8 Ways to Build a Better Hot Dog

Sweet Heat Hot Dogs

These dogs, topped with sweet-hot pickles, red cabbage, and a tangy sriracha hot sauce blend, are sure to have you cheering in your seat.

Recipe: Sweet Heat Hot Dogs

Thai-Style Dog

Tossed cabbage, cucumber, and grated carrot in a sweet-hot vinaigrette and chopped peanuts give a Thai-twist to this American favorite.

• Recipe: Thai-Style Dog

Greek-Style Dog

Enhance the Greek flavor of these dogs by using sun-dried tomato chicken sausage in place of traditional hot dogs.

• Recipe: Greek-Style Dog

Muffuletta Dog

The tasty and tangy topping for these hot dogs is New Orleans-inspired.

• Recipe: Muffuletta Dog

Dixie Caviar Dog

Dress up your dog with black-eyed peas, fresh corn kernels, bell pepper and pickled jalapeño pepper slices.

• Recipe: Dixie Caviar Dog

Asian Slaw Dogs

Dress up ordinary hot dogs with a crisp and tangy broccoli slaw flavored by lime, ginger, and cilantro.

• Recipe: Asian Slaw Dogs

Andouille Mini Dogs

Smokies are always a big hit at parties, so turn it up a notch by adding a bun and a dab of mustard and relish.

• Recipe: Andouille Mini Dogs

Bourbon Sausage Dogs

Put a Southern spin on traditional hot dog toppings with a little bourbon.

Recipe: Bourbon Sausage Dogs