2701. CORNMEAL-CRUSTED PICKEREL BLT

makes four servings


4 slices bacon

4 skinless pickerel fillets
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup cornmeal
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 oval buns, halved
tartar sauce
4 romaine lettuce leaves
2 plum tomatoes, sliced

Cut bacon in half crosswise, if using. In nonstick skillet, fry until crisp; transfer to paper towel–lined plate. Drain fat from pan. Meanwhile, sprinkle fish with salt and pepper. In shallow dish, press fish into cornmeal, turning to coat. In same skillet, heat oil over medium heat; fry fish, turning once, until crisp, golden and flakes easily when tested, 6 to 8 minutes. Sandwich fish in buns along with tartar sauce, lettuce, tomatoes and bacon.


bacon recipe courtesy of: CBC.ca: Radio Canada, P.O. Box 500 Station A, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5W 1E6

2700. ROASTED BLACK GROUPER with ARTICHOKE-BACON MASHED POTATOES, SAUTEED SPINACH and LEMON CAPER SAUCE

yields four servings

4 7 oz. black grouper fillets

2 lb peeled yukon gold potatoes
1 1/2 lb unsalted butter
1 qt heavy cream
4 artichokes hearts (fresh or canned, if fresh blanch for two minutes)
6 bacon strips, cooked and coarsley chopped
2 cups dry white wine
4 garlic cloves, sliced
2 tablespoons capers
3 sliced shallots
salt and pepper 

Sauce: Bring the wine with the shallots, garlic and capers to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until almost dry. Add the rest of the heavy cream and reduce to 1/2 of the original volume and add the juice of 1/2 a lemon. Slightly cool and slowly incorporate butter.

Potatoes: In a heavy pot bring potatoes to a boil in salted water to taste. Cook until soft. In a sauce pan heat 1/2 qt heavy cream and 3/4 butter. When the potatoes are cooked, carefully drain and pass through a food mill (ricer) or whip on a Kitchen Aid (mixer) slowly adding the cream and butter mixture until incorporated. Chop the artichokes and add the bacon season with salt to taste.

Fish: Season fish with salt and pepper. Heat up a pan and add 1 tablespoon of oil (your preference). Brown on one side and finish cooking in a 375° oven until cooked (about 6-8 minutes).

To finish: Spoon the sauce in the center of a warm plate. Place the mashed potatoes in the center as well and place the spinach, followed by the fish on top. Garnish with fresh flat leaf parsley.

bacon recipe courtesy of: Baleen Los Angeles, 260 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 | Americas Cuisine.com

2699. HERRING and SMOKED BACON with FENNEL, FRENCH BEAN and TOMATO SALAD

serves four


250 grams French beans, topped and tailed
4 tomatoes

1 fennel bulb
2 shallots, peeled
Olive oil, for frying
8 rashers of smoked bacon, preferably Alsace
8 fresh herrings, filleted but still with skin
4 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley

For the dressing
2 egg yolks
1 garlic clove, crushed
6 large canned anchovy fillets in olive oil
½ teaspoon English mustard powder
1 teaspoon Maille Dijon mustard
Splash of Tabasco sauce
Splash of Worcestershire sauce
250ml olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon

Make the dressing, in a liquidizer blitz the egg yolks, garlic, anchovy and both mustards with the Tabasco and Worcestershire sauces. When well combined, pour in the olive oil in a slow steady stream, as for mayonnaise. When the emulsion becomes too thick (the consistency should be of barely pourable mayonnaise), add the lemon juice. Adjust the seasonings and, if still overly thick, add a little hot water.

Salt the boiling water and boil the beans in it until properly cooked. They must retain a vague resilience but should definitely not be crunchy. Remove them from the water and plunge them into a sinkful of very cold water to stop them cooking.

Blanch the tomatoes for 10 seconds or so to loosen the skins, refresh them in cold water and then skin and quarter them. Remove the seeds and cut the tomatoes into strips. Trim the tops of the fennel bulb and cut it in half. Cut off the bottom centimetre and then slice the bulb from top to toe into fine strips. Halve the shallots as well and cut them into similar strips. Mix all of the vegetables in a bowl with the dressing and set aside for 30 minutes.

Heat some olive oil in a large frying pan, place in the bacon rashers and cook gently until lightly coloured but not crisp. Remove and keep warm.

Season the herring fillets and fry them, skin side first, in the hot bacon-flavoured pan until they are sizzling away, about 2-3 minutes. Turn them over and leave for a few more seconds. This will give you a barely cooked herring fillet which is ideal if they are spankingly fresh.

To assemble, divide the salad into 4 tight piles, one on each plate. Then stack up 2 herring fillets and 2 rashers of bacon on top and garnish with the chopped parsley.

bacon recipe courtesy of: A Chefs Help.com

2698. CHICKEN ROULADE with BACON, ROMESCO SAUCE and FONDANT POTATOES

serves two

For the romesco sauce

2 medium red peppers 

100ml/3½fl oz extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for frying

2 garlic cloves, diced

1 red chilli, diced

1 x 200g/7oz can chopped plum tomatoes 

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 

1 teaspoon salt 

1 tablespoon ground hazelnuts 

1 tablespoon ground almonds 

For the chicken roulade

2 large free-range chicken breasts, skin removed

salt and freshly ground black pepper 

1 tablespoon groundnut oil

275g/10oz mixture of chestnut and white mushrooms, sliced

1 garlic clove, chopped

2 handfuls fresh spinach leaves

4 slices unsmoked back bacon, diced

For the fondant potatoes

150g/5oz unsalted butter 

1 garlic clove, diced

3 large floury potatoes (about 750g/1lb 10oz in total), peeled and cut into 1cm/0.5-in thick rounds using a pastry cutter

3 tablespoons chicken stock 

For the romesco sauce, preheat the grill to its highest setting. Prick the peppers in a few places with a fork, then place them under the grill, turning every now and then, until the skins are blackened and charred. Transfer to a bowl and cover immediately with cling film to trap the steam. Leave for a few minutes and, when cool enough to handle, pull off the skins and remove the core and seeds. Set the flesh aside.

