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Thumb_8707_Fettuccine With Pancetta, Egg And Parmesan

Thumb_8707_Fettuccine With Pancetta, Egg And Parmesan

This is a variation on classic Spaghetti Alla Carbonara. The broad fettuccine enhances the silkiness of the egg-y sauce. Making this with guanciale gives it a more intense porkiness, but we like how the milder flavor of pancetta melds into the sauce.

Thumb_14933_Baked Clams

Thumb_14933_Baked Clams

You can also make your own stuffing -- actually a flavorful bed for the clams -- with vegetables other than spinach, and use the steaming liquid to make a sauce for the clams. These taste best straight from the oven. Read more about this recipe in James Peterson's Cooking.

Thumb_14671_Bacon And Sage Mashed Potatoes

Thumb_14671_Bacon And Sage Mashed Potatoes

Save these rich, decadent mashed potatoes for the coldest, dreariest winter day. Read more about this recipe at the Washington Post.

Thumb_17823_Carrot, Bacon And Miso Soup

Thumb_17823_Carrot, Bacon And Miso Soup

This soup gets its deep flavor from crisped bacon and a small amount of medium-strength miso, added at the end to keep it from curdling. Read more about this recipe at the Washington Post.

Thumb_17397_Spinach Sauteed With Bacon And Walnuts

Thumb_17397_Spinach Sauteed With Bacon And Walnuts

The smoky flavor of bacon is perfect with spinach and walnuts. If you have leftovers, try using them in a dish of potato and spinach gnocchi or as filling for an omelet. This recipe is part of Andrew Schloss's Sunday Dinners.

Thumb_17422_Potato And Spinach Gnocchi With Garlic, Parmesan And Bacon

Thumb_17422_Potato And Spinach Gnocchi With Garlic, Parmesan And Bacon

Follow the recipe or use leftover spinach sauteed with bacon or twice-baked potatoes. This recipe is part of Andrew Schloss's Sunday Dinners.

Thumb_19414_Three-Bean Soup

Thumb_19414_Three-Bean Soup

A classic three-bean soup gets interesting thanks to beef broth, bacon and sweet-and-sour flavorings. This recipe is part of Andrew Schloss's Sunday Dinners.

Thumb_17601_Reuben On Rye

Thumb_17601_Reuben On Rye

The original Reuben dates back to the early 1900s, but this updated version is equally, if not more, delicious. Read more about this recipe in The Berghoff Family Cookbook: From Our Table to Yours, Celebrating a Century of Entertaining.

Thumb_20260_Cod Steaks Braised With Wild Mushrooms

Thumb_20260_Cod Steaks Braised With Wild Mushrooms

Use leftovers to make mushroom-stuffed veal scallops and seafood-stuffed pasta shells.  This recipe is part of Andrew Schloss's Sunday Dinners.

Thumb_19687_Romaine And Escarole Salad With Hot Bacon Dressing

Thumb_19687_Romaine And Escarole Salad With Hot Bacon Dressing

Use leftover bacon dressing to make coquilles Saint-Jacques aux noix. This recipe is part of Andrew Schloss's Sunday Dinners.

Thumb_19998_Oysters Rockefeller

Thumb_19998_Oysters Rockefeller

This classic appetizer -- fresh oysters topped with spinach, herbs, Pastis and breadcrumbs and broiled -- has been around for over 100 years. Make them and you'll understand why.