Lunch Break

These Festive Hot Dogs Are a Break From Leftover Overload

Virgilio Martinez, one of the world’s best chefs, features over-the-top franks in his new Latin American cookbook.

Chilean hot dogs whose generous toppings invoke the colors of the Italian flag.

Photographer: Jimena Agois

Editor’s note: As we leave our home kitchens to dine out more, the weekly Lunch Break column has evolved to highlight dishes from a variety of sources: a new or reopened restaurant; a newsmaking person, place, or recipe; or, of course, a great cookbook.

Sooner or later, even the most diehard Thanksgiving fans hit capacity on leftover turkey sandwiches and soup.