Heat one tablespoon of the olive oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and fry the garlic and chilli together for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant and golden, but not browned. Pour in the tomatoes and cook for five minutes, or until they have broken down to a thick consistency and are almost catching on the bottom of the pan.

Transfer the contents of the pan into a food processor, add the red pepper flesh, the remaining olive oil, and all of the vinegar and salt and blend until smooth. Stir in the ground nuts and set aside.

For the chicken roulade, preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.

Place each chicken breast between two sheets of cling film and flatten with a rolling pin or meat mallet until very thin (about 0.5cm/¼in). Remove the cling film and season the chicken with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Heat the groundnut oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and gently fry the mushrooms with the garlic for 2-3 minutes, or until the mushrooms have started to shrink but are not fully cooked. Leave to cool.

Spread the mushroom mixture over the chicken breasts, then top with the spinach leaves. Roll each chicken breast up tightly and wrap two slices of bacon around each breast to secure. Place onto a lightly greased baking tray and cook in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until completely cooked through (no traces of pink should remain when you cut into the chicken). Keep warm.

Meanwhile, for the fondant potatoes, melt the butter in a large frying pan over a medium heat then add the garlic and fry for one minute. Add the potatoes and fry for five minutes, or until the potatoes are golden brown on the bottom.

Turn the potatoes over, then pour in the chicken stock and bring to the boil. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then reduce the heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

To serve, carve the chicken roulade into thick slices and serve with the hot fondant potatoes and romesco sauce on the side.

bacon recipe courtesy of: The Pendles Family, The Hairy Bikers' Cook Off, BBC Food

2697. HOISIN-GLAZED (BACON, GROUND BEEF and GROUND PORK) MEATLOAF SANDWICHES

makes twelve servings


Hoisin glaze:
3/4 cup hoisin sauce
1/2 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
1 1" piece ginger, peeled, minced
1 garlic clove, minced

Meatloaf:
Nonstick vegetable oil spray2 cups 1/2" cubes day-old crustless white bread (from 2 slices)
1/2 cup low-salt chicken broth
4 slices bacon, minced
1 1/3 cups thinly sliced scallions (dark-green parts separated)
3 celery stalks, minced (about 1 cup)
1 4" piece ginger, peeled, minced
7 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork
2 large eggs, beaten to blend
3 whole star anise, finely ground in a spice mill (about 2 teaspoons ground), or 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Salad (optional):
1 cup each matchstick-size pieces peeled carrots, cucumbers, and radishes
3/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
Pinch of kosher salt
Pinch of sugar
4 teaspoons (or more) vegetable oil, divided
12 thick slices white sandwich bread, toasted
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro 

For hoisin glaze: Bring all ingredients to a boil in a medium saucepan; reduce heat to low and cook, stirring often, until sauce thickens to a glaze, 8-10 minutes. 

For meatloaf: Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat the bottom and sides of loaf pan with nonstick spray and set aside. In a large bowl, soak bread cubes in chicken broth, stirring frequently, until liquid is absorbed and bread is beginning to fall apart, 4-5 minutes. Cook bacon in a large heavy skillet over medium heat until fat is rendered and bacon is starting to crisp. Add scallions (white and pale-green parts only), celery, ginger, and garlic; cook, stirring often, until vegetables begin to soften, 3-4 minutes. Let cool in pan for 5 minutes. 

Combine scallion and bread mixtures in a large bowl. Add 2 tablespoons hoisin glaze, remaining scallions (dark-green parts), beef, pork, and remaining 4 ingredients. Using your hands, work all ingredients together until very well incorporated and mixture is beginning to get sticky. Pack mixture into prepared pan, pressing to eliminate any air pockets and mounding in center. Cover with foil. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil; place loaf pan on top. 

Bake meatloaf for 30 minutes. Uncover and spread 2 tablespoons hoisin glaze over top. Bake until an instant-read thermometer registers 165°F when inserted into center of meatloaf, about 1 hour longer.

Let meatloaf rest for 20 minutes. Using flexible spatulas, transfer meatloaf to a platter or cutting board. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Let cool, cover, and chill. 

For salad: Toss vegetables, next 3 ingredients, and 2 teaspoons oil in a medium bowl to coat. Cover and chill, tossing occasionally, for 1 hour or up to 1 day ahead. 

Cut meatloaf into 12 slices. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Working in batches and adding additional oil by teaspoonfuls as needed, fry meatloaf slices until browned in spots and heated through, about 2 minutes per side.

Place toasts on plates; brush with hoisin glaze and top with a meatloaf slice. Drain salad, if using; mound on top of meatloaf, dividing equally. Garnish with cilantro.

bacon recipe courtesy of: The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen, Bon Appétit, March 2012

2696. SONORAN HOT DOGS

yields four hot dogs  


4 teaspoons mayonnaise 
1 teaspoon Tabasco or other hot sauce 
Juice of 1 lemon 
4 all-beef wieners (fat ones work better than long ones) 
4 slices extra-thin bacon 
4 torpedo rolls or bolillos 
4 tablespoons warm refried beans (recipe follows) 
8 tablespoons chopped avocado or guacamole 
4 heaping tablespoons grated jack or cheddar cheese 
4 tablespoons chopped onion 
4 tablespoons chopped tomato 
4 tablespoons Salsa Verde (recipe follows) 
1/4 cup lard, bacon grease, or vegetable oil 
3 cups drained cooked pinto beans 
1/2 teaspoon salt 
1/2 cup reserved bean broth 
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 
1 pound tomatillos, husked and washed 
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves 
3 fresh serrano chiles, seeded and minced 
1 cup minced sweet onion 
2 teaspoons minced garlic 
Pinch of sugar 
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice 
Sea salt

Mix the mayo, Tabasco, and lemon juice and use a funnel to put the mayo blend in a squeeze bottle. Wrap the wieners with the bacon slices so the sausage is completely covered. Cook the wieners on a comal or flat top, rolling them over until the bacon is crunchy on all sides, about 7 minutes. Cut a pocket into the buns to form a "boat" and toast them on the grill. When the wieners are cooked, divide the beans and avocado among the four rolls, spooning them inside the pocket and spreading on either side. Spread the cheese down the middle. Using tongs put one piping-hot bacon-wrapped wiener into the pocket of each roll. Top each wiener with onions and tomatoes. Spread the Salsa Verde across the top. Apply the mayo blend in squiggles across the top of the hot dog.

Refried Beans (makes three cups): Melt the lard in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Allow to heat for another minute, then add the beans and mash them for 2 minutes with a fork or potato masher. Stir in the 1/2 teaspoon of salt (or to taste). Add the bean broth and the pepper and continue mashing until the beans reach the desired consistency. Tex-Mex beans are generally chunky rather than soupy.

Salsa Verde (makes two cups): Put the cleaned tomatillos in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then turn off the heat and allow the tomatillos to soak for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, drain, and purée the tomatillos in a food processor. Add the cilantro, serranos, onion, garlic, sugar, and lime juice to the food processor and pulse three or four times to combine. Season with salt to taste.


bacon recipe courtesy of: The Tex-Mex Grill and Backyard Barbacoa Cookbook by Robb Walsh. Ten Speed Press, 2010, as seen on Serious Eats, June 8, 2010, posted by Caroline Russock 

2695. MOUSSE of PETITS POIS with CRISP BACON and ONION RINGS

serves six


Mousse
3 sheets leaf gelatine
200 grams petit pois
1 bunches fresh mint
1 pinches sugar
75 ml double cream

Onion rings
6 rings of onions
100 grams flour
1 egg, beaten
50 grams breadcrumbs

Garlic croutons
6 croutons
2 tablespoons garlic oil

To serve
6 rashers of streaky bacon

For the mousse: place the gelatine leaves into a tray of cold water for 2-3 minutes, or until softened. Bring the water to the boil in a saucepan, then add the peas and mint and boil for 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Transfer to a blender and blend to a smooth purée. While the purée is still hot, remove the gelatine leaves from the water, squeeze out any excess moisture and add to the purée and blend again. Pass the purée through a sieve into a bowl, then season to taste with sugar, salt and pepper. Set aside to cool completely, about 30 minutes. When the purée is set, whip the double cream to soft peaks and fold it into the purée. Cover with cling film and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours to allow the mousse to set completely.



For the onion rings: heat a frying pan with 1-2cm of oil. Dip the onion rings in the flour, then into the egg then roll in the breadcrumbs to cover. Fry in the oil for 3-4 minutes, or until golden-brown and crisp. 



For the garlic croutons: drizzle the croutons with garlic olive oil. 

To serve, spoon the mousse onto a serving plate, top with a slice of crisp bacon and an onion ring and crouton.


bacon recipe courtesy of: Galston Blackiston, Market Kitchen, Good Food Channel, UKTV

2694. RUTABAGAS with BACON and ONION

2 slice bacon, fat retained
1/2 medium onion
1 rutabaga
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon sherry

Peel rutabaga (with a vegetable peeler, like a potato) and cut into pieces about 1/2" X 1/4". Fry bacon in a medium sauce pan. When crisp remove and drain all but 1 tablespoon fat. Add onion and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add rutabaga, 1/2 cup water and bacon. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer 15 - 20 minutes. Test for doneness. When done, drain any remaining liquid, stir in butter, sherry and serve.


bacon recipe courtesy of: Kathleen Zeller, Easy Gourmet Dinners.com

2693. GEMELLI with CAULIFLOWER, BACON and SAGE

serves four


coarse salt and ground pepper
3/4 pound gemelli or other short pasta
5 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 medium onions, diced small
1 garlic clove, minced
1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
2 tablespoons fresh sage leaves, chopped
2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water; drain pasta and return to pot. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium until fat is rendered and bacon is crisp, 10 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Add butter, onions, and garlic to skillet and cook until onions are softened, 10 minutes. Add cauliflower, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until cauliflower is tender, 12 minutes. Stir in bacon and sage and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add cauliflower mixture to pot with pasta. Stir in vinegar and enough pasta water to create a thin sauce that coats pasta. Season with salt and pepper.


bacon recipe courtesy of: Martha Stewart's Everyday Food, March 2012

2692. CANDIED BACON GREEN SALAD with CLEMENTINE JUICE and POMEGRANATE

makes four servings


For the creamy French dressing
6 tablespoons good-quality extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 heaped teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 heaped tablespoon natural yoghurt
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the salad:
12 rashers of smoked streaky bacon, the best quality you can afford
1 clove garlic, peeled
3 slices of fresh white bread
olive oil
freshly ground black pepper
2 heaped teaspoons demerara sugar
juice of 1 clementine
5 large handfuls of mixed salad leaves, washed and spun dry
1 pomegranate
a small bunch of fresh mint, leaves picked

To make your dressing, put all the ingredients into a large serving bowl, whisk together, and season to taste. You want it to be slightly too acidic, so add a splash more vinegar if you think it needs it. Put to one side.

Get a large frying pan on a medium heat, add the bacon rashers and cook until lightly golden (but not really crispy), turning them every so often. Remove the bacon to a plate. Squash your garlic clove and add it to the pan, then turn the heat up a little and tear your bread into medium-sized chunks. Drop them into the pan so they suck up all the flavors and become crispy. If your bacon didn’t release a lot of fat and you think the bread needs a little help to crisp up, simply add a lug or two of olive oil. Add a pinch of black pepper and shake the bread around until crispy and golden, then remove to the plate with your bacon.

Wipe the pan clean with kitchen paper, then put the bacon back in with the sugar and the clementine juice. Concentrate on what you’re doing, and make sure you don’t touch or taste anything at any point because it will burn you. Stir everything around in the pan so the syrup starts to stick to the bacon. As soon as the rashers are perfectly caramelized and sticky, use tongs to carefully move them to an oiled plate and leave to cool down for a minute. Whatever shape you leave the bacon in at this point is how it will set, so give the rashers a bend or a twist. Peel the remaining clementines and slice them into rounds.

Grab your bowl of dressing and add your salad leaves. Halve the pomegranate and use a spoon to knock the back of each half and pop the seeds over the salad. Add your mint leaves, then use your hands to toss and dress everything thoroughly. Lightly toss your croutons through the salad and lay your candied bacon on top then pass the bowl around the table and let everyone serve themselves.

 

 

bacon recipe courtesy of: JamieOliver.com

2691. CARIBBEAN BLACK BEAN SOUP with FRUIT SALSA

serves 6 to 8


2 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 slices bacon, chopped
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 carrot, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground cumin
6 cups beef stock
2 cups water
2 cups dried black beans, soaked overnight or quick-soaked, and drained
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 lime, cut into 6 to 8 wedges

Fruit Salsa
2 oranges, sectioned
1 banana, diced
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice

In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add bacon and saute until it renders its fat but is still soft, about 2 minutes. Add onion and saute until softened, about 6 minutes. Add garlic, carrot, celery, thyme and cumin; saute until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.

Add stock, water, beans and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour. Add salt and pepper; simmer until beans are tender, about 30 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if necessary. Discard bay leaf.

Prepare the fruit salsa: In a small bowl, combine oranges, banana, red onion, cilantro and lime juice.

Ladle soup into heated bowls and garnish each with a heaping tablespoons of fruit salsa and a lime wedge. Diners may squeeze the lime over their soup, if they desire.


bacon recipe courtesy of: Meredith Deeds and Carla Snyder, contributing authors to 250 Best Beans, Lentils & Tofu Recipes, Toronto, Canada: Robert Rose Inc., 2012; pp. 58-59

2690. BAKED TORTELLINI with BACON

serves six


4 slices bacon, sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
1 small white onion, diced medium
1 garlic clove, minced
coarse salt and ground pepper
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
2 packages (8.8 ounces each) cheese tortellini
1/2 cup grated Parmesan (1 ounce)

Heat broiler, with rack in top position. In a medium saucepan, cook bacon over medium until browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper towel to drain. Add onion and garlic to pan and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft, about 8 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring, 30 seconds.

Slowly add milk, whisking constantly. Add tortellini and bring to a boil over medium-high, stirring occasionally. Reduce to a simmer; cook, stirring often, until liquid has thickened, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in bacon and 1/4 cup Parmesan. Transfer to a 2-quart broilerproof baking dish and top with 1/4 cup Parmesan. Broil until top is golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.


bacon recipe courtesy of: Martha Stewart's Everyday Food, December 2012

2689. BACON and PEPPERONI PIZZA DIP

8 ounces of cream cheese, room temperature
½ cup sour cream
8 ounces shredded Italian cheese blend, divided
14/5 ounce can Italian style diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
3 cloves of garlic, chopped
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
9 – 12 slices of pepperoni
4 slices cooked bacon, chopped

Preheat oven to 350. In a blender or food processor combine the tomatoes, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt & pepper. Blend or process until well pureed. Set aside. In a bowl combine the cream cheese, sour cream and 2 ounces of the shredded Italian cheese. Mix until well combined. Spread the cream cheese mixture in an even layer over a baking dish (8x8) or a deep dish pie plate. Carefully pour the blended sauce over the cream cheese mixture and evenly distribute. Sprinkle with remaining cheese, bacon, and pepperoni. Bake for 30 – 35 minutes, or until the top is brown and bubbly. Let sit 5 minutes. Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, pita chips, etc.


bacon recipe courtesy of: Lisa Ghenne, The Cutting Edge of Ordinary, March 23, 2012

2688. SAVORY HATCH CHILE and CANDIED BACON PANCAKES

yields four servings


1 cup unbleached white flour

1/2 cup stone-ground yellow cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 large egg
1/2 onion, finely chopped
4 roasted or grilled hatch chiles, chopped (about 1/2 cup)*
1/2 cup candied bacon (recipe below)
1 tablespoon canola oil 

For the candied bacon:

4 slices bacon
1 tablespoon turbinado raw cane sugar or brown sugar

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil, set a pie or cookie cooling rack on the cookie sheet and spray with cooking spray. Sprinkle 4 slices of thick cut back with sugar. Lay on top of the rack. Bake in oven for 30 minutes (15 if you use regular sliced bacon), or until the bacon is crispy and caramelized. Watch closely with whether you use thin or thick since the sugar can begin to burn. Allow to cool, then crumble.

For the pancakes: Combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar in a large bowl. Stir to blend well. Combine the milk, egg, and lemon juice in a small bowl, use a fork or whisk to incorporate the egg. Stir the milk mixture into the flour mixture, mix with a spoon until well blended and fairly smooth. Mix in the onions, chiles, and bacon. Serve immediately and enjoy! 

NOTE: It’s faster and easier to grill a huge batch of chiles instead of roasting them in the oven: heat your grill to  medium heat (350 degrees). Place the chiles over indirect heat, turning until evenly charred on both sides, about 6-8 minutes. Watch closely; you don’t want burnt chiles. Place on a cookie sheet and cover with aluminum foil to steam for 5-10 minutes or until cool enough to handle and remove the skin, stem, and seeds. To roast the chiles: place on a rimmed cookie sheet, roast  at 350°F for about 30 minutes, remove from oven, cover with aluminum foil to steam, then remove the skin, stem, and seeds.


bacon recipe courtesy of: Priscilla Willis, She's Cookin, August 29, 2012

2687. CANDIED BACON MARTINI

makes four servings 


Candied bacon

8 slices smoked bacon
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons light brown sugar

Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil, shiny side up. Dredge the bacon on both sides in the brown sugar and arrange the slices so they do not touch on the sheet. Bake until the bacon is richly caramelized, 15 to 25 minutes. Use a pair of tongs to transfer the bacon strips to a cooling rack and allow the excess fat to drain. Serve warm as candy or cool until hardened for the martinis.

Candied bacon martinis
6 ounces premium vodka
4 ounces Applejack brandy
2 ounces amaretto liqueur
2 ounces maple syrup, preferably grade "B"
4 thin slices tart apple, such as Granny Smith
2 slices candied bacon, halved crosswise

 

Chill 4 martini glasses. In a large cocktail shaker, combine the vodka, brandy, amaretto and maple syrup with ice. Shake until combined and chilled. Strain the cocktail into the 4 chilled glasses and garnish each with an apple slice and half a slice of candied bacon. Serve immediately.

 

 

bacon recipe courtesy of: Los Angeles Times, 2012; candied bacon recipe courtesy of: The Gift of Southern Cooking: Recipes and Revelations From Two Great American Cooks, by Edna Lewis and Scott Peacock.

2686. SLOW-BAKED SHAD with BACON

makes 4-6 servings 


1 whole shad (3 pounds or larger), scaled and gutted
2 tablespoons vinegar
4 slices bacon
3-4 onions, peeled and sliced
4-6 white potatoes, peeled and sliced
salt and pepper to taste

Preheat an oven to 250 degrees. Rinse fish in cold water. Pat dry. Cut gashes about 1/4 inch apart along both sides of the whole dressed shad. Place shad on a large piece of aluminum foil. Sprinkle vinegar on fish. Place bacon slices on top of fish. Surround fish with sliced onions and sliced potatoes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Fold and tightly seal aluminum foil and place in baking pan. Bake for six hours. Transfer the wrapped fish to a deep platter and slit open one side of the foil (it will release a lot of juices). Carefully slide out the fish and discard the foil. To serve, use a fork and spoon to pull pieces of meat away from the backbone and ribs; the remaining bones are edible. Spoon the juices over each portion. Serve with steamed new potatoes or rice.


bacon recipe courtesy of: Julie Rothman, The Baltimore Sun, March 25, 2012

2685. CAJUN FISH with CABBAGE and BACON SAUTE

serves four 


4 6-ounce skinless firm white fish fillets (such as halibut, striped bass, or tilapia)
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 teaspoons Cajun or blackening seasoning
4 slices bacon
4 scallions, thinly sliced, white and green parts separated
2 cups corn kernels (from 2 ears)
1/2 small head Savoy cabbage, cut into 1-inch strips (4 cups)
kosher salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons cider vinegar

Heat oven to 450° F. Place the fish on a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle with the oil, and sprinkle with the Cajun seasoning. Roast until the fish is opaque throughout, 8 to 12 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes; transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Let cool, then break into pieces. Add the scallion whites to the drippings in the skillet and cook, stirring, until beginning to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the corn, cabbage, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper and cook, tossing, until the cabbage wilts and the corn is tender, 3 to 5 minutes more. Add the vinegar and scallion greens and toss to combine. Sprinkle with the bacon. Serve with the fish.


bacon recipe courtesy of: Dawn Perry, Real Simple, July 2012

2684. HOT POTATO, BACON and NASTURTIUM SALAD

serves four


2 tablespoons olive oil
6 slices of bacon, roughly chopped
A medium pan of small waxy salad potatoes, boiled
A few handfuls of spinach and olives
Nasturtium petals, washed

For the vinaigrette
1 clove of garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
Salt and pepper

Heat the olive oil in a large pan. Add the bacon and cook until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep aside. Crush the potatoes by hand straight into the hot oil and cook, turning regularly, until golden brown. Return the bacon to the pan along with the olives and spinach.

To make the vinaigrette, thoroughly combine the ingredients.

