Win Spike's New Good Stuff Cookbook

Hey, commenterati! Want to win a copy of chef Spike Mendelsohn's brand new The Good Stuff Cookbook? Tell me what you love on a burger in the comments, and I'll pick a winner at 10 a.m. Thursday morning.

The Good Stuff Cookbook, available May 31, includes more than 120 recipes for burgers, fries, condiments, shakes, salads and desserts. You'll find recipes for favorites from his Capitol Hill burger joint Good Stuff Eatery, like Spike’s village fries with fresh rosemary and thyme, Sriracha mayonnaise and the legendary toasted marshmallow milkshake.

Watch Metrocurean later today for the book's recipe for a farmhouse bacon cheeseburger. I didn't want to do that to you before lunch...

Comments

Maggie said…
I'll try not to drool on my keyboard as I write: I love burgers with fresh crisp lettuce, cheese, maybe a slice of bacon or two? And then ketchup with a little mayo spread on the bun. Yum.
5/24/2010 10:42 AM
Carrie said…
Really smoky bacon and a fried egg. The combination of the yolk and the burger is soooo delicious.
5/24/2010 10:43 AM
Alexandra Lewin said…
Marinated mushrooms and caramelized onions. Crusty roll. Yum.
5/24/2010 10:45 AM
Unknown said…
Bleu cheese, bacon and mushrooms- an unbeatable combination!
5/24/2010 10:53 AM
Elyse said…
I know it sounds simple, but I love a good piece of swiss cheese on a burger.
5/24/2010 10:56 AM
Anonymous said…
I love all type of toppings, but my favorite are: advocado (love guacamole more though!), brie, portabello mushrooms and hot peppers for some spiciness :)
5/24/2010 11:02 AM
Emily Bever said…
Provolone or swiss cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and mustard-so much mustard that it squirts out of the bun when you take that first bite!
5/24/2010 11:03 AM
Unknown said…
pickles are a must!
5/24/2010 11:05 AM
BC said…
I love blue cheese, bacon and caramelized onions. Yum. Burgers...
5/24/2010 11:29 AM
jennypal7 said…
BACON
of course!!!
5/24/2010 11:35 AM
Strawberry said…
Blue cheese and bacon!!
5/24/2010 11:38 AM
nutella said…
Mushrooms sauteed in garlic and butter, with swiss cheese and a toasted brioche bun.
5/24/2010 11:42 AM
nutella said…
Mushrooms sauteed in garlic and butter, with swiss cheese and a toasted brioche bun.
5/24/2010 11:43 AM
Meg said…
Munster cheese, tomato, avocado and a little mayo. perfect!
5/24/2010 11:44 AM
Unknown said…
had a burger over the weekend with guac, provolone, some sriracha and red onion. yumm.
5/24/2010 11:49 AM
Unknown said…
a gooey fried egg with sharp cheddar cheese and spicy salsa. yum!
5/24/2010 11:56 AM
Greg McElhatton said…
Mmmmmm, I love me a burger with sharp cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, sauteed mushrooms, a thinly sliced tomato, and some jalapeno peppers.
5/24/2010 11:58 AM
Julia said…
While I really love the fancy stuff on my burgers-- caramelized onions, blue cheese, mushrooms, etc-- if I'm really craving a burger, all I want on it is processed American "cheese," pickles, ketchup, and some lettuce or thin red onion if I want to go the extra mile.
5/24/2010 12:11 PM
Unknown said…
Can't beat a good chili-bacon-cheddar burger...
5/24/2010 12:28 PM
Stacey Viera said…
Sauteed mushrooms. Melted cheddar. Bacon. Traditional. Delicious.

