Some random tips for you!

• Feeling tense? Make asparagus with dinner to help relieve your stress.
• Make a rule to have dinner with friends once a week.
• Create a habit of eating dinner 3 hours before going to bed most days of the week.
• Top 1/2 medium sized baked potato with salsa and 1/4 cup shredded low fat cheese for a hearty snack under 200 calories.
• Stick to good carb choices. Whole grains, vegetables, fruits and beans are excellent sources.

In the July/August issue of Food Network magazine, they shared some AWESOME hot dog ideas. I'd like to share a few of the more delicious-sounding and unique ones with you :)

• Taco Dogs Wrap grilled halved hot dogs in grilled flour tortillas; top with shredded cheddar, lettuce, salsa and sour cream.
• Chimichanga Dogs Rub hot dogs with chili powder and wrap each in a flour tortilla. Dip in beaten eggs, then dredge in flour and deep-fry in 350 degree vegetable oil until golden; sprinkle with cheddar and bake at 375 degrees until the cheese melts. Top with salsa, sour cream and jalapenos.
• BLT Dogs Fry thick bacon strips until crisp, then fry hot dogs in the drippings. Serve on toasted buns with mayo, shredded lettuce, diced tomato and the bacon.
• French Poodles Melt sliced brie on grilled hot dogs; serve on sliced baguette and top with chopped cornichons and dijon mustard.
• Cuban Dogs Split griddled hot dogs in half lengthwise. Layer on sub rolls with sliced ham, dill pickles, yellow mustard and Swiss cheese. Cook in a panini press or buttered skillet flattening, until golden.
• Boston Terriers Saute 1 diced onion with 1/4 pound chopped bacon. Add 1 cup white beans, 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/2 cup water and 1 tablespoon each brown sugar, mustard and cider vinegar; add hot dogs and simmer until thick. Serve on toasted buns.

Let me know if you try any of these!