Or, add some warm spices like cinnamon or nutmeg to accentuate the sweet, earthiness of the maple syrup, or even bourbon and cayenne to make spiced candied bacon (AKA a surefire way to wake you up ...

Flip over and cook until a deep golden brown on the bottom. To make the syrup, heat maple syrup and bourbon in a small saucepan until warm. Pour over pancakes and use crumbled bacon for topping.

Add the onion to the bacon fat with the garlic, chilli and a pinch of pepper. Fry gently until softened. Add the bourbon, maple syrup and sugar. Return the bacon to the pan and cook for 20 minutes ...

By now, every fast food fan—or person who watches cable television—knows that you can have it your way at Burger King. But ...