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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.
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
For a winning family dinner that everyone will love, look no further than this cheesy garlic and herb-stuffed chicken recipe made with sage and onion stuffing mix
This quick frittata recipe is perfect when there's not much in the fridge. Crispy bacon, sweet leeks and tender potatoes are cooked with eggs and a generous amount of cheese for an easy dinner idea or weekend lunch - pack the leftovers into lunchboxes.
Inspired by sweet pancakes with bacon and maple syrup, is this decadent French toast twist that's the ultimate festive brunch. The finishing touch is the zesty berry compote and it's all ready in just half an hour.
Mix up your Christmas dinner this year with this incredible festive centrepiece. Chicken is stuffed with brie and cranberry before being wrapped in bacon, then roasted until juicy and golden. Serve this budget-friendly main with all the trimmings.
Make pigs in blankets the star of the show with this easy traybake. Cumberland sausages are wrapped in smoked streaky bacon and roasted alongside root veg. Coat in a sticky maple and mustard glaze and serve as a gluten-free main for your Christmas dinner.
Created by chef and author John Gregory-Smith, our ultimate Christmas burger has everything you need to get the family feeling festive
Jazz up your chicken breasts with this blue cheese stuffing and streaky bacon wrap. The filling is made from gently cooked leeks and sliced sundried tomato mixed with Stilton or Dolcelatte. Top tip: once the breasts are wrapped and ready for cooking, skewer with a cocktail stick.
Got a fridge full of leftovers? Our cheeseboard nachos are here to save the day! Use whatever leftover cheeses you have and layer on top of nachos with cranberry sauce, turkey and bacon – whatever's going.
Try making your own stuffing this Christmas. This gluten-free version is made from finely chopped cauliflower, herbs, dried fruit and nuts. We've added bacon to ours, but you can leave it out to make this recipe vegan!
Save on time and oven space with our pigs in blanket stuffing balls filled with sausage meat, breadcrumbs, dried cranberries, herbs and cranberry sauce, wrapped in delicious bacon rashers.
This stunning centrepiece is totally worth the extra effort. Stuffed with a flavoursome pesto, wrapped in bacon and glazed with maple syrup, this is a perfect push-the-boat-out recipe for your Christmas lunch. There are seven steps, but follow our tried-and-tested method for stress-free success.
Serve up sticky maple glazed bacon-wrapped dates for a crowd-pleasing canapé. The irresistible combination of sweet sticky dates, crispy glazed bacon and a herby walnut filling ensure that these will disappear in no time.
Here's a great Christmas or Sunday lunch side that won't take up oven space. Simply boil the carrots until tender, then fry in smoky bacon, brown butter, sage and lemon. This is seriously delicious yet so simple and speedy.
You've heard of pigs in blankets, but have you ever tried a fig in blanket? Maple glazed figs are wrapped in crispy bacon to make a great Christmas party canapé option.
Try cooking your sprouts in the air-fryer this year to get them super crispy. Cook with lardons, nutmeg and rosemary for festive flavours, then serve alongside all the trimmings.
Everyone loves a pig in blanket and these homemade ones couldn't be simpler. Air-fried until crispy then drizzled with thyme and honey, you won't be cooking pigs in blankets any other way.
Eating your greens is easy with this simple pasta dish that's attractive to look at and delicious to eat. Smoky bacon, chilli, garlic and lemon provide the flavour, while soft linguine and wilted curly kale provide the texture. Finish with some Parmesan shavings, if you like.