Island Shrimp and Rice Shrimp, rice, and seasonings come together nicely in this great recipe. It's like a jambalaya. The secret is the bacon!

Gravy - Buttermilk Sausage Gravy This family recipe for buttermilk sausage gravy is made with Farmer John® sausage and bacon drippings for the best flavor.

Side Dish - Old-Time Kentucky Bacon Milk Gravy for Biscuits Recipe Milk gravy made with bacon grease is an old-time Kentucky favorite. Serve it over biscuits alongside bacon and eggs for a hearty start to your day.

Fruits and Vegetables - Black-Eyed Peas with Leftover Smoked Ham Recipe The dish of black-eyed peas with leftover ham is a great way to start the new year.

Sauted Green Beans with Bacon and Almonds Recipe Sauted green beans, topped with crumbled bacon and slivered almonds, will make any meal special.

Black-Eyed Peas with Leftover Smoked Ham The dish of black-eyed peas with leftover ham is a great way to start the new year. 2 tablespoons smoked paprika or to taste, 2 pounds diced smoked ham, 1 package dried black-eyed peas, 1 medium yellow onion diced, 3 tablespoons bacon drippings, 1 can tomato sauce, 3 stalks celery diced, 2 tablespoons chili powder or to taste, 6 cups chicken broth or more to taste, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1.5 teaspoons ground white pepper, 3 cloves garlic minced, salt and ground black pepper to taste, 2 bay leaves

Recipe for Sauted Green Beans with Bacon and Almonds Sauted green beans, topped with crumbled bacon and slivered almonds, will make any meal special. 1/4 cup butter, 1 package frozen cut green beans, 1/2 cup slivered almonds, 5 slices bacon

Braised Venison with Rosemary and Shiitake Venison is simmered in red wine with shiitake mushrooms and cognac in this savory and sophisticated dish I created to please my hunter. I like to serve this with spaetzle, merlot, and salad.

Firecracker Scallops These scallops are delectable, topped with crumbled bacon and a horseradish sauce. 2 tablespoons horseradish sauce, 1 pound sea scallops, 2.25 teaspoons garlic salt, 5 slices bacon, 1 tablespoon bacon drippings, 2 tablespoons butter

Recipe for Shrimp and Cheesy Grits with Bacon Tender cheesy grits are served with cooked shrimp and bacon in a Carolina brunch classic.

Pork - Firecracker Scallops These scallops are delectable, topped with crumbled bacon and a horseradish sauce.

Wilted Lettuce Salad This salad's dressing is warm and delicious. Warm bacon drippings are mixed with vinegar, lemon juice, and a tiny bit of sugar until they are hot and ready to pour over chopped lettuce and green onions. Serve after adding bacon.

Wilted Lettuce Salad This salad's dressing is warm and delicious. Warm bacon drippings are mixed with vinegar, lemon juice, and a tiny bit of sugar until they are hot and ready to pour over chopped lettuce and green onions. Serve after adding bacon.

Red Wine Pork In addition to vegetables, herbs, tomato paste, red wine, and mushrooms, a tender pork roast is roasted after being browned in bacon fat.

Recipe for Fried Irish Cabbage with Bacon Cabbage cooked cooked in bacon drippings and topped with crumbled bacon is a savory side dish. 1/4 cup bacon drippings, 1 package bacon, ground black pepper to taste, 1 small head cabbage cored and finely chopped

Fried Irish Cabbage with Bacon Cabbage cooked cooked in bacon drippings and topped with crumbled bacon is a savory side dish.