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Grilled Sockeye with Blackberry Glaze

Ruby wild sockeye, smoky peak-season corn, and a jewel-toned blackberry glaze make this an elegant celebration of a Washington summer.

Grilled Sockeye with Blackberry Glaze

Total time: 45 minutes

Estimated cost: $18–$21

Health notes: Serves 2 at about 650 calories each, with roughly 38 grams of protein, beneficial omega-3 fats, and fiber-rich summer vegetables.

Drink pairing: A lightly chilled Pinot Noir complements the salmon and mirrors the glaze’s ripe berry character.

Ingredients

  • Fresh Sockeye Salmon Fillet Wild Caught (sustainably sourced)
    12 ounces, skin on $15.99
  • Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob-Each
    2 ears $0.75
  • Zucchini
    8 ounces $1.79
  • Fresh Blackberries - 6 OZ Clamshell
    3 ounces $2.99
  • Jumbo Red Onions
    2 ounces $1.19
  • Fresh Organic Lemon - Each
    1 lemon, yielding 1 teaspoon finely grated zest and 2 tablespoons juice $1.29
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
    2 tablespoons
  • Pure maple syrup
    1 tablespoon
  • Balsamic vinegar
    1 tablespoon
  • Dijon mustard
    1 teaspoon
  • Dried thyme
    1 teaspoon
  • Unsalted butter
    1 tablespoon
  • Kosher salt
    1 3/4 teaspoons
  • Ground black pepper
    1/2 teaspoon

Instructions

  1. Finely dice 2 ounces red onion, husk 2 ears sweet corn, and slice 8 ounces zucchini lengthwise into 1/2-inch planks. From 1 lemon, finely grate 1 teaspoon zest and squeeze 2 tablespoons juice.
  2. Lightly crush 3 ounces blackberries in a small saucepan. Stir in 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Simmer on the stove over medium-low heat for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until glossy; cover and set aside before going outside.
  3. Preheat a clean grill to medium-high, about 425°F. Pat 12 ounces sockeye salmon dry, then rub it with 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper.
  4. Coat the prepared 2 ears sweet corn and 8 ounces zucchini with 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper.
  5. Grill the prepared vegetables, turning occasionally, for 10–12 minutes. After 4 minutes, add the seasoned fillet skin-side down; grill with the lid closed for 5–6 minutes, then turn and cook for 1–2 minutes more. Remove at 120–125°F for moist, medium salmon and rest for 3 minutes; the FDA recommends cooking fish to 145°F, particularly for pregnant, older, immunocompromised, or very young diners.
  6. Cut the kernels from both grilled corn cobs and dice all 8 ounces grilled zucchini planks. Toss with the prepared 2 ounces diced red onion, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice until glossy.
  7. Divide the warm corn and zucchini mixture between two plates, set the rested fish on top, and spoon over the warm glaze.
Gochujang Chicken & Zucchini Stir-Fry

Glossy gochujang-glazed chicken, golden-edged summer zucchini, and fragrant jasmine rice make a bold, satisfying dinner for two.

Gochujang Chicken & Zucchini Stir-Fry

Total time: 45 minutes

Estimated cost: $8–$10

Health notes: About 740 calories per serving, with approximately 39 grams of protein and a generous portion of zucchini.

Drink pairing: An off-dry Riesling cools the gochujang heat while complementing the glaze’s sweet-savory flavor.

Ingredients

  • Foster Farms Fresh & Natural Chicken Thighs Value Pack
    1 1/2 pounds $1.29
  • Zucchini
    1 pound $1.79
  • Smart Way™ Jasmine Rice
    3/4 cup dry $3.59
  • Green onions
    3 $1.19
  • Garlic
    2 cloves $0.79
  • Fresh peeled ginger
    2 teaspoons finely grated $3.99
  • Water
    1 cup
  • Gochujang
    2 tablespoons
  • Reduced-sodium soy sauce
    1 tablespoon
  • Rice vinegar
    1 tablespoon
  • Honey
    2 teaspoons
  • Toasted sesame oil
    1 teaspoon
  • Cornstarch
    1 teaspoon
  • Neutral cooking oil
    2 tablespoons
  • Kosher salt
    4.5 grams (about 3/4 teaspoon Morton or 1 1/2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal)
  • Ground black pepper
    1/4 teaspoon

