Clams Casino 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter) or fat of your choice 1 medium green bell pepper, seeded, deribbed and finely diced 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and finely diced 4 ounces pimento, finely diced 2 ounces dry white wine (or substitute chicken or fish...

Basil Bacon tomato Bites 8 to 10 thick-cut bacon strips, cut into 1- to 2-inch pieces 10 to 12 fresh basil leaves, torn into 1-inch pieces 1 pint cherry, grape or Sungold tomatoes, halved crosswise 40 to 50 toothpicks Cook the bacon pieces in a large skillet or frying...

Bacon Jam 1 pound sliced bacon ВЅ teaspoon ground allspice ВЅ teaspoon cayenne pepper Pinch of ground nutmeg Pinch of cracked black pepper Вѕ cup canned diced petite tomatoes ВЅ cup finely diced onion Вј cup apple cider vinegar Вј cup brandy (optional) 2 tablespoons...

Bacon And Basil Wrapped Shrimp ВЅ cup Barbecue Sauce (see recipe) 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish (or more if you like more of a kick) 1 pound extra-large shrimp (16- to 20-count), peeled and deveined 1 fresh basil leaf per shrimp (16 to 20 basil leaves) 8 thin-sliced...