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…