To serve, plate up the salad, scatter over nasturtium petals and drizzle over a little dressing.


bacon recipe courtesy of: David Hall, UK, August 3, 2011

2683. ARUGULA and ALFALFA SPROUTS SALAD witth BACON and HONEY, MUSTARD and GINGER DRESSING

serves two


a good handful of torn lettuce
a good handful of baby arugula
a small handful of alfalfa sprouts
a cup of herbed croutons (recipe below)
crisp bacon, whole, diced or crumbled
your favorite cheese, shaved

For the honey, mustard and ginger dressing:
2 tablespoons of honey
2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons of olive oil
juice from a quarter of a lemon
1 teaspoon of finely grated ginger

Rinse and dry the lettuce, arugula and alfalfa sprouts. If you have a salad spinner, use it. Make herbed croutons: on the stove top, place the cubed bread in a hot non-stick frying pan. Drizzle with olive oil, finely chopped herbs (parsley, rosemary, thyme, etc.), add spices (ground spices in powder form are especially useful), cooked until lightly browned, tossing occasionally. Stir together all the ingredients for the salad dressing. Assemble your salad: Make the lettuce, arugula and alfalfa sprouts as the base. Scatter the herbed croutons on top and around them. Add the bacon and cheese. Drizzle the honey, mustard and ginger dressing over everything and enjoy.


bacon recipe courtesy of:  bacon recipe courtesy of: Connie Veneracion, CASA Veneracion, February 20, 2012

2682. SUGAR-ROASTED PEACH and CORNBREAD SUNDAES with BACON SYRUP

serves eight 


For the cornbread:  
4 oz. (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened; more for the baking dish  
9 oz. (2 cups) unbleached all-purpose flour; more for the baking dish  
3 oz. (1/2 cup) fine yellow cornmeal  
2 teaspoons baking powder  
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup sour cream

For the bacon syrup:
6 slices thick-cut bacon, preferably applewood-smoked
3/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup honey

For serving:
8 sugar-roasted peach halves, warmed (recipe below)
Vanilla gelato or ice cream
Minced fresh sage, for garnish
Aleppo pepper flakes, for garnish (optional)

For the sugar-roasted peach halves:

2 slices thick-cut bacon
4 ripe semi-firm medium peaches (about 8 oz. each), halved and pitted
2 teaspoons raw sugar, such as demerara or turbinado
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 large sprigs fresh summer or winter savory, thyme, or rosemary

For the sugar-roasted peach halves: Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 450°F. Cook the bacon in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat, flipping occasionally, until crisp, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Pour the bacon fat from the skillet into a small heatproof bowl, leaving a slick of fat in the skillet; you’ll need 4 tsp. reserved fat. (If you don’t have enough, make up the difference with extra-virgin olive oil.) Raise the heat under the skillet to medium high.  Sprinkle the cut sides of the peaches evenly with the sugar and a tiny pinch each of salt  and pepper. Arrange the peaches in the skillet cut side down and tuck the herbs around them. Tear the bacon slices in quarters and tuck the pieces around the peaches. Drizzle 2 tsp. of the reserved bacon fat evenly over the peaches and let them cook undisturbed until the cut sides begin to brown, about 5 minutes.  Sprinkle the uncut sides of the peaches with a tiny pinch of salt, then transfer the skillet to the oven and roast until the peaches are just tender, about 10 minutes.  Flip the peaches, drizzle with 2 tsp. more of the reserved bacon fat, and continue to roast until they’re tender but not falling apart, about 5 minutes more. Enjoy the bacon as a cook’s treat, or save it for another use; discard the herbs. Let the peaches cool slightly before serving.  

 

Make the cornbread: Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 375°F. Butter and flour an 8-inch square baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or in a large bowl with a hand-held electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Gradually beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well combined. Adjust the mixer speed to low and add the cream, milk, and sour cream; mix until combined. The batter may look curdled at this point. Add the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined and scraping down the sides as needed. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, smooth the top, and firmly tap the dish on the counter to break any air bubbles. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Let the cornbread cool in its dish on a rack until warm.  

 

Make the bacon syrup: In a 12-inch skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat, flipping occasionally, until crisp, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain and then coarsely chop. Pour off all but 1 Tbs. of the fat from the skillet. Add the maple syrup and honey to the skillet and heat over medium heat, stirring to combine. Return the bacon to the skillet and stir to combine and heat through, about 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and let the syrup cool to warm.  

 

Serve: Cut eight 2-inch cubes from the cornbread (you’ll have leftover cornbread). If made ahead, warm the cubes in a 250°F oven for 10 minutes, or lightly toast them in a toaster oven. Put a cube of cornbread on each of 8 plates. Arrange the peaches and scoops of gelato near the cornbread. Top with the bacon syrup, sage, and a tiny pinch of Aleppo pepper, if using.

 

 

bacon recipe courtesy of: Bill Taibe, Fine Cooking, Number 118, July, 2012, pp. 84-85 

2681. BACON, ONION and CHEDDAR CORN MUFFINS

serves twelve


2 bacon slices
3/4 cups chopped onion
1 1/4 cups fat-free buttermilk
1/4 cup olive oil
1 large egg, lightly beaten
4 1/2 oz. all-purpose flour (about 1 cup)
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
cooking spray
2 oz. shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 1/2 cup)

Preheat oven to 400 F.

Combine buttermilk, olive oil and egg. 

Weigh or lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour and cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, salt and ground red pepper in a bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Make a well in center of flour mixture. Add milk mixture; stir just until moist.

Meanwhile, cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat. Remove bacon, reserving drippings in pan. Drain bacon; crumble. Increase heat to medium-high. Add 3/4 cup chopped onion to drippings in pan; saute 5 minutes. 

