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Better with Bacon

Tuesday, February 21, 2012 Review by judywrites

Good Housekeeping Magazine has a great article with 5 recipe ideas using bacon!

Image from Good Housekeeping Magazine and IStock Photo

Each of these recipes calls for 6 slices (6 oz.) of regular bacon.

1. BAR NUTS
In 12-in. skillet, cook bacon, chopped, on medium 8 minutes or until browned. Discard fat. To bacon in pan, stir in 2 c. roasted, salted peanuts; 1 tsp. sugar; and ⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper. Cook 2 minutes or until nuts brown lightly, stirring. Makes 2½ c.

2. BACON-WRAPPED CHICKEN
Sprinkle 1 tsp. fresh thyme, ⅛ tsp. salt, and ¼ tsp. pepper on 2 lg. skinless, boneless chicken-breast halves; wrap with bacon to cover. Add to ovenproof skillet on medium-high. Cook 5 minutes, turning. Transfer to 400°F oven; roast 12 minutes or until no longer pink (165°F). Transfer to plate; discard fat. Into same pan, stir 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar. Serve over chicken. Serves 4.

3. SAVORY SCONES
Preheat oven to 450°F. In 12-in. skillet, cook bacon on medium until browned. Drain on paper towels; crumble. Transfer bacon and ¼ c. fat to lg. bowl. Mix in 2 c. all-purpose flour, 1 Tbsp. baking powder, ¼ c. finely chopped green onions, and ¼ tsp. each salt and pepper. Stir in ¾ c. milk. Drop by heaping tablespoons onto cookie sheet. Bake 12 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 20.

4. WILTED KALE SALAD
In 12-in. skillet on medium, cook bacon, chopped, 8 minutes. Stir in 1 c. chopped onion; cook 8 minutes or until tender. In lg. bowl, toss 7 c. thinly sliced kale leaves with 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar, ¼ tsp. salt, and ¼ tsp. pepper, and then with bacon mixture. Top with ½ c. crumbled goat cheese. Serves 4.

5. EASY CARBONARA
Cook 1 lb. spaghetti 2 minutes less than label directs. Add 2 c. frozen peas; cook 2 minutes. Reserve ½ c. cooking water; drain pasta and peas. Meanwhile, in 12-in. skillet, cook bacon, chopped, on medium 8 minutes, or until browned; reserve fat. In lg. bowl, beat 4 lg. eggs, ½ c. finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese, 2 Tbsp. reserved fat, reserved water, and ½ tsp. each salt and pepper. Toss in pasta mixture and bacon. Serves 6.

Read more: Recipes with Bacon – Ideas for Bacon – Good Housekeeping

 

Spicy Bacon Popcorn

Monday, February 20, 2012 Review by Brian
Spicy Bacon Popcorn

Spicy Bacon Popcorn

Salty, spicy, sweet. Oh – and it has bacon. Perfect weekend snack!

VIA: http://www.lamag.com/eat/recipes/Story.aspx?ID=1648554

Ingredients
Popped corn, organic 4 quarts
Bacon strips 2 each
Bacon, med diced 2 cups
Aleppo pepper 1/3 cup
Salt to taste
Brown sugar 1 cup
Corn syrup, light ¼ cup
Salt ½ teaspoon
Butter 4 oz
Baking soda ½ teaspoon

For assembly and baking instructions, please visit: http://www.lamag.com/eat/recipes/Story.aspx?ID=1648554

 

Country Gravy – Creamy Bacon Sausage Gravy Recipe

Saturday, February 18, 2012 Review by Brian

Bacon & Guacamole Sammies

Friday, February 17, 2012 Review by Brian
Bacon & Guacamole Sammies

Bacon & Guacamole Sammies

Love, love, love this. Shout out to our new favorite blog: http://nomnompaleo.com

Ingredients you ask? Easy, bacon and guacamole. I can’t wait to try this!

Via: http://nomnompaleo.com/post/2538959456/bacon-guacamole-sammies-dont-these-bacon-and

 

Bacon, Bourbon, And Hazelnut Hot Chocolate

Wednesday, February 15, 2012 Review by Brian
Bacon, Bourbon, And Hazelnut Hot Chocolate

Bacon, Bourbon, And Hazelnut Hot Chocolate

Wow. Seriously, can ‘breakfast’ get any better? Love.

Via: http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2012/02/bacon-bourbon-and-hazelnut-hot-chocolate-makers-mark-frangelico-cocoa-recipe.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

  • 4 thick-cut slices of bacon
  • 1/2 teaspoon corn starch
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • pinch kosher salt
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 4 ounces milk chocolate chips
  • 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips
  • 4 ounces Frangelico
  • 4 ounces Bourbon
  • Whipped cream and chopped toasted hazelnuts for garnish

For assembly instructions, please visit: http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2012/02/bacon-bourbon-and-hazelnut-hot-chocolate-makers-mark-frangelico-cocoa-recipe.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter