Year of Bacon: April 2015

Make your favorite salad portable with these easy wraps. The gang's all here: Bacon, turkey, avocado, eggs, tomatoes, and lettuce.

This side feeds a crowd, making it perfect for your Easter Sunday celebrations. Who doesn't love bacon and potatoes?

Crisp bacon, shrimp, arugula and a three-ingredient dressing pack hearty flavor into a 30-minute dinner salad.

Deviled eggs are an ideal way to use up all those Easter eggs. Instant potato flakes and bacon give the filling body and savory flavor.

This spring salad with beans, asparagus and bacon is so hearty it could almost pass for a main dish!

For the ultimate Southern-style warm dip, combine chopped greens, corn, and bacon and serve with pork skins, sweet potato chips and hot sauce.

Like a turkey club, only lighter and fresher. To turn these rolls into a fun party appetizer, set out the fillings and let your guests roll their own.

Smashes potatoes have more texture than the traditional mash. Here, bacon and cheddar amp up the savory flavor, while sour cream adds richness.

A light and flavorful pasta toss, accented with crumbled bacon, is a quick and easy dinner solution for any night of the week.

This mac and cheese meal is sure to gather rave reviews from kids and adults alike. The one-dish meal gets it richness from sharp cheddar cheese, which mellows the heat from the hot sauce.

Toss hearty greens like kale with this warm, flavorful dressing. Fresh tarragon adds a little something unexpected here.

We love this sweet, salty, and tangy combination. Serve the salad alongside grilled burgers or pork chops for a delicious dinner.

Humble brown lentils are fitting for this homey main dish. Pair with corn bread and sautéed Swiss chard or braised collard greens.

This hearty mix stands up well next to a variety of main dishes. Tote it to a potluck and toss with the dressing just before serving.

Not a fan of sweet breakfasts? Try these savory muffins on for size. Or, serve them alongside barbecued pork or chicken.

Bacon and beans pair beautifully together, and this easy dip is no exception. Try it instead of hummus at your next spring party.

Crisp chard leaves are sliced and used as a salad green here. To add interest, use a variety of seasonal wild mushrooms, such as oyster, lobster, or chanterelle.

Grilling the potatoes in an easy-to-fold aluminum foil packet adds a subtle note of smoky flavor. Plus, it makes cleanup a breeze.

The combination of sweet corn and smoky bacon gives this uncomplicated dish sublime flavor.

Savory umami tastes from the scallops and bacon lay the foundation for this dish, which delivers apple flavor in three layers.

While this recipe calls for country white bread, you can use any sandwich bread you like. For a nice color contrast, try pumpernickel or rye.

The BLT sandwich is the inspiration for this tangy salad. You can make the chicken salad ahead, and place it in pita halves just before serving.

This elegant chicken dish is perfect for an al fresco dinner party. Be very generous with the cracked pepper on the chicken; it makes a wonderful flavor bridge to the wine.

This macaroni salad gets a coating of tangy dressing which contrasts well with the smoky bacon, sweet bell pepper, and red onion.

A classic tomato, with meaty, heart-shaped fruit as big as grapefruit and sweet, full-bodied flavor, is ideal for this simple summer sandwich.

Wrap meaty scallops in crispy bacon and pair with a luscious dip for an appetizer that's guaranteed to be gone in minutes.

This recipe uses court-bouillon, a flavorful broth often employed to poach fish and seafood. Thick slices of crusty bread sop up the broth and the bacony vinaigrette.

As the name implies, fingerling potatoes have a narrow shape, similar to a finger. These baby white potatoes contain less starch than russet potatoes, perfect for creating this luscious chowder.

A dish of shrimp sautéed in bacon drippings and tossed with fettuccine sounds like a no-no for the calorie conscious. But at under 400 calories a serving, indulge! 

Try the fresh taste of spring peas by adding color and crunch to all your meals with this favorite springtime veggie.