Stir bacon/onion mixture together with cheese, into muffin batter. Spoon into 12 muffin cups coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400 for 13 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs clinging. Remove muffins from tins; cook on a wire rack.


bacon recipe courtesy of: David Bonom, Master Class: Corn Muffins, Cooking Light, September 2012, p. 84

2680. BACON-WRAPPED SCALLOPS with MACADAMIA NUT JASMINE RICE

4 tablespoons guava jelly
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
16 large scallops
thick-sliced maple bacon
bamboo skewers
jasmine rice
macadamia nuts
green onions
salt
pepper

Guava Sauce: Bring water to simmer, add guava jelly, honey and water wisk until blended. Simmer about 8 min. Sauce will thicken. Keep sauce warm. Teriyaki sauce: Wisk hoisin and teriyaki sauces together and simmer 8 min. Keep sauce warm. Rice: Cook desired amount of rice, chop coarsely mac nuts and add desired amount to cooked rice, chop green onions and add desired amount to cooked rice, season with small amounts salt and peppa. Scallops: Partially cook bacon and wrap scallop (be sure to remove foot from scallop), then skewer, two per skewer. Place in preheated 450' oven until they are done, time will vary. To serve: Place rice in center of plate lay two skewers crossing each other. Drizzle guava and teriyaki sauce over scallops and serve.


bacon recipe courtesy of: Mark (contributor), for AlohaWorld.com, Recipe Number 1188420606

2679. BACON-AND-APPLE QUICHE with FLAKY PIE CRUST

yields 6 to 8 servings


Pie Crust:

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling
½ teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons cold, unsalted butter, cut into about 8 pieces
3 tablespoons ice water, plus more if necessary

Quiche Filling:
8-10 slices of good bacon
2 large apples, peeled, cored and then grated or chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese, like Roquefort
4 eggs at room temperature
1 1/3 cup cream

Heat the oven to 425 and set the rack in the middle. Combine the flour and salt in a food processor and pulse once or twice. Add the butter and process until the mixture looks like cornmeal. Put the mixture in a bowl and add the ice water; mix with your hands until you can form the dough into a ball, adding another tablespoon of ice water if necessary. Wrap the ball in plastic and freeze for 10 minutes (or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to a couple days).

Sprinkle a countertop with flour and put the dough on it, sprinkling more flour on top. Use a rolling pin to roll with light pressure from the center out. If the dough is hard, let it rest for a few minutes; if it’s sticky, add a little flour. Roll, adding flour and rotating and turning the dough as needed; use ragged edges of dough to repair any tears, adding a drop of water when you press a patch in place.

When the diameter of the dough is about 2 inches greater than that of a 9-inch tart pan, drape the dough over the rolling pin and transfer it into the pie plate. Press the dough firmly into the plate, all over. Once the dough is in place, trim as necessary; freeze for 10 minutes or refrigerate for 30 or so.

Prick the pie crust with a fork all over, then bake it for 10 to 12 minutes, or until beginning to brown; remove and turn the oven down to 375. Meanwhile, fry the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium heat, then remove from pan with a slotted spoon; cool and chop.

Pour out all but one tablespoon of bacon fat and use the same pan to fry the apples. Add salt, pepper and rosemary. Turn the heat up to medium-high and cook, stirring frequently, until the apple is soft and lightly browned, at least 15 minutes. Adjust the heat so it doesn’t brown too much or crisp up. Turn off the heat and spread apples onto the crust; then sprinkle with bacon and cheese.

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and cream. Put the semicooked shell on a baking sheet and pour in the egg mixture. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until almost firm (it should still jiggle just a little in the middle) and lightly browned on top; reduce the oven heat if the shell’s edges are darkening too quickly. Cook on a rack; serve warm.


bacon recipe courtesy of: Mark Bittman, The New York Times Magazine, January 5, 2012

2678. GRILLED PEACH, ONION and BACON SALAD with BUTTERMILK DRESSING

yields eight servings


1/4 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup sour cream 
1/4 cup buttermilk 
2 tablespoons chopped mint 
2 tablespoons chopped parsley 
2 tablespoons snipped chives 
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 
salt 
freshly ground pepper 
1 pound thick-sliced bacon 
1/4 cup light brown sugar 
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 
3 pounds Vidalia or other sweet onions, cut into 1-inch-thick slabs 
extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing 
4 large ripe peaches, cut into 1/2-inch wedges 

Preheat the oven to 325°. In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with the sour cream, buttermilk, mint, parsley, chives and vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate. 

Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the bacon slices on the sheet in a single layer and sprinkle with the brown sugar and cayenne. Bake for about 25 minutes, until caramelized (the bacon will crisp as it cools). Let cool, then cut the bacon into bite-size pieces. 

Meanwhile, light a grill or preheat a grill pan. Brush the onions with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill over moderate heat, turning occasionally, until softened and browned, 10 minutes. Separate the onions into rings. Brush the peaches with olive oil and grill over moderately high heat until tender, 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate. 

In a large bowl, toss the onions with the peaches and bacon. Add the buttermilk dressing and toss to coat. Serve right away. 


bacon recipe courtesy of: Linton Hopkins, Food & Wine, July 2012

2677. LAMB with POTATO CAKES, BACON and PLUM SAUCE

yields 4-6 portions


4 lamb steaks, 200 grams each
4 sprigs rosemary
60 grams bacon
ground pepper
salt
oil
dash of beer

For the Potato Cakes
100 grams pork fat
800 grams potatoes, cooked in skins then peeled
200 grams wholemeal flour
2 eggs
salt

For the Plum Sauce
80 grams bacon
250 grams plum jam
200 grams prunes
water
salt

Divide the meat up into 4 pieces, then take some bacon and rosemary and press it into the steaks. Rub in some salt and pepper, fry in hot oil on both sides, occasionally splashing with a drop of beer.

