For those of you who have been following me before Buckaroo, and before Chewsy Lovers, you know that my children are very important to me. I live for “mommy time”, dance recitals, and to be the homework helper. Making the decision to work from home (financially) has been the hardest thing I have ever endured but for my family, it has been the most rewarding. The moments I get to spend with them are priceless and I can’t get them back.
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Spicy Pineapple Slaw Dogs
Hey Chewsies!!! Hot Dog week is still in full effect and yes, I owe you a dog. So here it is! Have you checked out the hot dogs Amiyrah’s been doing? That Greek Salad hot dog looked amazing! I will be doing a recap of all of the tasty hot dogs. I hope you have been inspired to teach an old dog some new tricks!
Buckaroo and I are huge fans of Asian cuisine and Asian flavors. I mean clearly hot dogs aren’t Asian but this hot dog was inspired by some of the flavors that we love on slaw! And c’mon who doesn’t love a good slaw dog?!
Spicy Pineapple Slaw Dogs
Ingredients
Hot Dogs
Buns
Slaw:
1 coleslaw bag
1c. Pineapple, thinly sliced
1/4c. Mayonnaise
1Tbsp. Sriacha Hot Sauce
1tsp. Rice Wine Vinegar
1/2tsp. Garlic, minced
Salt and Pepper, to taste
1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl until evenly dressed. Refrigerate for at least thirty minutes before serving.
2. Prepare hot dogs to desired doneness.
3. Top with slaw. Enjoy!!
M.W.A.H.,
Mandi
Buffalo Hot Dogs with Celery & Carrots
July is National Hot Dog month and this week on Chewsy Lovers we are celebrating! All week we are sharing simple and delicious ideas to upgrade your hot dog experience. Your family is going to be so impressed at the next cookout. Yesterday we made a hot dog inspired by Bacon Cheeseburgers. Today’s hot dog is inspired by Buffalo Wings. Can you tell we like “bar food”? 
Buffalo Hot Dogs with Celery & Carrots
Ingredients:
Hot Dogs & Buns
Your favorite Buffalo Wing Sauce
Matchstick Carrots
Celery Thinly Sliced
Ranch or Blue Cheese Dressing
1. Toast Hot Dog Buns and cook hot dogs to desired doneness.
2. In a sauce pan heat 1/4c. Wing sauce and toss hot dogs in it. Add a tablespoon of butter if you want to mellow the spice out a little. Remove from heat.
3. Place hot dogs on bun and drizzle remaining sauce on them.
4. In a bowl toss carrots and celery in your dressing until evenly coated (not as wet as coleslaw). Top hot dogs with veggies. Enjoy!
See! Hot dogs aren’t boring! We’ve got another great one for you again tomorrow so be sure to come back and check it out.
M.W.A.H.,
Mandi
Bacon Cheeseburger Hot Dogs
It’s Hot Dog week on Chewsy Lovers! People all over the country are going to be out grilling and chilling this weekend and so will we. Continue Reading
Baked Crab Cakes & Cheese Grits
Crab cakes is one of my favorite appetizers to eat when I go out to eat. The problem is, I have yet to find the “right one”. Either they are too small or they are all breading and no crab. Well I had a taste for shrimp and grits last week, but I decided to try something a little different to appease my seafood craving and made these crab cakes. Boom! It was simple, delicious, and I felt even better that they were baked and not fried like most crab cakes you order in restaurants. This recipe made four entrée sized crab cakes, so it’s a perfect breakfast for two. 
Baked Crab Cakes
1 Large Egg, beaten
2Tbsp. Mayonnaise
Juice of half of a Lemon
8oz. Crab meat, picked
1/2c. Bread Crumbs
2tsp. Old Bay Seasoning
1 green onion, chopped fine
1/2 red bell pepper, diced small
1/2tsp. Garlic Powder
1tsp. Dry mustard
1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl until combined.
3. Portion into patties.
4. Bake on a lined baking sheet for 30 minutes until golden. Serve with grits and a bowl of fresh fruit. Enjoy!
M.W.A.H.,
Mandi