i think i may have mentioned this before, but i was a picky eater growing up.  dear ol’ mom was nice enough to keep some things on hand for me, including freezer chicken patties (which i can prepare several ways!) and hot dogs.  this is one of my favorite ways to have a hot dog.  recent trips to the dog of nashville have inspired me to revisit some of my favorite ways to eat a dog.

this recipe is for four hot dogs, multiply as needed.

• four hot dog buns, toasted
• 1/2 c pizza sauce
• 4 hot dogs (i prefer koegel’s viennas, serve the curve and the crunch! thanks to mom and dad for delivering to nashville )
• italian seasoning
• 1 c shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 c shredded parmesan cheese

1. pre-heat broiler.
2. in a medium frying pan, cook hot dogs in pizza sauce, stirring sauce constantly.
3. place hot dogs in buns, spooning additional sauce on top.
4. sprinkle with italian seasoning.
5. top with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
6. broil until cheese is brown and bubbly. (i used a 9×13″ glass pan lined with foil for easy clean up.)

enjoy!

as i have said before breakfast is our favorite meal of the day.  breakfast was served at our late morning wedding reception and i could go on and on about how much we LOVE breakfast.  but i won’t.  i’ll just share another shoemaker-approved breakfast dish.

Adapted from SmittenKitten

• 1 pizza crust (however you prefer to make it)*
• 1/4-1/2 lb. ground breakfast sausage
• 1/4 c grated parmigiano reggiano cheese
• 1 c grated mozzarella
• 3 eggs
• salt and pepper to taste
• green onion
• parsley flakes

* i picked up an awesome pre-made dough from publix that was just waiting to be kneaded and topped.

1. pull dough out of the fridge 1-2 hours before you want to start making pizza.
2. pre-heat oven to 500°.
3. brown sausage in a pan.  place on a paper towel lined dish to drain of excess grease.
4. knead out dough.  make sure the bottom of the crust is floured well.
5. t0p with parmigiano reggiano, mozzarella and sausage.
6. crack the three eggs over the top of the pizza and top with salt and pepper.
7. bake for 8-10 min. or until eggs are cooked to your liking.
8. remove from oven, top with green onion and parsley flakes.

enjoy!

this is a very delicious recipe from my aunt debbie.  i’m sorry for the quality of this iPhone photo, it just doesn’t do this dip justice.  you’ll have to try it for yourself!

• 8 oz. cream cheese
• 1/3 c sour cream
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1/8 tsp garlic powder
• 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/2 c pizza sauce
• 1/2 c pepperoni
• 1/4 c green onion
• 1/4 c green pepper*
• 1/2 c mozzarella cheese

*other toppings of your choice may be substituted.

1. preheat oven to 350°.
2. beat first five ingredients in a small bowl using mixer.
3. spread in pie dish.  spread pizza sauce over top.
4. chop pepperoni, green onion and green pepper.  sprinkle on top.
5. bake for 10 min.
6. shred cheese and put on top.  bake for 10 more min.
7. serve with breadsticks or crackers.

enjoy!