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  3. Year of Bacon: February 2015

Year of Bacon: February 2015

January 22, 2015
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Everything's better with bacon. From drinks to dinner to desserts, bacon makes a great addition to almost any recipe.
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Oyster-Bacon Pot Pie

Credit: Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

On the fence about oysters? Consider this Chesapeake Bay-inspired number your gateway dish. This gussied-up riff features a golden puff pastry crown over a creamy, briny filling.


Oyster-Bacon Pot Pie Recipe

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Peas and Kale Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette

Credit: Photo: Alison Miksch; Styling: Vanessa McNeil Rocchio

Black-eyed peas and greens are considered lucky in the South, where they're often eaten on New Year's Day. When drizzled with a warm bacon vinaigrette, they're sure to be delicious year-round!


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Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Bacon and Sage

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen

Smoky bacon and salty cheese, such as pecorino Romano, provide the perfect balance to lightly sweet gnocchi in this easy, 5-ingredient entrƩe.


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Warm Kale Salad with Mussels and Bacon

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Linda Hirst

Kale and bacon make the perfect pairing, especially in this easy, breezy seafood salad. Even in the dead of winter, mussels give us a taste of the saltwater air and summer sunshine.


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The Ultimate Classic Collards

Credit: Photo: Alison Miksch; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

Tangy vinegar brightens the earthy flavors, and a touch of honey rounds out the smoke from the ham hock and bacon.


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Cheesy Bacon-and-Two-Onion Tart

Credit: Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

This flaky tart makes for an ideal brunch or a light supper served alongside a cup of creamy soup.


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Mustard Greens with Yogurt-Parmesan Dressing and Bacon Croutons

Credit: Photo: Alison Miksch; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

Cubed French bread is wrapped in bacon for the ultimate crouton in this satisfying salad.


Mustard Greens with Yogurt-Parmesan Dressing and Bacon Croutons Recipe

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Capellini with Bacon and Bread Crumbs

Friends coming for dinner? This quick recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor and appeal in no time.


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Spinach Salad with Bacon and Eggs

Credit: Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Robyn Valarik

You've never had bacon and eggs like this! We love how the ribbons of carrots add a bit of whimsical color through this delicious salad.


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Bacon-Cheddar Corn Muffins

Credit: Photo: David Prince; Styling: Linda Hirst

The sharper the cheddar, the more intense the flavor will be in these delightfully savory muffins.


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Pasta with Bacon, Squash and Sage

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Whole-grain pasta, winter squash, thick-sliced bacon and fresh sage make this simple and light pasta dish feel fancy.


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Pea Pancakes with Bacon

Credit: Photo: Charles Schiller; Styling: Tara Bench

Savory pancakes? Just trust us on this one. Ditch the syrup for sour cream, extra crispy bacon, and chives on top.


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Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

Credit: Photo: Christopher Baker

This 5-ingredient meal features double the pork for double the flavor. Roasted fennel and apricots bring sweetness to an otherwise meaty dish.


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Spinach-Bacon Mac and Cheese

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick, Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke, Sissy Lamerton

Rotini with a homemade cheese sauce? Bacon, too? Your little ones won't notice they're eating spinach when they dig into this delicious dish.


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Open-Faced Avocado-Bacon Tuna Melt

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Boring sandwiches, begone! These open-faced tuna melts will make you rethink lunchtime entirely. Serve with a side of sweet potato fries.


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Bacon and Gorgonzola Cornbread Sliders with Chipotle Mayo

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Featuring toppings like chipotle mayo, onion rings, and thinly sliced cheddar, these over-the-top cornbread sliders are giving regular burger bunsĀ a run for their money.


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Bacon, Leek and Spaghetti Frittata

Credit: Photo: Ryan Benyi; Styling: Jen Everett

Extend the life of leftover spaghetti by making a frittata!Ā This one-dish meal makes for a filling brunch dish or a light supper.


