Careme Recipes

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Grilled Lamb Kofta with Roasted Butternut & Apple–Kale Tabbouleh

Juicy spiced lamb kofta seared to smoky perfection, paired with caramelized butternut squash and a crisp apple–kale tabbouleh. It’s cozy, fall-forward, and weeknight-fast with big, bright flavors.

Ingredients

  • Simple Truth® Natural Ground Lamb 12 oz 1 lb price 10.99 sale 9.49 (use 12 oz)
  • Organic Butternut Squash 1 lb, peeled and 1-inch cubed 1 lb price 1.99 sale 1.49
  • Organic Lacinato Kale 1/2 bunch, finely chopped (about 3 cups){ 1 ct price 2.99
  • Kroger® Fuji Apples – 3 lb bag 1 medium apple, diced 3 lb price 4.99 (use 1 apple)
  • Organic Yellow Onion 1/2 small, grated (for kofta) + 2 tbsp finely diced (for salad) 1 each price 1.99 (use half)
  • Organic Italian Parsley 1/4 cup finely chopped each price 1.99
  • Organic Garlic 3 cloves, minced 1 lb price 6.99 (use 3 cloves)
  • Ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, cinnamon 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp coriander, 1 tsp paprika, pinch cinnamon
  • Olive oil 3 tbsp, divided
  • Lemon 1, juiced (plus extra wedges to serve)
  • Salt & black pepper To taste
  • Plain yogurt (optional, for sauce) 1/2 cup + 1 tsp lemon juice + pinch salt

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425°F. Toss butternut with 1.5 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp cumin, salt and pepper. Roast on a sheet pan until browned and tender, 22–28 minutes, tossing once.
  2. Make kofta mix: In a bowl, combine lamb, grated onion, 2 cloves minced garlic, parsley, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp coriander, 1 tsp paprika, pinch cinnamon, 1 tsp salt, and pepper. Mix gently. Shape into 6 small ovals (or onto skewers).
  3. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high. Brush kofta with 1/2 tbsp oil. Grill 8–10 minutes, turning every 2–3 minutes, until browned and 160°F internal.
  4. Apple–kale tabbouleh: In a bowl, massage chopped kale with 1 tbsp lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and 1 tsp olive oil for 30 seconds. Fold in diced apple, 2 tbsp finely diced onion, and a spoonful of parsley. Adjust salt/pepper and a splash more lemon if needed.
  5. Optional sauce: Stir yogurt with 1 tsp lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and remaining minced garlic clove.
  6. Plate: Spoon roasted squash onto plates, add kofta, and a mound of apple–kale tabbouleh. Drizzle yogurt sauce and serve with lemon wedges.

Health notes: Approx. 650–700 kcal per serving. High-protein, rich in fiber and beta-carotene from squash; moderate fat from lamb and olive oil. Gluten-free; add whole-grain pita only if desired.

Drink pairing: WA Syrah or Grenache; for non-alcoholic, mint tea with lemon.

20‑Minute Thai Red Shrimp & Butternut Curry

A fast, fragrant Thai-style curry loaded with sweet fall butternut and plump, sale-priced shrimp. Creamy coconut, gentle heat, and vibrant lime make a spoonable weeknight winner.

Ingredients

  • Red Shrimp 16/25 12 oz 1 lb price 13.99 sale 6.99 (use 12 oz, peeled)
  • Organic Butternut Squash 1 lb, peeled and 1/2-inch cubes 1 lb price 1.99 sale 1.49
  • Organic Yellow Onion 1/2 medium, thinly sliced 1 each price 1.99 (use half)
  • Organic Ginger Root 1 tbsp, finely minced 1 lb price 5.99 (use 1 tbsp)
  • Organic Garlic 3 cloves, minced 1 lb price 6.99 (use 3 cloves)
  • Son Premium Fish Sauce 17 oz 1–2 tsp, to taste price 8.99
  • Coconut milk 1 can (13–14 oz)
  • Red curry paste 2–3 tbsp, to taste
  • Brown sugar (or honey) 1–2 tsp
  • Lime 1, juiced (plus wedges){
  • Organic Cilantro 2 tbsp chopped, plus more to garnish each price 1.99
  • Neutral oil 1 tbsp
  • Jasmine rice 1 cup uncooked (yields ~3 cups cooked)

Instructions

  1. Start rice: Rinse 1 cup jasmine rice. Cook per package (about 15 minutes); keep warm.
  2. Sauté aromatics: In a wide skillet over medium heat, add oil, onion, ginger, and garlic. Cook 2–3 minutes until fragrant. Stir in red curry paste; cook 30 seconds.
  3. Simmer squash: Add coconut milk and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer; add butternut and 1 tsp fish sauce. Cover and cook until squash is just tender, 10–12 minutes.
  4. Add shrimp: Stir in shrimp and brown sugar. Simmer uncovered 3–4 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque.
  5. Finish: Off heat, stir in lime juice and cilantro. Adjust salt/fish sauce, sweetness, and heat to taste (more curry paste if desired).
  6. Serve over rice. Garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges.

