55 bug recipes

Adorable spiced cider "bugs" made from dried orange halves filled with brown sugar, cinnamon stick legs, clove eyes, and a nutmeg head. Drop into hot cider for a festive holiday drink.

Bloody bug juice is a fizzy Halloween punch made with mashed strawberries, lemonade, and ginger ale. Raisins and blueberries float to the top like creepy crawly bugs. Kids go wild for it!

Mounds of Bugs are no-bake Halloween treats made from Mounds candy bars with licorice legs, Reese's Pieces eyes, and chocolate sprinkle spots. A fun candy craft kids love to make.

Balmain bugs simmered until the shells blush orange-red, then shelled and paired with a tropical mango sauce spiked with Thai chili and lemon. A quick Australian seafood dish that's ready in 15 minutes flat.

Pan-seared bay bugs on wok-fried egg noodles with speck, smoked eel, peas, and capsicum, finished with a turmeric-chilli oil drizzle. Australian seafood meets Asian flair.

No-cook freezer pickles combine sliced cucumbers and onions with sweet vinegar brine, ready to pull from the freezer whenever guests arrive.

Quick, easy and delicious. These sausages are perfect for grilling indoor or BBQ at your backyard. Or just cooking in the pan is also very tasty.

Topped with delicious homemade fennel jam, creamy goat cheese and served with sweet and sour pickled pears, these delicious hot dogs will for sure make everyone want a second.

Bright, citrusy California-style carrots tossed with fresh orange sections and zest. A fat-free vegetarian side dish that brings sunshine to any plate in just 30 minutes.

This delicious Mexican Hot dog is topped with homemade or stor-bought salsa, a bit pickled jalapeno pepper rings, and sprinkled with some Mexican cheese if you like.

I did mine in my slow cooker and used Boston butt instead of a roast. I let it go on low for 10 hours. Fabulous!

Enjoy the summer with this simple recipe that will give your hot dog a new look.

Vegetarian burgers built from Harvest Burger mix and bulgur wheat, bound with tomato paste and parsley, then topped with balsamic-glazed caramelized onions. A satisfying meatless burger with serious chew and sweet-tangy crown.

Classic hot dogs are served with homemade sauerkraut, pickles, yellow mustard and ketchup. An easy and delicious summer meal.

Broiled ring bologna sandwiches: ground ring bologna blended with Cheese Whiz, spread on buns, and run under the broiler until melty and golden. A retro, two-bite game-day snack.

Diabetic-friendly salmon patties built from canned pink salmon, cracker crumbs, celery, and onion. Low-sugar, no breading, ready on toasted buns in under 30 minutes.