Bacon/4 recipes

Hearty German cabbage soup with bacon, potatoes, rutabaga, and carrots simmered low in chicken broth. Finished with grated Parmesan for a savory, warming bowl.

Crustless microwave quiche Lorraine loaded with three cheeses, crispy bacon, and heavy cream. Rich, custardy, and on the table in 35 minutes.

New England creamy clam chowder built the right way: bacon-rendered base, tender potatoes, two cans of minced clams, and a finish of half-and-half plus heavy cream. No tomatoes, no shortcuts.

St. Louis-style ham chowder with bacon, new potatoes, celery, and milk thickened with a sherry-flour slurry. A hearty Midwestern potato chowder with smoky bacon depth and a touch of dry sherry warmth.

Five-ingredient bacon and Velveeta casserole with stewed tomatoes and elbow macaroni, baked until bubbly with melted cheese on top. Comfort food in an hour.

A wonderful venison chili that's loaded with flavour.

Traditional Bavarian veal rolls stuffed with bacon and hard-boiled eggs in red wine sauce. An elegant German main course that translates to "swallow's nests."

Homestyle stuffed cabbage rolls with seasoned ground chuck, bacon, and a tangy tomato-oregano sauce. Baked until golden brown, these are just like Mom used to make.

Georgetown red rice cooked in bacon fat with tomatoes, onions, ketchup, and chicken broth. The Lowcountry South Carolina classic that holds the line as the unofficial state rice dish, smoky and tomato-stained.

Bacon, melted American cheese, and cream of mushroom soup turn spaghetti and chicken into a bubbly, golden casserole the whole family will fight over. Serves 8 and ready in about an hour.

Roasted pork shoulder on sauerkraut with juniper berries, grated apples, white wine, and bay leaves. A hearty German-style pork and kraut dish with deep, rustic flavor.

Penne with creamy roasted garlic sauce, crispy bacon, white wine, tomatoes, and Parmesan. A rich Italian-style pasta that makes a whole head of garlic taste sweet and mellow.

Eggs a la Wedgewood layers scrambled eggs with bacon, mushrooms, sour cream, and cheddar in a make-ahead casserole. Assemble the night before, bake fresh for brunch crowds.

Cod fillets baked over a savory bread stuffing seasoned with mustard, poultry seasoning, and onion. Topped with bacon for a one-pan New England fish and stuffing supper.

Manhattan clam chowder made in the microwave with minced clams, bacon, tomato juice, and thyme. A brothy, tomato-based chowder ready in about 20 minutes.

Just in time for spring, you will love this scrumptious quiche made with chicken, cheddar cheese and asparagus.