September 5th is Bacon Day

September 3, 2015 by ·

September 5th is Bacon Day. Celebrate with bacon all day long! Bacon breakfasts, bacon snacks, bacon dinner… even some Chocolate covered bacon for dessert! Enjoy these bacon recipes… we’ve found over 50 of the best bacon recipes on the web for you to make this Bacon Day the best one yet!

The Ultimate List of Bacon Recipes

Breakfast Bacon Recipes

Start your day off right – with one of these fabulous bacon breakfast recipies! Of course you could always fry some up on the side of whatever you’re having… but these delicious bites of bacon are sure to satisfy!

Maple Bacon Butter (on your pancakes or Waffles)
Bacon Monkey Bread
Chocolate Chip Bacon Pancakes
Bacon Feta Breakfast Burrito
Bacon Breakfast Potatoes
Spinach and Cheese Bacon Souffle
Bourbon Bacon Jam
Bacon Pancake Dippers
Cheesy Bacon Potato Fritata
Bacon Asparagus Breakfast Pizza
Maple Glazed Yeast Donuts topped with Bacon
Bacon Breakfast Casserole

 

Lunch Bacon Recipes

A mid-day bit of bacon will keep you going… and satisfy any hungry tummy!
Bacon Avocado Strawberry Wraps
Roasted Garlic Bacon Mac & Cheese
BBQ Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad
Bacon & Ranch Chicken Kabobs
BBQ Bacon Dogs
Bacon Blue Cheese Chicken Wraps
Ranch BLT Lettuce Wraps
Loaded Baked Potato Salad
Tomato Bacon Couscous Salad
Grilled Cheese Bacon Guac Sandwich

Bacon Snack Recipes

Need a little sweet-salty bacon as a pick-me-up mid day? These bacon snack recipes will get you through until dinner.

Candied Bacon
Bacon Cheddar Deviled Eggs
Bacon Wrapped Jalepenos
Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pinwheels
Bacon Avocado Crostini
Bacon Cheddar Dip
Bacon Mini Quiche Cups
Bacon Jalapeno Dip
Bacon Wrapped Meatballs
Strawberry Bacon Pizza
Bacon Spinach Blossoms
Bacon Cheese Ball
Buffalo Chicken Bacon Cheese Fries
Chocolate dipped Bacon Pretzels
Bacon Cheeze-it Nachos

Dinner Bacon Recipes

Bring the family together with one of these delicious Bacon Dinner Recipes. Celebrate successes, or mourn a tough day… everything is better with bacon!

Bacon Wrapped BBQ Chicken
Bacon Avocado Potato Salad
Bacon Pesto Pasta
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Almonds
Cheesy Chicken Bacon Pasta
Bacon Thyme Mashed Cauliflower
Bacon Breaded Fried Shrimp
Cheddar Bacon Ranch Potato Salad
Bacon Stuffed Cheeseburgers
Avocado Bacon Pasta Salad
Bacon Taquitos
Bacon Corn Casserole
Bacon & Green Beans Side Dish

Bacon Dessert Recpies:

These amazing bacon dessert recipes are a fabulous way to end any day. Add the delicious sizzle of bacon to whatever your sweet tooth is craving!

Maple Bacon Cake Pops
Maple Bacon Cupcakes
The Ultimate Bacon Chocolate Cupcakes
Beer Bacon Cheese Cupcakes
Bacon Banana Split
Maple Cheesecake with Candied Bacon
Dark Chocolate Bacon Cupcakes

Still haven’t had enough bacon? Make some Bacon infused Vodka!

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Eat Your Veggies Day is June 17th

June 15, 2015 by ·

Eat Your Veggies Day is June 17th. It is no coincidence that we find this day in the middle of National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables month. Are you regularly asking your children to, “please, just eat your vegetables” or bargaining to try to get them to eat at least one more piece of green. Eat Your Veggies Day is a day where people are encouraged to eat vegetables at every meal, maybe even go vegetarian for day.
Eat Your Veggies Day

Listed below are 33 different vegetable recipes from fried sides to vegetable soup. They all look amazing and should help even the pickiest of eaters to eat more vegetables. To help get little eaters to eat more vegetables let them help you in the kitchen. Depending on their ages they can wash, peel, chop, or help cook the vegetables. Whether you make a quick salad or simmer a soup to perfection I hope you have a delicious Eat Your Veggies Day.

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Iced Tea Day is June 10th

June 8, 2015 by ·

June 10th is Iced Tea Day! June is when it really starts to warm up in California and in most states in the United States, a great way to combat that is some delicious iced tea.
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Iced tea is a refreshing way to quench your thirst after catching some rays so after your long day in the sun make sure you come home to a pitcher of great tasting tea.

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National Donut Day is the First Friday in June

June 2, 2015 by ·

National Donut Day is the First Friday in June. You can celebrate by making some of these amazing donuts. There are even options for gluten free or egg free donuts if allergies normally prohibit you from enjoying this delicious breakfast dessert. If you live in the US you may want to check with your local Dunkin’ Donuts or Krispie Kreme because they like to celebrate National Donut Day with free donuts. Please call ahead to your local shop to see if they are participating.
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Whether you choose to head out to your local donut shop or make your own from scratch or from a can of biscuits, I hope you get to enjoy National Donut Day with a scrumptious freshly baked, or fried, donut.

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Pick Strawberries Day is May 20th

May 17, 2015 by ·

May 20th is Pick Strawberries Day, being from San Diego this is a day to look forward to because the one thing better than strawberries is freshly picked strawberries. Strawberries are mostly used for jams or in desserts but are also amazing in salads.

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Hand picking strawberries is a blast and especially fun with kids, if picking fresh strawberries isn’t an option for you, be sure to pick a pound or two up from your local grocery story to try these delicious recipes. If you really love strawberries pick up a couple extra pounds they freeze well, just wash (dry) and hull them before freezing. Frozen strawberries are also great in smoothies!

 

 

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National Chocolate Chip Day is May 15th

May 14, 2015 by ·

May 15th is National Chocolate Chip Day!
Did you know chocolate chips were created at the Toll House Inn in Massachusetts when Ruth Graves Wakefield ran out of bakers chocolate and instead used some chopped up semi-sweet chocolate. Ruth’s chocolate chip cookies were an instant hit in the 1930’s and now they are the classic go to for a sweet treat.

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If you do not have a loved family recipe than celebrate by making or baking some of the delicious recipes below. You can go traditional with cookies or take a step on the wild side and try something new like scones, muffins, or cake.

 

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National Garlic Day is April 19th

April 16, 2015 by ·

April 19th is National Garlic Day! Garlic is renowned for its delicious flavor as well as it’s after effects, bad breath. If you choose to enjoy some of these wonderful recipes incorporating garlic to celebrate, or just because you like garlic, take note that it is rumored that parsley and milk can help negate the sulfurous effects of the garlic.

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The Egyptians had their workers eat garlic for stamina whilst building Giza, and Olympic athletes in Greece used it as a “performance enhancing” substance! Garlic is both tasty and good for you so don’t be afraid to try a couple of these recipes.


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National Pecan Day is April 14th

April 13, 2015 by ·

April 14th is National Pecan Day. I love pecans and am excited to try out some of these fabulous recipes!

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If you live in the South, chances are you celebrate this holiday every year as the United States, more specifically the south, is where pecans are grown. If you head to Texas you may be able to find some wild pecan trees, it is, after all the Texas state tree. Not ready to travel? Then head to your local grocery store and pick a bag, or two up and try one of these recipes, maybe even share some with a friend or neighbor.


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