hot-dog-min- Babysitter's recipes please ded kids, adults ByAtttscoaer " --" mm Mi Missoorian staff writer BJWBB Corn Dog: Mable McCune and hot dogs have been making lunch together Basic batter Hot dog lunches have Lard or oil been around for years 28 2packages (20) hot dogs at the home of Mable McCune, 506 for nearly years. 'You've got the perfect meal High St 20 wooden skewers She first began serving them to her husband, , for any aged youngster or husband.' Emmett, 28 years ago when was secre- she a Prepare batter. Heat least 2 (5 tary for the University and he was in veteri- at inches nary school. centimeters) of lard to 375 F (190 Ci in pan dog out of the freezer to cook for a quick 3 tablespoons paprika suitable for deep frying. Remove hot dogs Mrs. McCune's ' three children were next in snack. "It doesn't matter if you're making teaspoon pepper from package and line and ate the great American sausage dur- insert skewer lengthwise m one or two dozen, it's still the same thing." 2 cups dairy sour cream each. al- ing their early years. "And they Pour batter into drinking glass which still eat Her hot dog recipe, she says, makes for a lows for dripping. Dip bat- she says, 26, easier hot dogs into them," "even though they're 22 better flavored frankfurter. " And with baked Cut frankfurters diagonally into chunks. ter, turning to coat and 19 years old." them evenly. The batter beans served on the side," she says, "you've Brown in fat in chafing riish or large skillet will adhere best when the surface of the hot But the preschool-age- d youngsters for got the perfect meal for any aged youngster Add remaining ingredients except sour cream dog is completely dry. Fry in fat till golden whom Mrs. McCune has been babysitting the or husband." and cook slowly until onion is tender, stirring brown, two past 15 years are the ones about minutes. Drain on absor- who appreciate frequently. Add sour cream and heat, stirring bent paper. Makes 20 corn dogs. frankfurters the most. As many as p'ght chil- Matte's Hot Dogs constantly. Serve at once. Garnish with addi- dren are at her home five days a week while tional sour cream if desired. Makes six serv- their parents work, and they often feast on hot Line the bottom of a hot skillet with the fro- ings. Marinated Appetizer Frankfurters dogs and the inevitable bun. zen hot dogs, being careful not to stack the hot Mrs. McCune says, frequently, the pre- dogs on top of each other. Pour ketchup and H cup soy sauce schoolers will not want to try a new food. "But mustard on top of the hot dogs, then put the lid Frankfurter Stew 1 tablespoon sugar lots of times a child will eat a hot dog when he on the skillet. Cook for about seven minutes on 1 teaspoon instant minced onion won't eat anything else. And it's a lot better a low heat, shaking the skillet frequently to 6 onions, quartered teaspoon ground ginger for him than a cookie." stir the hot dogs and condiments together. 6 carrots, sliced a4 pound cocktail frankfurters Over the past years, Mrs. McCune has dis- Then serve. 6 potatoes, peeled and cubed covered that the youngsters prefer the all-me- at 2 pounds frankfurters Combine all ingredients except frankfurt- frankfurter. She adds that those fla- The following recipes are from " The Wom- 1 can (10"--2 ounces ) tomato soup ers. Marinade frankfurters in mixture for two vored with chicken are well accepted also, an's Day Encyclopedia of Cookery" : hours, turning and basting occasionally. probably because of their milder flavor. Cook vegetables in small amount of boiling Drain and reserve marinade. Place frankfurt- By the time the preschoolers are able to Staffed Frankfurters water until almost done; do not drain. Cut ers in shallow baking dish. Pour marinade bite-siz- e feed themselves, generally around 18 months frankfurters into pieces. Combine all over them. Bake in pre-heat- ed moderate oven of age, she begins to serve the hot dog inside 8 frankfurters ingredients, simmer for 15 minutes, or until (350 F; 175 C) for about 15 to 20 minutes, or un- the bun. "But because they still have trouble lMt cups mashed potatoes vegetables are tender. Makes eight servings. til thoroughly heated. Drain and serve on grasping things at that early age, the hot dog 1 tablespoon minced onion cocktail picks. Makes eight to 10 servings. will often fall out of bun the and they'll just Salt and pepper to taste Corn Dogs eat the two separately." Butter To avoid this problem, Mrs. McCune slices Appetizer Kebabs Cheddar cheese, coarsely grated Basic Corn Dog : hot dog bite-siz- e chil- Batter the into pieces for the 1 cup flour 4 cup large pimento-stuffe- d olives dren and serves the bun alongside, instead of Split frankfurters and stuff with mashed po- sandwich. i cup cornmeal Vj pound cocktail frankfurters as a tatoes to which you have added onion, salt, 2 tablespoons When the youngsters begin kindergarten, sugar 2it cups cooked or canned small white pota- pepper and plenty of butter. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon dry usually 5 years old, tbey condi- mustard toes at discover cheese. Broil until golden brown. Remove and 2 teaspoons baking ments and begin asking for ketchup mus- powder ht cup French dressing and serve immediately. Makes eight servings. 1 teaspoon tard with their meaL salt Mrs. McCune says she is unsure 2 tablespoons shortening Thread olives, frankfurters and potatoes on about the Frankfurters Bavarian 1 cup hot dogs' nutritional value. "Bat," she quickly milk six skewers. Brush with French dressing. legg Broil 4 to 5 inches (10 to 13 centimeters) notes, "the children always seem to grow lVz pounds frankfurters from welL" source of heat, or cook on outdoor grill for six 2 tablespoons fat Combine dry ingredients in mixing bowl, Because hot dogs so and easy 1 minutes. Turn once and baste or brush fre- are fast to large onion, minced cut in shortening. Add milk egg, prepare, Mrs. McCune will often take a hot teaspoon and stir well quently with French dressing during cooking. salt to remove lumps. Makes about 2 cups. Makes six servings.