16 essential recipes for any bacon addict

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!

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.

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!

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

A delicious combination and twist to a classic roast

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

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

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

Poach eggs in a frying pan of gently simmering water with a splash of vinegar until cooked to taste. Note

Bursting with flavour, these smoky barbecue jaffles really stack up well. Better still, they’re budget friendly and on the table in just 15 minutes.

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!

Place pretzels in a zip-lock plastic bag; crush roughly with a rolling pin. Combine pretzels with butter and cheeses in a medium bowl. You can make the candied bacon a day ahead; store, covered, in the refrigerator. Note

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.

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.

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