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Cheese straws are in my top ten all-time favourite recipes and are easy to make. For a little extra spice, sprinkle on some paprika or cayenne. 

Bacon and cheese straws

puff pastry

flour,

tbsp English mustard

grams/3½oz mature cheddar, grated

black pepper

bacon

egg,

For James Martin’s easy quiche Lorraine, choose between making your own proper homemade pastry or a taking the shortcut with a quick shop-bought version.

Each serving provides 698 kcal, 27g protein, 25g carbohydrates (of which 3g sugars), 54g fat (of which 30g saturates), 2g fibre and 2.2g salt.

Quiche Lorraine

175 grams/6 ounces plain flour,

salt

250 grams/9 ounces cheddar, grated

tomatoes, sliced (optional)

streaky bacon, chopped

eggs,

100 milliliters/3½fl oz milk

200 milliliters/7fl oz double cream

thyme

Guess what? You don’t have to give up your bacon and eggs when you’re dieting – just slightly change the way you cook it. Choose good lean back bacon and partner it with poached eggs for protein and fresh nutritious veg. 
With a GI of 45 this meal is <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/collections/high-protein_low-gi_recipes">high protein, low GI</a> and provides 264 kcal per portion.

Fried bacon with poached egg and tomatoes

sunflower oil

rashers of rindless smoked back bacon

tsp white wine vinegar

eggs (fridge cold)

cherry tomatoes, halved

watercress

balsamic vinegar

The boys return from a meeting with the dietitian, Professor Ashley Adamson, to Dave's home to cook a slim line cooked breakfast of bacon and eggs. Dave is feeling positive about the side effects of weight loss.

The Hairy Dieters make a slimline cooked breakfast

Try serving this French-style cheesy potato bake with pickled onions, gherkins and charcuterie.

Tartiflette

Charlotte potatoes, peeled

bacon lardons

shallots

garlic

milliliters/3½fl oz white wine

sea salt and black pepper

Reblochon cheese (about 450 grams/1lb), sliced

Braised cabbage elevated to new heights of deliciousness - cooked in wine and cream with salty bacon. Use bright Savoy cabbage, or even cavolo nero!

Braised cabbage with bacon

Savoy cabbage,

110 grams/4 ounces smoked streaky bacon, derinded and chopped

butter

85 milliliters/3fl oz dry white wine

parsley

fennel seeds

tbsp crème fraîche

salt and pepper

The Hairy Bikers’ pancake recipe makes a brilliant brunch or simple supper. Omit the bacon and add blueberries for a veggie version. 

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