Indulge Before the New Year With Bacon for National Bacon Day

Bacon really does makes everything better, doesn’t it? Before it’s time to put that New Year’s resolution to get healthy into action, go for once last indulgence on Dec. 30, National Bacon Day. Try one of these six tasty recipes that feature at least one slice of juicy bacon. 1. Pasta Carbonara 2. Hearty Potato & Cheddar Soup With […]

Sweet Corn Panna Cotta With Bacon and Blueberry Sauce

This creamy cup is topped with fresh seasonal blueberries and a bit of salty bacon to complete the circle. Here in middle America, we pair bacon and blueberries with our corn. You should, too. Editor’s Note: This recipe comes from Shaina Olmanson’s new cookbook, “Desserts in Jars: 50 Sweet Treats that Shine.” She helps home […]

Pasta Carbonara (Bacon and Cheese Pasta)

You meant to go to the grocery store. You meant to get something out of the freezer, but it’s been one of those days. Panic not. You probably have all the ingredients you need for this yummy pasta in your pantry or freezer and it’s done start to finish in under 20 minutes. Pasta Carbonara […]

Recipe: Bacon and Shrimp Over Quick Creamy Polenta

Polenta cooks as fast as couscous and it’s a whole grain. The shrimp is also great over rice, but over polenta, it’s divine. Shrimp Juice from 1/2 a lemon (about 1 1/2 tablespoons) 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (Tabasco, Frank’s, whatever you have is fine) 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp 3 bacon slices 1 […]