My husband loves bacon, and for Valentines day I decided to make him a bacon inspired meal, instead of the traditional box of chocolates!
Bacon Jam photo from Everyday Food
The first recipe is Martha’s bacon jam, on an ace bakery ciabatta!
and who doesn’t love a french onion soup, well here’s a bacon-y take on the classic…also by Martha
a main course of double smoked bacon wrapped filet mignon from cookingcloset, I did stick to some traditions!
and the grande finale – bacon chocolate chip cookies. I have been saving this recipe for just this occasion and I have to give it a try. I haven’t decided if I am going to use my go to recipe or the NYtimes one that has to sit in the fridge for 24-36 hours. I am intrigued by the rest period and how it impacts flavour.
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