Careme Recipes

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East African-Inspired Spiced Chicken in Tomato-Pepper Sauce with Roasted Sweet Potatoes

East African-inspired kuku wa kupaka style chicken with a quick tomato-pepper pan sauce, served with roasted sweet potatoes. Warm spices and gentle heat fit Barbera well.

Ingredients

  • DRAPER VALLEY FARMS® Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs 1 lb $6.99
  • Sweet Potato 1 lb $2.49/lb
  • Fresh Roma Tomato 3/4 lb $2.79/lb
  • Fresh Large Green Bell Pepper 1 ct $1.50
  • Jumbo Yellow Onions 1/2 lb $1.49/lb
  • Garlic 3 cloves $1.50 each
  • Ginger Root 1 tbsp grated $4.99/lb
  • Organic Cilantro 1/2 bunch $1.99

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425°F. Cut 1 lb Sweet Potato into wedges, toss with oil, salt, and roast 30-35 minutes until browned.
  2. Season 1 lb DRAPER VALLEY FARMS® Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs with salt, black pepper, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, and a pinch of cayenne if you have it.
  3. Sear chicken in an oven-safe skillet with oil over medium-high heat, 4-5 minutes per side until browned; remove to a plate.
  4. In the same pan, cook 1/2 lb sliced Jumbo Yellow Onions 4 minutes. Add 3 minced Garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated Ginger Root, and 1 diced Fresh Large Green Bell Pepper; cook 2 minutes.
  5. Add 3/4 lb chopped Fresh Roma Tomato plus 1/4 cup water. Simmer 5-7 minutes until saucy. Stir in a handful of chopped Organic Cilantro.
  6. Return chicken to the pan and simmer gently 8-10 minutes until cooked through and coated in sauce.
  7. Serve with the roasted sweet potatoes.

Cook time: 45 minutes

Estimated cost: $11-14

Health notes: High protein; moderate fat; rich in beta carotene from sweet potatoes and vitamin C from peppers and tomato.

Drink pairing: Barbera: its bright acidity works with tomato, warm spices, and lightly charred chicken.

Sukuma Wiki-Style Beef and Kale with Pan-Roasted Yukon Golds

A sukuma wiki-inspired beef and greens skillet using ground beef, kale, tomato, and onion, paired with pan-roasted potatoes. Savory, rustic, and very Barbera-friendly.

Ingredients

  • Kroger® 80/20 Ground Beef Pack 1 LB 1 lb $8.99
  • Organic Kale 1/2 lb $2.99/lb
  • Fresh Roma Tomato 1/2 lb $2.79/lb
  • Jumbo Yellow Onions 1/2 lb $1.49/lb
  • Garlic 3 cloves $1.50 each
  • Ginger Root 2 tsp grated $4.99/lb
  • Yukon Gold Potatoes 1 lb $1.49/lb
  • Fresh Green Serrano Peppers 1 small pepper, optional $4.99/lb

Instructions

  1. Dice 1 lb Yukon Gold Potatoes. Pan-roast in a large skillet with oil and salt over medium heat for 15-18 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and tender; transfer out.
  2. In the same skillet, cook 1/2 lb sliced Jumbo Yellow Onions in a little oil for 4 minutes. Add 3 minced Garlic cloves, 2 tsp grated Ginger Root, and optional minced serrano; cook 30 seconds.
  3. Add 1 lb Kroger® 80/20 Ground Beef Pack 1 LB and cook until browned, breaking it up well.
  4. Add 1/2 lb chopped Fresh Roma Tomato and cook 4-5 minutes until softened.
  5. Stir in 1/2 lb chopped Organic Kale with a splash of water, cover 2-3 minutes, then uncover and cook until wilted and tender. Season with salt, black pepper, and a little paprika if you have it.
  6. Serve the beef and greens over or beside the pan-roasted potatoes.

Cook time: 40 minutes

Estimated cost: $9-13

Health notes: Good protein and iron from beef; fiber and vitamins A, C, and K from kale and tomato.

Drink pairing: Barbera: juicy acidity balances the beef and tomato while matching the earthiness of kale.

Spiced Rockfish with Warm Cabbage-Carrot Mchuzi

A quick East African-inspired fish dinner with rockfish rubbed in turmeric-coriander style spices, plus warm cabbage and carrots softened with onion and tomato. Fresh, savory, and not too heavy.

Ingredients

  • Rockfish Fillet (Wild Caught Fresh) 1 lb $6.99/lb
  • Green Cabbage 1 lb $0.59/lb
  • Carrots 1/2 lb $1.69/lb
  • Jumbo Yellow Onions 1/2 lb $1.49/lb
  • Fresh Roma Tomato 1/2 lb $2.79/lb
  • Garlic 2 cloves $1.50 each
  • Ginger Root 2 tsp grated $4.99/lb
  • Fresh Organic Lemon - Each 1 each $1.69

Instructions

  1. Season 1 lb Rockfish Fillet with salt, black pepper, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp ground coriander, and a pinch of cumin if you have it. Rub with a little oil and let sit while you prep vegetables.
  2. Thinly slice 1/2 lb Jumbo Yellow Onions, shred 1 lb Green Cabbage, slice 1/2 lb Carrots thinly, chop 1/2 lb Fresh Roma Tomato, mince 2 Garlic cloves, and grate 2 tsp Ginger Root.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook onion 4 minutes, then add garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.
  4. Add carrots and cabbage with a pinch of salt. Cook 6-8 minutes, stirring, until starting to soften.
  5. Add chopped tomato and 2 tbsp water, cover 3 minutes, then uncover and cook until lightly stewy. Finish with a squeeze of lemon.
  6. Meanwhile, heat a second skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the seasoned rockfish 3-4 minutes per side until just cooked through.
  7. Serve fish over the warm cabbage-carrot mixture with extra lemon on the side.

Cook time: 35 minutes

Estimated cost: $10-13

Health notes: Lean protein from fish; high fiber and micronutrients from cabbage and carrots; relatively light overall.

Drink pairing: Barbera can work surprisingly well here because the fish is robustly spiced and served with tomato-rich vegetables.

Shopping list
  • DRAPER VALLEY FARMS® Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs 1 lb
  • Sweet Potato 1 lb
  • Fresh Roma Tomato 3/4 lb, 1/2 lb, 1/2 lb
  • Fresh Large Green Bell Pepper 1 ct
  • Jumbo Yellow Onions 1/2 lb, 1/2 lb, 1/2 lb
  • Garlic 3 cloves, 3 cloves, 2 cloves
  • Ginger Root 1 tbsp grated, 2 tsp grated, 2 tsp grated
  • Organic Cilantro 1/2 bunch
  • Kroger® 80/20 Ground Beef Pack 1 LB 1 lb
  • Organic Kale 1/2 lb
  • Yukon Gold Potatoes 1 lb
  • Fresh Green Serrano Peppers 1 small pepper, optional
  • Rockfish Fillet (Wild Caught Fresh) 1 lb
  • Green Cabbage 1 lb
  • Carrots 1/2 lb
  • Fresh Organic Lemon - Each 1 each

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