If you want more protein in it, add a quarter cup
of diced bacon or lean ham.
Heat a thin layer of olive oil (2 tablespoons) in the bottom and add about 6 ounces
of diced bacon and cook until crispy.
First, sauté two strips
of diced bacon in a skillet over medium heat.
Not exact matches
Since I
diced up the
bacon and dried cranberries, they played off so well when you got each
of them in a bite — first slightly sour sweet and then the saltiness
of the
bacon.
(2) Organic pork
bacon slices,
diced (I used about 2 generous Tablespoons leftover pieces
of thick
bacon pieces I bought for a song at the farmer's market)
And instead
of cutting the
bacon in large chunks we
diced it coarsely.
Using salmon (smoked or fresh), surimi,
diced cheese, mushrooms, spinach, leek, etc (alone or combined) instead
of bacon.
Cheddar, Ham and Corn Chowder Makes 12 - 13 Cups 5 Strips
of bacon, cut 2 Cups Onion, chopped 1 Cup Celery, chopped 1/4 Cup Flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon turmeric a pinch
of cayenne pepper 6 Cups Chicken broth 3 Medium Potatoes,
diced (peeled is optional, I have done both peeled and unpeeled) 4 Cups
of Corn 1 Cup
diced or leftover ham 1 Cup heavy cream (I have used 1/2 and 1/2 with good results) 1 Cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese 1 Ounces Cream Cheese (I use lite with fabulous results) Saute
bacon in skillet.
1 onion, fine
diced 5 cloves
of garlic, minced olive oil 6 slices
of smoky
bacon 1 lb pork shoulder, large cubes 1 cup dried black beans, soaked overnight chorizo sausage links, sliced 3 bay leaves dried chili flake to taste, optional 1 TBL coriander seeds, toasted and then finely ground enough water or stock to cover rice vinegar to serve
made it with beef stock and added in a bit
of cooked
diced bacon and
bacon fat towards the end.
1 head
of broccoli cut into small florets 1 head
of cauliflower cut into small florets 1 small red onion finely
diced 1 cup
of dried raisins 1 cup
of sunflower seeds 1 cup
of real
bacon bits
1 8 - ounce package
of cream cheese 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese, divided 8 strips
of bacon, cooked and chopped into small pieces OR 1/2 cup
bacon bits (in original recipe) 1/4 cup onion,
diced (not in original) Salt and pepper to taste
In a sauté pan, over medium - high heat, begin to brown the
diced braised
bacon and then add 1/2 cup
of olive oil once the
bacon is golden brown.
6 chicken breasts, bone in 1 quart apple juice 1/4 cup salt 2 tbsp garlic, minced 4 slices
of bacon, crumbled and fat reserved 2 tbsp red onion, finely
diced 2 tsp garlic, minced (I didn't double mention, this is used in the stuffing, above is for the brine) 3 oz fresh spinach 5 oz feta cheese crumb 1/2 roma tomato,
diced 20 turns
of fresh black pepper
To add a bit
of smokiness, I incorporated some
diced pancetta — but
bacon would work just fine too!
Then top with a dollop
of low - fat sour cream, some
diced tomatoes and green onions and a pinch
of crumbled
bacon.
Top with a dollop
of sour cream,
bacon (or veggie
bacon), green onions and
diced tomatoes.
For the patties: 2 lbs ground chicken breast 1 sweet onion, peeled and grated 1/2 can black beans 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal 2 tsp cumin 1 tsp garlic 1 chipotle pepper
diced salt to taste 1 - 2 tsp For the smokey mango chipotle
bacon: 1/4 cup adobo sauce from canned chipotle 1/2 cup peach mango jam, melted 2 tbsp honey 2 packages smokey
bacon, cooked crisp 6 poblano peppers brushed with olive oil 3 tomatoes, sliced 12 slices
of Colby jack cheese 6 large sesame seed buns For the green chile queso: 16 ounces white American cheese, cubed 1 small can green chiles, chopped 1/4 cup pickled jalapeno juice from jar 1/4 cup chopped pickled jalapenos 1 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp onion powder Preheat grill to medium heat.
