Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb steamed asparagus, cooled 2 hard-boiled eggs, coarsely grated* 2 slices lean thick cut bacon, crumbled for the dressing: 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons Capote capers 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon zest 1 tablespoon minced parsley 1 tablespoon minced basil 1/2 […]
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Melting Potatoes & Pearl Onions
Ingredients: 1 lb peeled pearl onions 2 lb baby potatoes 2 strips crisp thick cut bacon, diced 3 cups chicken stock 1 tablespoon Herbes de Provence 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter salt freshly ground pepper Directions: In a single layer, arrange all of the potatoes and onions into the bottom of a […]
Green Bean Salad with Tangerine Vinaigrette
Ingredients: 2 lb “French” green beans (the skinny kind, AKA haricot verts), steamed 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts 1/4 cup dried cranberries or cherries or a mixture of the two 2-3 strips thick cut bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional) dressing: 1 large shallot, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons […]
Mac + Cheese with Tomato + Bacon
Ingredients: 12 oz evaporated milk 1/2 cup milk, at room temperature 2 cup shredded extra sharp, aged cheddar 1/3 cup panko 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons flour 2 slices thick cut bacon, crumbled 1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 14 oz canned, diced tomatoes, drained 1 lb small […]
Bacon Cheddar Chipotle Cornbread
Ingredients: 1 cup flour 1 cup cornmeal 1 cup buttermilk 1/3 cup canola oil 1/3 cup shredded chipotle cheddar 1/4 cup diced green onion 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 strips thick cut bacon, crumbled 1 egg Directions: Preheat oven to 400. Oil or spray […]
Grilled Mexican Hot Dogs
Ingredients: 1 large white onion, sliced 6-8 jalapenos, halved and seeded 4 hot dogs 4 strips thick cut bacon 1/2 avocado, sliced mayo or salsa (optional) Directions: Prepare grill. Lightly oil a grilling pan and arrange the peppers and onions in a single layer. Wrap the hot dogs in bacon. […]
Grilled German-style Potato Salad
Ingredients: 2 pounds Yukon Gold or red skin potatoes, quartered and parboiled 1 white onion, cut into wedges 3 strips thick cut bacon for the dressing: 1/2 cup cider vinegar 1 1/2 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds 1 bunch green onion, chopped (about 1/4-1/3 cup) 1/4 teaspoon sugar (optional) salt freshly […]
Island Style Salmon Chowder
Ingredients: 3 slices thick cut bacon 15 oz canned diced tomatoes 5 1/2 cups fish stock 1 lb cooked salmon, cut into chunks 2 cups peeled, diced white potatoes 3/4 cup chopped Italian parsley 1/4 cup dark rum, optional 2 carrot, diced 2 stalks celery, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced […]
Matt’s Breakfast Tacos
Ingredients: 6 pieces of bacon 4 eggs 2 green onions, green parts, chopped 3/4 teaspoon ground chipotle (divided use) 1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped 1/2 to 3/4 cup cooked, cubed Yukon gold potatoes 12 cherry tomatoes, halved salt pepper 6 small […]
Bacon Loves Shrimp Deviled Eggs
Ingredients: 8 hard boiled eggs, cut in half lengthwise 3 strips thick cut bacon, cooked and crumbled 1/2 cup finely minced cooked shrimp 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon finely minced green onion or chopped chives salt pepper shrimp slices for garnish Directions: Place the yolks in […]