Biker Jim's Hot Dogs in Denver

Mac and Cheese infused Hot Dog

A Dog Worth Seeking Out

Now it may sound crazy to go on a hot dog pilgrimage, right? With so many delicious options available around almost every corner these days why go out of your way for a hot dog? Well, I have found a place that is worth the journey and worth the wait that I will patronize as long as it stands. The place is called Biker Jim’s Gourmet Dogs. At first glance the place may look like no more than just another hot dog cart with a bunch of coolers and a condiment table. However, upon further examination the creations they are grilling up at this small cart in Denver are nowhere short of extraordinary.

Let’s begin with the menu, which consists of dogs made with buffalo, reindeer, wild boar stuffed with apricots and cranberries, pheasant and even one infused with mac and cheese (my personal favorite). The creativity doesn’t stop with the dogs either. You have the option of topping your dog with all the traditional condiments as well as some new found favorites of mine including cream cheese and onions caramelized in Coca-cola.

At $4.50 a hot dog this is an indulgence you can’t afford to miss out on. Look for him on the corner of 16^th and Arapahoe in Denver just off the mall.

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A picture I stumbled across on www.theworldsbestever.com

Dinner on Diana

Steve Jobs Cheese Head with Nachos

Raspberry Wheat Beer Pancakes

Although not traditional, beer is a great ingredient to incorporate into pancakes. By using thisRaspberry Wheat Ale you bring in the delicious flavor of raspberries while accomplishing the perfect fluffiness provided by the carbonation of the beer. These go great with an Espresso Stout.

Raspberry Wheat Ale Pancakes

Serves 2

Ingredients:

1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
¼ cup white sugar
¾ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 egg, beaten
1 cup Raspberry Wheat Ale
2 tbsp butter, melted
¼ tsp nutmeg(optional)

Directions:

Mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg and salt in a large bowl. Add egg, beer and melted butter and whisk until combined.

Heat an oiled skillet over medium heat. Spoon batter onto skillet and cook until bubbles appear on the surface of the pancakes. Flip and cook until finished on the other side. Serve with Raspberry Wheat Ale Syrup(recipe follows)

Raspberry Wheat Ale Syrup

Ingredients:
½ cup Raspberry Wheat Ale(remainder of bottle)
1 ½ tbsp Raspberry or Strawberry Jam
2 tbsp Honey

Directions:

Combine ingredients in a small pot and reduce over medium heat by half.