Health notes: Approx. 800–850 kcal per serving (with 1 cup cooked rice per person). High-protein; rich in vitamin A; higher in saturated fat from coconut milk—use light coconut milk to reduce calories.

Drink pairing: Off-dry WA Riesling or a crisp Pilsner. NA: ginger-lime sparkling water.

Oven‑Baked Rockfish with Roasted Tomatillo Salsa over Spaghetti Squash

Tender, flaky rockfish baked with warm spices and topped with a zesty roasted tomatillo salsa, all served over twirlable spaghetti squash strands. Bright, light, and very Pacific Northwest fall.

Ingredients

  • Fresh Rockfish Fillet Pacific Caught 12 oz, skinless 1 lb price 9.99 sale 6.99 (use ~12 oz)
  • Spaghetti Squash 1 medium (about 2 lb) halved and seeded 1 lb price 1.49
  • Fresh Tomatillo ~3/4 lb (6–8 medium), husked and rinsed 1 lb price 2.99 (use 3/4 lb)
  • Organic Yellow Onion 1/2 small, thick slices 1 each price 1.99 (use half)
  • Organic Garlic 3 cloves (2 for salsa, 1 for squash){ 1 lb price 6.99 (use 3 cloves)
  • Organic Cilantro 1/3 cup leaves, divided each price 1.99
  • Olive oil 2.5 tbsp, divided
  • Ground cumin & chili powder 1/2 tsp each
  • Salt & black pepper To taste
  • Lime 1, juiced (plus wedges)

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425°F. Halve spaghetti squash lengthwise; scrape seeds. Rub cut sides with 1 tbsp oil, season with salt/pepper. Place cut-side down on a parchment-lined sheet pan.
  2. Roast squash 30–35 minutes until strands pull away easily with a fork. During last 15 minutes, add tomatillos, onion slices, and 2 garlic cloves (in peel) to the same pan; drizzle with 1 tsp oil and a pinch of salt.
  3. Season fish: Pat rockfish dry. Brush with 1 tbsp oil; sprinkle cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Place on a second small pan.
  4. Bake fish 9–12 minutes (thickness dependent) until it flakes easily and reaches 145°F.
  5. Make salsa: Peel roasted garlic; blend or finely chop with roasted tomatillos and onion, 2 tbsp cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Adjust acidity/salt.
  6. Finish squash: Flip halves, shred into strands with a fork. Toss with remaining 1/2 tbsp oil, 1 minced garlic clove, salt, pepper, and 1 tbsp chopped cilantro.
  7. Plate squash, top with rockfish, spoon over warm tomatillo salsa, and scatter remaining cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

Health notes: Approx. 320–380 kcal per serving. Lean protein; low-carb; high in vitamin C and fiber. Gluten- and dairy-free.

Drink pairing: Sauvignon Blanc or Albariño; NA: citrusy hop seltzer or iced green tea.

Shopping list
  • Simple Truth® Natural Ground Lamb 12 oz
  • Organic Butternut Squash 1 lb, peeled and 1-inch cubed, 1 lb, peeled and 1/2-inch cubes
  • Organic Lacinato Kale 1/2 bunch, finely chopped (about 3 cups){
  • Kroger® Fuji Apples – 3 lb bag 1 medium apple, diced
  • Organic Yellow Onion 1/2 small, grated (for kofta) + 2 tbsp finely diced (for salad), 1/2 medium, thinly sliced, 1/2 small, thick slices
  • Organic Italian Parsley 1/4 cup finely chopped
  • Organic Garlic 3 cloves, minced, 3 cloves, minced, 3 cloves (2 for salsa, 1 for squash){
  • Ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, cinnamon 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp coriander, 1 tsp paprika, pinch cinnamon
  • Olive oil 3 tbsp, divided, 2.5 tbsp, divided
  • Lemon 1, juiced (plus extra wedges to serve)
  • Salt & black pepper To taste, To taste
  • Plain yogurt (optional, for sauce) 1/2 cup + 1 tsp lemon juice + pinch salt
  • Red Shrimp 16/25 12 oz
  • Organic Ginger Root 1 tbsp, finely minced
  • Son Premium Fish Sauce 17 oz 1–2 tsp, to taste
  • Coconut milk 1 can (13–14 oz)
  • Red curry paste 2–3 tbsp, to taste
  • Brown sugar (or honey) 1–2 tsp
  • Lime 1, juiced (plus wedges){, 1, juiced (plus wedges)
  • Organic Cilantro 2 tbsp chopped, plus more to garnish, 1/3 cup leaves, divided
  • Neutral oil 1 tbsp
  • Jasmine rice 1 cup uncooked (yields ~3 cups cooked)
  • Fresh Rockfish Fillet Pacific Caught 12 oz, skinless
  • Spaghetti Squash 1 medium (about 2 lb) halved and seeded
  • Fresh Tomatillo ~3/4 lb (6–8 medium), husked and rinsed
  • Ground cumin & chili powder 1/2 tsp each

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