Easy Potato Soup with Cheddar, Bacon and Scallions

4 ounces full-fat cream cheese 1 medium yellow onion 2 medium stalks celery 3 cloves garlic 2 to 2 1/2 pounds potatoes 4 slices bacon (about 4 ounces) 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 (32-ounce)…

Bacon and Egg Fried Rice

1 tablespoon vegetable oil 3 large eggs, beaten 8 ounces bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 medium onion, finely diced 5 cups cooked rice (blue moon white short or medium grain brown works well), fluffed and cooled 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon…

Watermelon Radish and Arugula Salad

For the vinaigrette: 2 tablespoons blood orange juice (or other citrus) 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar like pinot noir 1 shallot, minced 1/2 teaspoon flaked sea salt 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil For the salad 5-6 cups of arugula 2-3…

Pressed Broccoli Rabe and Mozzarella Sandwiches

Kosher salt 12 ounces broccoli rabe (about 1 1/2 bunches), tough stems discarded, coarsely chopped 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 large garlic cloves, minced Pinch red pepper flakes 1/4 cup green olives, pitted and finely chopped 1…