Bacon and Egg Tortilla Soup

Cinco de Mayo is one week from today. Can you believe it? One week! So, of course I wanted to bring you a Mexican dish to serve on this holiday that, these days, seems to be all about the Margarita. You could easily go with tacos or burritos, or make it really simple and just… Continue reading Bacon and Egg Tortilla Soup

Super Bowl Hasselback Potatoes

I’ve never been a big potato person. Didn’t matter if they were mashed or roasted, baked or fried, I just never liked the taste or the texture. It didn’t matter if you bathed them in salt or sour cream, bacon or chives. If it was a white potato, I was out. But those orange sweet… Continue reading Super Bowl Hasselback Potatoes

Bacon-wrapped Goat Cheese

The big game is this Sunday. It’s a huge, national celebration. As matter of fact, some people think it should be declared a national holiday because so many people “celebrate” it. I’m one of them. I love the Super Bowl… especially when my team is in it. But more than the excitement of the game… Continue reading Bacon-wrapped Goat Cheese

BLT Bites

One of my favorite sandwiches growing up was the BLT. Actually it was the BT because I couldn’t stand lettuce. I loved them and ate them every chance I could. I think one of the reasons I was such a fan was because of the bacon. I love bacon. But then again, who doesn’t? That… Continue reading BLT Bites

Blackeyed Pea Orecchiette Pasta

Anyone out there a fan of blackeyed peas? I am. Or rather, I am now. Up until a couple months ago I’d never even tasted the delectable little beans. But thankfully Melissa’s Produce changed all that when they sent me some of their Steamed Blackeyed Peas for New Year’s. I loved them so much I… Continue reading Blackeyed Pea Orecchiette Pasta

Blackeyed Peas with Bacon and Pork

Eating blackeyed peas on New Year’s Day is supposed to bring you good luck for the year, so a lot of people eat them as a side or as the main dish. One of the most popular choices out there is Hoppin’ John which is a blackeyed pea dish that’s made with ham hocks and… Continue reading Blackeyed Peas with Bacon and Pork

Mini Vanilla Cupcakes with Bacon Bourbon Cream

Last year I was lucky enough to attend Charlie Palmer’s Pigs & Pinot event in Healdsburg. If you don’t know about Pigs & Pinot, it’s a weekend long charity event that’s devoted to pinot noir and pork. While it lasts all weekend, hubby and I only attended the Taste of Pigs and Pinot which is… Continue reading Mini Vanilla Cupcakes with Bacon Bourbon Cream