Smoky, salty and crisp, bacon can elevate just about any recipe. In honor of International Bacon Day tomorrow (yes, that’s a thing!) , we’re sharing six crowd-pleasing bacon recipes. From potato salad to Lobster Thermidor, click through for each delicious dish .
Sweet spuds, smoky lardons and a flurry of parsley are tossed in a thick, Dijon-spiked vinaigrette.
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Photographer: Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott
Source: House & Home July 2014
Try a new side on the classic Bok Choy Chow Mein recipe and include some crispy bits of salty goodness.
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Photographer: ©istockphoto.com/4 Kodiak
Classic Lobster Thermidor is loaded with egg yolks, cream and cheese. We’ve lightened it up a bit, and added soft leeks and smoky bacon, which are naturals with shellfish. If you buy a precooked and -cracked lobster, this recipe is a breeze.
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Photographer: Michael Graydon
Source: House & Home January 2013
Scallops are a quick, simple and easy dish. But they are an even better choice for the grill! Toss them with corn, bacon and some red peppers for killer flavor.
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Photographer: John Sherlock
Source: Rob Feenie's Casual Classics (2012 Douglas & McIntyre).
If you dream of an incredible dessert that blends salty and sweet, creamy and crunchy, bacon and ice cream, then today is your lucky day.
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Source: Smucker Foods of Canada Corp.