Guacamole and Bacon Canapés

Derived from the ancient Mexican word for avocado mixture or sauce (ahuacamolli), guacamole refers to a popular appetizer throughout central Mexico that is often enhanced either by dried bits of fried pork skin called chicharrón, or crumbled bacon. Traditionally, guacamole …

Bacon-Cheddar Popcorn

For ages, bacon has had an affinity with corn and cornmeal in any number of traditional American dishes (succotash, johnnycakes, corn chowder, crackling cornbread), so why shouldn’t it, along with tangy cheddar cheese, be used to give popcorn a whole …

Double-Decker Schnitzel Sliders with Hot Pink Slaw

Double-Decker Schnitzel Sliders- fun to say, and fun to eat. Inspired by emerging superstar chef David Chang’s trend-setting use of bold Asian flavors, playfulness and deep love for pork, these chic and sassy sliders burst with sweet, sour, salty and …

Bacon Pasta Delight

Recipe courtesy of Darla Shine, author of Happy Housewives.  Quick dinner that gives a weekday supper an elegant feel.  Serve with big green salad and breadsticks.…

Prosciutto-Wrapped Pork Kabobs

Assemble kabobs before heading out to the tailgate party and you are ready to start grilling as soon as the coals are hot. Serve with your favorite baked beans and grilled corn on the cob. Recipe courtesy of Bob Sloan …