3 cheddar with cider braised and Recipes

butter, generous ) thinly sliced leeks (white and pale green parts only), apple, peeled, cored, diced, caraway seeds, ground allspice, coarse kosher salt, hard apple cider or 1 1/4 cups apple cider and 1/4 cup bourbon, grilled hot dog buns or brioche-style oblong rolls, dijon mustard, grilled all-beef hot dogs, sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely grated (1/2 cup packed)

boneless skinless chicken thighs, olive oil, divided, unsweetened apple cider, dried thyme, garlic salt, honey, sliced sweet onions, water, quick-cooking grits, butter, softened, shredded smoked cheddar cheese, fresh thyme sprig