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ULTIMATE Green Bean Casserole (from scratch)

November 14, 2020

ULTIMATE BEAN GREEN CASSEROLE  Featured in magazines across the web and consistently rated THE best green bean casserole recipe EVER, this will convert even the most determined green bean haters!  Tender green beans, bacon, cheese, cream, mushrooms and more, this deluxe … Continue reading →

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ULTIMATE Minestrone Soup

October 27, 2020

A delicious minestrone soup recipe after traditional Italian fashion:  Packed full of healthy vegetables, beans, pasta and featuring a deliciously rich broth infused with smoky pancetta or bacon! What is Minestrone Soup? Of Italian origin, Minestrone is a thick soup … Continue reading →

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Old Fashioned Baked Beans

August 30, 2020

Thick, smoky, sweet, and savory, this Old Fashioned Baked Beans recipe is one you'll come back to again and again!  Serve these oven baked beans at your next BBQ, picnic, potluck or family dinner and watch your guests lick their plates clean and ask for more!  The best baked … Continue reading →

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BEST EVER Bolognese Sauce

June 14, 2020

BEST Bolognese Sauce Recipe  Look no further for the richest, tastiest, most flavorful bolognese sauce EVER!  Layers and layers of FLAVOR mingle together to create a depth that will make your taste buds sing! The Ultimate Homemade Bolognese Sauce Bolognese is one of … Continue reading →

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Smothered Chicken

June 12, 2020

SMOTHERED CHICKEN.  Moist and tender chicken breasts are drenched in a luxuriously creamy bacon and mushroom sauce!  Come pull up a chair and enjoy the ultimate comfort food! A few years ago when I made this Smothered Chicken for the first time I marveled at how our … Continue reading →

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Authentic German Rouladen Recipe

October 29, 2019

One of Germany's most famous and delicious dishes, Rouladen are beef roulades filled with bacon, onions, mustard and pickles, then browned and simmered in the richest gravy imaginable.  Mouthwateringly delicious, this authentic Rouladen recipe is the only one you'll ever … Continue reading →

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Candied Bacon

April 22, 2019

Sweet, salty, smoky, rich with umami and a deliciously crispy-chewy texture, it's everything Candied Bacon should be.  It's INSANELY delicious! It's hard to imagine bacon being any better than straight out of the frying pan. But that's where you'll need to stretch … Continue reading →

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How to Make Homemade Bacon

April 1, 2019

Bacon is simply one of the most delicious foods on the planet and absolutely nothing beats homemade!  Learning how to make bacon is easy and you will be positively thrilled at the results! How to Make Bacon Before we get to the tutorial on how to make homemade bacon, I … Continue reading →

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Pecan-Crusted Salmon with Bacon Fat Maple Glaze

December 16, 2018

The title says it all - this salmon is absolutely mouthwatering! It's hard to beat fresh wild-caught salmon.  My husband adores the stuff. And what better place to get it than from our very own Pike Place Market in Seattle?  (If you haven't already done so, check … Continue reading →

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German Sauerkraut Soup (Sauerkrautsuppe)

November 1, 2018

Celebrating one of Germany's most famous "superfoods", Sauerkraut, this wonderful soup is satisfying to both tummy and soul.  The combination of tangy sauerkraut, caramelized onions, smoky paprika, savory bacon and earthy caraway is deliciously irresistible! I've … Continue reading →

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Neiman Marcus Dip (Almond Bacon Cheese Spread)

May 7, 2018

This dip also goes by the name “Million Dollar Dip” because that’s how many people feel about it.  And we couldn’t agree more! I was craving a savory, cheesy snack the other day.  I opened the fridge and noticed some bacon along with a block of cheddar and a wedge of … Continue reading →

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Ultimate “Loaded” Colcannon

March 10, 2018

Traditional Irish Colcannon...bumped up several flavor notches!  This BEST Loaded Colcannon recipe is sure to be a total smash hit! Best LOADED Irish Colcannon Recipe Ah, potatoes.  What would life be without them?  Yet for the longest time everyone in the world did … Continue reading →

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BEST New England Clam Chowder

February 28, 2018

One of America's most famous dishes, get ready to enjoy a bowl of pure comfort!  This New England Clam Chowder recipe gets bumped up several flavor notches and will have you coming back for seconds! The concept of chowder goes back several centuries.  Chowders were … Continue reading →

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German Potato Soup (Kartoffelsuppe)

October 12, 2017

This German potato soup recipe is loaded with healthy veggies, savory bacon, and is absolutely JAM-PACKED with FLAVOR! And that flavor is ever better the next day so be sure to double recipe for leftovers! One of my all-time favorite brothy soups is a classic German … Continue reading →

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Peach Bacon Jam

September 8, 2017

Get ready for the ULTIMATE bacon jam!  The combination of flavors will absolutely "wow" your taste buds and have you coming back for more! Is that making you drool?  Because it's making me drool.  And I've already had it several times.  So I can fully vouch for the … Continue reading →

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Sweet Pea Risotto with Basil & Pancetta

April 19, 2017

This luxuriously creamy pea risotto recipe combines the freshest sweet peas with the irresistible flavors of basil, Parmesan and pancetta! I've partnered with Aneto to bring you this post Pea Risotto Recipe In celebration of Spring, I want to introduce you to a risotto … Continue reading →

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries, Bacon & Balsamic Reduction

December 10, 2016

Few dishes spark more intense feelings at the Thanksgiving and Christmas table than Brussels sprouts.  A close runner up is probably sweet potato casserole - you know, the stuff with the brown sugar and marshmallows on top?  I've always hated that stuff.  But my parents and … Continue reading →

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Ultimate Skillet Corn Pudding

