Bacon

On a cold winter evening, especially in the middle of the week, there's nothing like a warm, creamy pasta bake to fill your family up.

This is the traditional French savoury quiche recipe made with bacon, egg and cream.
If you're not a confident pastry cook, you can make this dish using a sheet of frozen shortcrust pastry.

If you’re not keen on potatoes, try using kumara instead for this delicious potato salad recipe with broad beans, NZ Pork bacon and feta

This cheat's Caesar salad recipe is your quickfire way to creating a side dish that's perfect for summer barbecues. With the crunchy croutons, creamy dressing and flavourful grilled lettuce, this dish is sure to become a favourite!

There's nothing quite like the comfort of a warm bowl of soup in the winter, and this cream cauliflower and bacon recipe is no different. The silky texture and crispy bacon topping makes such an irresistible combination!

This lid-only pie is so easy to put together and it’s a favourite with everyone who tries it. It's an ideal size for one or two people, leaving a little bit left over for a tasty lunch the next day.

Smoked paprika and cayenne pepper add gorgeous flavour to this cauliflower and corn chowder, making it a warming dinner for a winter evening! It's so easy to make and delicious when topped with crispy bacon and smoked cheddar.

Pack more veg into your day with this creamy bacon and pumpkin noodles dish. Spiralised pumpkin turns into a delicious and unique alternative for pasta, creating a gluten-free meal that everyone will love!

There’s no denying the appeal of a cheesy, crunchy toasted sandwich, and this recipe certainly delivers. Filled with smoked speck, gouda and comté, and slathered with homemade gribiche, this toastie is one for the ages.

A filling salad, the sweetness of the kumara is tempered by the salty bacon and lovely crunch of pomegranate seeds and snow peas.

Discover Nadia Lim's perfectly comforting winter veg and bacon carbonara with pangritata that is the perfect hearty but not stodgy weeknight family meal that everyone will love!

This courgette slice recipe is the perfect example of easy summer eating. Spike with smoky bacon and sharp cheddar cheese, then serve warm or cold with your favourite tomato relish. It's a must for lazy days!

Ditch boring sandwiches and add an exciting element to your little one's lunchbox with this muffin recipe. Packed with bacon, corn and wholemeal flour, these muffins can also easily be baked in advance and frozen

Pie...for breakfast?! Nadia Lim transforms a Kiwi favourite into a delicious brunch dish with this breakfast pie recipe. Fill with bacon, mushrooms, tomatoes, and pesto and serve warm with chutney

Nadia Lim cleverly transforms an Italian antipasto classic into brunch fare with this bruschetta recipe. Simply topped with bacon, eggs and avo, this dish is perfect if you've got big group gathered for breakfast

When it comes to summer eating, it’s hard to beat Nadia Lim's grilled peach, bacon and haloumi salad recipe. Serve as a side dish, or as the main event - it's delicious enough to shine either way

Nici Wickes' spaghetti recipe is tasty, healthy and so easy to throw together. Toss with green sauce and top with crunchy macadamia and lemon crumb for a speedy, fuss-free weeknight meal

Searching for a new family favourite? Look no further than this cheesy gnocchi bake recipe. Packed with bacon, broccoli and bound in a creamy sauce, this delicious dish is so quick and easy to make

If you've never tried okonomiyaki before, this recipe is a great introduction to this popular savoury Japanese pancake. Easy and delicious, these little pancakes make the perfect fun family meal

It's easier than you think to make homemade tortellini thanks to this delicious recipe. Toss through an irresistibly creamy bacon sauce for a winning pasta dish the whole family will love

Sam Mannering's recipe sees humble Brussels sprouts paired with farro, prosciutto and rosemary. Serve as a simple yet sophisticated side to complete a family meal full of rich, rustic flavours

This muffin pan frittata recipe creates the perfect low carb meal! Fill with any leftover veges you have on hand and serve for breakfast, lunch or a fuss-free dinner with relish and a fresh side salad

Craving something comforting? This courgette soup recipe is just the ticket. Serve with homemade cheesy croutons for a warming weeknight meal

Nici Wickes' bacon and egg tart recipe gives the good ol’ bacon and egg pie a run for its money! Be sure to serve with a good spicy chutney or relish

Turn a brunch favourite into a versatile salad with this delicious BLT salad recipe! This quick and easy dish is ready in just 25 minutes and is drizzled with a creamy spicy mayo dressing

This recipe for Caesar salad baskets requires just 5 ingredients to create a fun, inventive brunch option. Featuring all the classic Caesar salad components, you're sure to love these tasty baskets

Add some texture to your usual frittatas with shreds of zucchini and pasta. We've also added a delicious carbonara-style sauce with cream, bacon and egg for extra flavour.

Chicken liver pate can be served on toast or biscuits, with drinks or, set in small individual containers, it is a perfect first course for a dinner party.

This delicious pasta salad recipe is perfect for sharing! Whip up a batch of this mustardy bacon, corn and avocado filled creation for a tasty BBQ or potluck dish.

