bacon recipes and cooking ideas

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Bacon, ham and sausages cause cancer, World Health Organisation warns

Bacon, ham and sausages appear to increase the risk of cancer, the World Health Organisation has warned, placing cured and processed meats in the…

Jamie Oliver's skinny carbonara with smoky bacon, peas, almonds and basil

Jamie says: "Humble little peas are a source of nine different micronutrients, and are especially high in thiamin, a B vitamin that helps our hearts…

Ulster fry with steamed fried eggs

Serves 4 Ingredients 2 Rankin Selection Potato Farls 1 Rankin Selection Soda Farl 2 tbsp vegetable oil 4 streaky bacon rashers, rinds removed 4 back…

Chicken cobb salad with bacon bits

Luke Thomas says: "This is my take on the classic American salad. I’ve added some watercress for a bit of a peppery bite and you can use any blue…

Bacon, gruyere and mushroom melt

Dish type: BreakfastMakes 2 open sandwichesCooking time: About 10 minutesIngredients4 smoked maple cured back bacon rashers4 slices thickly cut…

Smoky Bacon, Tomato and Egg Bake recipe

Dish type: Breakfast Serves: 4Cooking time: About 20-25 minutesOven temperature: Gas mark 7, 200˚C, 400˚FIngredients200g (7oz) dry cured oak smoked…

Simple brined chops with bacon and chicory salad

Ingredients (Serves 4) 4 x 2cm/¾in thick, boned and skinned pork chops 2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for greasing For the brine 30g/1¼oz granulated…

Breakfast topper

Ingredients (Serves 6) 250g/9oz mixed-grain bread mix 2 tbsp tomato purée 2 tomatoes, sliced 3 flat mushrooms, wiped, peeled and sliced 75g/3oz…

Quiche Normande recipe

Ingredients (Serves 8)1 Le Rustique Camembert 250g2 medium onions, sliced1 tbsp olive oil7 tbsp water100g bacon, chopped200g short crust pastry…

Triple breakfast stack recipe

Ingredients (Serves 1) 2 rashers smoked back bacon (60g)1 medium egg½ tbsp oil100g mushrooms, sliced1 tomato, sliced into 43 slices wholemeal bread,…

Risotto with peas and crispy bacon

Ingredients (Serves 2) 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 15g/½oz knob of butter 1 medium white onion, peeled and finely chopped 3 spring onions, trimmed…

Drop scones with smoked bacon and honey drizzle

Ingredients (Serves 4) (makes 12-15 scones, depending on size) 100g/4oz self-raising flour Pinch of salt 1 egg, separated 150ml/¼pt milk 25g/1oz…

Oat-crusted potato cakes with bacon

Ingredients (Serves 4) 1kg/21⁄4lb floury potatoes, such as King Edward, diced 50g/2oz wholemeal flour 75g/3oz porridge oats Salt and freshly ground…