And now...I'm dying for a burger.
5/24/2010 12:54 PM
ronya said…
i never thought i'd say it, but i love a fried egg and bacon on mine...breakfast and dinner all together.
5/24/2010 12:57 PM
Danielle said…
I'm so old fashioned: cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion (raw, not grilled), ketchup, mustard, mayo.
5/24/2010 1:03 PM
Marie said…
I love avocado, caramelized onions, mayo, and blue cheese. I don't think all of those together (haha) but I like those ingredients whenever I can get them.
5/24/2010 1:08 PM
Rachel said…
I go for the basics--give me lettuce, tomato, cheese, ketchup, and mustard and I'm set!
5/24/2010 1:09 PM
Mackie said…
Avocado and pepperjack cheese!
5/24/2010 1:11 PM
Michele said…
Avocado is a must. Toasted bun. Onions lightly stirfried- I want some crunch. Lettuce please. Spicey cheese- give me something with a bite.
5/24/2010 1:17 PM
BB said…
Lettuce, tomato, onions and pickles with a thick slice of monterey jack cheese melted over all of it like a blanket with ketchup, spicy brown mustard and some hot sauce in a toasted bun.
5/24/2010 1:22 PM
kat said…
bacon and really melty blue cheese. yum.
5/24/2010 1:23 PM
Rachel said…
Cheddar cheese on the inside (juicy lucy style) with crunch dill pickles, lettuce, and grilled onions and flavored mayo
5/24/2010 1:24 PM
Anthea said…
cheddar
potato chips
ripe tomatoes
5/24/2010 1:38 PM
Unknown said…
Some nice applewood bacon with some spicy pepperjack and fresh jalapenos set off a nice mid rare aged angus burger like no other.
5/24/2010 1:39 PM
Arlene said…
Lettuce, mayo, pickles, cheese, bacon and onions. Mmmmm burgers.
5/24/2010 1:39 PM
MuddyMaeSuggins said…
I love bacon and blue cheese on my burgers!
5/24/2010 1:43 PM
Luke said…
It is not what is on the burger, but what is in it that makes it for me... I am a huge fan of Lamb Burgers! You can top them with just about anything.
5/24/2010 1:44 PM
kanitta said…
i love a burger that's topped with avocado, bacon, and sauteed mushrooms.
5/24/2010 1:44 PM
JC said…
bacon and onions
5/24/2010 1:51 PM
Alli S. said…
sauteed onions, mushrooms and ketchup.
5/24/2010 1:59 PM
Unknown said…
Fried egg, cheddar cheese, and two slices of onion.
5/24/2010 2:06 PM
Anonymous said…
I love green olives on a burger, but have a hard time finding a restaurant that offers them as a topping. They're especially good with a sharp cheddar and mustard.
5/24/2010 2:11 PM
hanna said…
jalepenos and avocados! this would be a gift for my boyfriend who is teaching me how to grill and he likes onions and mushrooms
5/24/2010 2:19 PM
Anonymous said…
Bacon, cheese, bacon, sauteed mushrooms, bacon, caramelized onions. And bacon.
5/24/2010 2:22 PM
Unknown said…
I love all sorts of different cheeses - especially brie and goat - and onion is a must!
5/24/2010 2:25 PM
Kathy said…
Muenster cheese, bacon, tomatoes, pickles, ketchup, mustard. Medium rare. Grilled bun. Yum!
5/24/2010 2:33 PM
Unknown said…
all the standard toppings, locally sourced if possible: bacon, cheese, tomatoes, ketchup, lettuce, and mushrooms
5/24/2010 3:10 PM
Erin said…
I love a sharp chedder with smoky, crispy bacon! Or pepperjack with avocado...or just lettuce and tomato...mmmmmm....
5/24/2010 3:16 PM
Kylie R said…
I like a nice smoked cheese (goudo for example) with some bacon and grilled onions.
5/24/2010 3:25 PM
Jacqueline Herrera said…
Sargento Chipotle Cheddar sliced cheese, Stubb's BBQ Sauce, Whole Foods 365 Bacon, sliced avocado, and a slice of red onion! YUM!
5/24/2010 3:39 PM
Anonymous said…
Sharp Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion and Jalapeno slices.
5/24/2010 4:05 PM
The AMT said…
Spicy bbq sauce, blue cheese, red onion, pickles, and romain lettuce. Mmm mmm mmm.
5/24/2010 4:47 PM
Navin Nat said…
Burger shmrger...the best of good stuff is the frites mayo dips. The cookbook would be worth it for the mayos alone.
5/24/2010 4:53 PM
Amanda said…
Tough call. I'd have to say applewood smoked bacon, fried egg, lettuce, tomato, mustard, and a great cheddar cheese...oh and some fried onions! YUM!
5/24/2010 5:06 PM
Unknown said…
I love guacamole and jalapenos on my burgers
5/24/2010 5:10 PM
Homo Rugger said…
YUM! thick slice bacon, grilled onions, cheddar cheese, schmear of mayo with catchup on the side for dipping.
5/24/2010 5:50 PM
Kristin said…
For a traditional take: cheese, ketchup, mustard, relish, and lots of lettuce!

