A Very Special Birthday Episode: HOW TO THROW A HOT DOG PARTY | Home Movies with Alison Roman

BONUS EPISODE! It's wild, it's unnecessary, it's: A HOT DOG PARTY. Learn how to throw a successful hot dog party for you and everyone you love. Mustard not optional, please enjoy!
RECIPE & INGREDIENTS:
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VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Do you wanna know how to throw a sick hot dog party?
0:10 Home Movies with Alison Roman
0:20 How to host an all-inclusive hot dog party
1:05 What to bring (equipment and food)
3:53 Making the coleslaw salad
7:45 Making the sour cream and onion dip
11:04 Reviewing the packing list (equipment and food)
14:41 Setting up the grill (don't forget lighter fluid!)
17:18 Getting started grilling
18:18 Tell how you make your hot dog!
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VIDEO CREDITS:
Director: Daniel Hurwitz
Editor: Matt Maltese
Director of Photography: Michael Ormiston
Sound: Yves Albaret

[@alisoneroman]

Hot dog topping thread! Please discuss your toppings of choice below 🌭🥳

[@davidcho0828]

Bacon, chili, mayonaise, relish, and avocado

[@jeanneamato8278]

Homemade ketchup, mustard and relish and sauerkraut.

[@bash18]

literally only ketchup 🙈

[@feliciaalbanese3338]

Chicago style dog for me!🌭

[@markl4387]

Dijon mustard and relish!!

[@crashlikewaves]

THIS WAS SO MUCH FUN. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again - MORE Alison in the wild - please

[@Kingfisher1215]

She talks too much.

[@red23red1]

@@Kingfisher1215 shut up troll.

[@zrinchyy]

Now that she has a bigger apartment I’m looking forward to possibly seeing some dinner parties at her place! ❤️❤️

[@FM-ij7iu]

@@Kingfisher1215 That’s what makes Alison so much fun!

[@cantocant2346]

"This hot dog party is stressing me out" is going to be on my headstone.

[@kyleminor]

OMG I feeeeeel this in my bones.

[@missydiamond9310]

I love the party videos bc you teach cooking and entertaining all in one. This is your vibe. This is your scene. Please keep doing this!

[@alisoneroman]

🥲❤️

[@runn793]

@@alisoneroman Yes, this was great fun - good friends you have too. Happy Birthday - More location shooting

[@hannahchapman556]

Never related to something more than, “I’m annoyed with my friends, it’s almost 7 and they’re not here,” fellow Virgo queen happy bday!

[@alexandraquinlan5594]

Dear Alison, tonight I was talking to my friends about you and your food. I called you ‘my best friend that I’ve never met and doesn’t know that I exist’ then I teared up inside a little. Mind you we’re in Melbourne, in our 6th and very extended lockdown. You, your books and recipes are so loved, they’re filling our bored little souls and bellies with so much joy, delight and humour. Happy Birthday to you Alison, may the sun always warm your shoulders.

[@joiab11]

🥰

[@susansediqe]

“Just bring the Mayo it’s not worth the fight” 😂 thanks for this video as per usual I find you wildly hilariously and charming! Also now craving a hotdog at 8:20 AM

[@garbagerat4700]

i love these like party videos, like the thanksgiving one. it's fun!

[@alisoneroman]

we truly love to party

[@kevinchen4599]

@@alisoneroman plz bring back passover/thanksgiving style party videos. Ya boi is tired of coming up with his own strategies for hosting.

[@Sara-dz6fz]

@@alisoneroman we want the ham party video

[@ninecatsmagee8384]

My Dad, God Bless him, had one cardinal rule in his life: never miss a chance to use the bathroom or have a hot dog. Still runs true if you ask me. So, you're a Virgo. Explains a lot. Virgos are hilarious, loads of fun and the friend everybody should have. My only question about this "do" -- how come you have to cater your own party? If I were your friend I wouldn't be chowing-down for free, but would provide the party you deserve. ANYWAY -- Happy Birthday Dear Alison -- Live long and prosper. You're very special.

[@davidcho0828]

lol this comment went to a lot of places

[@alisoneroman]

I have to cater my own party because im a virgo, it's what we DO!!!!

