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Blackberry-Glazed Grilled Pork

Smoky grilled pork, jammy summer blackberries, and charred zucchini create a vibrant sweet-savory dinner worthy of a Pacific Northwest cookout.

Blackberry-Glazed Grilled Pork
  • Total time: 45 minutes
  • Servings:
  • Estimated total cost: $12–$14 for 2 servings
  • Calories per serving:

Health: About 480 calories per serving, with roughly 45 grams of protein and a generous portion of zucchini.

Drink pairing: Pinot Noir echoes the blackberry glaze while staying light enough for the pork and zucchini.

Ingredients

  • Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin
    1 pound $3.99
  • Zucchini
    1 pound $2.69
  • Fresh Blackberries
    6 ounces $4.99
  • Maple syrup
    2 tablespoons
  • Apple cider vinegar
    1½ tablespoons
  • Dijon mustard
    1 tablespoon
  • Garlic
    1 clove $1.29
  • Olive oil
    2 tablespoons
  • Kosher salt
    2 teaspoons
  • Black pepper
    ½ teaspoon
  • Erath Reserve Collection Pinot Noir Oregon Red Wine
    1 bottle (750 ml) $28.99

Instructions

  1. Heat a grill for two-zone medium-high cooking, about 425°F, for 10 minutes. Trim the silver skin from 1 pound pork tenderloin and pat it dry; cut 1 pound zucchini lengthwise into ½-inch planks and mince 1 garlic clove.

  2. Coat 1 pound pork tenderloin with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1¼ teaspoons kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper; let it stand for 10 minutes while the grill finishes heating.

  3. Combine 6 ounces blackberries, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 1½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, and 1 minced garlic clove in a small grill-safe saucepan. Simmer over direct heat for 6–8 minutes, crushing the berries, until glossy and slightly thickened; move the saucepan off the heat.

  4. Grill 1 pound seasoned pork tenderloin over direct heat for 12–16 minutes, turning every 3–4 minutes. Brush it with 3 tablespoons blackberry glaze, move it to indirect heat, cover, and cook for 3 minutes or until the center reaches 145°F.

  5. Transfer 1 pound glazed pork tenderloin to a board and rest it for 8 minutes. Meanwhile, coat 1 pound zucchini planks with 1 tablespoon olive oil, ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper; grill over direct heat for 2–3 minutes per side until striped and crisp-tender.

  6. Slice 1 pound rested pork tenderloin, arrange it beside 1 pound grilled zucchini, and spoon about ½ cup blackberry glaze over the pork for serving.

Wine picks:

  • Erath Reserve Collection Pinot Noir Oregon Red Wine $28.99 1 bottle (750 ml)
  • A to Z Wineworks Pinot Noir Oregon Red Wine $18.99 1 bottle (750 ml)

Why it works: Oregon Pinot Noir is especially apt here: its bright acidity lifts the maple-blackberry glaze, while earthy red-fruit character complements the smoky pork and charred zucchini. The more structured, cellar-worthy Erath Reserve suits the dish’s polished sweet-savory profile; A to Z offers a vibrant, food-friendly alternative with strong Pacific Northwest character.

Creole Roast Rockfish & Peppers

Bold Creole spices, flaky rockfish, and caramelized summer peppers and tomatoes come together over fluffy rice with savory roasting juices.

  • Total time: 40 minutes
  • Servings:
  • Estimated total cost: $14–$16 for 2 servings
  • Calories per serving:

Health: About 610 calories per serving, with roughly 45 grams of protein and a generous serving of summer vegetables.

Drink pairing: A chilled Sauvignon Blanc complements the lean fish and refreshes after the Creole spice.

Ingredients

  • Fresh Rockfish Fillet Pacific Caught (sustainably sourced)
    1 lb $9.99
  • Fresh Red Hothouse Bell Pepper
    1 ct $1.67
  • Fresh Red Tomato
    8 oz $2.49
  • Jumbo Yellow Onion
    4 oz $1.49
  • Garlic
    2 cloves $1.29
  • Kroger® Long Grain Rice
    3/4 cup $4.29
  • Water
    1 1/2 cups
  • Olive oil
    2 tablespoons
  • Kosher salt
    2 1/4 teaspoons
  • Black pepper
    1/4 teaspoon
  • Sweet paprika
    1 teaspoon
  • Dried thyme
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Dried oregano
    1/4 teaspoon
  • Cayenne pepper
    1/8 teaspoon
  • Lemon juice
    1 tablespoon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Cut 1 Fresh Red Hothouse Bell Pepper into strips, chop 8 ounces Fresh Red Tomato, thinly slice 4 ounces Jumbo Yellow Onion, mince 2 cloves Garlic, and pat 1 pound Fresh Rockfish Fillet Pacific Caught dry before cutting it into 2 portions.

  2. Toss the prepared 1 Fresh Red Hothouse Bell Pepper, 8 ounces Fresh Red Tomato, 4 ounces Jumbo Yellow Onion, and 2 cloves Garlic on a rimmed sheet pan with 1 tablespoon Olive oil, 3/4 teaspoon Kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper; roast for 10 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, combine 3/4 cup Kroger® Long Grain Rice, 1 1/2 cups Water, and 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 18 minutes; remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.

