Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus

In the spring and summer, when asparagus spears are fat and juicy, wrapping them with bacon is a primo way to serve up super flavorful veggies. You can cook them in the oven, but grilling them is a fast and fabulous method that makes the most of the season....

Hempler’s Northwest “Gumbalaya”

Servings: 6-8 Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: About 1 hour Smoked sausage lends a lot of great flavor to any dish you make, but especially stewed preparations. The South has those types of dishes on lock, with popularities like gumbo and jambalaya. So, what happens...

Harissa Ham with Chipotle Bourbon Glaze

By Corie Cameron Guest blogger Corie Cameron cooks beautiful food at home. She’s letting us in her kitchen for great posts using Hempler’s products. Check out more from her on her site, Good Life Everyday. For Easter, Corie used a Hempler’s ham to make a spicy,...

Pea Salad with Hempler’s Bacon and Charred Onions

Servings: 6 Guest blogger Corie Cameron cooks beautiful food at home. She’s letting us in her kitchen for great posts using Hempler’s products. Check out more from her on her site, Good Life Everyday. Spring is here, and the warmer months are perfect for a classic pea...

Bacon, Cheddar and Apple Pancakes

Yields: 12 pancakes Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Ready In: 1 hour These savory pancakes are fun to serve for weekend breakfast or brunch. Ingredients 12 slices Hempler’s Smoked Bacon, cooked and cooled 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 tbsp granulated...

Stuffed Pasta Shells with Ham, Leeks, Broccoli and Cheese

Servings: 6 Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Ready In: 1 hour, 10 minutes These yummy pasta shells are a great way to use up leftover ham from Easter dinner. Ingredients 2 cups chopped Hempler’s Black Forest Ham 2 tbsp olive oil 2 leeks, sliced (white and...

Bacon Jalapeño Popper Roll-Ups

Yields: 8 Servings: 8 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Ready In: 45 minutes Using prepared crescent roll dough makes these tasty roll-ups a snap to make.    Ingredients 4 oz brick-style plain cream cheese, at room temperature 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese...

Corie Cameron’s Chocolate Bacon Salted Caramel Cupcakes

Yields: 12 cupcakes Bacon and Chocolate – we can’t think of a better dessert combination!  This recipe is from Corie Cameron of Good Life Everyday. Ingredients Bacon Hearts: 12 strips of Thick Cut Hempler's Bacon Chocolate Cupcakes: 1 cup almond flour 1...

Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Servings: 6 Bacon and Brussels sprouts – name a better combo! They just go together. This simple side dish takes a basic veggie (Brussels!) and makes it a bit fancy with crispy bacon, making it the ultimate combo. The savory and smokey quality the...