Cuisine: Bacon

Broccoli, Bacon, Shallot & Provolone Quiche

This Broccoli, Bacon, Shallot & Provolone Quiche goes from brunch buffet to dinner table or picnic in a snap and is great with a leafy green salad. The flaky crust and custard filling make it a perfect vehicle for an array of mix-ins. Baking the crust before adding the filling, known as blind baking, ensures it won't get soggy.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 40 mins
  • Yields: 8 Servings

Those Potatoes

My mother-in-law used to make “Those Potatoes”. I have no idea where she got the recipe from. They are very crispy and delicious. It works best if you cook them in a cast iron skillet.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 30 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Dublin Coddle

Dublin Coddle is an Irish dish which is often made to use up leftovers. It usually consists of layers of roughly sliced pork sausages, bacon, sliced potatoes and onions.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 30 mins
  • Cook: 3 hrs
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Shells with Pesto Alfredo and Bacon

This Shells with Pesto Alfredo and Bacon is a great way to liven up your Alfredo sauce.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 15 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Spiced Cherries in Bacon

These sweet, sour, salty and savory Spiced Cherries in Bacon sound completely crazy, but these are good. My sister-in-law, who lives in the UK, told me about these. Apparently, these are a real hit at posh dinner parties around London.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins

24 Hour Salad

There are many versions of this 24 Hour Salad. It's perfect to bring to a potluck. Up to 24 hours before you plan to serve the salad, layer a large bowl in the exact order given. I have learned 2 tricks from Martha Stewart over the years, one is how to hard boil an egg perfectly (bring eggs to a boil, boil for 1 minute, remove from heat and cover for exactly 13 minutes), the second thing is you pour the dressing in the bottom of a salad bowl, put the salad ingredients on top and toss right before serving. This is also a great way to bring a salad to a potluck.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Cook: 15 mins
  • Yields: 12 - 14 Servings

The Gooden Salad

There is a restaurant offering The Gooden Salad, named after a local school in Sierra Madre, CA. It is a delicious combination of grilled chicken, lettuce, hearts of palm, avocado, corn and blue cheese served with ranch dressing and a drizzle of BBQ sauce.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

BLT Salad

With the plethora of tomatoes from the garden, I have been making BLT salads for dinner. I make a dressing out of mayo and lemon juice, croutons, iceberg lettuce, bacon, tomatoes and you’ve got a great summer salad. Sometimes I put in an avocado, which makes it a BALT salad.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Yields: 4 - 6 Servings

Potatoes with Bacon, Apples & Onions

Eric, my husband, was in charge of the side dish to go with the Pork Chops with Figs in Hard Cider. He dug around in the larder and came up with this stellar starchy side!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Pasta with Cannellini Beans, Bacon and Kale

Don't you hate those days when you have no idea what to make for dinner? This is one of those meals I created out of what was in the pantry and fridge. You can substitute any number of things - like chickpeas and spinach, for example. I always try to have many kinds of beans on hand.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings