Edamame With Asian Sauce

2 slices bacon 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 bunch scallions , sliced on an angle, both white and green parts or 1 medium onion , diced 1 red bell[...]

8 ounces shell pasta , cooked tender (1 dry cup or just a teensy bit less so to not overpower the edamame) 1 1/2 cups shelled edamame (if using fresh or[...]

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 lb thickly sliced bacon , cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 vidalia onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges through the root end (3/4 pound)[...]

1/4 cup lightly crumbled wakame seaweed (about 1/4 ounce) 1 cup boiling water 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar 1 1/2[...]

2 large lemons , very thinly sliced (preferably on a mandoline) 1 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 1/4 lbs frozen shelled edamame , thawed[...]