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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!
- 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.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings