Happy National Hot Dog Day! I wanted to celebrate by making some more “unusual” hot dogs, but ones that you’ll crave all the dang time. One of the most effective things an individual can do to lower their carbon footprint is to avoid all animal products. The plant-based sources of these nutrients tend to be low in saturated fat, high in fibre and packed with antioxidants, helping mitigate some of the modern world’s biggest health issues like obesity, heart disease, diabetes and cancer, among many others.įrom recycling our household rubbish to cycling to work, we’re all aware of ways to live a greener life. Well planned plant-based diets are rich in protein, iron, calcium and other essential vitamins and minerals. More and more people are turning to a vegan diet for the health benefits: increased energy, younger looking skin and eternal youth are just some of the claims from this type of diet. Specifics aside, avoiding animal products is one of the most obvious ways you can take a stand against animal cruelty and animal exploitation everywhere. Having emotional attachments with animals may form part of that reason, while many believe that all sentient creatures have a right to life and freedom. Adults love it.Preventing the exploitation of animals is not the only reason for becoming vegan, but for many it remains the key factor in their decision to go vegan and stay vegan. Baking it really lets all the flavors meld together and makes for one delicious mac and cheese casserole. To be honest, it’s perfectly edible just like this, but to really take things up a notch, I recommend transferring the mixture to a baking dish and topping it with even more cheese before popping it in the oven. The recipe above calls for more milk and butter than the box does then we load it up even more with shredded cheddar, diced tomatoes, red beans and diced hot dogs. You start by cooking the pasta shells as directed on the package, but that’s as far as you follow those instructions, because we’re not making just any old mac and cheese. You could jazz it up further with your favorite sauce-a little BBQ, ketchup or hot sauce on top would be perfect. The chili ingredients go really well with cheddar cheese and hot dogs and are such an easy addition. Enter this quick and simple chili dog-inspired pasta bake. I have to change it up occasionally though or I just get bored. What kid doesn’t love macaroni and cheese? Despite all my efforts to expose my two-year-old son to different foods, it’s still a top three meal for him.

How to make mac n cheese with hotdogs