Roasted Onion Gratin with Cheddar and Bacon

Slow-roasted onions in a decadent sauce sprinkled with cheddar and bacon creates an unforgettable gratin.

The moment I laid eyes on this beautiful creation it was crazy love. I wanted to high-tail it to the kitchen and immediately start making it. It spoke out loud and said my name. That doesn’t happen often. [Read more...]

Spinach Linguine with Goat Cheese and Bacon

Spinach linguine tossed with fresh baby spinach, roasted red peppers, garlic, bacon and goat cheese. The result of an intense craving for goat cheese and spinach pasta. I love when that happens. [Read more...]

White Bean, Bacon and Spinach Soup

Here is a white bean, bacon and spinach soup that looks entirely unassuming.

Like another run-of-the-mill soup. (This is what I thought.) I was wrong.

Stuffed inside is the most incredible, full-bodied flavor. I was immediately smitten. With the very first bite. And may have even done a little happy dance. [Read more...]

Pan-Fried Pork Chops Wrapped in Ham

Fried pork chops are beautiful things.

Fried pork chops wrapped with deli ham (or bacon) and coated in Parmesan bread crumbs are beyond beautiful.

Pure, indulgent decadence are just a few of the words that come to mind. [Read more...]

Bacon Sour Cream Noodles

Noodles with a sour cream sauce, salty bacon and the surprise of the bunch – cabbage! They come together in no time at all to make a comforting and hearty side dish that can fill in as a main.

Michael Symon made this in 5 minutes on his new show, The Chew. Have you seen it? I’m just a wee bit addicted to it, mostly because I like hearing Symon giggle and I like his style of cooking. It brings me joy. Not to mention Carla from Top Chef is a part of it too. Love her. Hootie-hoo. [Read more...]