Careme Recipes

Location: Quality Food Center - Bellevue East (1510 145th Pl SE)

Lean Beef Slider Bites with Crunchy Cabbage Slaw

Lean, protein-forward sliders with crunchy cabbage-onion slaw. Feels like game-day comfort, but lighter than typical burgers.

Ingredients

  • Certified Angus Beef 90/10 Ground Sirloin 12 oz $9.99
  • Organic Green Cabbage 1/2 lb, thin-sliced $2.49
  • Organic Jumbo Red Onions 1/4 onion, thin-sliced $2.99
  • Gotham Greens® Butterhead Living Lettuce Leaves for wraps (or topping) $3.99
  • Pantry: salt, pepper, garlic powder to taste
  • Pantry: olive oil 1 tbsp
  • Pantry: vinegar or lemon 1 tbsp
  • Pantry: plain Greek yogurt (or light mayo) 2 tbsp (optional)
  • Pantry: slider buns (optional) 4 small

Instructions

  1. Make quick slaw: Toss cabbage + red onion with salt, pepper, vinegar/lemon, and (optional) yogurt/light mayo. Let sit while you cook burgers.
  2. Form patties: Divide beef into 4 small slider patties; season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder.
  3. Cook (stove or grill): Heat skillet or grill to medium-high. Cook 2–3 minutes per side (until 160°F for beef).
  4. Assemble: Serve in lettuce wraps or slider buns, topped with slaw.

Health notes: High protein, moderate calories; use lettuce wraps or whole-grain slider buns to keep it lighter; go easy on mayo.

Drink pairing: Sparkling water with lime; or a light lager.

Grilled Smoky Shrimp Skewers with Dill-Yogurt Dip

Fast, shareable shrimp skewers with a smoky-sweet spice rub, plus a simple yogurt dip. Great finger food without the fryer.

Ingredients

  • Kroger® Extra Large Raw Shrimp Peeled and Deveined Tail Off, 12 oz 12 oz $6.99 sale
  • Organic Ginger Root 1 tsp grated (optional) $5.99/lb
  • Simple Truth Organic® Baby Dill 1 tbsp chopped (for dip) $2.79
  • Pantry: olive oil 1 tbsp
  • Pantry: smoked paprika + cumin (or chili powder) 1 tsp + 1/2 tsp
  • Pantry: salt, pepper to taste
  • Pantry: lemon 1
  • Pantry: plain Greek yogurt 1/2 cup
  • Pantry: honey (optional) 1/2 tsp

Instructions

  1. Soak skewers if wooden (10 minutes). Pat shrimp dry.
  2. Season shrimp: Toss with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin/chili powder, salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon.
  3. Grill: Skewer shrimp (about 5–6 per skewer). Grill medium-high 1.5–2 minutes per side until pink and firm.
  4. Make dip: Mix Greek yogurt, dill, lemon zest/juice, pinch of salt, (optional) grated ginger and tiny drizzle of honey.
  5. Serve: Serve skewers with dip and extra lemon wedges.

Health notes: High protein, low carb; keep dip yogurt-based for lighter calories.

Drink pairing: Citrusy IPA or sparkling water with grapefruit.

Oven “Buffalo” Brussels Sprouts with Yogurt Ranch

All the Buffalo-wing vibe, but with roasted Brussels sprouts (in season in WA in winter) and a yogurt “ranch” dip.

Ingredients

  • Kroger® Brussels Sprouts BIG DEAL!, 24 oz 1 lb (about 2/3 of the bag) $6.00
  • Simple Truth Organic® Baby Dill 1 tbsp chopped $2.79
  • Organic Yellow Peeled Onions 1/4 onion, very finely minced (optional) $1.99
  • Pantry: olive oil 1–1.5 tbsp
  • Pantry: hot sauce 2–3 tbsp
  • Pantry: butter (optional) 1 tbsp (or skip)
  • Pantry: garlic powder 1/2 tsp
  • Pantry: salt, pepper to taste
  • Pantry: plain Greek yogurt 1/2 cup
  • Pantry: lemon or vinegar 1 tsp

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 450°F. Halve Brussels sprouts; toss with olive oil, salt, pepper. Spread on a sheet pan cut-side down.
  2. Roast 18–22 minutes, tossing once, until deeply browned and crisp at edges.
  3. Buffalo toss: Warm hot sauce with (optional) butter in a bowl; toss hot sprouts in sauce. Add garlic powder if you like.
  4. Quick yogurt ranch: Mix Greek yogurt, dill, lemon/vinegar, pinch of salt/pepper, and a little minced onion (optional).
  5. Serve immediately with dip.

Health notes: Veg-forward, baked not fried; use Greek yogurt dip to cut saturated fat.

Drink pairing: Non-alcoholic: iced tea with lemon. Beer: pilsner.

Sweet Potato ‘Nacho’ Rounds with Spiced Lamb & Cabbage

A lighter take on nachos: roasted sweet potato rounds as the base, topped with seasoned ground lamb and crunchy cabbage.

