Author: Mike

Chili Dog Sauce

This is my go-to hot dog chili dog sauce. I let it slow cook for a while to get good and tender. And I also make a huge batch and freeze some for later. I have to have sauce on my dogs.

This chili dog sauce is also outstanding over burgers, topped with cheese and chopped onion.

Chili Dog Sauce

A Great Cookbook Find

I found this in The Real Chili Cookbook: America’s 100 All-Time Favorite Recipes. I found a copy at the Exit 76 Antique Mall for $3.50. Besides this recipe, I’ve made 5 or 6 of the chili recipes from the book and all have been fantastic. It’s one of the best finds I’ve made! As far as I’m concerned I more than got my money’s worth just with this chili sauce!

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Try my spicy chili cheese hot dogs.

Chili Dog Sauce
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Chili Dog Sauce

This is my go-to hot dog chili dog sauce. I let it slow cook for a while to get good and tender. And I also make a huge batch and freeze some for later. I have to have chili sauce on my dogs.
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Keyword chili, hot dogs, sauce
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 27kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Brown the ground beef and drain.
  • Add onion and garlic and cook another 5 minutes.
  • Add remaining ingredients and stir.
  • Simmer until thickened, about 20 minutes. If the sauce gets too thin add a bit of water.
  • Note: You can also cover and slow-cook this sauce for a few hours if you wish. It comes out nice and tender. Cook it less for a chili sauce with a little more bite from the beef.
  • Update: I made this great sauce again over the weekend. Our grocery store was out of premium enchilada sauce, so I used a “lesser” brand. I ended up adding a good amount of hot chile powder to the mix, but it still came out fantastic.

Notes

Add a little diced jalapeno for a little kick.

Nutrition

Calories: 27kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Sodium: 799mg | Potassium: 84mg | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 385IU | Vitamin C: 0.6mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Smashburger Sauce

Sadly, it has been a while since we’ve been to a Smashburger. My mouth waters just thinking about our last visit. I searched around the web and found the recipe for the sauce they use on their burgers, and just had to make it. I made up a batch of Smashburger sauce for grilled burgers last night and it was outstandingly good. And it was just as good for dipping French fries (in my case, sweet potato fries).

Smashburger sauce

The Perfect Burger Sauce?

There are two variations of this smashburger sauce on the web, one that uses dill pickle juice and one that uses lemon (which is probably more true to the actual sauce in the restaurant). I didn’t have a lemon on hand, so I went with the pickle juice and it was great. I’ll try lemon next time, but if you don’t have a lemon, just go with pickle juice and you’ll be very happy!

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Kitchen Bottle Condiment Set 3 Hole Dispenser Lid Plastic Squeeze for Sauce Mustard Ketchup 12 oz. / 340 ML.

Also try my fire-eater burger sauce.

Smash burger sauce
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Smashburger Sauce

I made up a batch of Smashburger sauce for grilled burgers last night and it was outstandingly good. And it was just as good for dipping french fries (in my case, sweet potato fries).
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Keyword burger sauce
Prep Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 105kcal
Author Various sources on the web

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients and refrigerate for an hour before using.

Notes

Stir or shake before using.

Nutrition

Calories: 105kcal | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 10mg | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Cheater Crispy Chicken Po Boy

Whenever I make a big batch of Chez John’s Kaw-Cajun Comeback sauce, I go into po boy mode. I love a good po boy. But, sometimes I am in a bit of a rush, so I just warm up some pre-cooked crispy chicken tenders, add a few more ingredients, and before you know it I’m enjoying a great cheater crispy chicken po boy!

Cheater Crispy Chicken Po Boy

It’s Crazy Easy And Crazy Good

So, why’s this great sandwich a “cheater”? Well, because I used pre-cooked chicken. A real po boy would’ve been cooked on the fly. I didn’t have the time for that. So I made a cheater crispy chicken po boy instead.

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Also try my cheater chicken Parmesan sliders.

