When Dogs Fly

By Michael Hjort

this is a must-have cookbook for tailgating, super bowl parties, cookouts, and just plain fun eating! the cookbook features recipes for hot dogs, chicken wings, and much more. the recipes are based on the cuisines of countries of origin for dog breeds. each dog breed features fun facts about the breed as well as the hot dog and chicken wing recipes for that breed's country. there are many bonus recipes for sauces, condiments, and accompaniments to the hot dogs and wings. a great addition to any cookbook library!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Michael Hjort
• Release date: Nov 29, 2013
• ISBN: 9781311335043

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

AFRICA

Central Africa: Basenji

Egypt: Greyhound

ASIA

Afghanistan: Afghan

China: Chow Chow

India: Alangu Mastiff

Japan: Japanese Akita

Korea: Jindo

Russia: Siberian Husky

Thailand: Thai Ridgeback

Tibet: Lhasa Apso

AUSTRALIA: Dingo

EUROPE

Croatia: Dalmatian

Denmark: Old Danish Pointer

England: Jack Russell Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier

France: French Poodle

Germany: Dachshund

Germany/Poland: Pomeranian

Greece: Greek Harehound

Ireland: Irish Setter

Italy: Italian Greyhound, Italian Pointer

Scotland: Scottish Terrier

Spain: Perro de Presa Canario

Switzerland: Saint Bernard

Wales: Welsh Terrier

THE AMERICAS AND THE CARIBBEAN

Cuba: Havanese

Brazil: Brazilian Mastiff

Chile: Chilean Fox Terrier

Venezuela: Mucuchies

Canada: Newfoundland

Mexico: Chihuahua

Hawaii: Hawaiian Poi Dog

Illinois: American Pit Bull Terrier

Louisiana: Catahoula Leopard Dog

Massachusetts: Boston Terrier

Pennsylvania: Great Dane

Texas: Blue Lacy

Virginia: American Foxhound

Maine: Maine Coon

INDEX

HOTDOGS

WINGS

RELISHES, SAUCES, AND SUCH

INGREDIENTS

Basenji (Africa)

The modern Basenji is from central Africa, but at some point its ancestor arrived there from eastern Asia. It is possibly the most ancient dog breed, as the common ancestor it shares with all other existing dogs lived longer ago than the common ancestor of any two other living dogs. Dogs resembling basenjis can be seen on stelae in the tombs of Egyptian pharaohs, sitting at the feet of their masters, looking just as they do today. Classified as sighthounds, basenjis were assistants to the hunt, chasing wild game into nets for their masters while producing an unusual yodel-like sound (barroo), earning it the nickname Barkless Dog. The 1954 novel Good-bye, My Lady, by James H. Street, is about a basenji. The book was made into a movie of the same name in 1956.

BARKLESS DOGS

8 beef hotdogs, grilled

Lemon relish (recipe below)

1 tsp olive oil

1 ½ lbs onions, halved, thinly sliced

Salt & pepper

½ cup water

1 to 1½ Tbsp harissa sauce or other chili paste (such as sambal oelek)

¾ cup (or more) hummus

8 grilled hot dog buns or 8x4-inch lavash sheets (Middle Eastern flat bread)

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 water and 1 Tbsp harissa. Simmer until water is absorbed, 4 to 5 minutes. Add more harissa, if desired.

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.

HOTDOGS

Lemon Relish

2 lemons, thinly sliced with peel, seeded

1 cup fresh lemon juice

2 ½ Tbsp coarse sea salt

¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro

¼ cup finely chopped fresh mint

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

4 garlic cloves, finely chopped

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; return to bowl. Mix in herbs, oil, and garlic.

RELISHES, ETC.

MY LADY’S WINGS

2 ½ lbs wings, separated at joint, tips removed

1 Tbsp coriander seeds, crushed

¼ tsp cumin seeds, crushed

¼ tsp cinnamon

½ Tbsp kosher salt

1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

3 Tbsp Sriracha chili sauce

3 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted

2 Tbsp chopped cilantro

Finely grated zest and juice of 1 small lime

In a large bowl, toss the wings with the coriander and cumin seeds, cinnamon, kosher salt and olive oil. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spread the wings on a large rimmed baking sheet and roast for about 90 minutes, until crispy and golden. Wash out the bowl. Add the Sriracha, butter, cilantro, lime zest and juice.

Add the wings to the sauce and toss well. Transfer the wings to a platter. Serve hot.

WINGS

Table of Contents

Greyhound (Egypt)

The Greyhound is a breed of sighthound that has been primarily bred for tracking game and racing. At maximum acceleration, a greyhound reaches a full speed of 43 mph within 98 feet. The only other animal that can accelerate faster over a short distance is the cheetah. Greyhounds are quiet, gentle, and loyal to owners and are therefore considered to make wonderful pets. The breed's origin is reputed to be connected to Ancient Egypt, where depictions of sighthound-types like greyhounds have been found on tombs at Beni Hassan c. 2000 BC. However, DNA analysis reported in 2004 suggests that the Greyhound is not closely related to these breeds, but is a closer relative to herding dogs of Europe. Whatever. The Greyhound Bus Lines bus company’s logo is a racing greyhound. In Australia, racing greyhounds are commonly known dish lickers. TV’s The Simpsons have a greyhound named Santa's Little Helper.

SANTA’S LITTLE HELPER DOGS

Beef Hotdogs, grilled

2 15-oz cans fava beans

6 cloves garlic, or to taste

1 tsp salt, or to taste

1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

¼ cup olive oil

1½ Tbsp parsley, minced

Radishes, chopped

Hard-boiled eggs, chopped

Chopped scallions

Mini pita bread, grilled

Press the garlic cloves through a garlic press into a medium bowl. Mash the garlic and salt together. Add the lemon juice, olive oil, and parsley to the garlic mixture and combine thoroughly. Drain the beans well, rinse, and put beans into a large pot over low heat. Add garlic mixture and stir with a wooden spoon to combine thoroughly. Place grilled hotdogs in pitas and spoon the beans over. Top with any combination of radishes, hard-boiled eggs, or scallions if desired.

HOTDOGS

DISH LICKING WINGS

2 lbs wings, separated at joint, tips discarded

½ cup olive oil

2 Tbsp ground cumin

1 Tbsp ground coriander

1 onion, grated

3 cloves garlic, finely minced

1 tsp cayenne pepper

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Lemony Hot Sauce (recipe below)

Place the wings in a plastic zip top bag. Combine the ingredients for the marinade in a bowl and pour over the chicken. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight.

Bring the meat to room temperature before cooking. While the meat is warming to room temp., preheat grill. Remove the meat from the marinade, reserving the marinade. Grill until cooked through, basting with reserved marinade while cooking. Toss with Lemony Hot Sauce and serve.

WINGS

Lemony Hot Sauce

1 tsp + 2 Tbsp of butter

2 garlic cloves, minced

¼ cup white wine

½ tsp Worcestershire

½ tsp dried mustard

½ lemon, juiced

¼ cup