Any get-together is a good excuse for bacon jam. The flavors of bacon jam include sweet onions, smoky bacon, brown sugar, and umami-rich Worcestershire sauce. We have more ideas for how to serve bacon jam below. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox What Is Bacon Jam? The bacon is cooked until tender, rendering fat that will be used to caramelize the onions. Sugar, paprika, and Worcestershire then simmer and further flavor the bacon and onions in a syrupy glaze....

Bacon and ranch in pasta salad are an incredible combination. Bacon ranch pasta salad is indisputable proof these two flavors belong together. Together, this combo offers the perfect indulgent coating forchilled cooked pastaand some sliced cherry tomatoes. Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox Learn how to make bacon ranch pasta salad. Making this salad in advance can help the flavors meld and deepen. In fact, we recommend it. Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox...

This bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich is the ultimate breakfast sandwich. (Genius, right?) Thisbreakfast sandwichscreamsSouthernin the best way possible while still staying true to the essential BEC. Credit:Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Tucker Vines Learn how to make a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich for your next breakfast. Topped with jalapeno jelly, it’s hard to beat. loaf) 4tsp.hot jalapeno jelly(such as Braswell’s) 4largeeggs 4(1/2-oz. Credit:Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Tucker Vines...

We combined twoThanksgiving side dishes,green bean casseroleand Brussels sprouts, into one crowd-pleasing recipe. To make this casserole up to 3 days in advance, prepare through Step 4; cover and refrigerate. Ingredients 6bacon slices 1poundtrimmed and quartered fresh Brussels sprouts 2(15-oz.) Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall pkg.frozen French-cut green beans, thawed and well drained 1/2cupsalted butter, divided 1(8-oz.) candiced water chestnuts, drained 1cupcrispy fried onions or shallots (about 2 oz....

This bacon-ranch cheese ball brings together flavors of cream cheese, bacon, and tangy ranch dressing. It truly tastes like your favoriteCobb salad(just minus all the vegetables). Each bite is filled with lots of buttermilk-garlic ranch flavor and chewy-crispy bacon bits to enjoy. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox This way, the flavors will deepen, and the pecans will stay crunchy. Learn how to make bacon-ranch cheese ball. Serve with crackers, celery, carrot sticks, radishes, and more for a delicious party-starter....

This bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin is special enough to serve for a party, or as an elevated weeknight dinner. Sure, it’s a bit more messy, but it creates the perfect final dish. To bring it all together, coriander and garlic in the seasoning adds floral notes and a bold punch. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Learn how to make a bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin. With its quick cook time, there’s no need to cook the pork tenderloin in advance....

Proof that pork is just as impressive as steak any day of the week. Serve them with your favoritemashed potatoesand green beans for a date night dinner that wont break the bank! Ingredients 1lb.pork tenderloin, patted dry 2(1 oz. Credit:Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely each)slicesbacon, halved lengthwise 1tsp.kosher salt 1/2tsp.black pepper 1Tbsp.unsalted butter 1/4cup(2 oz. )bourbon 2Tbsp.apple cider vinegar 1Tbsp.unsulphuredmolasses 1/2tsp.Dijon mustard 1/2tsp.choppedfresh rosemary Directions Preheat oven to 400F....

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox It’s hard to go wrong with bacon-wrapped smokies! Learn how to make bacon-wrapped smokies. They are great as part of a breakfast buffet, for tailgating snacks, or on aSouthern charcuterie board. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox What Are Smokies? To make them ahead, assemble the bacon-wrapped smokies as directed. Wrap tightly or transfer to an airtight container, and store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours....

It’s a fair question. Ahead, a sudden miracle of abundance. A dense stand of emerald palms, a wide ribbon of golden sand, an expanse of cobalt sea. The desert- bordering pool at Paradero Todos Santo.Credit: Jessica Sample I pull off my shoes and step barefoot onto the sand. It receives me with a pliant, cool density. Where a pelican, that avian symbol of the Eucharist, looks on? Credit: Jessica Sample...

Read on to learn more about acorn squash and how best to prepare it. What Is Acorn Squash? The dense flesh is golden orange in color, with a mild, slightly sweet, buttery flavor. Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox But here’s a quick how-to guide for baking acorn squash. Baked Acorn Squash Variations Our recipe is simple and highlights the inherently sweet-nutty flavor of the squash. you might embellish it with other ingredients if youd like to give it a little more oomph....

Barbecue sauce-basted chicken and onion rings are baked then broiled for a just-charred finish. When the weather is warm and the grill is going,grilled BBQ chickenis a must. If you have boneless chicken, be sure to watch the temperature closely. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Pull the chicken as soon as the pieces reach 165F so the meat doesn’t dry out. (The full recipe is below....

Everyone is going to ask for seconds. you might serve it alongsidecoleslaw, homemade cornbread, or your favorite meal from the barbecue. What’s the Best Beef for Baked Beans with Ground Beef? Credit: Photography: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox However, because these baked beans bake for a while, the ground beef has time to absorb flavor. In that case, you might go a bit leaner, such a 90/10 ground sirloin....

Meet your new favoritedip. In fact, you might want to double iteven if you aren’t serving a crowd. Cook all of the bacon at once in the oven. Arrange the bacon in a single layer on a rack and bake at 400F for 30 to 35 minutes. Next, you’ll bake thetomatoesafter tossing them in a tablespoon of reserved bacon grease. Spread into a baking dish and bake until it’s bubbly and delicious....