Ingredients
- 5 ears fresh corn, husked and silk removed
- 7 ounces scallions (about 20)
- 3 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 jalapeño, cored, seeded and finely diced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
- black pepper, freshly ground (to taste)
- 3 1⁄2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 large yukon gold potato, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces (8-9 oz)
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Nutrients
- Calories: 172.7
- Calories from Fat: 66 g
- Total Fat: 7.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.4 g
- Cholesterol: 14.7 mg
- Sodium: 482.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 23.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.4 g
- Sugars: 3.7 g
- Protein: 6.9 g
Summer Corn Chowder with Scallions, Bacon and…
The true taste of your summer favorites shine through in this wonderful chowder! Only two tablespoons of cream in this, pureeing…
Ingredients
- 2 cups cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1⁄4 cup bacon drippings
Nutrients
- Calories: 211.1
- Calories from Fat: 83 g
- Total Fat: 9.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.4 g
- Cholesterol: 61.5 mg
- Sodium: 550.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 26.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.2 g
- Sugars: 3.2 g
- Protein: 6.1 g
Southern Bacon Fat Cornbread
I found this recipe in Lee Lee's Recipe Box. The description to the recipe reads: "True Southern Cornbread is generally made…
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons shallots, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 10 cups mixed salad greens
- 1⁄2 lb cooked chicken breast, shredded (1 large breast half, *see Tip)
- 2 eggs, hard-boiled, peeled and chopped (**see Tip)
- 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 large cucumber, seeded and sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1⁄2 cup blue cheese, crumbled (optional)
Nutrients
- Calories: 400
- Calories from Fat: 268 g
- Total Fat: 29.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.2 g
- Cholesterol: 161.1 mg
- Sodium: 366.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 11.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.7 g
- Sugars: 3.5 g
- Protein: 23.7 g
The Eatingwell Cobb Salad
This salad from EatingWell Magazine is fairly close to the original from a restaurant in Hollywood, CA, however the blue cheese…
Ingredients
- 2 slices white bread or 2 slices brioche bread, 1/2-inch thick
- unsalted butter (melted for brushing)
- 3 tablespoons cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 slices cooked bacon, fried until crispy
- 1 egg, fried
- salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1⁄4 cup arugula
Nutrients
- Calories: 376.3
- Calories from Fat: 180 g
- Total Fat: 20.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 8.4 g
- Cholesterol: 250.5 mg
- Sodium: 907.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 26.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.3 g
- Sugars: 2.8 g
- Protein: 21.2 g
Morning Breakfast Panini
Use your panini maker for breakfast! Adapted from Williams-Sonoma
Ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 6 1⁄2 ounces crabmeat, canned or fresh
- 2 egg whites, stiffly beaten
- 20 toast rounds, buttered (2")
- 3 slices bacon, diced
- 7 stuffed green olives, sliced in thirds
Nutrients
- Calories: 36.4
- Calories from Fat: 22 g
- Total Fat: 2.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.1 g
- Cholesterol: 9.2 mg
- Sodium: 128.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 0.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0 g
- Sugars: 0 g
- Protein: 3.1 g
Crabmeat Bacon Rounds
Try these for your next party!
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1⁄2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 teaspoons horseradish, drained
- 1 tablespoon sherry wine
- 1⁄2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
Nutrients
- Calories: 605.6
- Calories from Fat: 437 g
- Total Fat: 48.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 11.7 g
- Cholesterol: 60.2 mg
- Sodium: 1028.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 30 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
- Sugars: 8.4 g
- Protein: 8.2 g
Cheese and Bacon Puffs
Serve while hot!
