I’d been dying to put my stash of refrigerated pie dough to use, and these finger-friendly appetizers featured in a recent issue of Cuisine at Home were the perfect solution. I spiced up the mix of sweet corn and bacon with roasted chilies that I charred over an open flame. You can prepare the [...]
Posts Tagged ‘bacon’
BLT Quiche
A well-flavored quiche brings new meaning to eggs for breakfast. I’ve put a twist on my BLT lunchtime favorite by using crisp bacon, leafy spinach and flavor-packed sundried tomatoes. The key is to use the sundried tomatoes that come completely dried in a package, rather than soaked in oil. The excess oil will add unwanted [...]
Spinach Salad with Bacon and Tangy Vinaigrette
Many people shy away from salads because the leafy entrees either lack flavor or leave their stomachs wanting more. But this salad with smoky bacon, crisp water chestnuts and a tangy vinaigrette will satisfy even the biggest of appetites. I love to create salad recipes because you have the freedom to pick and choose your [...]
Fettuccine Carbonara
A version of this recipe was featured as the “Dish of the Year” on the cover of the January 2009 issue of Bon Appétit. I’ve substituted crispy bacon in place of the pancetta in order to add more of a smoky flavor, and I’ve added peas and additional cheese to really give this dish a [...]
