{"id":25077,"date":"2012-05-17T03:37:19","date_gmt":"2012-05-17T03:37:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ou.org\/life\/?p=25077"},"modified":"2017-04-18T03:29:56","modified_gmt":"2017-04-18T08:29:56","slug":"you-grilled-them-now-what-eileen-goltz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ou.org\/life\/food\/recipes\/you-grilled-them-now-what-eileen-goltz\/","title":{"rendered":"You Grilled Them; Now What?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Please note: Eileen Goltz is a freelance kosher food writer.\u00a0<\/strong>The Orthodox Union makes no endorsements or representations regarding kashrut certification of various products\/vendors referred to in her articles, blog or\u00a0website.<\/em><\/p>\n

With summer just around the corner, it\u2019s time to dust off (or seriously clean) the grill in preparation for BBQ season. While many tout the joys of chicken, ribs and burgers on the grill, I\u2019m still a huge fan of hot dogs. Don\u2019t get me wrong, I\u2019ll get to the chicken ribs and burgers later in the grilling season, but for now I\u2019m reacquainting myself with the grill by keeping menus simple with…hot dogs.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Over the years hot dogs have gotten a bad rap. Too many mystery ingredients,\u00a0sodium nitrite and MSG as well as high amounts of fat have led to the production of chicken and turkey dogs, as well the vegetarian variety. I say they\u2019re all good, as long as you practice moderation in your eating choices. One or two every couple of weeks is fine (if your cholesterol levels are okay); one or two every day, not so much.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m a purist and go for the grilled variety, but whatever way you choose to cook them (boil, broil or–yeech<\/em>–microwave) for me, it\u2019s all about the toppings.<\/p>\n

The classics are, in no particular order: grilled onions, relish, mustard, ketchup, barbecue sauce, mayonnaise, sauerkraut, peppers, pickles and even chili. All good.<\/p>\n

But in my kitchen, I\u2019m always trying update and reinvent and go worldwide in my quest for new and exotic condiments. Kosher breakfast beef, hummus, guacamole or pizza sauce have graced my table as well as dogs topped with pareve tzatziki<\/em> (Greek cucumber sauce) and chopped olives. Wasabi infused mayonnaise with saut\u00e9ed onion and garlic is also a big favorite by us. It is, however, followed by a breath mint or five. But so<\/em> worth it.<\/p>\n

Think outside the topping box with these fun and creative hot dog toppings, and\u00a0take your hot dogs on a road trip from the every day to spectacular.<\/p>\n

Cucumber Salsa\u00a0(pareve)<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

This salsa keeps for a few weeks.<\/em><\/p>\n

Yields\u00a02 to\u00a03 cups, depending on the size vegetables<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/span>:<\/h4>\n