Sprinkle 3 tablespoons
of diced chicken on the cheese followed by 1 tablespoon
of bacon and 1 tablespoon
of sausage.
Fresh tomatoes,
diced onions,
diced green peppers, and used real center cut
bacon instead
of pre-packaged pieces.
Directions: Trim the outer leaves and stems from brussels sprouts / Add to a pot
of salted, boiling water and cook until tender, about 5 - 6 minutes / Drain sprouts, cut in half or into quarters, and set aside / Melt butter or olive oil in a large skillet, add
diced bacon or pancetta / Render
bacon until browned, but not crisp / Remove
bacon from the skillet and add onion to the pan along with two sprigs
of thyme / Cook onions until soft, not browned, and season with salt / Turn to medium high, add the brussels sprouts and apples to the onion mix, cook and toss for several minutes, until sprouts and apples begin to brown / Return sautéed
bacon to the pan, check for seasoning and serve.
Ingredients: About a lb, give or take,
of salmon or any other fish you might have, in chunks, skin removed (clams are an obvious choice too) / 3 cups chicken broth / 2 slices
bacon, chopped / 1 onion,
diced / 2 T flour / 1 bay leaf / 2 sprigs fresh thyme leaves, chopped / 2 large potatoes, peeled and chopped / 2 cups milk / 1 cup half & half / 2 T sherry vinegar / Dash
of Worcestershire sauce (optional) / Salt & pepper to taste.
1 pound fresh grouper fillet Juice
of 2 fresh limes or lemons 4 slices
bacon,
diced 2 small potatoes, peeled and
diced 1 stalk
of celery,
diced 1 onion,
diced 2 fresh cayenne chiles, stems and seeds removed,
diced (or substitute serranos or 1/2 habanero) 2 tablespoons pimientos,
diced 1 quart water Salt to taste 1 egg, beaten 4 6 - inch circles
of puff pastry
Ingredients 6 ounces
bacon, chopped (or more, if you are prone to snacking) 2 medium red onions, finely chopped (1/3 cup reserved for garnish) 3 pounds ground beef 2 jalapenos, ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 3 tbsp chili powder (i used ground ancho chile) 2 tbsp cumin 1 tsp oregano 3 tsp salt One 28 ounce can
diced fire roasted tomatoes 2 cups beef broth (plus more if needed) 2 15 - ounce can kidney or pinto beans (or one
of each), drained and rinsed 1 lime, juiced Cilantro (optional) Shredded cheddar cheese for garnish
Remove
bacon from the skillet and add one
diced small onion to the pan along with two sprigs
of thyme.
Can't wait to try these!!!! Personal preference — I would like to try these with turkey sausage crumbles or
diced ham rather than
bacon — what would be an appropriate measurement
of either
of those items????
Garnish top
of dip with shredded lettuce,
diced fresh tomatoes, chopped dill pickles, and / or cooked and crumbled
bacon.
4 (12 - ounce) bags
of frozen corn, thawed 1 1/2 cups half and half 1 large onion, chopped 1/4 cup Cabot Unsalted Butter,
diced into 1/4 ″ cubes 1 teaspoon brown sugar 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 5 slices thick cut
bacon 3 ounces Cabot Pepper Jack (about 3/4 cup) 1 medium tomato, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh snipped parsley 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar ⅛ teaspoon sugar
Ingredients For the avocado ranch: 1 ripe California Avocado, peel and pitted, cubed 1/2 cup well - shaken buttermilk 1 garlic clove, grated or minced 1 scallion, chopped 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped dill 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley Juice
of 1/2 lemon 1/2 teaspoon honey Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper For the sandwich: 4 tablespoons Frank's Hot Sauce 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 5 ounces high - quality turkey slices,
diced Fixings: Brioche bun *, tomato, lettuce, dill pickle slices, crispy
bacon, Pepper Jack cheese Instructions To make the ranch, place avocado, buttermilk, garlic, scallion, chives, dill, parsley, lemon and honey in a small food processor with a couple pinches
of salt and a 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
olive oil 1 small onion,
diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 6 pieces
of uncooked
bacon, chopped 2 Tbsp.