[@lorenapereira7330]

@@alisoneroman was gonna reply this!! A virgo would NEVER let someone throw them a party, it has to go their way lol

[@josepha133]

If I were her friend I'd be a little too intimidated to cook for her 😅

[@ninecatsmagee8384]

@@josepha133 Nah. Alison is real people. I'd love to give it go and have a hoot trying. I'm not her calibre but love to cook. PLUS, we like the same dishes, right down to hot dogs. We'd work it out.

[@jessamestreet]

Alison: "We're going to start posting biweekly because we're posting too much content" also Alison: blesses us with more creative content a week early You & the team really do the most, in the best way! Happy early birthday to my fave virgo!

[@davidcho0828]

VIRGO SZN BAYBEEEE

[@jenniferatwell9698]

She could post daily and I'd still want more tho 😄

[@musicismylove92]

Alison Roman, choosing to spend her (almost) birthday talking about me. I'm that person who really cares about ketchup 😘

[@wayward_saint]

Hi Alison, Over a year later, but I just wanted you to know that I was inspired to throw a hot dog party, and I had it to celebrate getting my Ph.D. We all had a lot of fun, and there were several types of hot dogs. Can't wait for the next book!

[@amya8316]

What no cheeseboard for Anoop? Cheeseboard 2019, we’ll never forget your mastery of the cheeseboard!!

[@joshuagies4900]

I really appreciated the 90's Tetris music when packing up the cooler/bag.

[@rozamomot5817]

Alison, since you love a cabbage salad, I think you will enjoy my favorite Ukrainian salad that my mom always makes (especially as a dill lover as well). It's super simple: Shred some cabbage and halve and thinly slice a cucumber and some green onions. Combine and dress with olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper and tons of dill. You can add some peas if you want as well, but my mom usually doesn't. It's so easy and crispy and refreshing and delicious.

[@sneekypanda]

Alison: “Do you wanna recipe for a hot dog?” Me: “Yes because you’re Alison”

[@sanaali8900]

I feel like everything I wanted to say has been said, but I love your hosting videos. They're so freaking real and give me the motivation to continue hosting even when my friends are late and everything doesn't go perfect. It's "nothing fancy" IRL and I'm here for it. Also, HBD, happy to hear you're pumped for the next 365, so am I.

[@wsyvongsa19]

3:10 about which friends bring what, who shows up early late, who is gonna bring someone, is SO SO SO RELATABLE AND INSIGHTFUL

[@callen607]

Love this format where your friends actually review what you make and bring. It's so funny to see all your thoughts about each topic and then to see how it plays out in real life. Very cool, would love to see more of your parties!

[@jenniferatwell9698]

I second all of that, it was a great video idea and of course she pulled it off perfectly, as only she can. And then getting everyone's different take on their perfect hotdog party would have.. Yep. I'm here for more Alison in the wild videos. Lol.

[@tonymurtagh5724]

Is that my king of king’s Bobby Finger in the background? Who weekly’s own Bobby Finger?! Hi Bobby Finger!!! Do you think Bobby De Niro knows who Bobby Finger is? I don’t!

[@esvedium]

I felt Hilton's "Where's the chili" DEEP in my Detroiter veins! Coney dogs are the best dogs!

[@SL-og1qf]

Analysing your friend group for their strengths and weaknesses is such a good idea

[@ABSG7]

Lol @ “pick the right friends” when talking about bringing chips hahaha

[@Sbannmarie]

Happy birthday 🎂 🎈 Alison! I know the Virgo in you won’t forget this 20:39

[@amykoncelik7340]

Happy Birthday, Alison! Grilling a whole fish one time, grilling a hot dog the next --the way you do both inspire me to cook and have fun with family and friends 😋

[@brentesarza9698]

Happy birthday, @Alison Roman! Also: love that we finally get to see your friends on Home Movies. More cameos from them please, especially if you're gonna do more of these informal party episodes.

