Front to Back:  Taco Dog, Hot Dog Topped with Crunchy Slaw with Almond & Apricot Dressing, and Hot Dog Topped with Indian-Spiced Onion Relish

I don’t think regular hot dogs will ever cut it again!, my dad replied.

He pushed back his chair, threw his napkin on his plate, and sighed contentedly.

For my family, it’s not summer without a hot dog party, and now it’s not going to be a hot dog party without going all out.  We’ve been spoiled.  After all, it isn’t every barbeque that we make three different hot dog toppings!  (It’s usually just ketchup, mustard, relish, and onion – “the works.”  Definitely delicious, but these new toppings really take hot dogs to the next level.)  It’s almost like getting to sample three different meals in one.

We had our hot dog party a couple weeks ago and since it wasn’t technically summer yet, I think we’ll probably be having another one before summer ends.  :)

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