Although you can essentially enjoy the briny bivalve all year round, it's widely known that oysters are best eaten in months that have a letter "R." Oysters are delicious on the half shell, but my favorite way to prepare them is casino-style. Bacon and butter make everything taste better! The best thing about this recipe is that it can be prepared in advance. The herb butter will keep for a Read more

We don't really need to expound on why we're excited about this recipe from CheesePlease. The words "bacon" and "cornbread" speak for themselves. This bacon cornbread is moist and fluffy, yet still holds together after you cut into it. I added a little bit of honey into the batter for a touch of sweetness. The secret to this cornbread is to whisk the bacon drippings into your wet Read more

Bacon doesn't do anything wrong — and that certain truth applies to everything, including the blank canvas of bread. Here, Monica Bennett shows how, when combined, bacon, apples, and sage make for a killer sweet-salty bread pudding. Bread pudding is like a blank canvas. The sky is the limit as far as what you can add. This time I wanted something savory. I was craving bacon so into my bread Read more

I'm a little sick of the traditional Thanksgiving meal. That's why this year I plan on serving slightly different versions of old favorites — like a turkey roulade instead of a whole roasted turkey, for instance. Rather than the usual green bean casserole, I'm reaching for a neo-Southern riff on the creamed spinach standby, and plan on impressing guests with creamed collard greens. Unlike Read more

Everyone loves caramelized onion dip, but this holiday season, change it up by using a brother to the onion, the leek! Leeks are more mild in flavor, but once mixed with a crunchy bacon and tangy goat cheese, they make a delicious dip. The best part of this dip: it can prepared one day in advance, so you don't have to fret over it the day of your dinner party. Just be sure to set it out an hour Read more

Amatriciana is a classic Italian pasta sauce that's made of guanciale, tomatoes, and pecorino cheese. The quick and delicious pasta recipe that's shown here takes inspiration from the traditional Roman dish. Bacon replaces the guanciale; fresh, in-season tomatoes make up the fragrant scrumptious sauce; and parmesan is used instead of pecorino. The sauce comes together in the same amount of time Read more

Summertime and the barbecuing is easy with this bacon-wrapped shrimp and nectarine appetizer. These bite-size treats are perfect for a hot night party. I used nectarines, but for a more tropical twist, opt for mango or pineapple. Or if you want a little heat, try adding a slice of jalapeño. The sweetness of the fruit is a great contrast with the salty bacon and juicy shrimp. Get the grill hot Read more

Don't be put off by the words "bacon" and "ranch"; this recipe from FitSugar reader VersaStick is a lightened version of bacon ranch squash casserole. She posted it in our Healthy Recipe group in the FitSugar community. Read on for the full recipe! Read more