  4. Rub the prepared 1 pound Fresh Rockfish Fillet Pacific Caught with 1 tablespoon Olive oil, 1 teaspoon Kosher salt, 1 teaspoon Sweet paprika, 1/2 teaspoon Dried thyme, 1/4 teaspoon Dried oregano, and 1/8 teaspoon Cayenne pepper; place the 2 portions over the hot roasted vegetables.

  5. Roast for 10–12 minutes, until the thickest part reaches 145°F and flakes easily, then let the finished pan rest for 3 minutes.

  6. Fluff the cooked grains, divide all finished components between 2 shallow bowls, drizzle each serving with 1/2 tablespoon Lemon juice, and spoon the colorful roasting juices over the top.

Moroccan Lamb with Silky Eggplant Couscous

Fragrant spices, deeply browned lamb chops, velvety eggplant, and cooling mint yogurt make this couscous dinner worthy of a special summer evening.

Moroccan Lamb with Silky Eggplant Couscous
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  • Total time: 55 minutes
  • Servings:
  • Estimated total cost: About $29–$34 for 2 servings
  • Calories per serving:

Health: Approximately 950 calories per serving, with about 45 grams of protein and 8 grams of fiber.

Drink pairing: A peppery Syrah complements the rich lamb, warm spices, and caramelized eggplant.

Ingredients

  • Simple Truth® Natural Lamb Loin Chops
    1 lb $17.99
  • Eggplant
    1 medium eggplant (about 1 lb) $3.49
  • Fresh Organic Heirloom Tomato
    8 oz $3.49
  • Trikona Couscous
    5 oz $6.99
  • Garlic
    2 cloves $1.29
  • Mint
    2 tablespoons chopped leaves $1.49
  • Plain Greek yogurt
    1/3 cup
  • Olive oil
    4 1/2 tablespoons
  • Red wine vinegar
    1 tablespoon
  • Ground cumin
    1 teaspoon
  • Smoked paprika
    1 teaspoon
  • Ground coriander
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Ground cinnamon
    1/4 teaspoon
  • Kosher salt
    3 teaspoons
  • Black pepper
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Water
    3/4 cup
  • Charles Smith Wines Boom Boom! Syrah Washington Red Wine
    1 bottle (750 ml) $24.99

Instructions

  1. Cut 1 medium eggplant into 3/4-inch cubes, dice 8 ounces heirloom tomato, mince 2 garlic cloves, and chop 2 tablespoons mint leaves. Stir 1/3 cup Greek yogurt with 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tablespoon chopped mint, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt.

  2. Pat 1 pound lamb loin chops dry. Season with 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon coriander, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; let stand for 10 minutes.

  3. While the 1 pound seasoned lamb rests, bring 3/4 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt to a boil. Stir in 5 ounces couscous, cover, remove from the heat, and stand for 5 minutes; fluff with a fork.

  4. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium. Add 1 cubed eggplant and 1 teaspoon kosher salt; cook for 8 minutes, stirring frequently. Add 8 ounces diced heirloom tomato, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; cook for 4 minutes, then fold in 1 tablespoon chopped mint.

  5. Transfer all of the vegetable mixture to a covered bowl. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil in the skillet over medium-high, add 1 pound seasoned lamb loin chops, and sear for 4–5 minutes per side, until browned and the centers reach at least 145°F. Rest the 1 pound cooked lamb for 5 minutes.

  6. Divide all of the cooked couscous and all of the eggplant mixture between two warm plates. Top with the rested 1 pound lamb loin chops and spoon over all of the mint-yogurt sauce.

Wine picks:

  • Charles Smith Wines Boom Boom! Syrah Washington Red Wine $24.99 1 bottle (750 ml)
  • Waterbrook Wine Syrah Washington Red Wine $13.99 1 bottle (750 ml)

Why it works: The dish’s browned lamb, smoked paprika, cumin, coriander, and caramelized eggplant call for peppery, full-bodied Syrah. A richer, polished bottle suits the special-occasion presentation, while the second offers a more savory, value-minded alternative.

Shopping list

Aisle 0

  • Eggplant 1 medium eggplant (about 1 lb)
  • Fresh Organic Heirloom Tomato 8 oz
  • Garlic 2 cloves
  • Mint 2 tablespoons chopped leaves

Aisle 4

  • Trikona Couscous 5 oz

Aisle 101

  • Simple Truth® Natural Lamb Loin Chops 1 lb

Aisle 121

  • Charles Smith Wines Boom Boom! Syrah Washington Red Wine 1 bottle (750 ml)

Other items

  • Plain Greek yogurt 1/3 cup
  • Olive oil 4 1/2 tablespoons
  • Red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon
  • Ground cumin 1 teaspoon
  • Smoked paprika 1 teaspoon
  • Ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon
  • Ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon
  • Kosher salt 3 teaspoons
  • Black pepper 1/2 teaspoon
  • Water 3/4 cup

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