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No English breakfast would be complete without bacon. Smoky flavours make it perfect for layering on top of large joints of meat or wrapping a tasty parcel, it's also wonderful fried and sprinkled on soups and salads - try our bacon recipes today.
A twist on two classic dishes with BLT and crumpets, this quick yet delicious breakfast is the ultimate indulgence
This hearty casserole full of classic flavours is the perfect comfort food on a chilly day. It’s packed with beef, bacon, shallots, carrots and mushrooms, which are slowly braised in a rich red-wine stock. Serve with mashed potatoes and simple steamed gree
For a twist on British family favourite toad-in-the-hole, wrap good quality sausages in bacon before pouring over the batter. Here they are served with crunchy green beans in a homemade fresh tomato sauce.
Try an American spin on classic French toast with this cheesy bagel recipe for one, topped with crisp streaky bacon and a drizzle of maple syrup.
This delicious sandwich is packed with goodness to replenish the body with many of the essential nutrients you need to get yourself back on track after over-indulging the night before. This wonderfully-filled sandwich can be read
A satisfying and simple crispy bacon lasagne, on the table in just 10 minutes. To make this vegetarian, swap the bacon for frozen aubergine slices, and the Parmesan for vegetarian hard cheese.
These grilled bacon and salmon skewers make a quick and simple meal for one. Served alongside stir-fried onion and courgette with young spinach leaves, this low-carbohydrate dish is ready in under half an hour.
This simple one-tray roast comes with all the trimmings and is the ideal way to treat yourself to a special meal
You can't beat a one-pot dish for a quick and easy supper that doesn't leave you with a pile of washing up. Tender chicken thighs, new potatoes and bacon cooked in cider are the ultimate in comfort food.
Keeping a bag of Mediterranean frozen veg in the freezer is a great way to add veggies into your favourite meals. This 5 ingredient carbonara has 2 of your 5-a-day but doesn't scrimp out on that silky Parmesan sauce. Healthy, hearty and on the table in 20 minutes.
Loaded hash browns are all the range and our jalapeño popper version is a must try. The hash browns are cooked in the air-fryer for extra crispiness, then topped with cream cheese, bacon and jalapeños. They're cheesy, spicy, crispy and totally moreish.
Take party dips to a whole new level with this readymade guacamole and smoky, sweet and spicy bacon topping. Finish with coriander leaves and fine red chilli slices, if you like, and serve with tortilla chips, crudités or whatever takes your fancy. Dip in!
It’s hard to beat a baked ham at Christmas, even as an alternative to the traditional roast turkey. This one comes with a port and shallot sauce and sticky roasted pears: heaven on a plate
These miniature jackets are sure to delight at your next Christmas party
Your Christmas dinner just wouldn't be complete without classic pigs in blankets! This easy Christmas side dish takes Cumberland sausages and blankets them in streaky bacon, coating with a fragrant honey, mustard and rosemary sauce before cooking
Try a healthy twist on classic carbonara with this speedy broccoli and bacon carbonara recipe that's ready in just 20 minutes.
Sweet carrots and parsnips with apple, bacon, honey and thyme: what's not to love about this colourful Christmas side dish?
Take the flavours of a classic sandwich and transform them into this hearty BLT potato salad recipe. Crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes and fresh lettuce combine with caramelised red onions and a punchy mustard dressing to update this traditional barbecue side.
Give the Easter classic a new twist with this indulgent brunch idea, sweet and savoury come together to make the ideal breakfast stack
This fantastic twist on a classic is the perfect way to use up odds and ends in the fridge and reduce food waste. The smoky bacon, cheesy bread and veg results in a dish with bags of flavour. Serve with a simple salad.
Devils on horseback are quite often served at Christmas but there's no reason to limit yourself to the holiday season. They are so easy to prepare, any day can be an occasion if these bacon-wrapped goodies are on offer
Tender leeks are in season during the winter months, and their delicate flavour makes them the perfect partner for tangy blue cheese and salty bacon in this comforting, indulgent risotto
Even sprout-haters won't be able to resist this creamy sprout recipe with smoky bacon and Parmesan
This all-American classic cobb salad recipe lines up crispy bacon, succulent chicken and golden boiled eggs with plenty of colourful veg and a drizzle of creamy blue cheese dressing, for an indulgent salad more than worthy of main course status.
If you fancy something a little different to enjoy over the festive period, then you have to give this smashed potato salad a go. It's topped with streaky bacon, shredded sprouts and lots of fresh herbs for big festive flavours. Serve as a fun side dish, as part of a party spread or as a way to use up Christmas leftovers.
The next time a bagel craving strikes, try smothering it with cream cheese, crispy bacon and grilled tomato: a speedy lunch, packed with flavour. Use light cream cheese if you want to reduce the calorie count.
Classic comfort food, with a little bacon adding smokiness to this family pie. Serve with steamed seasonal greens for a complete supper
Spread the love on Valentine's day with this smoky, savoury bacon, egg, crème fraîche and tomato breakfast tart
Steak that's slowly cooked until it's so tender, chunky root vegetables and a generous glug of red wine make this casserole the perfect weekend dinner.
Five ingredients: One big pot of creamy gnocchi for four. Like fresh pasta, gnocchi is ready to eat in minutes. Whilst its cooking, fry the bacon until crisp, add the spinach and, once wilted stir in the Crème de Saint Agur cheese and milk then combine.
This savoury bake is the best way to use up any bacon and tomatoes in your fridge. Make these vegetarian by replacing the bacon with sweetcorn!
A little effort goes a long way – this smoky bacon jam is the ideal edible Christmas gift for the food-fanatic in your family
Literally translated as 'fourths', these farls get their name from the dough being cut into quarters. A classic Irish brunch, these potato breads taste heavenly served with crispy bacon and poached eggs