May 11, 2016

Who doesn't enjoy a good corn pudding?  As American as apple pie, corn pudding goes back many generations as classic down home comfort food. I'm a little picky when it comes to corn pudding, especially where texture is concerned.  A good corn pudding needs to be moist but … Continue reading →

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French Lentil Soup

March 16, 2016

Soups like this one are very nostalgic to me.  One bite with its familiar and comforting flavors transports me back to Europe.  I'm biased but I stand by the conviction that some of the best soups and stews come from Germany and France.  And not surprisingly many of their … Continue reading →

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Bacon, Blue Cheese, Cranberry Cheese Ball with Pecans

December 22, 2015

Thank you to Food Should Taste Good for sponsoring this post! This Bacon, Blue Cheese, Cranberry Cheese Ball with Pecans is guaranteed to be a hit at your next get-together!  Savory, sweet, salty and PACKED with FLAVOR, it's simply irresistible! Bacon, Blue Cheese … Continue reading →

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Goat Cheese, Spinach and Bacon Wontons

April 27, 2015

If you don't like goat cheese, no problem - use cream cheese instead.  Either way, these crispy bundles of goodness are simply irresistible! They are dangerous though, I have to warn you.  These are one of those foods that are hard to stop eating.  You pop one in your … Continue reading →

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German Pea Soup with Egg Dumplings (Erbsensuppe mit Eierschwämmchen)

December 29, 2014

  "Pea soup" is the literal translation of this dish but that doesn't even begin to do it justice.  There is a TON going on here flavor-wise.  With the flavor of caramelized onions and bacon combined with savory leek, carrots, celeriac, potatoes, peas and dumplings, … Continue reading →

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Chicken & Asparagus Chowder with Bacon & Roasted Peppers

June 14, 2014

A creamy chowder packed with chicken, asparagus, bacon, roasted red peppers, potatoes and corn...chowder just doesn't get any better than this! Your next family favorite! … Continue reading →

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Maple Spice Boston Baked Beans

March 22, 2014

Packed FULL of flavor and easy to make in your slow cooker! And a little history lesson about the day a molasses flash flood hit the streets of Boston.  Seriously. … Continue reading →

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Bean and Bacon Soup

December 26, 2013

We often buy things in bulk when they're on sale.  This time we stocked up on bacon.  Todd and I both have a weakness of bacon.  If we allowed ourselves, we'd be perfectly content eating bacon every morning for breakfast.  But we don't.  In fact, we probably average once or … Continue reading →

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Southern-style Green Beans with Caramelized Onions and Bacon (+ Smith House, Dahlonega)

November 27, 2013

Green beans, depending on how they're prepared, can be either just "tolerable" or they can be something that are actually enjoyable to eat.  This recipe makes eating green beans a pleasure.  You won't find yourself gulping them down just so you can clear your plate and pat … Continue reading →

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Authentic Schwäbischer Zwiebelkuchen (German Onion & Bacon Pie)

October 15, 2013

Autumn in Germany means a great many things to me, among them the brilliance of leaves changing color, harvested grapes from scenic hillsides, and Zwiebelkuchen, one of my favorite baked goods.  This directly translates to "onion cake" but it's actually a delicious savory … Continue reading →

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Buttery Sautéed Leek with Bacon

September 25, 2013

Something simple.  Something good.  A quick and easy side dish to enjoy with virtually any meal. Simple enough to serve with good ol' comfort food while elegant enough to serve at a dinner party. Regardless where or how it's served, anything with butter and bacon is … Continue reading →

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Bacon, Leek and Roasted Tomato Quiche with Polenta Crust

September 17, 2013

Here's what happened.   I had leek that needed to be used, a bag of gorgeous tomatoes from a friend's garden, and an open package of bacon.  And I wanted quiche.  A savory, buttery, leeky, tomatoey, bacony quiche.  But I wasn't in the mood to make the crust.  Can you relate? … Continue reading →

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Bacon and Leek Quiche

May 17, 2013

Practically everything tastes better with bacon, don't you think? And to be fair, bacon really gets a bad rap - as do a lot of things that the food industry decides to target for a time, and so we avoid them for a decade or two resorting to "safer" alternatives just to … Continue reading →

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Sweet Potato Corn Chowder

May 15, 2013

I had a huge organic sweet potato left over from making baby food for my daughter.  I also had some sweet onions and an opened package of bacon that needed to be used.  I'm not sure what the mental process was that ultimately led me to the idea of incorporating these items … Continue reading →

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Baked Polenta with Mushrooms, Bacon and Swiss Chard

May 1, 2013

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.  I developed this dish by way of request from Constance (Make a Request!).  She wrote the following:  "My mom used to make polenta on top of the stove with bacon and onion and then bake it to get a nice crisp crust.  Any ideas?"  Constance, this gave … Continue reading →

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Coq Au Vin

January 31, 2013

This classic French dish is boosted to an additional level of FLAVOR in this irresistibly delicious Coq Au Vin recipe! Another feast for the palate, prepare to have your taste buds enthralled by this famous French dish, a braise of chicken cooked with wine, bacon, … Continue reading →

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BEST Feijoada

January 9, 2013

Feijoada (pronounced fay-jwa-da), is the National Dish of Brazil. It is essentially a black bean and meat stew, most commonly served with sliced oranges and rice, though fried bananas and chilies are also common accompaniments. Feijoada is made in virtually every Brazilian … Continue reading →

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Italian Ragu di Carne (Beef Ragu)

January 8, 2013

Italian ragu is different from American-Italian spaghetti sauce, which tends to be more soupier and doesn't have as many vegetables.  There are many variations of Ragu di Carne, but mine consists of ground beef, sausage, bacon, onions, garlic, carrots, celery, chopped Roma … Continue reading →

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