Ingredients
- 1 (6 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
- 5 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1⁄2 lb bacon, fried and crumbled
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 (12 -16 ounce) jar of your favorite refrigerated poppy seed dressing
Nutrients
- Calories: 754.7
- Calories from Fat: 582 g
- Total Fat: 64.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 21.2 g
- Cholesterol: 543.4 mg
- Sodium: 1169.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 10.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.8 g
- Sugars: 4.1 g
- Protein: 31.9 g
My Favorite Spinach Salad
We enjoy having salad for supper. This recipe is a favorite and is quite filling. This is my version of the…
Ingredients
- 2 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 russet potato, peeled, cut into 1/2 cubes
- 1⁄2 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 (15 ounce) can creamed corn
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels or 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Nutrients
- Calories: 294
- Calories from Fat: 91 g
- Total Fat: 10.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.2 g
- Cholesterol: 19.9 mg
- Sodium: 481.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 45.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.2 g
- Sugars: 13.2 g
- Protein: 9.9 g
Corn and Potato Chowder
Wonderful!
Ingredients
- 1⁄2 lb bacon, coarsely chopped (about 8 slices)
- 1 (6 ounce) russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 3⁄4 cup chopped celery
- 2 small bay leaves
- 2 cups milk
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn kernels
- 1 (14 3/4 ounce) can creamed corn
- 1 1⁄4 cups canned vegetable broth
- 1⁄2 cup chopped celery leaves
- 1⁄4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Nutrients
- Calories: 360.4
- Calories from Fat: 186 g
- Total Fat: 20.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.7 g
- Cholesterol: 37.1 mg
- Sodium: 596.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 36.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.2 g
- Sugars: 4.2 g
- Protein: 10.8 g
Corn and Bacon Chowder
Yummy!
Ingredients
- 8 slices bacon (about 1/4 pound)
- 1⁄2 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 1 lb dried split peas
- 2 1⁄2 quarts water (or chicken broth)
- 1 smoked ham hock
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 bay leaf
Nutrients
- Calories: 306.3
- Calories from Fat: 98 g
- Total Fat: 10.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Cholesterol: 15.4 mg
- Sodium: 504.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 36.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 15 g
- Sugars: 5.5 g
- Protein: 16.8 g
Mrs. Schreiner’s Split Pea Soup
My family loves split-pea soup and this is the best recipe for it I have found! I like to substitute canned…
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 6 chicken thighs, with, skin, and, bones (about 2 1/2 pounds)
- all-purpose flour
- 1 large onion, chopped (about 2 cups)
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth
- 3⁄4 cup dry red wine
- 1⁄2 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained
Nutrients
- Calories: 833.6
- Calories from Fat: 302 g
- Total Fat: 33.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 10.1 g
- Cholesterol: 133.8 mg
- Sodium: 833.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 75.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 16.8 g
- Sugars: 12.7 g
- Protein: 52.6 g
Chicken Stew with Tomatoes and White Beans
This is a delicious recipe and makes a comforting meal on a cold evening. Bon Appétit published this in 1999.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh spinach, torn
- 1 head lettuce, torn
- 6 large hard-cooked eggs, sliced
- 1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and sliced
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen English peas, thawed
- 1 cup mayonnaise or 1 cup salad dressing
- 1⁄2 cup commercial sour cream
- 1⁄4 ounce package buttermilk-mayonnaise dressing mix
- chopped parsley
Nutrients
- Calories: 278.1
- Calories from Fat: 194 g
- Total Fat: 21.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.6 g
- Cholesterol: 123.7 mg
- Sodium: 400.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 10.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3 g
- Sugars: 3.1 g
- Protein: 10.8 g
Deluxe Layered Salad
Beautiful addition to any picnic or when serving a crowd!
Ingredients
- 5 slices bacon
- 1 large onion, coarsley chopped
- 1 tablespoon dry mustard
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 3⁄4 cup ketchup
- 1⁄2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1⁄3 cup dark molasses
- 1⁄3 cup water
- 1 bay leaf, broken in half
- 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (Tabasco)
Nutrients
- Calories: 351.6
- Calories from Fat: 41 g
- Total Fat: 4.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Cholesterol: 4.5 mg
- Sodium: 631.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 63.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 14.2 g
- Sugars: 20 g
- Protein: 16.3 g
Three Bean Bake
Rich, colorful, great tasting dish! I hope you will enjoy it!