Bacon

This recipe takes only about 15 minutes of active time (or less, if your bird is already cooked) and will change the way you think about turkey. Then again, we might be biased.

The ultimate make-your-own-BLT-sandwich spread is coming soon to a beach house near you, and it's stocked with the summer's best produce.

It doesn't get more American than this.

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Two sweet-salty finishings let guests craft their own signature sandwiches, but if you’re a purist, leave them off and let the (excellent) bacon speak for itself.

Mature spinach has a stronger flavor than baby spinach and holds up better to this creamy dressing. 

Here's how to grill it without starting a bacon fat fire—it's an art and a science.

Be patient with these; they need to stay over indirect heat the whole time to minimize flare-ups. If you try to rush them, they’ll burn to a crisp.

It should be against the law to overcook bacon. Consider this information Life Essentials.

Bibb lettuce leaves are sturdy and crispy enough to balance out the bacon, tomatoes, and avocado for these lunch-friendly wraps. This recipe is part of our lunch for a week series; ‎check out the rest for the remaining days here.

Salad should be substantial, craveable, and—honestly—fun to eat. Here’s how to get excited about raw veg.

XO sauce can be used as an all-purpose condiment. It’s great over rice, steamed or roasted veggies, or roast chicken.

To make this vegetarian, omit bacon and add 4 Tbsp. olive oil for browning mushrooms. 

The pan-flip doesn’t just look cool, it ensures that food cooks evenly over high heat.

The iceberg lettuce is sliced into rounds instead of angled wedges, exposing the entire surface to the blue cheese dressing and toppings.

It’s breakfast! It’s brunch! It’s a snack! It’s a glorious mess. And in case you’re wondering, the waffles are pretty amazing just on their own.

There are some people out there committing truly heinous crimes against bacon. Don't be one of them. Avoid these common mistakes and enjoy the world's most perfect food.

Dinner tonight: This spicy, 30-minute ramen with kimchi, bacon, and a poached egg.

Winter’s answer to the grain bowl, this feels super hearty and satisfying.

To make the finished dish less of a knife-and-fork affair, remove the braised chicken from the bone, shred it with a couple of forks, and then stir it back into the tomato-kimchi sauce.

A single pan leads to many wonders: crackly-skinned chicken, hardy escarole, and a touch of smoky bacon.

This recipe, part of our Throwback Thanksgiving feature, is from our 1970 issue. Instead of green pepper, add some heat by making this with jalapeño.

Warning: A fork and knife (or a bib, at the very least) may be required to tackle this sandwich.

Thick slab bacon is key to this dish. Buy it packaged if you can find it or from the butcher.