[@feliciaalbanese3338]

Happy Birthday to you!! I think hot dog parties are way under rated! It brings me back to my my childhood when my mom thought lil weenies were an appetizer. No seriously though I have looked up flights to go to Chicago because that’s how much I love a Chicago dog. Ramble finished. 😂😘👨‍🍳🌭

[@marialane1805]

I’m a vegetarian and I loved every aspect of this hot dog party prep party! Love you Allison! Happy Birthday!

[@Nina_Val]

I mean I just can’t get enough of these ♥️ Anyway HBDDDDD! I feel like we’re friends through here and I hope you feel celebrated abd loved ✨

[@smokey64504]

Happy Birthday to you!! I love your videos and recipes so much! Thank you for being you and doing what you do 🥳🍾

[@sandy-ke1kr]

I think it's great that you took suggestion. I love how honest they were. They had some good ideas. I loved the "multiple things" suggestions the most. That was funny:0)

[@elaporsche718]

Thanks for sharing your birthday with us, happiest birthday! Also, David and camera crew behind... every little detail is so entertaining and I laughed out loud every time I watch Home Movies!

[@pamelagimson1822]

Happy birthday Alison, watch you every week ,sometimes on repeat, as l just love all your recipes

[@freehomefinds7552]

I'm so happy to see you Alison, you look fantastic! And Happy Happy Birthday!

[@TheJillBarber]

Highly enjoyable video! I agree with others that it's the tips about entertaining, and keeping things light and fun that make this feel so inspiring and relatable as a home cook. Love these Home Movies so much, and always look forward to the next episode.

[@thedduck]

Eeeyy.. Happy Birthday Alison 😃 .. woop woop.. Alison.. Alison.. Alison.. *🎉🎊HaPpY BiRtHdAy 🎉🎊*

[@davidcho0828]

V cool energy

[@jendyson6729]

My CNN news feed woke me up the other day about a study that says eating a hot dog will take 36 minutes off my life.... I immediately got on the wait list for hospice. It was nice knowing you all :) and also, going to keep eating as many hot dogs as I feel necessary until I do eventually die from a lifetime of dog consumption.

[@ssoomee]

I'm a Virgo just like you, and now I see why I click with so many of your videos and cooking style- it's always researched and informative, while producing really satisfying food. Happy Birthday Virgo Cooking Queen 👸🏼!

[@emilydonovan5638]

Happiest of Birthdays to you, Alison! Loved this. And that green is a great color on you.

[@celesteperry6667]

Thank you. I was trying to come up with a theme for my birthday party (9/3) and naturally you've delivered. Happy Birthday dear Virgo.

[@michaelaklembara8054]

Happy birthday, Alison!! we 💜 you!

[@lterzia4910]

Happy birthday! Love you, love your show! Here’s to many more🍾🧁

[@sophiejones7916]

Happy birthday Alison! Love to see you with your friends, you should do more videos with them 😁

[@nicolebalram8672]

Alison, Happy Birthday! 🎊🎁🎈 I love you even more knowing how much you love cabbage! I love cabbage, especially the way you just made it. I think I inadvertently married my husband (Belarusian) bc he loves cabbage. 💞Cabbage lovers unite! 🥬

[@ksolo]

Happy birthday! This party video is perfect for the upcoming labor day weekend. :)

[@nickcampbell8747]

Happy birthday Alison from another Virgo!! You make the world a little brighter and tastier all the time!!

[@tuehanhhan5271]

Tuesday is my favorite day of the week because of your video !!! Happy birthday my dear ! You are my favorite KZbinr!!!

[@maryannanazawavlogs5420]

Happy Happy Birthday Alison!!! Stay as sweet, smart, beautiful, healthy and wonderful as you are........God bless you more!

[@sereneybeany]

Loved seeing some of your friends! How fun! :) Loved this video... very home movies. Happy birthday Alison!

[@karey99]

Happy birthday! It makes so much sense that you are a Virgo. The best hotdog I can remember having are the ones they sell outside Oracle Park. Way better than the ones they sell inside the field. The vendors wrap the dog in bacon and top them with grilled peppers and onions like fajita style. SO good.

[@AmmaMassageTherapy]

Happy birthday for yesterday! The 'slaw tips are absolute gamechangers, so simple and delicious, thank you.