When the
bacon has about 7 minutes left, I drop the pasta and add a few pieces
of diced onion to the
bacon.
On the advice
of previous reviewers, I added some cooked
bacon,
bacon fat and red pepper flakes to the braise, used the juice
of a whole lemon and garnished with fresh
diced tomato.
I also
dice the potato, add a bit
of broccoli florets, and
diced bacon.
To be really authentic, Spanish smoked paprika could be replaced with smoked
bacon slices chopped into little cubes / portions and you can begin the 3rd step with the heating
of smoked
bacon on little oil with onions
diced (I prefer not fat
bacon slices just for the smoky taste, so the result won't be too fatty).
Another variation is
diced canadian
bacon or ham with shredded cheddar cheese and fresh chives instead
of scallions.
4oz gouda (shredded or cut into tiny pieces) 4oz cream cheese 1/4 green onion, chopped 1 lb
bacon,
diced and browned until slightly crispy juice
of half a lemon parsley (a few shakes
of dried or chopped fresh) 1 tsp mustard powder chipotle powder, couple dashes
Top with
diced chives, a dollop
of sour cream, and crumbled
bacon for the BLT version.
Topping: 2 cup fiesta blend cheese (can be cheddar - jack or any type
of Mexican - style blend
of shredded cheese) 1 cup crumbled
bacon 1 cup
diced green onion 2 whole jalapenos,
diced
You can substitute chorizo or other sausage for the
bacon;
diced pickles for the jalapeños and use any
of the barbecue sauces in this book.
of spinach 2 minced shallots 1 minced garlic ∏ cup
of diced, cooked
bacon 1 oz.
1/3 pound
of bacon (about 5 slices), cut into 1 / 4 - inch strips 1 medium onion, chopped 2 large carrots, peeled and
diced 3 large celery stalks,
diced 1 teaspoon cumin powder 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 fresh habanero chile, stem and seeds removed, finely chopped (add more if you love it hot) 1 pound dry split red lentils, rinsed and cleaned 2 cups water 4 cups vegetable stock 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped (or substitute 1/2 teaspoon dry) 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 pound Mulay's Killer Hot Italian Sausage (or substitute the Italian sausage
of your choice, though it won't be nearly as good) 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
12 eggs 10 rashes
of rindless
bacon,
diced 200g mushrooms, sliced thinly 2 x onions,
diced 2 cups spinach 4 tomatoes,
diced
Midday Lunch: California kale Cobb salad with  1/2 bunch kale,  1/4 avocado, 3 or 4 halved cherry tomatoes,  1/4 can water - packed artichoke heart quarters, 1 slice
of turkey
bacon and 4 ounces
of diced, cooked chicken.
2 lb uncooked Brussel sprouts, washed and stems trimmed (like you would cut the thick part off
of a cabbage) 1/2 cup chicken broth 6 - 8 oz uncured, sugar - free
bacon 1 - 2 small Bartlett pears, peeled and
diced Sea salt
12 omega - 3 eggs 2/3 cup cream 8 strips
bacon cooked and chopped 2/3 cup
diced onion 2/3 cup chopped mushrooms (one Costco can
of Money's mushrooms) 1-1/2 cup grated cheese optional — 1/2 can
of chipotle peppers, finely chopped (adds a bit
of hot spiciness) salt coarse pepper
12 omega - 3 eggs 2/3 cup cream 8 strips
bacon cooked and chopped 1 cup
diced onion 1 cup chopped mushrooms (one can
of Money's mushroom pieces) 2 cups grated cheese optional — 1/2 can
of chipotle peppers, finely chopped (adds a bit
of hot spiciness) salt and coarse pepper to taste
I often like to include
diced up smoked tofu, which makes for a nice replacement for the traditional Cobb salad components
of diced chicken and
bacon.
Take a few cups
of lettuce, mix in some
diced cucumbers, tomato and
of course the chopped
bacon with a big dollop
of mayonnaise.
My current favorite version calls for shredded carrots and uses
diced ham instead
of bacon.
12 eggs 10 rashes
of rindless
bacon,
diced 200g mushrooms, sliced thinly 2 x onions,
diced 2 cups spinach 4 tomatoes,
diced