, or veggie)
  • 8-12 hot dog buns
  • Toppings of choice: ketchup, mustard, caramelized onions, pickles, relish, etc.
  • Sides of choice: your favorite potato chips in various flavors, french fries, baked beans, etc.

Instructions

  • Grill the Hot Dogs: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill hot dogs for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are heated through and have nice grill marks. Toast the buns on the grill for 1-2 minutes until lightly crispy.
  • Prepare the Toppings: While the hot dogs are grilling, set up your board with all the toppings. Use small bowls or ramekins to organize each topping. Arrange the toppings around the board, making sure to include a variety of textures and flavors.
  • Assemble the Board: Place the grilled hot dogs and buns in the center of the board. Surround them with the toppings and extras, arranging everything in an aesthetically pleasing manner, balancing colors and shapes for a visually appealing display.
  • Serve and Enjoy: Invite your guests to build their own loaded hot dogs, encouraging them to try different combinations. Enjoy the fun and interactive meal with family and friends.

French Onion Burgers

American, Main Dish | Prep Time: 15-minutes | Cook Time: 45-minutes | Total Time: 1-hour | Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 80% lean
  • 3-4 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 2 medium yellow onions, sliced
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon finely minced shallot
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup finely shredded Gruyère cheese
  • 4 brioche hamburger buns
  • 1-2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup arugula

Instructions

  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over low heat in Hestan NanoBond 11” Skillet on the grill; add onions. Simmer 30-45 minutes to caramelize and develop a deep golden color, adding small amounts of water as necessary to prevent burning. Add white wine, simmer and stir until wine has cooked off and the flavors combine, 3-5 minutes; set onions aside and keep warm.
  • In a Hestan Provisions Medium Mixing Bowl, hand blend thyme and shallots with the ground beef, form into four patties and season both sides with salt and pepper. Place on Hestan OvenBond Quarter Sheet Pan and refrigerate 10-15 minutes.
  • Brush cut sides of buns with butter and pan sear or grill to golden brown.
  • Pan sear or grill patties 4-5 minutes on one side, flip and top each with caramelized onions and Gruyère cheese. Continue to cook another 4-5 minutes until the burger reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.
  • Spread Dijon on bottom half of buns, top with burgers with arugula and bun tops and enjoy!

Peach Blackberry Crisp

Dessert | Prep Time: 35-minutes | Cook Time: 35-minutes | Total Time: 1-hour, 10-minutes | Serves: 8

Ingredients

For the Filling

  • 4 cups of sliced peaches (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 cups of blackberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup of brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons of cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

For the Topping

  • 1 cup of old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup of brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  • Prepare the Filling: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a Large Hestan Provisions Mixing Bowl, combine the sliced peaches and blackberries. Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. Mix gently until the fruit is evenly coated. Pour the fruit mixture into a CopperBond 3.5q Sauteuse.
  • Make the Topping: In a separate Medium Hestan Provisions Mixing Bowl, mix the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt. Pour the melted butter over the mixture and stir until it forms a crumbly texture.
  • Assemble and Bake: Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the fruit mixture in . Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbling.
  • Serve and Enjoy: Allow the crisp to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy it warm, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra treat.