| Have you ever had one of those days during the | | | | the all spice and then the brown sugar. Cover and |
| summer months, when it was so stuffy and hot, you | | | | simmer for about 10 minutes; then using a fork, flip the |
| felt miserable, and just didn't feel up to standing in front | | | | spam and pineapple over and simmer about 5 minutes |
| of a hot stove for an hour? Well, that's me. And I can | | | | more. Serve up the Spam and pineapple slices with a |
| vow that I am a master at conjuring up strange meals | | | | ready made salad of any type. |
| in a short amount of time, just to escape the hot | | | | If you don't already have a salad of sorts made up, |
| kitchen. Now, I even keep on hand, back-up plans for | | | | this dish also goes very well with some cooked up |
| just such occasions. | | | | instant rice or even some left-over boiled potatoes, |
| It was just one of those occasions when I conjured up | | | | pouring the hot juices over the potatoes. I have also |
| this strange but tasty meal in just minutes, and we | | | | learned that some hefty chunks of peppers chopped |
| now call it Spam A' la King. It is so easy to prepare | | | | up and thrown into this recipe, makes quite a tasty |
| that even the kids can do it. | | | | change and arrangement as well. Actually it's pretty |
| What you will need is a can of Spam | | | | neat for those of you who like that added taste and |
| 1 small can of sliced pineapple | | | | color appeal to your meals. |
| About 1/2 tsp. all spice | | | | All total, this Spam A' la King costs only pennies to |
| 1/2 cup brown sugarsome maraschino cherries & | | | | make, provided you usually have the extra ingredients |
| some of the juice | | | | around the kitchen to begin with, and it takes just |
| 1/4 stick of margarine | | | | minutes to make. It's quick, easy, inexpensive, and the |
| Slice your Spam into about 8-10 slices, and line them | | | | kids will love it. Give it a try on the next meal you don't |
| into a large skillet. Open the can of pineapple slices and | | | | feel like spending hours in the kitchen preparing. I have |
| lay the slices around the pan, then add the juice. It is | | | | even thought about trying something like this as |
| perfectly fine for the spam and pineapple to lay on top | | | | kabobs, and roasting them over a grill. I haven't done it |
| of each other. Add your margarine, cherries, and | | | | yet, but with summer on the doorstep, I think I just |
| cherry juice. Next, sprinkle the entire pan of items with | | | | might. |