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Category Archives: bacon
Oct 10
Grilled Bacon Wrapped Scallops
It’s starting to get darker earlier…incase you didn’t already know, just take a look at the pic in this post 😉 I still couldn’t resist blogging it, since it was so delicious and ridiculously easy to make. This is one … Continue reading

Posted in bacon, low carb, main dishes, seafood, turkey
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Jan 1
BLT Salad (Bacon, Lentil, Tomato)
Happy New Year to all! Hope everyone is recovering easily today. Me, well, I’m hosting brunch and fell asleep right before the ball dropped, so I’m doing just fine. Woke up with more than enough time to prepare this “good … Continue reading

Posted in bacon, lentils, make ahead, QuickAndEasy, salad, tomatoes
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Feb 20
Love Loaf (aka Pioneer Woman’s Favorite Meatloaf)
Yeah, yeah, yeah…I know Valentine’s Day was last week. And here’s what we had for dinner. A Love Loaf! See what I mean? Don’t limit this dish to once a year. Share the love on birthdays, anniversaries, Thursdays…a real meatloaf … Continue reading

Posted in bacon, beef, cheese, leftovers, main dishes, make ahead
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Nov 12
Healthy Bacon & Pumpkin Pasta
Another week in the fall, another can of pumpkin to use. I remember the great canned pumpkin shortage from 2 years ago – for some reason the stuff went like hotcakes – so Frank returned home from the grocery store … Continue reading

Posted in bacon, cream cheese, main dishes, pasta, pumpkin, QuickAndEasy
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Aug 29
Fried Eggs with Potato Bacon Hash
Anyone who’s been following my “chicken sitting” adventures probably realized I was overdue for an egg post. So, here you go. Simple and delicious! (and I must admit – the 4 little feathered buggers are starting to grow on me…) … Continue reading

Posted in bacon, breakfast, eggs, potatoes, QuickAndEasy
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Jan 31
Roasted Garlic, Caramelized Leek & Bacon Bites
I haven’t been talking much about it, but I’m pretty freakin’ excited about the Super Bowl. As a lifelong Giants fan, you can understand why. Once again, the underdog has prevailed. I LOVE that. Even when my team isn’t the … Continue reading

Posted in appetizers, bacon, garlic, mozzarella
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Jun 6
Another goodie for the grill
I’ve been baking different stuffed cupcakes lately, so why not continue the trend with my cooking, too? I love me a stuffed burger. What could be so bad about yummy cheese oozing out of tender, juicy meat? Nothing. Nothing at … Continue reading

Posted in bacon, burgers, cheddar, gorgonzola, grilling, main dishes, QuickAndEasy, sandwiches
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Apr 14
Daring Cooks: Edible Containers
I had a pretty unique idea for this Daring Cooks challenge right from the get-go, and of course, never found the time to execute it. Had I remembered that a contest was involved this month (see details at the end … Continue reading

Posted in bacon, breakfast, cheddar, Daring Cooks, eggs, QuickAndEasy
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Mar 1
Hello, March!
It’s been a ROUGH winter for lots of people. Everyone I talk to seems super excited for spring to get here ASAP. Including myself. I need fresh air…I need for Bella to be able to just let loose in a … Continue reading

Feb 14
Fancy cheap eats
Times are tough right now for a lot of people, but that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice good taste, or even something “special” for dinner at home. As I’ve said before, I do a lot of my grocery … Continue reading

Posted in bacon, chicken, cream cheese, Ina, main dishes, make ahead, mushrooms, potatoes, side dishes
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