Cheater Crispy Chicken Po Boy
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Cheater Crispy Chicken Po Boy

Sometimes I am in a bit of a rush, so I just warm up some pre-cooked crispy chicken tenders, add a few more ingredients, and before you know it I’m enjoying a great cheater crispy chicken po boy!
Course American
Cuisine Main
Keyword chicken nuggets, sandwich
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 3 servings
Calories 408kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat the chicken per package instructions.
  • Cut the bread into 3 equal-sized pieces.
  • Slather the bottoms (and tops if you’re like me and love that Comeback sauce!) of the bread with the comeback sauce.
  • Add the lettuce, chicken, onion, and tomato and bread top.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Add a few pickle slices too!

Nutrition

Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 695mg | Potassium: 365mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2490IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Mason Jar Salad

We often have a salad with our dinner. Sometimes, you want to mix it up a little. Make it  look a little different. These Mason jar salads did just that. Great greens, juicy explode-in-your-mouth tomatoes, and a few croutons, all topped with homemade dressings. It might be just a salad. But put it in a jar and everyone ‘oooohs’ and ‘aaaaahs’. Just like they do for my classic wedge salads.

Mason Jar Salad

Eating Out Of A Jar Is Fun

You can put anything you want into these salads. As long as it’ll fit through the jar opening. I used jelly Mason jars since they are big around the base. They also have a large mouth, making it easier to get to the salad.

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For dressings, I like to make jars of my homemade Catalina dressing or homemade Italian dressing.

Mason Jar Salad
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Mason Jar Salad

We often have a salad with our dinner. Sometimes, you want to mix it up a little. Make it  look a little different. These mason jar salads did just that. 
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 4
Author Based on a recipe from the Big Red Kitchen

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 head romaine lettuce
  • Toppings cherry tomatoes, croutons, cubed or shredded cheese, diced onion or cucumber, etc

Instructions

  • Cut the bottom off the lettuce.
  • Then, cut it into 2" (depending on how deep your jars are) pieces.
  • Insert the pieces into the jars then top with your desired toppings and serve.

Notes

You can make these ahead of time and keep in the fridge until ready to serve.

Nutritional values are approximate.

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BBQ Hobo Packets

I’ve made a few variations on hobo packets. They’re easy to make, tasty, and make for easy cleanup. This BBQ hobo packets version uses BBQ sauce and has quickly become one of my favorites. Cheesy goodness, with potatoes and onion, all cooked with sausage in a BBQ sauce. All of the ingredients get all steamy happy inside the packet while they cook and the flavors melds perfectly.

BBQ Hobo Packets

Dinner In A Bite

I made these BBQ hobo packets a few times for the crew that was remodeling our kitchen. They liked them with sausage or chicken, but I think they favored the chicken one the most!

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Inspired by a recipe from Real Mom Kitchen.

BBQ Hobo Packets
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BBQ Hobo Packets

These BBQ hobo packets have quickly become one of my favorites.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword barbecue, BBQ, packets
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 979kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Real Mom Kitchen

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 8 small red potatoes
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil divided
  • ½ sweet onion cut into thin wedges
  • ½ pound smoked sausage cut into bite-sized pieces (or chicken tenderloins)
  • 3 tablespoons your favorite BBQ sauce spicy works best
  • â…“ cup shredded cheese

Instructions

  • Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add potatoes and boil until just starting to get tender, 15-20 minutes. Remove from water and let cool slightly then cut into wedges.
  • Spread out foil pieces and drizzle with 1 teaspoon of oil each.
  • Add the remaining ingredients, splitting them between the two pieces of foil, drizzling with however much BBQ sauce you prefer (a tablespoon or so each should be enough). Also add half of the potatoes to each.
  • Seal foil into tight packets and place on a grill over indirect heat for about 10-15 minutes or until the onion has started to soften.
  • Remove from grill and open to let cool before serving.

Notes

If you aren’t careful the bottoms of the packets can get very hot. Let them cool before serving!

Nutrition

Calories: 979kcal | Carbohydrates: 128g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 1477mg | Potassium: 3482mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 233IU | Vitamin C: 63mg | Calcium: 195mg | Iron: 7mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Marinated Hot Dogs

Well, who would’ve thought about marinating hot dogs? Sure, I marinate pork, chicken and beef all of the time. But it never occurred to me to make marinated hot dogs. Well, trust me, these hot dogs are delicious! They’re packed with flavor, and super moist! Just like with marinating anything else, you’ll get a much better end result. These are surprisingly good. They’re a great thing to serve at a cookout because they will be the center of every discussion. So make a big batch today!

