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Using ingredients from July 21, 2026.

Smoky Basque Chicken Sausage Risotto

A practical one-pan Basque-inspired risotto with savory chicken sausage, sweet pepper, cherry tomatoes, and smoky paprika.

  • Total time: 45 minutes
  • Servings: —
  • Estimated total cost: About $3–$5 for one serving, excluding pantry staples
  • Calories per serving: —

Health: Approximately 620 calories with about 23 grams of protein, plus vegetables and satisfying carbohydrates.

Drink pairing: A medium-bodied Tempranillo complements the sausage, tomato, and smoked paprika.

Ingredients

  • Simple Truth® Mild Italian Chicken Sausage
    4 oz $5.99
  • Fresh Red Hothouse Bell Pepper
    1/2 pepper $2.99
  • cherry tomatoes
    1/2 cup
  • risotto rice
    1/2 cup
  • low-sodium chicken stock
    1 1/2 cups
  • yellow onion
    1/4 cup finely chopped
  • garlic
    1 clove
  • olive oil
    2 teaspoons
  • smoked paprika
    1/2 teaspoon
  • sherry vinegar
    1 teaspoon
  • kosher salt
    1/8 teaspoon
  • black pepper
    1/8 teaspoon
  • fresh parsley
    1 tablespoon chopped
  • Campo Viejo™ Rioja Tempranillo
    1 bottle (750 ml) $9.99

Instructions

  1. Slice 4 ounces chicken sausage into 1/2-inch rounds; dice 1/2 red bell pepper, halve 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, finely chop 1/4 cup yellow onion and 1 tablespoon parsley, and mince 1 garlic clove.

  2. Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook 4 ounces chicken sausage for about 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked to 165°F; transfer it to a plate.

  3. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1/2 diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup yellow onion, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 4 minutes, then stir in 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes.

  4. Stir in 1/2 cup risotto rice and cook for 1 minute. Add 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar and cook for 1 minute, scraping up the browned bits.

  5. Add 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken stock and simmer for 8 minutes, stirring frequently. Add another 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken stock and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the rice is creamy and tender.

  6. Fold in 4 ounces cooked chicken sausage and 1 tablespoon chopped parsley; heat for 1 minute, rest for 2 minutes, and plate in one shallow bowl.

Wine picks:

  • Campo Viejo™ Rioja Tempranillo $9.99 1 bottle (750 ml)

Why it works: This Rioja Tempranillo is a strong match for the smoky Basque profile: its medium body and ripe red-fruit character complement the chicken sausage and tomatoes, while gentle oak and savory spice echo the smoked paprika and browned flavors without overwhelming the creamy risotto.

Oaxacan-Style Grilled Pork with Corn Salsa

Smoky chile-rubbed pork and a juicy grilled corn-poblano salsa turn peak Washington summer produce into a fast Oaxacan-inspired dinner for one.

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  • Total time: 35 minutes
  • Servings: —
  • Estimated total cost: $7–$9
  • Calories per serving: —

Health: Approximately 550 calories with about 48 grams of protein, 35 grams of carbohydrates, and 22 grams of fat.

Drink pairing: A chilled off-dry Riesling softens the chile heat and complements the sweet grilled corn.

Ingredients

  • Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Loin Boneless
    8 ounces $1.99
  • Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob-Each
    1 ear $0.99
  • Fresh Poblano Peppers
    1 medium pepper (about 4 ounces) $3.99
  • Fresh Roma Tomato
    1 medium tomato (about 4 ounces) $2.99
  • Fresh Organic Lime
    1 lime $1.50
  • Organic Cilantro
    2 tablespoons chopped $1.99
  • Garlic
    1 clove, grated $0.99
  • Olive oil
    2 teaspoons
  • Ancho chile powder
    1 teaspoon
  • Honey
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Dried Mexican oregano
    1/4 teaspoon
  • Ground cumin
    1/4 teaspoon
  • Kosher salt
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Black pepper
    1/8 teaspoon
  • The Hogue Cellars Riesling Washington White Wine
    1 bottle, well chilled $14.99

Instructions

  1. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat, about 425°F, for 10 minutes. Husk 1 ear sweet corn, seed 1 medium poblano pepper, and dice 1 medium Roma tomato while the grill heats.

