Year of Bacon: April 2015

Everything's better with bacon. From drinks to dinner to desserts, bacon makes a great addition to almost any recipe.

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Cobb Salad Wraps

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.

Cobb Salad Wraps Recipe

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Caraway-Bacon Potatoes

Leo Gong

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

Caraway-Bacon Potatoes Recipe

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Bacon, Arugula, and Shrimp Salad

Beau Gustafson

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

Bacon, Arugula, and Shrimp Salad Recipe

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Shrimp and Bacon Deviled Eggs

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.

Shrimp and Bacon Deviled Eggs Recipe

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White Bean-Asparagus Salad with Bacon and Thyme

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!

White Bean-Asparagus Salad with Bacon and Thyme Recipe

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Bacon-and-Greens Salsa

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.

Bacon-and-Greens Salsa Recipe

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Turkey, Bacon, and Avocado Summer Rolls

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.

Turkey, Bacon, and Avocado Summer Rolls Recipe

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Bacon and Cheddar Smashed Potatoes

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.

Bacon and Cheddar Smashed Potatoes Recipe

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Cavatappi with Bacon and Summer Vegetables

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.

Cavatappi with Bacon and Summer Vegetables Recipe

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Bacon Mac

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.

Bacon Mac Recipe

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Warm Bacon Vinaigrette

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen

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

Warm Bacon Vinaigrette Recipe

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Spinach Salad with Bacon, Walnuts, and Blue Cheese

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.

Spinach Salad with Bacon, Walnuts, and Blue Cheese Recipe

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Bacon, Onion, and Brown Lentil Skillet

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.

Bacon, Onion, and Brown Lentil Skillet Recipe

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Spinach Salad with Mushrooms and Bacon

Photo: John Montana; Styling: Lynn Miller

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.

Spinach Salad with Mushrooms and Bacon Recipe

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Bacon-Cheddar Corn Muffins

John Autry

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

Bacon-Cheddar Corn Muffins Recipe

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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.

Bacon Black Bean Dip Recipe

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Chicken, Squash, and Chard with Bacon

Pan-Roasted Chicken, Squash, and Chard Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette

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.

Chicken, Squash, and Chard with Bacon Recipe

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Blue Cheese-and-Bacon Potato Salad

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.

Blue Cheese-and-Bacon Potato Salad Recipe

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Creamed Corn with Bacon and Leeks

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

Creamed Corn with Bacon and Leeks Recipe

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Seared Scallops over Bacon and Spinach Salad with Cider Vinaigrette

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

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

Seared Scallops over Bacon and Spinach Salad with Cider Vinaigrette Recipe

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Bacon and Cheddar Tea Sandwiches

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.

Bacon and Cheddar Tea Sandwiches Recipe

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Smoky Bacon and Blue Cheese Chicken Salad Pitas

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Fonda Shaia

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.

Smoky Bacon and Blue Cheese Chicken Salad Pitas Recipe

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Chicken on Bacon Mushroom Ragout

Photo: Rachel Weill; Styling: Dan Becker

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.

Chicken on Bacon Mushroom Ragout Recipe

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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.

Macaroni Salad with Bacon, Peas, and Creamy Dijon Dressing Recipe

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BBT (Bacon Basil Tomato) Sandwich

Christina Schmidhofer

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

BBT (Bacon Basil Tomato) Sandwich Recipe

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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.

Bacon-Wrapped Scallops Recipe

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Poached Halibut with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro

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.

Poached Halibut with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette Recipe

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Corn and Fingerling Potato Chowder with Applewood-Smoked Bacon

Becky Luigart-Stayner

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.

Corn and Fingerling Potato Chowder with Applewood-Smoked Bacon Recipe

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Fettuccine with Shrimp and Bacon

Photo: Lee Harrelson

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!

Fettuccine with Shrimp and Bacon Recipe

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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.

Pea Salad with Bacon and Eggs Recipe

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Year of Bacon: April 2015

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Cobb Salad Wraps

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Caraway-Bacon Potatoes

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Bacon, Arugula, and Shrimp Salad

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Shrimp and Bacon Deviled Eggs

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White Bean-Asparagus Salad with Bacon and Thyme

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Bacon-and-Greens Salsa

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Turkey, Bacon, and Avocado Summer Rolls

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Bacon and Cheddar Smashed Potatoes

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Cavatappi with Bacon and Summer Vegetables

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Bacon Mac

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Warm Bacon Vinaigrette

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Spinach Salad with Bacon, Walnuts, and Blue Cheese

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Bacon, Onion, and Brown Lentil Skillet

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Spinach Salad with Mushrooms and Bacon

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Bacon-Cheddar Corn Muffins

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Bacon Black Bean Dip

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Chicken, Squash, and Chard with Bacon

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Blue Cheese-and-Bacon Potato Salad

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Creamed Corn with Bacon and Leeks

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Seared Scallops over Bacon and Spinach Salad with Cider Vinaigrette

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Bacon and Cheddar Tea Sandwiches

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Smoky Bacon and Blue Cheese Chicken Salad Pitas

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Chicken on Bacon Mushroom Ragout

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Macaroni Salad with Bacon, Peas, and Creamy Dijon Dressing

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BBT (Bacon Basil Tomato) Sandwich

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Bacon-Wrapped Scallops

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