8 Ways to Build a Better Hot Dog

We dressed up a favorite summer staple, and frankly, they're delicious.

Sweet Heat Hot Dogs

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

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

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.

Greek-Style Dog

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Greek-Style Dog

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

Muffuletta Dog

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Muffuletta Dog

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

Dixie Caviar Dog

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Dixie Caviar Dog

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

Asian Slaw Dogs

Asian Slaw Dogs

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

Andouille Mini Dogs

Photo: Jennifer Davick

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.

Bourbon Sausage Dogs

Bourbon Sausage Dogs

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

Recipe: Bourbon Sausage Dogs

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