[@muthulakshmi]

Happy birthday Alison! thank you to you and your team, I've not just rediscovered my love for cooking, I've cooked things I never thought I could. your channel has definitely been important for this year. I hope this year brings you as much happiness as you bring to us!

[@granados69ng44]

Happy Birthday Alison 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁 🎊 😊. Many blessings today and always to you 🙏

[@martapabon4481]

Mr Hilton Carter in da house no way thought he was home enjoying his home renovation 😂 happy birthday Chef Alison

[@maarzt]

the party part made me smile so much :). i need beautiful friends to feed hotdogs to

[@user-yd6sj3pe4j]

Anything is goes up it has to come down one thing for sure not the age therefore lights up your birthday shine in your heart for another year

[@rachelc586]

Happy Early Birthday Alison that's my favorite nieces bday as well. Enjoy your day girl you're my favorite chef 🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@meredithcalcott6714]

I love your friends 🥺 happy birthday queen!!

[@KayyJayy4evz]

Happy early birthday, Alison! Thank you for the awesome content!

[@humournoir7316]

happy birthday miss virgo miss Alison ❤️ throw more parties, we love them!

[@MzShonuff123]

Alison: Ketchup is a no and celery salt is amazing Me: (nods in Chicagoan) Happy Birthday tomorrow, Alison!

[@amandaliew2595]

Exactly the content I needed today!!!

[@maggiema7668]

OMG my favourite type of video from you! PARTY TIME! FRIENDS! FOOD! ALISON! ALL THE GREATEST THINGS IN LIFE!!

[@cantocant2346]

My husband taught me this hot dog recipe: Cut long strips of sharp cheddar cheese. Wrap hot dog and cheddar cheese with Wright's bacon. Bake on tray in oven at 375 for 35 minutes. I spread the hot dog buns with mayo and garlic salt and broil until edges are crunchy. It's a game changer.

[@olivervillaescusa4649]

Happy Birthday, Chef!! This is such a great idea. I'm a big fan of hot dogs. My most memorable elementary school hot dog lunch, which I still enjoy today, has hot dog, tater tots, Hostess Ding Dong and Fanta Soda. Hard to say to that to friends and family without getting funny looks, but one one knows me on the internet. :)

[@wendydawe3874]

Happy Birthday, Miss Virgo! My birthday is Sept 3rd and I just bought hot dogs! Great minds! Thanks for this timely video.

[@johnlennon1049]

Happy Birthday to you...You have the most pleasurable personality. Love ya!

[@mhmdirza]

Happy birthday Alison! Wish you all the best! I hope you stay happy and healthy. Greetings from Indonesia 🙏

[@Gryphonlord18]

You share your birthday with my sister and I can’t tell you how excited that makes both of us. Happy birthday!

[@susann.1618]

Happy Birthday Alison!! Love your channel.

[@MisCCY130]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALISON! You are my favourite person.. Love, a complete stranger PS: never stop making these vids!

[@kathrichards6947]

just threw a hot-dog party; the slaw salad was everything to me! That + the onion dip + mustard + banana peppers on my hotdog was uh life changing. You help me make my friends think I can cook more than just fried eggs and quesadillas! Thanks, Alison iluvyou!

[@imwritinganovel3501]

Anyone familiar with the thanksgiving video knew Anut will always be a trusted guest

[@dominikaujlaky8282]

This is the best video you've filmed! 🌭🌭🌭 It was edited beautifully ... The video game music during cooler-tetris was *perfect*. I love how she initially says her perfect hotdog has onions and mustard (me too!) but later shows us her perfect hotdog which has a multitude of toppings. Moral of the story.... All hot dogs are perfect. The friend interviews were delightful. I agree entirely on your chip opinions (pick the right friend). This was inspiring and I am now penciling in a "Hot Dog Party" on my calendar bc it's all I want now.

[@williamravenel8690]

This is absolutely my favorite thing ever! Thanks to Wonkette for turning me on to this fantastic video ❤️❤️❤️

[@rachelduff268]

Honestly, more party/hosting videos??? 😍 love this & happy birthday!!

