In our parents’ day, if you wanted a little recipe inspiration, you’d dig out a cookbook and hope for the best.

These days, we can be exposed to a whole world of food at the touch of a button, and we have Instagram and foodie bloggers to thank for that one.

But if you’re two steps away from smothering yourself with kale leaves if you have to endure another post on the benefit of healthy eating, then we have the perfect antidote for you.

In a trend gaining serious momentum across the pond, internet users are rating hotdogs, and the results are nothing short of mouthwatering.

From New York to Texas, people are getting snap happy with their franks, and it makes for some seriously compelling scrolling.

 1. Dirt Dog, Los Angeles

These bacon-wrapped street dogs should be high on your list if you're hitting Hollywood any time soon.

A staple among Angelenos, you can choose between meat, soy and veggie-based dogs as well as traditional, Portuguese or lobster buns!

2. Dirty Frank’s Hot Dog Palace, Ohio

With 40 variations available, this Ohio-based weiner joint is a a dream come true for any hot-dog devotee.

From the Seoul Dog, topped with Korean kimchi and sriracha, to the Viva Baconia for bacon lovers, we're literally drooling all over ourselves.

3. Nathan’s Famous, New York City, NY

A Brooklyn institution, Nathan's Famous started out as a five-cent stand back in 1916.

One hundred years on, Nathan's just as famous as he was, and equally delicious.

4. BK Carne Asada & Hot Dogs, Arizona

Located in Tuscon, the BK Carne Asada &Hotdogs is a favourite with locals.

Hot dogs with a smokey Mexican twist is the order of the day in this place, and we want one NOW.

5. Lafayette Coney Island, Detroit, MI

According to the New York Post, when you're in Detroit, you get a Coney dog. End of story.

As typical an American hotdog as you can get, the Coney dog is a an all-beef, onion and mustard sensation.

6. Gene and Judes, Chicago

Providing the good people of Illinois with franks since 1951 – Gene and Judes is somewhat of an institution in Chicago.

Oh, and did we mention each one is served with a fistful of fries? Delish!