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Lead Story · NOV 9

Kid-Friendly Hot Dog Recipes for Picky Eaters

Feeding a picky eater often has less to do with hunger and more to do with predictability. Texture matters. Color matters. The order foods touch on the plate matters more than most adults expect. That is one reason the humble hot dog has such staying power in family kitchens. It is familiar, mild, quick to cook, and easy to portion. More important, it adapts well. A hot dog can stay plain for the child who wants nothing unexpected, or it can serve as a bridge toward ne

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Feeding a picky eater often has less to do with hunger and more to do with predictability. Texture matters. Color matters. The order foods touch on the plate matters more than most adults expect. That is one reason the humble hot dog has such staying power in family kitchens. It is familiar, mild, quick to cook, and easy to portion. More important, it adapts well. A hot dog can stay plain for the child who wants nothing unexpected, or it can serve as a bridge toward ne

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Analysis · NOV 9

How to Make Homemade Slaw for Hot Dog Topping

A good hot dog is rarely just about the sausage. The bun matters, the snap matters, the condiments matter, and the topping that often ties everything together is slaw. Not the heavy, picnic-style coleslaw that slides off the bun in a mayonnaise puddle, but a crisp, balanced slaw made specifically for a hot dog. That distinction is where many home cooks go wrong. When slaw is meant for a bowl beside fried chicken or barbecue, it can afford to be creamier, l

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