I tend to favor a really well made burger or good quality hot dogs that show a little grill marks and have that snap when you bite into them. We have certainly tried a variety of brands in our time. But, we have narrowed it down to 2 different hot dogs that we seek in eating. Hebrew National and Nathan's. Both of these brands give us exactly what we're looking for in a great quality hot do. As for finishing these off, I tend to go "old school" with the basic ketchup and a nice grainy mustard. Relish is sometimes used in our house. Chili, onions and grated cheddar sometimes find room at the table. But, chili dogs are a totally different thing for another time.
Burgers are something I could eat every day, once a day. There are some great restaurants that produce an awesome concoction burger. But, some of the best burgers we have had are at home on the grill. We tend to buy a 60/40 or 70/30 ground beef. The lean meats just don't give us the natural flavor we are looking for. Sometimes to produce a more "gourmet" burger we will do a blend with ground lamb, or pork. To add variety, we sometimes will add garlic, fresh herbs, grated Parmesan cheese or Worcheshire (can't say it right or spell it right) sauce to the mixture. Then there come the toppings:
- Smoked Gouda
- Smoked Cheddar
- Bacon
- Avocado/Guacamole
- Lettuce, Arugula
- Spinach
- Tomato
- Mayonnaise
- American Cheese
- Sauteed Mushrooms
- Grilled Onions
- Basil Pesto
- Pepper Jack Cheese
and the list can continue, usually does in our house and what is at the grocery store on sale!
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