2 medium onions, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon ground chili powder ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ⅓ cup ketchup ⅓ cup water 1 teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Bacon Coleslaw

½ 14 ounce package shredded cabbage with carrot (coleslaw mix) ⅓ cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoon red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar dash celery seeds salt and ground black pepper to taste 3 slices crisp-cooked bacon

Chicago-Style Hot Dogs:

Prepare as directed, except serve with the following toppings: yellow mustard, chopped onions, sweet pickle relish, sliced jalapeño chile peppers, thinly sliced roma tomatoes, pickle spears, and celery salt. Nutrition Analysis: 315 calories, 11 g protein, 27 g carb, 18 g total fat, 28 mg cholesterol, 7 g sat. fat, 2 g fiber, 5% Vitamin A, 7% Vitamin C, 1482 mg sodium, 8% calcium, 13% iron

New York City Dogs:

Prepare as directed, except serve with the following toppings: Dijon-style mustard, New York Onion Sauce (see below), and, if desired, drained sauerkraut. Nutrition analysis: 330 calories, 11 g protein, 28 g carb., 19 g total fat, 28 mg cholesterol, 7 g sat. fat, 2 g fiber, 5% vitamin A, 6% vitamin C, 1149 mg sodium, 8% calcium, 13% iron

Kansas City Dogs:

Prepare as directed, except serve with the following toppings: drained sauerkraut, sliced Swiss cheese, and, if desired, deli mustard. Nutrition analysis: 405 calories, 18 g protein, 25 g carb., 25 g total fat, 54 mg cholesterol, 12 g sat. fat, 2 g fiber, 5% vitamin A, 7% vitamin C, 1090 mg sodium, 30% calcium, 14% iron

Southern Dogs:

Prepare as directed, except serve with Bacon Coleslaw (see below) or 1 3/4 cups deli coleslaw. Nutrition Analysis: 385 calories, 12 g protein, 24 g carb., 26 g total fat, 35 mg cholesterol, 8 g sat. fat, 1 g fiber, 9% vitamin A, 18% vitamin C, 1004 mg sodium, 8% calcium, 12% iron