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  3. Year of Bacon: April 2015

Year of Bacon: April 2015

March 31, 2015
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Cobb Salad Wraps

Credit: Photo: Helen Dujardin; Styling: Mindi Shapiro-Levine

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


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Caraway-Bacon Potatoes

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


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Bacon, Arugula, and Shrimp Salad

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


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Shrimp and Bacon Deviled Eggs

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr

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.


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White Bean-Asparagus Salad with Bacon and Thyme

Credit: Photo: Brian Woodcock; Styling: Rachael Burrow

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


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Bacon-and-Greens Salsa

Credit: William Dickey; Rose Nguyen

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


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Turkey, Bacon, and Avocado Summer Rolls

Credit: Photo: Jeffrey Cross; Styling: Karen Shinto

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.


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Bacon and Cheddar Smashed Potatoes

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

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


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Cavatappi with Bacon and Summer Vegetables

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Melanie Clark

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


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Bacon Mac

Credit: Photo: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro

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.


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Warm Bacon Vinaigrette

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen

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


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Spinach Salad with Bacon, Walnuts, and Blue Cheese

Credit: Photo: Jason Varney; Styling: Lindsey Lower

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


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Bacon, Onion, and Brown Lentil Skillet

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

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


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Spinach Salad with Mushrooms and Bacon

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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.


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Bacon-Cheddar Corn Muffins

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


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Bacon Black Bean Dip

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


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Chicken, Squash, and Chard with Bacon

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

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.


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Blue Cheese-and-Bacon Potato Salad

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford

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


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Creamed Corn with Bacon and Leeks

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


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Seared Scallops over Bacon and Spinach Salad with Cider Vinaigrette

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


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Bacon and Cheddar Tea Sandwiches

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner

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.


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Smoky Bacon and Blue Cheese Chicken Salad Pitas

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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.


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Chicken on Bacon Mushroom Ragout

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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.


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Macaroni Salad with Bacon, Peas, and Creamy Dijon Dressing

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


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BBT (Bacon Basil Tomato) Sandwich

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


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Bacon-Wrapped Scallops

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


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Poached Halibut with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette

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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.


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Corn and Fingerling Potato Chowder with Applewood-Smoked Bacon

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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.


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Fettuccine with Shrimp and Bacon

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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! 


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Pea Salad with Bacon and Eggs

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


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1 of 30 Cobb Salad Wraps
2 of 30 Caraway-Bacon Potatoes
3 of 30 Bacon, Arugula, and Shrimp Salad
4 of 30 Shrimp and Bacon Deviled Eggs
5 of 30 White Bean-Asparagus Salad with Bacon and Thyme
6 of 30 Bacon-and-Greens Salsa
7 of 30 Turkey, Bacon, and Avocado Summer Rolls
8 of 30 Bacon and Cheddar Smashed Potatoes
9 of 30 Cavatappi with Bacon and Summer Vegetables
10 of 30 Bacon Mac
11 of 30 Warm Bacon Vinaigrette
12 of 30 Spinach Salad with Bacon, Walnuts, and Blue Cheese
13 of 30 Bacon, Onion, and Brown Lentil Skillet
14 of 30 Spinach Salad with Mushrooms and Bacon
15 of 30 Bacon-Cheddar Corn Muffins
16 of 30 Bacon Black Bean Dip
17 of 30 Chicken, Squash, and Chard with Bacon
18 of 30 Blue Cheese-and-Bacon Potato Salad
19 of 30 Creamed Corn with Bacon and Leeks
20 of 30 Seared Scallops over Bacon and Spinach Salad with Cider Vinaigrette
21 of 30 Bacon and Cheddar Tea Sandwiches
22 of 30 Smoky Bacon and Blue Cheese Chicken Salad Pitas
23 of 30 Chicken on Bacon Mushroom Ragout
24 of 30 Macaroni Salad with Bacon, Peas, and Creamy Dijon Dressing
25 of 30 BBT (Bacon Basil Tomato) Sandwich
26 of 30 Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
27 of 30 Poached Halibut with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette
28 of 30 Corn and Fingerling Potato Chowder with Applewood-Smoked Bacon
29 of 30 Fettuccine with Shrimp and Bacon
30 of 30 Pea Salad with Bacon and Eggs

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