[@astalmeielle]

Super enjoyed this one. Happy birthday, Alison! 🥳

[@honrughes]

I know I’m mirroring a few comments already but it really makes sense why you are so awesome - fellow Virgo duh! All seriousness, Happy Birthday Alison! You are not only a great chef, you are beyond entertaining, highly informative and a great person overall! Continue being you!

[@genesisdelacruz9187]

Happy birthday, Alison! 🎂💐🎉

[@MC-ko2mx]

Happy birthday, Alison! Your hot dog party is peak Virgo *and I love it* Self-catered, tasks assigned according to personality type (Anoop and his meticulousness when it comes to chips), and that awareness of your friends and their food preferences (hot dog smorgasboard including a plant-based option, ketchup *and* mustard, double-duty slaw and dip etc). I laughed when you drew the line at mayo though, and said die-hard aficionados could BYO.

[@larryallred9420]

Happy birthday Alison, you rock

[@luciagonzalez4899]

Virgos rule

[@MC-ko2mx]

@@luciagonzalez4899 I firmly believe if most world leaders were Virgos, we would be better off LOL Imagine just how smoothly everything would run, because of all those superior Virgo organizational skills.

[@frasersgirl4383]

Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!! I love your videos and your spirit!

[@masharodriguezbatista]

Loved the Reggeaton in the background 😝 My perfect hotdog is lightly boiled cabbage with some vinegar and ketchup-mayo-mustard. Happy birthday Alison!!

[@djalexas1]

Happy Birthday! Don't be sad on your birthday...look at all the people that adore you!

[@maraadnan]

Happy birthday dear Alison! Lots of love from a fellow Virgo ❤️❤️❤️

[@alisoneroman]

happy birthday to YOU!

[@maraadnan]

@@alisoneroman Thank youuuuu 🥰

[@mrshmcbeath01]

omg! its my birthday too HBD Girl!!!

[@breedelgadillo2257]

This was such an awesome video! I felt like I was a guest at the party and it definitely helped open the door to new hot dog possibilities. Also I loved that there was an eclectic group of people there and they were all funny 😆. Oh! Also happy birthday 🎂.

[@aclementine9928]

Happy birthday!!! I've never heard of hot dog party, and I am now very intrigued to do one soon!

[@Rosieeee1234]

Happy birthday Alison! Loved this one. Even though these videos are about the food and not what you wear... Ima need outfit deets in the descriptions because dear lord this shirt is divine. X

[@jessicafox222]

The hot dog interviews are the best part

[@lozzy273]

LOVE this episode! I literally want to throw a hot dog party right now 🥳

[@LordSandwich97]

I watch this video at least once a month, WHAT a good time

[@Robynfound]

Happy birthday, beautiful Alison

[@lorinwilson6729]

Happy Birthday! We did a hotdog party and it was great. Thank you, this was fun.

[@siobhansouthern9627]

GREAT video!! Love the idea of a hot dog party. And…absolutely nothing was missing. I’d be happy as a clam 🤔 with that yummy spread 🤩

[@sophiaraquelortiz]

i loved this video sm . happy bday alison 🤍🌭🤍

[@pegparrish3512]

Wickles Relish is a must! Happy Birthday tomorrow, Alison!! 😘

[@JimSlaughterOC]

Happy Birthday, Alison, you are one month (and many years) behind me. You are so right about ketchup on hot dogs, it is super gross and way too sweet. Mustard is the way to go, especially Gulden's or some nice stone ground mustard. I will also eat French's but its not my favorite. Anyway, I love the idea of a hot dog party. Yea!

[@swimchick375]

A fellow Virgo hot dog party QUEEN. Happy Birthday Alison!!

[@shawnthompson940]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALISON!!!!!!! ❤ 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁

[@nadinemonaco8031]

Happy birthday. This video was so much fun. I think I might have to throw a hotdog party. Special note: my mom was a huge celery salt fan. It was her secret ingredient in both potato salad and macaroni salad. Truly, when it's not included, it really feels like something is missing. So glad you've discovered how wonderful it can be.

[@thebloodandflower]

Ok, I'm going to buy celery salt now :) Also, what was that other thing AR mentioned... Sumac. Intrigued!