I like the dogs split down the center and cooked in a skillet until somewhat scorched. And the buns I like toasted opened and face down in a skillet until crispy.
Served plain with mustard or any number of classic toppings, from coleslaw to kraut to relish to chili to a thin slice of dill pickle.
Yummmmm!
When I make hotdogs for my 92 y/o mother, I follow the recipe above and add simple yellow mustard and a crispy slice of bacon.
You have just about said it all Rooster.
Cook the dogs and bun that way, but otherwise make sure the bun
is at least a little toasted. A little minced tomato is good too.