BLT Club Sandwiches

The classic bacon-lettuce-tomato sandwich is never better than during Tomato Season, eaten two-handed, with tomato juices dripping to your elbows. Serve with potato salad, corn-on-the-cob and sweet pickle spears. And plenty of napkins. …

Rigatoni with Olives and Bacon

This pasta dish features a simple pan sauce of sautéed onion and bacon. A fresh herb and cured olive garnish completes the flavor medley for a satisfying supper. Serve with a vinaigrette-dressed salad of orange wedges and romaine, and hard …

Venetian Bacon and Bean Salad

This sophisticated but casual dish features flavors and familiar ingredients from the Mediterranean. It’s perfect served warm for supper on a cold winter’s night and equally fitting for a summer luncheon, served at warm room temperature with fresh garlic bread. …

Smoky Mexican Pork Stir Fry

The dual smoky flavors of bacon and chipotle chile (smoked jalapeno) liven up this quick and healthful stir-fry with pork tenderloin. The contrasts in temperature and texture—a hot savory stir-fry over cool crunchy lettuce—is a treat for the palate. Serve …

Herbed Pork Rillettes

A classic French country favorite, rillettes is a meat-or-game-based country pate. It will keep for several weeks in the refrigerator as long as the top fat layer (in this recipe, the clarified butter) is not disturbed. Serve with as part …

Brie and Bacon in Pastry

Both the height of elegance and simplicity, this rich and savory appetizer is perfect for a small crowd. Serve fresh grapes alongside. …