"Pride and Prejudice" is basically synonymous with every 13-year-old girl's (and 20-year-old food columnist's) dramatized view of her high school world.
Longing looks past his locker. A knowing glance in Geometry. And when he says he doesn't date bookworm losers, what he really means is that he is kind of guarded and living with a huge burden of honor and duty.
Good old Jane might as well have told us Santa exists all over again. We're already leaving milk and cookies out for when Mr. Darcy shimmies down our chimneys.
The only remedy I can see is to expose the dark underbelly of Jane's world--the world of dowries, arranged marriages and women having to constantly wear dresses. The dark, non-indoor-plumbing world as our depressing friend Charles Dickens might see it.
So, in honor of marriages of convenience and other dashed dreams, I've compiled my favorite hot dog wrap recipes. Just because Mr. Darcy won't wrap up his dog for you doesn't mean you can't enjoy this tasty symbolism, 19th century realism-style.
Longing looks past his locker. A knowing glance in Geometry. And when he says he doesn't date bookworm losers, what he really means is that he is kind of guarded and living with a huge burden of honor and duty.
Good old Jane might as well have told us Santa exists all over again. We're already leaving milk and cookies out for when Mr. Darcy shimmies down our chimneys.
The only remedy I can see is to expose the dark underbelly of Jane's world--the world of dowries, arranged marriages and women having to constantly wear dresses. The dark, non-indoor-plumbing world as our depressing friend Charles Dickens might see it.
So, in honor of marriages of convenience and other dashed dreams, I've compiled my favorite hot dog wrap recipes. Just because Mr. Darcy won't wrap up his dog for you doesn't mean you can't enjoy this tasty symbolism, 19th century realism-style.
SWEET BACON DOG WRAP
For the most adventurous of hot dog samplers, I suggest this sweet and salty hors devour. Cut up your hot dogs into coins about half an inch thick. Wrap each piece in raw bacon and secure with a toothpick. Once wrapped, place the dogs into a hot skillet and sprinkle with brown sugar. Make sure to let the bacon get crispy and let the sugar melt and brown before you enjoy!
CHEESY DOG WRAP
This recipe is both simple and gratifying when you're in the mood for straightforward dinner. Slit the dogs length wise and stuff with your favorite cheese (I'm a fan of cheddar). Wrap with croissant dough that comes in those pre-made tubes. Bake on a cookie tray until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes at 350 degrees.
CHILI DOG WRAP
As singer/songwriter Petula Clark would suggest, you can always go downtown. In this case, while you cannot go to a downtown Bowling Green hotdog stand, you can still spice up your midday snack. Lay one hot dog on one end of a warmed tortilla. Top the dog with your favorite canned or fresh chili and roll up into a wrap. Place all of the wraps into a baking dish, touching if possible. Bake until heated through and then top with a ton of cheese. Turn on your broiler and watch for that crunchy, cheesy topping. I like to serve with salsa and sour cream
For the most adventurous of hot dog samplers, I suggest this sweet and salty hors devour. Cut up your hot dogs into coins about half an inch thick. Wrap each piece in raw bacon and secure with a toothpick. Once wrapped, place the dogs into a hot skillet and sprinkle with brown sugar. Make sure to let the bacon get crispy and let the sugar melt and brown before you enjoy!
CHEESY DOG WRAP
This recipe is both simple and gratifying when you're in the mood for straightforward dinner. Slit the dogs length wise and stuff with your favorite cheese (I'm a fan of cheddar). Wrap with croissant dough that comes in those pre-made tubes. Bake on a cookie tray until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes at 350 degrees.
CHILI DOG WRAP
As singer/songwriter Petula Clark would suggest, you can always go downtown. In this case, while you cannot go to a downtown Bowling Green hotdog stand, you can still spice up your midday snack. Lay one hot dog on one end of a warmed tortilla. Top the dog with your favorite canned or fresh chili and roll up into a wrap. Place all of the wraps into a baking dish, touching if possible. Bake until heated through and then top with a ton of cheese. Turn on your broiler and watch for that crunchy, cheesy topping. I like to serve with salsa and sour cream
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