Bacon

People often say that bacon is all you need but we put it to you that embellished bacon is that much better. Especially when it’s spicy brown sugar and pecans coating that crispy strip.

“Simple.” “Delicious.” “Awesome.” “Lovely.” “Wonderful.” “What’s not to love?” That’s what folks are saying about this almost obscenely satisfying casserole.

An unexpected yet inspired concoction of sweet, salt, and smoke that’ll put your childhood recollections of brittle to shame.

Green beans and mushrooms are a classic recipe combination. Adding bacon to the mix creates an unbeatable trio of flavors. A terrific side dish or salad.

This cauliflower gratin recipe from Dorie Greenspan is French comfort food, yet it wouldn’t be out of place on a distinctly American Thanksgiving table.

A keto-friendly side dish that takes Brussels sprouts to a whole new level. The addition of pancetta and walnuts make those crisp little sprouts truly tasty.

Antoni Porowski’s easy-peasy pasta dinner takes pre-roasted chicken and a pile of noodles, and makes a delish dinner. Carrots, bacon, cream, and cheese round it out.

Lasagna for breakfast? Well, why the heck not? Trisha Yearwood whips this up for a big breakfast but it makes a darn good dinner, too.

An updated riff on that classic, but labor intensive, traditional French dish. Topped with pastry, it hits all the sweet spots.

A sheet-pan dinner is the ultimate set it and forget it dinner–chop it up, season it, and slide it in the oven. This one is easy and tastes outrageously good.