Bacon recipes

We used kale in this sumptuous side dish, but any winter green would work well. Try cavolo nero or chard.

These rustic homemade bread rolls are best served warm with a steaming bowl of soup

Cauliflower and macaroni cheese in one pasta bake? This family-friendly gratin is comforting and filling

Make this Christmas classic for a side, or serve as retro canapés – use 24 cocktail sausages and cut the bacon rashers in half before wrapping

Boiled egg and soldiers goes grown up, with pancetta and asparagus sourdough fingers and creamy duck eggs

A thickly baked omelette that works as a filling supper, or can be sliced into wedges and served in lunchboxes or at picnics

A creamy and comforting quick pasta recipe, ideal for when you're short on time

Five ingredients are all you need for this thrifty dish that makes the most of mince and has a great sage and onion flavour

Not sure what to make your buffet centrepiece? This robust shortcrust bake with sweet peppers and breakfast favourites should do the trick

Use up leftover roast chicken in this green salad with peas, celery and avocado, herbs and a mustard dressing

Spanish-style frittatas, or 'tortilla', are traditionally served in thick slices complete with oozing cheese and a crunchy salad

A low-calorie dish with contrasting flavours of salty, crispy bacon and sweet red peppers

Use your air fryer to make classic hunter's chicken for dinner, with barbecue sauce, bacon and cheese. Serve with seasonal veg and potato wedges

This hearty bacon and lentil soup recipe blends storecupboard pulses with cumin, turmeric and garlic, finished with a delicious crispy pancetta topping

A good source of folate and fibre, this healthy fish supper also contains two of your five-a-day

A nostalgic thrifty dish that's rich and nutritious - serve the gravy drizzled over fluffy mashed potato

A one-pan family favourite of Italian rice that's quick to prepare and low in calories, too

A smart and stylish springtime starter that is super healthy to boot

An indulgent pasta dish that is quick and cheap to make

This freezable, family-friendly recipe is economical and has a wonderful comfort-food feel about it

A substantial 'almost-Niçoise' that goes with just about anything, and won't get soggy on the way to the picnic