Grilled Vegetable Sandwich with Egg Salad and Bacon

A big hit on the CHOW camping trip, though it’s great anytime. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Smoked Duck Pizza with Hoisin

Duck combines with red onion and hoisin for a quick meal. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Green Beans with Smoked Bacon

A big crowd-pleaser (if you’re feeding carnivores). (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Twice-Cooked Chinese Bacon (By James Villas)

Bacon, Asparagus, and Goat Cheese Grilled Pizza

Pesto replaces traditional tomato sauce on this salty, smoky pizza. (By Kate Ramos)

Bacon-Thyme Corn Muffin Tops

Why make a whole muffin when you can just have the tops? (By Kate Ramos)

Bison Bacon Cheeseburger

Topped with a mess of sautéed jalapeños and onions. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Bacon, Onion, and Fig Flatbread

Warning: may inspire instant friendship. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Campfire Trout with Herbs and Bacon

Grilled over an open fire. (By Regan Burns)

Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette

A simple mix of spinach, crispy bacon, and toasted pecans makes for a most satisfying salad. (By Adela Jung)

Braised Red Cabbage with Bacon

A great side dish that can be made the day before and gets even better with time. (By Regan Burns)

Bacon-Wrapped Turkey with Pear Cider Gravy

Bacon keeps the turkey moist while pears sweeten it up. (By Kate Ramos and Aida Mollenkamp)

Shirred Eggs Borrachos (By Terence Janericco)

Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts and Double-Smoked Bacon

A side dish that steals the show. (By Charlie Palmer)

Potato Salad with Peas and Mint

Pasta carbonara becomes potato salad. (By Aida Mollenkamp)