Gourmet Harissa Onion Hot Dogs With Preserved Lemon Relish Food

HARISSA-ONION DOGS WITH PRESERVED-LEMON RELISH

Steps:

• For relish:
• Bring first 3 ingredients to boil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Cover and simmer until lemons are tender, about 12 minutes. Uncover; simmer until liquid thickens to syrup, about 8 minutes. Transfer syrup to bowl and cool. Chop lemon slices; add to bowl. Mix in herbs, oil, and garlic.
• For onions:
• Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onions; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover; cook until onions are golden, stirring often, about 25 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water and 1 tablespoon harissa. Simmer until water is absorbed, 4 to 5 minutes. Add more harissa, if desired.
• For hot dogs:
• Spread hummus on buns or crosswise in strip on each lavash sheet. Top each with grilled hot dog, then onions and relish. Roll up lavash, if using, and serve.
• A spicy North African red chile paste; available at some specialty foods stores and at Middle Eastern markets.
• ** Available in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets and at Asian markets.

GOURMET CHILI DOGS

Steps:

• In a large pot or dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high. Add the onions and garlic; saute 3 minutes. Add the crushed red pepper, cumin, chili powder, paprika, ground coriander and Mexican oregano. Bloom the spices for 1 minute.
• Add the ground beef, salt and pepper; cook until browned all over, 4 minutes.
• Add the red wine and cook 1 minute.
• Add the tomatoes, beans, green chiles, brown sugar, honey, vinegar, broth or water and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer about an hour, stirring occasionally. Remove cover and cook until thickened.
• Heat grill to medium-high. Grill the sausages until plump and slightly charred all over, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and cut into 6 links.
• Grill rolls or baguettes until toasty. Place a dog on the bottom half, top with chili. Garnish with cheese, cilantro, red onion.