Salty meatiness to make your meal a feast
Meyer lemons have a sweeter flavor and softer skin than regular lemons, meaning you can use the juice and peel generously in this tangy glaze.
You’ll need a little time to make this torta, but the results are spectacular, and you can do the whole thing a day ahead.
Recipe: Layered Torta with Ham, Provolone, Spinach, and Herbs
Candied bacon gets a little complexity from the slight bitterness of coffee.
Recipe: Coffee and Brown Sugar Bacon
Salty sweet bacon meets luscious, caramel-rich Medjool dates.
Recipe: Dates with Bacon
A Sunset reader created this easy upgrade on classic deviled eggs. What's more, it's a nice twist on the traditional eggs-and-bacon combo.
Recipe: Bacon Deviled Eggs
Here’s one to try when you’re setting out a more substantial brunch.
Recipe: Shrimp with Bacon-Cheese Polenta
The combination is a little unusual, but we love how fresh, healthy, and substantial it tastes.
The classic salty sweet pairing of cured meat and ripe fruit gets a boost from fresh basil and mint.
Recipe: Fig and Prosciutto Plate
Try this substantial one-dish breakfast when you’re serving a crowd.
Recipe: Queen's Puff