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Chicago-Style Pigs in a Blanket

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Hot dogs with in flakey pastry and poppy seeds on a tray served with yellow mustard and Chicagostyle relish.
Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Thu Buser, Prop Styling by Gerri Williams

Pigs in a blanket are the best party snack, full stop. Freezer-friendly cocktail wieners or mini chorizos are wrapped in buttery crescent roll dough. But this version goes Chicago-style—they’re slathered with yellow mustard, sprinkled with poppy seeds and celery salt, and bundled with an adorable cornichon. Don't forget the neon green relish.

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