If I'm in a fancy mood, I like blue cheese, grilled onions and mushrooms.
5/24/2010 6:28 PM
J. Warren said…
cheddar cheese, bacon, lettuce, red onion, pickle, ketchup, and tiny bit of mayo
5/24/2010 6:57 PM
bsp said…
Barbeque sauce, carmelized onions and any kind of cheese.
5/24/2010 7:10 PM
Little Rhino said…
gouda/muenster, ketchup, mustard, mushrooms, and caramelized onions...bison meat makes it even better
5/24/2010 7:35 PM
Clint Bush said…
It's a heart attack waiting to happen, but beef marrow on a nice juicy sirloin burger is an absolutely decadent heaven.
5/24/2010 8:18 PM
snackpig said…
Mushrooms, caramelized onions, and cheese. Then throw on as many condiments as possible and perhaps some pickles.
5/24/2010 8:25 PM
Kevin Baker said…
I just had a great burger with spinach, tomato, caremalized onions, and goat cheese. Delicious!
5/24/2010 10:07 PM
heathers83 said…
smokd gouda and some banana peppers for crunch. yuuuuum!
5/24/2010 10:13 PM
Unknown said…
smashed black beans, avocado slices, red onion and a slice of tomato if it's August. De-lish!!
5/24/2010 11:24 PM
Jenny said…
caramelized onions and asian hot sauce....I love the sweet/spicy contrast
5/25/2010 12:15 AM
Barbara Palermo said…
Marinated mushrooms and... caramelized onions! De-lish!!
Barbara
ricettebarbare at gmail dot com
5/25/2010 4:49 AM
Krista said…
I must have the recipe for the Good Stuff siracha mayo! I've been trying to recreate it at home and am convinced there's something more to this than siracha and mayo. What is the secret? It's killing me...
5/25/2010 7:44 AM
Unknown said…
i'm going to spike's tomorrow. I love barbecue sauce, bacon and cheddar on my burgers.
5/25/2010 8:54 AM
Maggie said…
i love green peppers, jalapenos, avocado, pickles, carmelized onions, lettuce, mayo, ketchup, mustard, & one tomato (yes just one) on my burger. i just went to good stuff eatery for the first time yesterday and LOVED the blazin barn burger!! who would think to put pickled daikon and carrots on a burger?? love the vietnamese influence!
5/25/2010 9:06 AM
Sarah K. Brown said…
I am going to join the chorus of blue cheese lovers, and add arugula, tomato, and a layer of spicy brown mustard.
5/25/2010 9:12 AM
Unknown said…
Burger and Milk Shake recipes. What more can you hope for?
5/25/2010 9:32 AM
Christine Anderson said…
That's a hard one because life is full of toppings. I'd say crispy fried onions and asiago cheese.
5/25/2010 9:50 AM
The Frozen Fix said…
Blue cheese and caramelized onions... maybe some jalapenos too!
5/25/2010 9:51 AM
Unknown said…
blue cheese, bacon, carmelized onions and tangy mayo!
5/25/2010 9:59 AM
Reina said…
Must have bacon, cheese (doesn't matter what kind), mayo, bbq sauce, and it's always nice to top it off with some sauteed onions and mushrooms and...chilli!!! Yummmm!
5/25/2010 10:32 AM
Amy J said…
Dill pickles, sharp cheddar, bacon is a optional item, onion, ketchup, deli mustard.
5/25/2010 11:00 AM
Chris said…
I'd love to give Spike a chance to redeem himself via me cooking his recipes.
5/25/2010 11:04 AM
Unknown said…
I like bacon and provolone!
5/25/2010 11:07 AM
InfamousOreob said…
Cheddar cheese, bacon that I personally cooked (no other bacon tastes as good, personally), bred and butter pickles, mayo, and ketchup!! *slurp*
5/25/2010 11:53 AM
Nevin said…
I love a burger piled high with maple glazed bacon, farmhouse cheddar, caramelized onions, a little lettuce, some pub style mustard, a splash of classic Heinz ketchup and a dash of a red pepper based hot sauce.
5/25/2010 5:03 PM
Mela said…
I love stacks of carmelized onions plus extra sharp cheddar and smoky BBQ sauce. Yum!
5/25/2010 5:14 PM
nicole.c.l said…
Grilled pineapple FTW!!
5/26/2010 3:08 PM
Teri said…
Mushrooms, Lettuce, Monterrey Jack, and BBQ sauce. Delish! Or avocado and ranch dressing...
5/26/2010 9:32 PM
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