Is there anything better than a bacon and egg sammy? The success of this simple snack relies on good-quality bacon and eggs, while homemade relish adds just the right amount of pickly goodness

Use a full-flavoured cheese for this recipe and you’ll be rewarded with an extremely tasty tart – great for lunch or a simple supper

Why not surprise Mum with breakfast in bed or make her brunch? These tasty bacon and egg puffs are a great start to the day.

Top this buttermilk waffle recipe with crispy maple bacon, fried eggs and blanched asparagus

Tick all the flavour boxes with these hearty pot pies, complete with a creamy, cheesy filling, salty bacon and fresh broccoli. Break off your crumbly crust and soak up the filling for extra goodness.

Sweet, salty, stick and incredibly moorish, these American-style pork rashers make the ultimate Friday night dinner at home with the family. They're wonderfully tender, and go brilliantly with a creamy coleslaw.

Chicken, garlic, lemon and rosemary flavour this beautiful baked risotto recipe

A classic bolognese sauce tastes great no matter how simple. Get that depth of flavour by cooking the sauce very gently until it's rich and fragrant. Serve with your favourite pasta and plenty of parmesan

These little flavour bombs are popular at parties. It’s impossible not to be tempted by crispy bacon wrapped around juicy wee mushrooms – they’re the perfect mouthful!

This creamy seafood chowder is irresistible, especially when served with crusty bread and a sprinkling of chives

Golden breadcrumbs and bacon top this deliciously cheesy pasta bake. Serve with a crisp seasonal salad alongside

Layers of potato, kumara and pumpkin are cooked in a cheesy, bacon-laced sauce for this golden-topped vege bake

You’ve got to try this potato recipe! I’ve gone all Swedish on it with gherkins and sour cream, but you can load up the top with anything really.

Pizza, but not as you know it. These deliciously crisp pockets are filled with a hot bacon, ricotta and pea filling to create a quick and tasty after school or work treat the whole family will love.

Also known as flammekueche, this is kind of a pizza and sort of a tart and originates from the Alsace region of France. Confusion aside, what’s certain is that one piece is never enough – there’s something about this creamy, bacony creation that inspires gluttony. This is my version of a dish that’s perfect for feeding a crowd. I add a little autumnal twist with thyme, onions and extra cheese, and sometimes even sliced mushrooms. Serve it in slices like a pizza or enjoy it as a light meal with a green leafy salad on the side. Photography by Jani Shepherd; Gatherum Collectif.

Although banh mi is traditionally served with pâté, it might not be to some people’s taste for breakfast. Here, I’ve replaced the pâté with avocado so the sandwich still has a creamy, rich element. If you can find Vietnamese mint it will make the world of difference to your slaw, otherwise coriander is fine.

This Caesar has plenty of hearty cos leaves and broccolini to complement the buttermilk dressing and delicious parmesan shavings.

I don’t think we ever went on a family picnic without a bacon and egg pie wrapped in a tea towel to keep it vaguely warm until it was devoured. Mum, like her mother, is adamant that this pie should contain only the essentials – none of this tomato, peas, onion or cheese nonsense. It’s still a family favourite and slabs of this get demolished in seconds whenever Mum makes it.

Whatever you call these, devils or angels, back in the 1980s we’d fight for them as kids. This version is a little more substantial than my mother’s but I’ve certainly carried on her tradition of soaking the prunes in port or sherry overnight. I’m not sure if it was the boozy prunes or the crispy bacon that we adored so much, and I don’t really care – they’re just insanely moreish. Recipe by Fiona Hugues. Photo by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif.

Tis the season for this tender, flavoursome, and mouthwatering roast turkey with bacon, onion and sage dressing - perfect for Christmas lunch or dinner!

Grab a box of either Caramelised Onion or Sesame, Cumin & Coriander Flatbread by Huntley & Palmers to enjoy these delicious toppings for your next cheese and cracker occasion.

This delicious salad combines all the flavours of a BLT sandwich (bacon, lettuce and tomato) with juicy chilli chicken pieces.

The combination of sweet kumara, crisped bacon and juicy burnt orange segments makes for a mouth-watering warm salad that can be a meal in and of itself! Photography by Todd Eyre.

Rise and shine with this deliciously smokey French style bacon from The Australian Women's Weekly 'Made from Scratch' cookbook.

Tasty wholesome corn fritters with crispy bacon and hearty mushrooms - a mouthwatering flavour combination perfect for weekend brunch!

Rise and shine - wholesome buckwheat pikelets with crispy bacon and sweet sugary maple butter. Breakfast worth getting out of bed for.

This delicious quiche combines crispy bacon, hearty potatoes and fragrant herbs to create a delicious family meal, perfect for weeknight dinners. Enjoy it warm from the oven with a side salad, or serve cool as a lunch-box snack.

These delicious muffins are a quick and easy snack, perfect for afternoon tea or to take on a picnic.