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Greens, Beans, and Bacon Soup

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This hearty soup, which is chock-full of antioxidants and fiber from the kale and beans, pairs well with a crunchy slice of toasted ciabatta.


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Bacon, Pear andĀ Gorgonzola Pizza

Credit: Jim Bathie

This pizza hits all the right notes for savory, sweet, and tangy. If you don't want to make your own pizza dough, go ahead and use store-bought crust orĀ even a whole-wheat pita bread.


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Bacon-Onion Dip

Credit: Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Mary Beth Wetzel/Zenobia

This appetizing dip boasts minimal prep time and pairs perfectly with assorted fresh vegetables.


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Broccoli Crunch Salad with Bacon and Currants

This recipe is a riff on the broccoli crunch salad from Whole Foods Market. Easy to make and packed with flavor, it'll soon become your go-to side dish.


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Bacon and Egg Breakfast Pizza

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Bacon, cheese, and potatoes make for tasty toppings on this kid-approved pizza. Reheat leftovers on a griddle or in a skillet over medium heat to get a crisp crust without overcooking the filling.


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Risotto with Taleggio Cheese and Bacon

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Taleggio, an Italian soft cheese, gives this risotto a distinctly rustic flavor that goes beautifully with the smokiness of the bacon.


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Bacon Burgers on Brioche Buns

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These burgers are crazy, and we mean that in a good way. A mix of ground chuck and sirloin makes them tender and juicy, while roasted onions, thick-cut bacon, and melty brie send them over the top.


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Bacon, Cheddar, and Chive Scones

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Let your scones take a savory turn by adding chopped bacon, cheese and chives. Serve them with breakfast or dinner--the choice is yours!


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Bacon-and-Sage-Wrapped Chicken Breasts

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This take on chicken saltimbocca, an Italian dish where chicken is wrapped in prosciutto and sage, is both delicious and budget-friendly.


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Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Bacon and Goat Cheese

This is a decadent yet savory way to serve sweet potatoes. Make them ahead and tote them to a potluck or dinner party.


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One-Bite Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese and Bacon

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We've all seen the oversized wedge salads at restaurants, but this figure-friendlyĀ version is ideal for cocktail parties and girls' nights in.


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1 of 28 Oyster-Bacon Pot Pie
2 of 28 Peas and Kale Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette
3 of 28 Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Bacon and Sage
4 of 28 Warm Kale Salad with Mussels and Bacon
5 of 28 The Ultimate Classic Collards
6 of 28 Cheesy Bacon-and-Two-Onion Tart
7 of 28 Mustard Greens with Yogurt-Parmesan Dressing and Bacon Croutons
8 of 28 Capellini with Bacon and Bread Crumbs
9 of 28 Spinach Salad with Bacon and Eggs
10 of 28 Bacon-Cheddar Corn Muffins
11 of 28 Pasta with Bacon, Squash and Sage
12 of 28 Pea Pancakes with Bacon
13 of 28 Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
14 of 28 Spinach-Bacon Mac and Cheese
15 of 28 Open-Faced Avocado-Bacon Tuna Melt
16 of 28 Bacon and Gorgonzola Cornbread Sliders with Chipotle Mayo
17 of 28 Bacon, Leek and Spaghetti Frittata
18 of 28 Greens, Beans, and Bacon Soup
19 of 28 Bacon, Pear andĀ Gorgonzola Pizza
20 of 28 Bacon-Onion Dip
21 of 28 Broccoli Crunch Salad with Bacon and Currants
22 of 28 Bacon and Egg Breakfast Pizza
23 of 28 Risotto with Taleggio Cheese and Bacon
24 of 28 Bacon Burgers on Brioche Buns
25 of 28 Bacon, Cheddar, and Chive Scones
26 of 28 Bacon-and-Sage-Wrapped Chicken Breasts
27 of 28 Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Bacon and Goat Cheese
28 of 28 One-Bite Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese and Bacon

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