Instructions

  1. Using kitchen shears or a sharp knife, remove the skin and bones from 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs, then cut the meat into bite-size strips. Cut 1 pound zucchini into 1/2-inch half-moons; thinly slice 3 green onions, separating the white and green parts; mince 2 garlic cloves; and finely grate 2 teaspoons ginger.
  2. Whisk 2 tablespoons gochujang, 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 2 teaspoons honey, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth.
  3. Rinse 3/4 cup dry jasmine rice. Combine the 3/4 cup rinsed jasmine rice and 1 cup water in a small saucepan, bring to a boil, cover, and cook over low heat for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let the covered pot rest for 5 minutes.
  4. Season the meat cut from 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs with 4.5 grams kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir-fry the seasoned strips for 6–8 minutes, until well browned and nearly cooked through; transfer all cooked strips to a clean plate.
  5. Add 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil and 1 pound zucchini to the skillet and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes, until browned but still slightly crisp. Add the white parts from 3 green onions, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 2 teaspoons grated ginger; stir-fry for 30 seconds.
  6. Return all cooked strips to the skillet and pour in all of the prepared gochujang sauce. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes, until the glaze clings to the meat and the thickest strip is opaque and no longer pink inside; fold in the green parts from 3 green onions. Divide the rice made from 3/4 cup dry jasmine rice between two bowls and plate the glazed stir-fry on top.
Tunisian-Spiced Pork with Roasted Tomatoes

Smoky, cumin-spiced pork, jammy summer tomatoes, and bright pearl couscous come together in a colorful sheet-pan dinner worthy of date night.

Tunisian-Spiced Pork with Roasted Tomatoes

Total time: 45 minutes

Estimated cost: $11–$13 total for 2 servings

Health notes: About 630 calories per serving, with roughly 55 grams of protein, moderate carbohydrates, and a generous portion of vegetables.

Drink pairing: A dry rosé cools the warm spices while complementing the sweet roasted tomatoes and lean pork.

Ingredients

  • Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin
    1 lb $2.99
  • Fresh Roma Tomato
    1 lb $1.49
  • Jumbo Sweet Onions
    1/2 lb $1.19
  • Kroger® Pearl Couscous
    3 oz $2.49
  • Garlic
    2 cloves $0.79
  • Fresh Organic Lemon
    1 $1.29
  • Olive oil
    2 tablespoons
  • Tomato paste
    1 tablespoon
  • Ground cumin
    1 1/2 teaspoons
  • Ground coriander
    1 teaspoon
  • Smoked paprika
    1 teaspoon
  • Cayenne pepper
    1/4 teaspoon
  • Kosher salt
    2 1/4 teaspoons
  • Black pepper
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Water
    3/4 cup
  • Organic Italian Parsley
    1/4 cup $1.99

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 450°F and line a rimmed sheet pan with foil or parchment. Quarter 1 lb Roma tomatoes, cut 1/2 lb sweet onion into wedges, mince 2 garlic cloves, and chop 1/4 cup parsley. From 1 lemon, finely grate 1 teaspoon zest, squeeze 1 tablespoon juice, and cut what remains into 4 wedges.
  2. Toss the prepared 1 lb Roma tomatoes and 1/2 lb sweet onion on the prepared pan with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; spread them around the edges.
  3. Mix the prepared 2 minced garlic cloves with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Pat 1 lb pork tenderloin dry, coat it with the spice paste, and place it in the center of the pan.
  4. Roast the sheet pan for 18–22 minutes, stirring the 1 1/2 lb vegetables after 12 minutes, until the center of the roast reaches 145°F and the vegetables are tender and caramelized.
  5. Meanwhile, bring 3/4 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt to a boil in a small covered saucepan. Stir in 3 oz pearl couscous, cover, and simmer for 9–10 minutes. Remove from the heat and fold in the prepared 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1/4 cup chopped parsley.
  6. Remove the sheet pan from the oven and let the roast rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Divide everything between two plates, spoon the pan juices over the sliced meat, and serve with 2 lemon wedges per plate.

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