Broth is traditionally a soup of meat and/or vegetables thickened with barley or grains of some sort. I use barley and red lentils in this hearty broth. Red lentils are perfect for thickening as they fluff up and dissolve into the liquid. You can use other varieties of lentils, but the soup will be a slightly different consistency.

Indulge in this delightful banana brioche bake. Crispy bacon, sugary syrup, and sweet banana - a little slice of food heaven.

Soft, fluffy, decadent coconut pancakes with sweet maple blueberries! Whip up and batch and enjoy with the family this weekend!

Baeckeoffe is a baker’s stew from the Alsace region of France – housewives would prepare the dish, then take it to the bakery in the morning to be cooked in the residual heat of the oven.

Please the whole family with this nourishing and flavoursome bacon, mushroom and kale risotto - the perfect idea for a quick and tasty dinner tonight!

Sweet, salty, sticky and crunchy - these banana, peanut butter and bacon cupcakes are a little piece of heaven - the ultimate weekend treat!

This Caesar salad recipe from Scott Gooding's book, Clean Living, includes grilled sardines, crisp bacon and brussels sprouts for a healthier, Paleo version of the classic salad.

Fresh, quick, flavoursome dinners don't get much better than these delicious bacon, cider and fennel mussels! Cook up a storm with this mouth-watering recipe tonight!

This traditional French chicken, bacon and mushroom stew is made even more flavoursome when cooked overnight in a slow cooker. Just breathe in and smell the aromas...

The ultimate comfort food, this super creamy and cheese potato and bacon bake is delicious enjoyed hot out of the oven on it's own, or as a delicious side to a family dinner spread.

Packed with loads of delicious flavour and texture, these olive and bacon scrolls are the perfect choice for a tasty lunch or snack.

This tasty scone-like damper loaf will be a hearty start to the day. It is great with soup and travels well tucked in beside a thermos of tea.

Tender chicken breasts wrapped in prosciutto from New Zealand Woman's Weekly.

This scaled-down version of a full English breakfast is a perfect midweek choice. Image courtesy of Getty

This tortilla is great make-ahead fare that transports well for summer picnics and events.

These turkey, sage and bacon party pies are ideal to make ahead of time and freeze.

Try this hearty lamb and vegetable combination, wrapped in tasty prosciutto and accompanied by smooth and creamy celeriac mash potato.

This warming Italian-style soup is a great family meal for when zucchini are in season and cheap. For some added Italian flavour, use a good parmesan instead of the cheese mix.

Pop some healthy veggies into the kids favourite macaroni and cheese dish. With grated carrot, broccoli and crispy bacon rashers there's no need to feel guilty about this cheesy pasta delight.

Seasoned with an eclectic mix of mild spices, this staple Asian noodle dish can be soon stir-fried to flavoursome perfection.

Throw some different ingredients into the traditional burger with chicken patties, avocado slices and rashers of bacon. This new combo won't disappoint.

Hot, creamy and packed full of goodness, this tasty cauliflower and bacon soup is beautiful served warm with a slice of crusty bread on a cool Winter's evening.

With all the decadence of a miniature high tea treat you'll enjoy the burst of flavour these capsicum quiches provide.

Quick, tasty and packed full of goodness, this delicious pasta salad tossed with a creamy dressing, hard-boiled eggs and crispy bacon is easy to make and highly satisfying.

With such creamy mashed potato, crunchy bacon and juicy pork cutlets no kids will be complaining about the flavoursome addition of brussels sprouts.

Packed full of grilled chicken, crispy bacon and cheesy croutons, this rustic salad can be whipped up for a tasty, filling lunch in no time at all. Top with a poached egg for added protein and texture.

The kids and adults will lovely this creamy pasta dish... and so will the chef as it only takes 25 minutes to get on the table.

Golden, fluffy and packed full of crispy bacon pieces, this delicious cheesy loaf is perfect served sliced and enjoyed as a snack for afternoon tea or as a light lunch.

Thick, creamy and wonderfully warming, this hearty chowder is packed full of bacon, potatoes and fresh vegetarians to create a tasty soup perfect for cool Winter evenings.

Kangaroo mince gives these sausage rolls a gourmet twist, but if you use beef or pork instead, they still qualify as dinky-di Aussie!

Take a pizza base and top with juicy sausage, crispy bacon and yummy potato for a flavoursome Italian-inspired treat

Thick, juicy porterhouse steaks are wonderful cooked to perfection and drizzled with a fragrant spicy creamy sauce. Served with sauteed bacon and brussels sprouts, this makes a winner dish.

Warm up with this creamy, seafood broth infused with clams and snapper and seasoned with thyme and tabasco sauce.

This creamy pumpkin and leek soup is perfect for a cool evening and is beautiful served with a dollop of sour cream, crispy bacon and crusty bread.

These French souffles are just as good savoury as they are when sweet, with creamed corn, bacon and plenty of parmesan cheese.

A delicious morsel of blue cheese and rocket wrapped in a lavash bread. Great entertainer.