Bacon

Balsamic roasted vegetables with bacon are a marvelous way of getting in your greens.

Gluten-free Mac and Cheese with Zucchini and Bacon is a mouth-wateringly flavorful side dish or meal. This lightened up recipe uses goat milk cheese and non-dairy milk for the sauce for a comforting mac and cheese that isn’t overly heavy.

Huevos rancheros-style hummus toast with soft boiled egg, bacon, salsa, and green onion. This simple breakfast is an epic drool fest!

This post is sponsored by Sabra.

How’s your relationship with toast these days? Holding strong? On again, off again? Take it or leave it?

I personally go through phases when it comes to breakfast toast – I can go on a several months’-long kick, followed by a dry spell, followed by a re-ignition of the torrid toast flame. My toppings of choice? I always, always put an egg on it, and the remaining ingredients tend to evolve with the changing seasons.

If you’ve been a major toast advocate, I’m willing to bet you’ve dabbled in the avocado toast intermittently or for some of you, forcefully.  WELL. I’m popping in to tell you hummus toast is the new latest and greatest. Spread that ish like wild fire!

Butternut Squash and bacon hash with sun-dried tomatoes is a simple breakfast hash for getting your day started on the right foot.

Butternut Squash & Bacon Breakfast Casserole with spinach and chives makes for a delicious way to start the day. This straight-forward low-carb dish is perfect for serving the whole family (or guests) during the chilly fall and winter months.

A warm  shredded brussel sprouts salad with kale, quinoa, crispy bacon, avocado, pear, walnuts, and a warm bacon-cider vinaigrette. This nutritious salad is inviting during the cold weather months.

I created this recipe for The California Avocado Commission. You can skip to the recipe HERE or continue reading.

How do you feel about warm salads? I’ve gotta say, I absolutely love them!

If you’re a salad fiend, you may have noticed raw vegetables can be a bit tough on your digestive system. All it takes is a quick steam or saute to soften up the fibers so that your GI tract processes them easier so that they don’t cause GI upset and the nutrients are better absorbed.

I find lightly sauteed hearty greens like kale and brussel sprouts make for a filling salad that is easy on the digestive system and so cozy and inviting during the fall and winter months. With fall rapidly approaching, I’ll be whipping up warm salads regularly for lunches and dinners.

This salad is loaded with goodies! Shredded brussels sprouts, kale, quinoa, California avocado, sliced pears, and toasted walnuts make up this nutritious texturally-pleasing dish. The whole thing is tied together with a simple bacon-cider vinaigrette for a straightforward yet comforting and nourishing meal.

Essentially, it checks all the boxes!

Fresh, vibrant California Cobb Salad with a spicy chipotle avocado ranch dressing. Loaded with protein and fresh veggies for a filling meal.

Tender shredded chicken stuffed sweet potato skins with goat cheese, pecans, and bacon. A comforting appetizer to share on game day! This post is sponsored by the American Pecan Council. The way I see it, these tasty potato skins are perfect for serving at your Game Day party, or really any gathering! They’re just the …

Butternut squash, mushroom, and bacon frittata with spinach and fresh oregano – a flavorful paleo and whole30 breakfast recipe perfect for sharing with family. This frittata may very well be my favorite frittata to date. Butternut squash, mushrooms, bacon, spinach, and oregano are the stars of the event, and guess what?! They really jive! While …

Roasted butternut squash kale salad with crunchy pecans, poppy pomegranate seeds, delicious bacon, and an orange vinaigrette makes for an incredible side dish or entrée.

Maple Bacon Butternut Squash Hash with Spinach! This breakfast (or lunch or dinner!) of champions includes thick-cut bacon, butternut squash, apples, spinach, and spices for a clean and easy meal.

This quick and easy loaded turkey chili recipe is a filling and healthful meal – perfect for sharing with your friends and family during the cold fall and winter months!

These pan fried green beans with pomegranate seeds and bacon make for an easy and delicious side dish, requiring only three ingredients!

Sautéed acorn squash and brussels sprouts with maple-cinnamon glaze, pecans, and bacon makes for a marvelous side dish to go alongside your favorite fall or winter-inspired entrée.

German-Style Potato Salad with vinegar, bacon, caramelized onions, and chives – the perfect flavor-packed side dish for your picnics and barbecues.