Cuban Hotdog vs. Breakfast Hotdog Challenge

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So I had a few people write and ask,  “Aren’t you doing Hot Dog Day?” Well, of course I am, but you see I gave these ideas up to my daughter. I wanted her to come up with an idea of her favorite hotdog and then I would implement it. She chose a “Cuban” and a “Breakfast Dog”. Yum! I was off collecting the main ingredients and then I ran across the most amazing thing.  I was in Walmart, and there they were with a shining light on them. Pretzel buns! I had to use these and they were a huge hit! So let’s make these hot dogs already and see which one looks best to you!! For us, it was a tie right down the middle.

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Smoked Salmon Towers w/ Herbed Goat Cheese

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I wanted to make something pretty but fast. Something healthy but yummy. Something that says, OH, wow, that was good! What was in there? I love bagels and lox, capers, the whole bit. One of my favorite stops in the morning in Key West was these bagels. I wanted to recreate that taste without the bread. Something you can pop in your mouth like sushi and say mmmmm. These little smoked salmon towers did just that.

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National Hot Dog Day?! Was the 23rd!?

Don’t worry my hot dogs are coming! You didn’t think I’d miss that did you? I am copying a favorite from the Senate and making one special request for my daughter.

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Summer Berry Mixed Fruit White Sangria

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California Burger w/ Portabella Bun & Avocado Relish

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Some nights you crave that burger but without the heaviness of a bun. Well, after going to Bobby Flay’s Burger Palace, I realized I could do this burger any way I want! Instead of on a salad, I saw an idea that made me want to try it immediately and that was taking a grilled portabella and using it in place of the bun. YUM! My all time go to favorite is mushroom and cheddar, so this works perfect.  I also love avocado but wanted to try a relish of sorts, more like a chunky guacamole.  It was lovely. Now I won’t fib to you, you wont be picking this up with your hands, but trust me, you wont begrudge having to use a fork and knife to eat it.

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