Cured Meat
Bacon-Butter Radishes
You’ll probably have some of this deliciousy bacony butter leftover from this recipe, in which case you should probably serve it atop a juicy steak. Obvs.
By Claire Saffitz
Blue Cheese and Bacon Lettuce Boats
Think of this recipe as your favorite bacony wedge salad reimagined as an additive party snack.
By Claire Saffitz
Shrimp and Pimiento Cheese Grits
Quaker brand grits work really well in this recipe, and they are distributed very widely. If you can’t find them, use any other white, medium-grind, long-cooking grits.
By Rick MartinezPhotography by Alex Lau
Lemony Brussels Sprouts With Bacon and Breadcrumbs
Cooking the brussels in two stages for this recipe ensures that the cores will be tender and the outer leaves will still have bite.
By Claire SaffitzPhotography by Alex Lau
Figs With Bacon and Chile
This figs recipe is sweet, salty, sticky, and acidic—everything you want in a one-bite appetizer.
By Claire SaffitzPhotography by Alex Lau
Stir-Fried Kohlrabi with Bacon and Scallions
As long as the kohlrabi's greens are fresh-looking and not wilted, you can eat them. They can be sauteéd just like spinach.
By Andy BaraghaniPhotography by Alex Lau
Chicken and Onions Braised in White Wine
You can omit the pancetta, but it gives the finished dish a meaty depth that’s worth the extra step.
By Claire SaffitzPhotography by Yossy Arefi
Turkey Club With Herb Mayo
This recipe takes only about 15 minutes of active time (or less, if your bird is already cooked) and will change the way you think about turkey. Then again, we might be biased.
By Chris MoroccoPhotography by Gentl & Hyers
Sweet and Spicy Antipasto Salad
Once you get hooked on fresh chiles, you'll want to pack them into everything you cook—including your antipasto.
By Chris MoroccoPhotography by Marcus Nilsson
Ultimate BLT
Two sweet-salty finishings let guests craft their own signature sandwiches, but if you’re a purist, leave them off and let the (excellent) bacon speak for itself.
By Rick MartinezPhotography by Christopher Testani
Classic Spinach Salad
Mature spinach has a stronger flavor than baby spinach and holds up better to this creamy dressing.
By Rick MartinezPhotography by Alex Lau
BLT Lettuce Wraps
Bibb lettuce leaves are sturdy and crispy enough to balance out the bacon, tomatoes, and avocado for these lunch-friendly wraps. This recipe is part of our lunch for a week series; check out the rest for the remaining days here.
By Rick MartinezPhotography by Justin Brooks
Bacon, Mushroom, and Spinach Pierogies
To make this vegetarian, omit bacon and add 4 Tbsp. olive oil for browning mushrooms.
By Claire SaffitzPhotography by Alex Lau
Tex-Mex Breakfast Waffle Nachos
It’s breakfast! It’s brunch! It’s a snack! It’s a glorious mess. And in case you’re wondering, the waffles are pretty amazing just on their own.
By Rick MartinezPhotography by Peden + Munk
Party-Ready Italian Heros
Visit an Italian deli and splurge on the cold cuts, but hit the supermarket for everything else, including the not-too-crusty rolls that are usually loaded into bins in the bakery section.
By Adam Rapoport
Cheesy Grits with Poached Eggs, Greens, and Bacon
Winter’s answer to the grain bowl, this feels super hearty and satisfying.
By Claire SaffitzPhotography by Alex Lau
Oysters Casino
This recipe, part of our Throwback Thanksgiving feature, is from our 1970 issue. Instead of green pepper, add some heat by making this with jalapeño.
By Bon AppétitPhotography by Alex Lau
The BLT Oyster Stuffing
Adding oysters and bacon incorporates textural contrasts and bold flavor hits to up the intrigue.
By Claire SaffitzPhotography by Alex Lau
Sautéed Pears With Bacon and Mustard Dressing
Pears and walnuts are delicious together; walnuts and bacon make total sense. When you combine them all, it’s magic.
By Chris MoroccoPhotography by Christopher Testani
Flaxseed–Chia Seed Pancakes with Bacon
Energy-packed flaxseed and protein-rich chia seeds give these flapjacks a lot more staying power.
By Chris MoroccoPhotography by Kyle Johnson