Bacon/6 recipes

Rich and earthy porcini mushrooms in a traditional Italian soup base. No need to hunt for the lone mushroom piece like from a can. Loaded with rich flavor.

Open-faced crab sandwiches loaded with Swiss cheese, crumbled bacon, slivered almonds, and a tangy sour cream spread, broiled until golden and bubbly. Ready in 30 minutes.

Hearty German sour cream soup with bacon, cabbage, barley, rice, and vegetables in a tangy bechamel-enriched broth with caraway and vinegar. A cold-weather classic.

Baked portobello mushroom caps stuffed with sauteed shiitakes, corn, pine nuts, and crumbled bacon, then topped with eggs and roasted until set. A stunning low-carb brunch plate.

Punchy black bean soup simmered with bacon, the holy trinity, and chili powder, then blended silky smooth. A smoky, chunky-or-creamy crowd-feeding pot with salsa and cream garnish.

Mexican quiche baked in tostada shells with Swiss cheese, crumbled bacon, green chiles, and a light cream custard. Individual-sized quiches ready in 30 minutes.

Bacon-wrapped chicken livers threaded on skewers with mushroom caps, seasoned with marjoram and thyme, then broiled with butter and white wine until the bacon crisps. A retro cocktail party showstopper.

Fresh asparagus salad with a bright lemon Dijon vinaigrette, finished with crumbled bacon and black olives. Blanched until bright green then shocked in ice water for snap and color, this is a sharp, elegant spring side.

Slow cooker New Hampshire stew with beef, potatoes, and carrots in a maple syrup and tomato paste broth. Bacon bits, dry mustard, and Worcestershire add New England character.

Shark amandine: meaty shark fillets broiled with sherry-lemon butter, crowned with browned almonds, crisp bacon, and green onion. A smoky, Southern-inflected coastal main dish.

Roast pork loin rubbed with ground ancho chilies, cumin, and a bold Southwestern spice blend, served sliced on a pepper-tomato-bacon sauce reduced with red wine and veal stock.

Sausage baked beans with hot Italian sausage, bacon, three types of beans, and brown sugar. Baked in a casserole until bubbly, sticky, and packed with smoky meat flavor.

Bacon-topped baked chicken thighs drizzled with a honey-Dijon-curry glaze and a whisper of cayenne. Crispy, sticky, and savory with a sweet kick. Weeknight dinner gold.

Bacon fried rice with mushrooms, peas, bell pepper, scallions, and scrambled egg tossed in soy sauce. A quick skillet fried rice using leftover rice and simple pantry ingredients.

German potato salad with a twist: warm potatoes tossed in a tangy beer-based dressing with bacon, mustard, and a kick of hot sauce for Oktoberfest or summer cookouts.

A rich flavorful sauce of bacon, cream and eggs defines this quick to prepare Italian classic.