For the Potato Cakes: Dice up the pork fat, fry and leave to one side – you won’t need this until it’s time to plate up. Finely grate the potatoes and mix together with the other ingredients to form a dense dough. Gouge out gnocchi with a spoon or knife and toss into boiling water. Drain and arrange in a bowl where you should mix them with the fried pork fat.

For the Plum Sauce: Chop up the bacon and fry. Add the jam, a little water if required and simmer. Finally throw in the prunes and season with a pinch of salt.


bacon recipe courtesy of: Czech Specials, Czech Tourism

2676. TARO and BACON HASH

10 small taro roots, peeled and diced
3 strips thick bacon, diced
1 tablespoon virgin coconut oil
fresh ground pepper to taste

Heat cast iron pan on medium-high heat, add diced bacon and coconut oil, cook until bacon fat begins to render (3-5 minutes). Add diced taro root and cook until taro begins to brown (10-12 minutes). Remove from pan and serve.


bacon recipe courtesy of: Josephine Svenblad, Nutty Kitchen, August 29, 2011

2675. FAROFA (TOASTED MANIOC FLOUR) with BACON and BLACK OLIVES

1/4 pound bacon
4 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon palm oil (optional)
1 cup manioc flour
5 large black olives, chopped
1 hard boiled egg, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 of yellow onion, diced
1/4 of green pepper, diced
1/4 of red pepper, diced
1 clove of garlic, minced
parsley, stems removed and chopped

Add bacon to skillet over medium heat. Cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon and set aside. Discard 3/4 of bacon fat. Add butter and palm oil to skillet over medium heat to melt the butter. Add onions and garlic to the skillet. Cook for 3 minutes. Add red and green peppers to the skillet. Cook for 3 minutes. Add manioc flour to the skillet. Cook for 3 minutes. Add the black olives, hard boiled egg, parsley, and crispy bacon to the skillet. Stir all of ingredients together and reduce heat to low until you are ready to serve.


bacon recipe courtesy of: International Recipe Syndicate, June 2010

2674. SALAD of ROASTED BEET ROOT, BITTER LEAVES, BACON and SPICED YOGHURT

serves four


4-6 medium beetroot, scrubbed well
olive oil
2 lemons
sea salt & freshly ground pepper
2-3 rindless bacon rashers, sliced
3 heaped tablespoons plain yoghurt
a good pinch of ground cumin
a good pinch of ground coriander
1-2 handfuls frisee lettuce leaves (or curly endive)
1-2 radicchio, very finely sliced

Preheat oven to 200°C fan forced (220°C normal). Individually wrap each beetroot in kitchen foil and cook in the oven for about 30-45 mins until tender when pierced with a sharp knife. Cool a little and then peel. Whilst still warm, toss the beetroot with a splash of oil, the juice of ½ lemon and seasonings. Set aside. Heat a little oil in a pan and sauté the bacon until crispy, tossing with a squeeze of lemon juice when ready. Then combine the yoghurt with the cumin, ground coriander and a good squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Toss the lettuces and bacon with any cooking juices and a splash of fresh oil, if needed. Arrange the beetroot in individual bowls or on small plates and mound the leaves on top. Then flick the spiced yoghurt over. Serve as a starter or as an accompaniment to a simple meat dish.


bacon recipe courtesy of: Huey's Kitchen, Channel 10, 1 Saunders Street, Pyrmont, NSW 2009, GPO BOX 10, Sydney, NSW 2001 Australia

2673. PEANUT BUTTER BACON COOKIES

makes 15 cookies about the size of your palm


1 cup all-natural chunky or smooth peanut butter
1 cup sugar (1/2 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup granulated sugar)
1 egg
1 teaspoon baking soda
about 6 slices of bacon, cooked, cooled and diced

In a skillet over medium high heat, fry up bacon until cooked through and let cool on paper towels until cool enough to dice.  Dice up and set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a baking sheet with butter and set aside. In a mixer combine peanut butter and sugars until well combined, about 2 minutes. Add egg and baking soda and mix for another 2 minutes. Fold in cooked bacon. Roll into large walnut sized balls and create a cris-cross pattern with a fork. If you’d like, roll the dough balls in granulated sugar before making the cris-cross pattern. Bake for 10 minutes, until lightly browned. Cool on a baking sheet for five minutes, then transfer to… your mouth.


bacon recipe courtesy of: Joy the Baker, Los Angeles, California, September 5, 2009

2672. WHOLE-WHEAT PITA CHIPS with BACON and MASCARPONE-CHIVE DIPPING SAUCE

yields 4-6 servings


4 whole-wheat pita breads, halved
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
4 strips bacon, cooked until crisp, finely chopped
1 cup (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
3/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

Place an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F. Ct each pita half into 4 wedges. Arrange the pita wedges in a single layer on a baking sheet. Brush with the oil, then sprinkle with the oregano, salt and pepper. Bake for 5 to 8 minutes until crisp and golden. In a medium bowl, combine the bacon, mascarpone cheese, sour cream, and chives. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Arange the pita chips and dip on a platter and serve.


bacon recipe courtesy of: Giada De Laurentiis, "Small Bites," Giada at Home, Food Network