Marinated Hot Dogs

No Boring Dogs. Ever.

This simple idea for hot dogs really spices up plain old beef hot dogs. There’s no reason to make boring dogs when you just have to ‘soak’ them for an hour in Worcestershire sauce to end up with something so much better.

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Spiral and smoke your hot dogs for even more great flavor and that big time ‘wow’!

Marinated Hot Dogs
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Marinated Hot Dogs

Well, who would’ve thought about marinating hot dogs? Sure, I marinate pork and beef all of the time. But it never occurred to me to make marinated hot dogs. Well, trust me, these hot dogs are delicious! They’re packed with flavor, and super moist!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs, marinated
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 129kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Sandra Lee

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place dogs in a resealable baggie.
  • Add Worcestershire sauce and Cajun seasoning.
  • Seal and shake to combine and cover the dogs.
  • Marinate for 1 hour before grilling.

Notes

Cut a long narrow slit in your dogs before cooking to give the toppings a great place to go!

Nutrition

Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 477mg | Potassium: 243mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 876IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Bratwurst Bath

I made up this idea for a bratwurst bath. I have no idea who or what influenced the idea, but I use this technique any time I grill bratwursts. Other than the beer, butter and onions I have no real recipe for this. Bell peppers? Sure! Serrano peppers? Heck yeah! Whatever!

Bratwurst Bath

Save The Veggies! Save The Veggies!

I should add that the vegetables from the bratwurst bath are also really great on top of hot dogs or hamburgers. I also like to toss them on the grill real quick to get some color. A cast iron skillet works great for this. Or a griddle pan.

I leave in or take out whatever vegetables I have on hand… you don’t have to make this exactly as it is written. I also like adding jalapeno, but I’ll leave it out depending on the crowd.

Always make sure you support the bottom of the pan you use for your bath if you are using a disposable one.

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Also try my kraut-stuffed sausages. Yep, the kraut is inside!

Bratwurst Bath
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Bratwurst Bath

I made up this idea for a bratwurst bath. I have no idea who or what influenced the idea, but I use this technique any time I grill bratwursts. Other than the beer, butter and onions I have no real recipe for this. Bell peppers? Sure! Serrano peppers? Heck yeah! Whatever!
Course Marinade
Cuisine American
Keyword bratwurst, marinade
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 5
Calories 562kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine all but the sausages, rolls and mustard in a large saucepan or disposable aluminum pan.
  • Place over medium heat (I prefer to do this on the grill) and let simmer for at least 30 minutes or until the vegetables start to get tender. You want them to still have a little bite.
  • Add the sausages and simmer for another 8-10 minutes or until done.
  • Remove sausages to a grill over medium-high heat. Sear on all sides.
  • Serve brats on rolls slathered with mustard.

Notes

A few jalapenos add a nice bit of heat to your bratwurst bath!

Nutrition

Calories: 562kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 924mg | Potassium: 525mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1181IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 165mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches

Something so simple… something so good! I made these mini ice cream sandwiches for July 4th. They only take a few minutes to throw together (plus add in some freezer time). They disappear in seconds.

I used smaller chocolate chip cookies. Of course, you could use bigger cookies and make these not-so-mini ice cream sandwiches.

Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches

Make A Bunch. Make Them Different.

Next time I’ll try a different ice cream. Probably mint chocolate chip. And I might dip them in chocolate shell. Oh man, that’s a great idea! I wish I had some chocolate shell in the house!

If you’re making these for a crowd, I’d make a number of different variations so everyone can get one that they like. Chocolate. Vanilla. Strawberry. Etc.

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Also make some homemade red velvet Klondike bars. They’re a bit more trouble but oh so worth it!

Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches
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Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches

Something so simple… something so good! I made these mini ice cream sandwiches for July 4th. They only take a few minutes to throw together (plus add in some freezer time). They disappear in seconds.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Let the ice cream soften just a bit.
  • Spread the nuts out on a large plate.
  • Scoop ice cream on a cookie bottom. You want enough so that it just sticks out around the edges when you press the other cookie down on top of it. If you have to, run a knife along the edges to smooth them a little.
  • Roll the edges in the nuts, pressing down slightly.
  • Wrap in small pieces of foil or plastic wrap and return to the freezer for 10-15 minutes to harden.

Notes

Add a few chocolate chips to the nuts for more yumminess!

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Sriracha Slaw

I love a slaw with some kick. Sure, I’ll enjoy a big ole bowl of sweet slaw too, but for my money you can’t beat a Sriracha slaw that brings a little heat. This is not your usual boring creamy slaw. Nor is it your usual vinegary slaw either. There’s more than a bit of spiciness in it. There’s lots of flavor too!

Sriracha Slaw

Nicely Spicy

Sriracha sauce is a wonderful thing. Though it is a little spicy, it’s not a burn-the-cover-off-your-tongue hot. It’s pleasant really. It adds a little something, something you don’t find in a regular hot sauce. It is fantastic in this Sriracha slaw. Heck, I’d have to rename this dish if there weren’t Sriracha in it!

I almost always use Blue Plate mayonnaise in the dishes I make. I think it is the best around. If you can’t find it locally you can pick it up online for a fair price.

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Blue Plate Real Mayonnaise, Homestyle Mayo For Chicken Salad to Deviled Eggs, 30 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)

Also try my Hard Eight coleslaw.

Sriracha Slaw
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Sriracha Cole Slaw

I love a slaw with some kick. Sure, I’ll enjoy a big ole bowl of sweet slaw too, but for my money you can’t beat a Sriracha slaw that brings a little heat.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword cole slaw, coleslaw, spicy
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 155kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Jeff Mauro

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, mustard, Sriracha, sugar and celery seed.
  • Add in the slaw mix and stir well to coat.
  • Season with salt and pepper.

Notes

Stir again before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 219mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 92IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Drunken Cajun Chicken Po Boy

A place called Gumbo A Go-Go opened recently here in Indy (and sadly they’ve now closed!) . I’ve eaten there several times and have become totally addicted to their Datwich, a spicy shredded chicken sandwich. This is my first attempt at trying to match it. I’d say that this Drunken Cajun chicken po boy comes mighty darn close to the real thing. And I definitely ended up with a delicious sandwich!

Drunken Cajun Chicken Po Boy

Almost A Datwich

I will try again to duplicate the Datwich. I think I’m very close. Next time I’ll omit the tomatoes, add some broth, and more garlic! Until then I’m going to chow down on this spicy good Drunken Cajun chicken po boy sandwich! This is a mighty good sandwich on its own. It’s messy. Very messy. The chicken is very tender and some of the best flavored chicken I’ve had. It might not be a Datwich, but it’s great no matter what!

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Also try my Creole beef debris po boy.

Drunken Cajun Chicken Po Boy
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Drunken Cajun Chicken Po’Boy

I’d say that this Drunken Cajun chicken po boy comes mighty darn close to the real thing. And I definitely ended up with a delicious sandwich!
Course Main
Cuisine Cajun
Keyword Cajun, chicken, sandwich
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 5 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 328kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Tasty Kitchen

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine all of the seasons from the cayenne pepper to the basil to form a rub.
  • Rub mixture over the chicken.
  • Place chicken into a large Dutch oven over low heat.
  • Add remaining ingredients except the bread, plus any remaining rub.
  • Cover and cook 5-7 hours, stirring occasionally, until the chicken can be shredded with a fork.
  • Carefully remove the chicken and shred with a fork.
  • Use an immersion blender to blend the sauce left in the Dutch oven. Alternatively, pour the sauce into a counter top blender and puree, being careful not to burn yourself with the hot liquid.
  • Return shredded chicken to the pot.
  • Lightly toast the bread.
  • Cut in half lengthwise and top with the meat mixture.
  • Cut in halves and serve.

Notes

If using a blender, start out slowly as hot liquids will expand (or explode). Cover the top tightly. You can also let the liquid cool slightly before blending to help ensure it doesn’t explode.

Nutrition

Calories: 328kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 419mg | Potassium: 954mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 868IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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