Great American Hot Dog Book

by Becky Mercuri

Overview

The Great American Hot Dog Book is not only loaded with frank recipes from across the nation but also has recipes for out-of-this-world fries, sauces, sides, and more!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781423609834
Publisher:	Smith, Gibbs Publisher
Publication date:	03/13/2007
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Becky Mercuri, has been a contributing editor for Cookbook Collectors Exchange, a nationally distributed newsletter, for seven years. She was the editor of a popular food and travel column for the Wellsville Daily Reporter in western New York. An accomplished cook who has gathered recipes throughout the world, Becky is a contributing member to several organizations and their national newsletters, an avid student of culinary history, a member of the Southern Foodways Alliance, and a well-respected food and travel writer based in New York State.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 6

Introduction 8

The Real Story of the American Hot Dog: Debunking the Urban Legends11

Hot Dogs of the Northeast: Pushcarts Roll and Mustard Rules19

Hot Dogs of the Southeast: Slaw Dogs and a Slathering of Sauces59

Hot Dogs of the Midwest: Coneys, Chicago-style Hot Dogs, and Pronto Pups89

Hot Dogs of the Great Plains: Corn Dogs, Chile Dogs, and Buffalo Dogs105

Hot Dogs of the West and Southwest: Some Like it Hot115

Hot Dogs of the Pacific: Hollywood Glamour Dogs and Succulent Sausage 131

Photography Credits 142

Index 143