19 Jul, Cherry T and Bacon salad

Cherry T and Bacon salad
Serves: 6-8

1 pint cherry tomatoes
6 bacon slices
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 Tbsp tarragon vinegar
2 Tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1 Tbsp fresh basil, mincing
6 leaves of romaine lettuce
2 Tbsp chives, chopped

Wash, stem and dry tomatoes.

Cook bacon until very sharp; thoroughly drain on paper towels.

Mix mayo, vinegar, olive oil, salt, basil. and pour over tomato crumble bacon over all, and stir coat tomatoes with a dressing.

Serve on Lettuce leaves, sprinkled with chives.

Serve at once, or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Spinach Salad with Bacon

Creamy Spinach Salad with Bacon
Serves 4

4 bacon slices, crumbled
1 small garlic clove
2 Tbsp and topped with extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp sour cream
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp Brown or white sugar
1/2 lb baby spinach
1/4 cup coarsely grained grated Parmesan cheese (1 oz)

Fry, bake or delete bacon until crisp and drain on paper towels. Or buy the pre-cooked bacon and crumble it.

While bacon cooking, bluntly garlic and mash it into a paste with a pinch of salt.

Whisk garlic paste along with the next 4 ingredients in a large bowl and season with saltand pepper. Add spinach, tossing and shaking bacon and Parmesan cheese over it.

Country Breakfast Skillet

Ingredients:

• 6 slices bacon, cut in 2-inch pieces
• 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
• 6 cups cubed cooked potatoes
• 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 6 eggs, lightly beaten
• salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation:

In a large heavy skillet, cook the bacon over moderate heat until crisp. Remove the bacon to drain. Pour off all but 3 tablespoons of dripping. Heat the drippings remaining in the pan until sizzling. Add the bell pepper, onion and potatoes; cook, stirring gently, until the potato cubes are browned.
Sprinkle on the shredded cheese and stir until melted. Add the eggs and cook, stirring gently, until the eggs are set. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle on the crumbled bacon and serve at once. Serves 4 to 6.