CROCKPOT CHILI DOGS- serves 6-8: found at southernfood.about.com

You'll need:

1 pound hot dogs, 1 large onion, chopped finely, 2 cans chili with beans (15 oz each), 1 teaspoon chili powder, 4 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese, and hot dog rolls

Preparation instructions:

Combine the hot dogs, the chopped onion, the chili, and the chili powder in your slow cooker. Stir well. Put the cover on the cooker and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-9 hours. Put the hot dogs in the rolls, use a spoon to add sauces, and put cheese on top.

HOISIN GLAZED DOGS- serves 4: found at hot-dog.org

You'll need:

cup hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoons of honey, 1 tablespoon of fresh, minced, and peeled ginger root, teaspoon of fresh minced garlic, 8 hot dogs, 8 hot dog rolls, and cup chopped green onions

Preparation directions:

To make the sauce, heat hoisin, honey, gingerroot and garlic in a small saucepan, at medium temperature. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, and remove from the burner. Put aside cup sauce. Use a knife to lightly score diagonal cuts across the hot dogs. Brush lots of sauce on the hot dogs. Cook for 10-12 minutes on a charcoal grill or gas grill, with the hot dogs 4-5 inches from the heat source. Baste often with the sauce. When the hot dogs are 3-4 minutes from being ready, open the buns and toast them over indirect heat, being careful not too burn them. Brush the buns with the reserved hoisin sauce and put the hot dogs in them. Add chopped green onions to taste.

YOCCO'S HOT DOG SAUCE- found at thatsmyhome.com Required ingredients: 1 pound ground meat, 1 medium sized onion, 3 tablespoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 3/4 of a teaspoon of teaspoon oregano, 3/4 of a teaspoon of teaspoon cumin, 1/4 of a teaspoon of teaspoon red pepper flakes, and 2 cups water

Preparation instructions:

Brown the meat, breaking up pieces, and the onions. Drain. Run it through a little chopper if you want it smaller. Add spices the spices and mix well. Add the water and simmer for an hour. The sauce may be frozen.

HOT SWEET VIDALIA ONION RELISH- found at razzledazzlerecipes.com

You'll need:

1 T. oil, 1 Vidalia onion, diced, One-fourth each: red and green bell pepper, diced, 2 T. chopped fresh parsley, 1 T. lime juice, 1 t. chopped fresh mint, 1/2 t. honey, 1/4 t. each: salt and cayenne pepper

Preparation instructions:

In skillet, heat oil on medium-high heat; saute onion and peppers until wilted slightly and onions are translucent. Remove from heat and stir in remaining ingredients. Serve warm.

HONEST ABE'S CORN RELISH- produces 1/2 cup- from hot-dog.org

You'll need:

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar, 1 cup extra-sweet corn kernels, fresh cooked or frozen and thawed, cup grape or cherry tomatoes, cut into small pieces, cup finely chopped red onion, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves, 1/8 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation:

In a medium sized bowl, whip the vinegar and oil together. Add the salt and pepper to season. Stir in the basil, onion, tomatoes, and the corn. Cover and chill in the refrigerator. Spoon two tablespoons of relish over each hot dog.

Happy eating.