Are we entering the era of the D.I.Y. cookbook? We first told you about Middlewest, a Chicago-based production that produces each issue of their "magazine" as a series of recipe cards. And now comes word of Short Stack — a small-format publication edited by Nick Fauchald (formerly of Food & Wine and Tasting Table). He's lauching with three "stacks" — short recipe books inspired by a single ingredient. The series is currently trying to raise $50,000 in 30 days – ending June 16 – via Kickstarter. And, gosh, you really should fund it..

It just wouldn't be Grilling Month without a few recipes from Bobby Flay's new grilling cookbook, Bobby Flay's Barbecue Addiction. Well, what do you know? We too have barbecue addictions! And like Flay, we're always keeping our eyes open for the next great thing to throw on the grill. In this case, meaty lamb quesadillas with goat cheese crema and sweet-tart cherry jam.

There are not many (any?) food items that bring about more negative connotations than the hot dog. Neal Fraser is here to change that perception. His artisanal dog-serving joint dishes out "delicious dogs without all the junk." We caught up with him to discuss all things wiener.