Brussels Sprouts are Better with Bacon!

December 21, 2011 by Jeff Greene Leave a Comment

Brussels sprouts are controversial in many families, but when you add bacon, they make a great Thanksgiving or Christmas side dishl! [Read more…]

Emeril’s Twice Baked Potato Casserole — A big time kid favorite!

November 18, 2011 by Colleen Greene 2 Comments

This Emeril Lagasse dish is pure heart-warming goodness that just cries out Thanksgiving dinner or a big family barbecue. It is rich, creamy, packed with cheese, and topped with bacon! [Read more…]

Atomic Buffalo Turds — The Spicy BBQ Appetizer with the Unappetizing Name

October 3, 2011 by Jeff Greene 6 Comments

A tasty, smoky, spicy treat that is an awesome bbq appetizer for heat-tolerant friends. Jalapenos, cream cheese, lit’l smokies and bacon! [Read more…]

Closet Cooking’s Spinach Salad with Bacon, Carmelized Onions and Mushrooms in a Warm Bacon Pan Dressing

July 16, 2011 by Colleen Greene 1 Comment

An elegant spinach and bacon salad served with a warm bacon dressing. 5 PointsPlus for 4 first course servings, or 9 PointsPlus for 2 full servings. [Read more…]

Spicy (sorta) BBQ (kinda) Beans!

January 28, 2011 by Jeff Greene Leave a Comment

A side of Spicy BBQ Beans where they are happiest--on a plate with smoked beef brisket, cole slaw, and a hunk of bread, next to a roaring campfire!

BBQ Beans are a classic side for smoked or barbecued meats, along with cole slaw, macaroni and cheese, watermelon, and corn bread. These easy Texas-style spicy bbq beans aren’t really all that spicy, but they are tasty! [Read more…]