Bacon lardon recipes

Combine tagliatelle with bacon, courgette and capers to make this speedy dinner for two. A balanced meal in 25 minutes, it's a brilliant choice for busy days

This fabulous French side dish of pan-fried potatoes and salty smoked bacon is finished with garlic and herbs, and pairs perfectly with roast meats and poultry

Try this quick Korean fried rice. Spam is often used as it seasons the rice and gets really nice and crispy when fried, but ham or bacon work too

A quick and creamy carbonara-style tagliatelle that showcases delicious courgettes contrasted with cream and pancetta

A brilliant all-in-one dish that's perfect for a Friday night fish supper or summer roast

Serve these easy stuffed mushrooms with melted cheese, bacon lardons and breadcrumbs alongside a simple salad and crusty bread for a quick, fuss-free dinner

Team spring greens with some of its best culinary friends – bacon, cream, lemon and cheese – in this easy and flavour-packed pasta dish

Throw together bacon lardons, leafy greens and crunchy pine nuts for this easy, quick pasta recipe - use wholewheat pasta for extra fibre

Mix up your midweek dinner options and shape beef mince and smoked bacon lardons into a hearty loaf, topped with tangy onion marmalade

Try a twist on cornbread with the classic American combination of bacon and maple syrup. It’s a great pick-me-up on long walks, as it travels well

Smoked bacon and a triple hit of gooey, melted cheese takes this classic dish of layered potatoes and double cream to the next level of indulgence – a showstopping side for a dinner party

Think of this summery dish like a risotto, but made with orzo instead of rice. Charring the corn creates smoky depth that's amplified by the pancetta

An all-in-one supper of roast, cheap chicken thighs and crispy new potatoes with all the sunshine flavours of the Med

True comfort food for chilly winter evenings, this slow-cooker Normandy-style recipe combines meltingly tender pork, smoked bacon and cider

Give your greens a bit of crunch with John Torode's speedy side - perfect for Sunday lunch

The secret to this rich beef casserole is to use all wine and no stock. Our ultimate beef bourguignon recipe is an instant comforting classic, full of satisfying flavours.

Try a new approach to cooking these traditional winter greens. Bake your sprouts with nuts and bacon lardons – great for a roast with all the trimmings.

Fill puff pastry with a mascarpone, smoked bacon, peas and Parmesan mix, shape into parcels and bake until crisp

Have a sprout-hater to feed? They might not be able to resist this indulgent creamy bake with gruyère and parmesan cheese and crispy bacon

Make the ultimate toastie with potato, gruyère and reblochon cheese, bacon lardons, sauerkraut and sourdough bread. This is easy comfort food at its best

Blend your storecupboard pulses with cumin, turmeric and garlic to create this robust soup with crispy pancetta topping

Cook a batch of this delicious family favourite and you'll always have a satisfying meal to hand

Use a packet bread mix and some semolina to create a pizza-style base for this irresistible tart

Known as gröstl, this is bacon, onion and potato fry-up is a real hunger-stopper and great served with fried egg