Bacon
Spaghetti Carbonara
This pasta dish originated in the region of Lazio, not Tuscany. However, it is popular throughout Italy — and America — today.
Hot and Smoky Baked Beans
Serve these hot or at room temperature.
Sage, Bacon, and Cheddar Biscuits
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Risotto with Turnips and Bacon
This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Creamed Leeks with Tarragon, Tomato, and Bacon
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Creamed Corn with Bacon
This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Sauteed Cabbage with Bacon Bread Crumbs
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Zuni Rolls with Raspberry Chipotle Sauce
Smoked Turkey, Cheese, and Bacon Tortilla Rolls
Swiss Chard, Bacon, and Ricotta Ravioli with Tomato Sauce
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Oxtail Stew with Tomatoes and Bacon
Braising brings out the best in oxtails, the star of this long-simmered stew. It is garnished with bright green sugar snap peas for a contemporary touch.
Frisée Salad with Lardons and Poached Eggs
This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
The secret to this take on salad lyonnaise is very fresh eggs. If the slab bacon you're using is particularly lean, add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the skillet when cooking.
Corn Cakes Topped with Goat Cheese and Bacon
The heartland is known for its grains and its pork; this first course features two of the region's best products—corn and bacon.
Green Beans with Bacon and Red Bell Pepper
An updated southern side dish.