  2. Pat 8 ounces pork loin dry and pound it to an even 1/2-inch thickness. Rub it with 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder, 1/2 teaspoon honey, 1 grated garlic clove, 1/4 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano, 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.

  3. Rub 1 husked ear sweet corn and 1 seeded poblano pepper with 1 teaspoon olive oil and 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt.

  4. Grill 8 ounces seasoned pork loin for 4 to 5 minutes per side until lightly charred and its center reaches 145°F. Alongside it, grill 1 ear seasoned sweet corn and 1 seasoned poblano pepper for 8 to 10 minutes, turning periodically, until tender and charred.

  5. Rest 8 ounces grilled pork loin for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, cut the kernels from 1 grilled ear sweet corn and chop 1 grilled poblano pepper; toss both with 1 diced Roma tomato, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, the zest and juice of 1 lime, and 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt.

  6. Slice 8 ounces rested pork loin across the grain, arrange it on a plate, and spoon the corn-poblano salsa alongside and over the pork.

Wine picks:

  • The Hogue Cellars Riesling Washington White Wine $14.99 1 bottle, well chilled
  • Eroica Riesling Washington White Wine $25.99 1 bottle, well chilled

Why it works: The dish’s ancho chile, poblano char, lime, and sweet corn call for a gently sweet, high-acid Riesling: it cools the spice while refreshing the smoky pork and salsa. Eroica adds a more polished, fancier option with enough concentration for the grilled meat.

Sicilian Chicken with Tomato-Zucchini Quinoa

A colorful Sicilian-inspired sheet-pan dinner with oregano-roasted chicken, peak-summer vegetables, fluffy quinoa, and a punchy caper-raisin dressing.

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  • Total time: 40 minutes
  • Servings: —
  • Estimated total cost: About $4–$6 for one serving
  • Calories per serving: —

Health: About 650 calories with roughly 40 grams of protein, 8 grams of fiber, and a balanced mix of whole grains and vegetables.

Drink pairing: A bright Nero d’Avola complements the tomatoes and sweet-savory caper dressing without overwhelming the chicken.

Ingredients

  • Boneless skinless chicken thighs
    6 ounces $4.49
  • Zucchini
    6 ounces $2.69
  • Cherry tomatoes
    1 cup
  • Dry quinoa
    1/3 cup
  • Water
    2/3 cup
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
    1 tablespoon
  • Garlic
    1 clove
  • Capers, drained
    1 tablespoon
  • Raisins
    1 tablespoon
  • Red wine vinegar
    2 teaspoons
  • Dried oregano
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Kosher salt
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Black pepper
    1/4 teaspoon
  • Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand White Wine
    750 ml $12.97

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F. Halve 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut 6 ounces zucchini into thick half-moons, mince 1 garlic clove, and pat 6 ounces boneless skinless chicken thighs dry.

  2. On a small rimmed sheet pan, toss 6 ounces zucchini and 1 cup cherry tomatoes with 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil and 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt. Rub 6 ounces boneless skinless chicken thighs with 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; place beside the vegetables.

  3. Roast the sheet pan for 20–24 minutes, stirring its vegetable contents after 12 minutes, until the meat reaches 165°F and the vegetables are browned and tender.

  4. Meanwhile, combine 1/3 cup dry quinoa, 2/3 cup water, and 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes; remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.

  5. While everything cooks, stir together 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tablespoon drained capers, 1 tablespoon raisins, 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar, and 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil; let the dressing stand for at least 5 minutes.

  6. Rest the 6 ounces roasted chicken for 5 minutes, then slice it. Fluff the cooked yield from 1/3 cup dry quinoa and transfer it to a shallow bowl; add all the roasted vegetables and sliced chicken, then spoon all the dressing over the top.

Wine picks:

  • Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand White Wine $12.97 750 ml
  • Dog Point Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc White Wine $21.99 750 ml

Why it works: The dish’s roasted tomatoes, zucchini, oregano, capers, vinegar, and raisins call for a bright, herbaceous white with crisp acidity. Whitehaven’s Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc has enough citrus and freshness to cut the caper dressing while complementing the vegetables; the more polished Dog Point offers added texture and savory complexity for the roasted chicken and Sicilian flavors.

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