Braised Red Cabbage with Bacon

A great side dish that can be made the day before and gets even better with time.

Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette

A simple mix of spinach, crispy bacon, and toasted pecans makes for a most satisfying salad.

Grilled Vegetable Sandwich with Egg Salad and Bacon

A big hit on the CHOW camping trip, though it’s great anytime.

Mushroom-Stuffed Chicken with White Wine Sauce

Whether for a dinner party or a weeknight meal, this elegant, convenient dish can be prepared ahead of time.

Bacon, Asparagus, and Goat Cheese Grilled Pizza

Pesto replaces traditional tomato sauce on this salty, smoky pizza.

Green Beans with Smoked Bacon

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

Bacon at the Beach

Ben Barker of Magnolia Grill relaxes with CHOW.

Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts and Double-Smoked Bacon

A side dish that steals the show.

The Basics: How to Make a Bacon Cheeseburger

Pan-fried in bacon grease.

Salade Lyonnaisey

A variation on the traditional French frisée salad.

Campfire Trout with Herbs and Bacon

Grilled over an open fire.

Pancetta and Pepper Pizza

Pancetta and rosemary dress up roasted bell peppers.

Bacon, Onion, and Fig Flatbread

Warning: may inspire instant friendship.

Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

The holy trinity of tastiness: pork, bacon, and apples.

Toasted Cashew and Bacon Brittle

It brings out your inner hedonist with just a few bites.