Hot Hawaiian Burgers (Spam, Pineapple, Swiss, and Sriracha Mayo)

It's time to board a small charter flight to Polynesia, the land of Spam and pineapples. Why Spam and pineapple? Because it's a delicious combo that hits the rich/fresh/sweet flavors and the crisp/moist textures. Who wouldn't want that on a burger? Add a couple of slices of Swiss cheese along with a nice spoonful of sriracha-mayonnaise and the burger explodes with spice and goo—which is why a toasted English muffin and all its juice-catching nooks is such a great choice here (though regular burg...

Classic Breakfast Sandwich

The breakfast sandwich gets a little special attention and goes from ho-hum on-the-go meal to morning spectacular.

Fried Egg Sandwiches With 'Nduja Mayo and Broccoli Rabe

Spicy, tangy 'nduja mayonnaise and garlicky broccoli rabe are the keys to one of the best breakfast sandwiches you've never had.

Spam and Pineapple Spring Rolls with Homemade Sweet and Sour Sauce

If sliced just right, Spam makes for an excellent spring roll filling—especially so when combined with slivers of fresh pineapple, toasted sesame seeds, and green onions. When fried to a crisp in hot oil, these Hawaii-ified spring rolls are great as is, but a dip in homemade sweet and sour sauce provides another contrast to the crunchy shell and toasted sesame seeds, salty Spam and sweet pineapple.

Sriracha and SPAM Fried Rice

Having never purchased a can of SPAM before this Sriracha and SPAM Fried Rice from The Sriracha Cookbook was an eye opener. The first order of business was to find the stuff (no, they don't carry it at Whole Foods, don't bother asking). Once I got my hands on a can, it was time to pull the tab and extract the meat rectangle from it's navy blue metallic home. It slid out in a solid, albeit a little wobbly shape and smelled eerily similar to cat food. But I was undeterred, after all, my limited ex...

Kimchi and Asparagus Stir-Fry With Spam and Fried Egg

Inspired by Italian asparagus alla Milanese, this Korean-flavored version takes quite a few liberties. The asparagus is slivered thinly and stir-fried with kimchi and spam, then topped with a fried egg, grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and finished with finely grated Spanish chorizo.

Scrambled Egg and Cheese Drop Biscuit Breakfast Sandwiches

Delicious drop biscuits—quick and easy to make—are stuffed with scrambled eggs loaded with melted mozzarella cheese, a touch of feta, and plenty of fresh dill. On the surface, this may seem like a lot of work just for breakfast, but it actually couldn't be easier to prepare.

Spam Fried Rice Recipe - The Woks of Life

Yes, today we are serving up Spam Fried Rice. It’s a rare turn of events on a blog where our most illicit pork products are lard, and maybe bacon. But, the day has come…Let’s! Talk! About! SPAM! Spam is a polarizing food for many out there, but when crisped up in this fried rice? Believe me, it's good.

Pepper and Egg Sandwich

When putting together the Chicago Food Glossary, a number of people chimed in that I had forgotten to include the pepper and egg sandwich, which was apparently a staple at hot dog stands during Lent. All the talk finally got me interested in a sandwich I'd always considered humble and, well, kind of boring. Perhaps I was missing something.

Peppers and Eggs Sandwich

Peppers and Eggs is about as Italian-American as you can get, sandwich-wise. This recipe is a spot-on home adaptation of the deli classic.