Ingredients

  • Sweet Potato 1 lb (1 large) $2.49/lb
  • Simple Truth® Natural Ground Lamb, 1 lb 1/2–3/4 lb $9.49 sale
  • Organic Green Cabbage 1–2 cups shredded $2.49
  • Organic Jumbo Red Onions 2 tbsp minced $2.99
  • Pantry: olive oil 1 tbsp
  • Pantry: salt, pepper to taste
  • Pantry: cumin + chili powder (or taco seasoning) 1 tsp + 1 tsp
  • Pantry: yogurt (or salsa) for topping

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425°F. Slice sweet potato into 1/2-inch rounds. Toss with olive oil, salt, pepper. Roast 20–25 minutes, flipping once, until tender and browned.
  2. Cook lamb (stove): Brown lamb in a skillet over medium-high. Season with cumin + chili powder, salt, pepper. Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Assemble: Arrange sweet potato rounds on a platter, spoon lamb over top, finish with shredded cabbage and a little minced red onion. Add yogurt (or salsa) as a drizzle.

Health notes: Higher fiber than chips; protein-rich; control portion by using rounds instead of a big chip pile.

Drink pairing: Sparkling water + lime; or a light red (Gamay/Pinot).

Pan-Seared Steelhead with Dill Pan Sauce + Roasted Yukon Golds & Rainbow Carrots

A Pacific Northwest weeknight hero: buttery, quick-seared steelhead with a punchy dill-caper pan sauce, plus crispy-on-the-edges Yukon Golds and sweet roasted carrots. Cozy winter vibes, restaurant feel—done fast.

Ingredients

  • Steelhead fillet (Fresh Farm Raised), 1 lb 1 lb (you’ll cook ~12–14 oz for 2; save the rest for lunch) $11.99 sale
  • Organic Yukon Gold Potatoes, 3 lb bag ~1 lb (about 3 medium) $4.99
  • Cal-Organic Organic Rainbow Carrots Bunch 1 bunch $3.69
  • Simple Truth Organic® Baby Dill 2 tbsp chopped $2.79
  • Organic Yellow Peeled Onion 1/2 onion, thin-sliced $1.99
  • Pantry: olive oil 2–3 tbsp
  • Pantry: butter 2 tbsp
  • Pantry: lemon (or a splash of vinegar) 1
  • Pantry: capers (optional but great) 1–2 tbsp
  • Pantry: salt, black pepper to taste
  • Pantry: garlic (optional) 1 clove

Instructions

  1. Prep: Heat oven to 425°F. Line a sheet pan. Cut potatoes into 1-inch chunks. Trim carrots; halve lengthwise if thick. Chop dill; thin-slice onion.
  2. Roast the sides: Toss potatoes with 1–1 1/2 tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper. Spread on 2/3 of the sheet pan. Toss carrots with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper; add to remaining space. Roast 25–30 minutes, tossing once, until potatoes are browned and carrots are tender.
  3. Cook the steelhead (stove): Pat fish dry. Season with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high with 1 tbsp oil. Sear fish skin-side down (if skin-on) 4–5 minutes until crisp; flip and cook 1–3 minutes more until just cooked through (125–130°F for medium). Move fish to a plate.
  4. Make the dill pan sauce: Lower heat to medium. Add butter and onion (and garlic if using). Cook 2–3 minutes to soften. Stir in capers (optional), then squeeze in lemon. Splash in 2–3 tbsp water to loosen. Turn off heat; stir in chopped dill. Taste and adjust salt/pepper/lemon.
  5. Serve: Plate steelhead, spoon sauce over top. Serve with roasted Yukon Golds and carrots.

Health notes: ~750–850 calories/person (depends on butter/oil). Healthiness: Balanced and high-protein with omega-3s; add extra veg or reduce butter for lighter.

Drink pairing: Wine: Washington State Chardonnay (look for Chateau Ste. Michelle). Beer: a crisp Kölsch-style ale.

Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Mushroom-Onion Gravy + Sautéed Winter Cabbage

Savory, saucy, and super weeknight-friendly: juicy pork tenderloin medallions (major sale!) simmered in a quick mushroom-onion gravy, with shredded cabbage sautéed until sweet and silky. Comfort food that still feels fresh and light for winter.

Ingredients

  • Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin, 1 lb 1 lb $3.99 sale
  • Simple Truth Organic® Sliced White Mushrooms, 8 oz 1 package $3.99
  • Organic Green Cabbage, 1 lb 1 lb (or half a larger head) $2.49
  • Organic Jumbo Yellow Onions, 1 lb 1 small onion (or 1/2 large), sliced $2.19
  • Organic Yukon Gold Potatoes, 3 lb bag ~3/4–1 lb for mashed or pan-roasted potatoes $4.99
  • Pantry: flour 1 tbsp
  • Pantry: chicken stock or water 3/4 cup
  • Pantry: Dijon mustard (optional) 1 tsp
  • Pantry: olive oil or butter 2–3 tbsp total
  • Pantry: salt, pepper, paprika or thyme to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep: Slice pork into 1-inch medallions. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch paprika or thyme. Slice onion. Shred cabbage. If making mash: peel/cube potatoes.
  2. Start potatoes (stove): Boil cubed Yukon Golds in salted water 12–15 minutes until tender; drain and mash with a bit of butter/oil and splash of warm water/stock. Keep covered. (Alternative: pan-roast diced potatoes while you cook pork.)
  3. Sear pork (stove): Heat a large skillet over medium-high with 1 tbsp oil. Sear medallions 2–3 minutes per side until browned and just cooked through (145°F). Transfer to a plate.
  4. Build the mushroom gravy: Lower heat to medium. Add 1 tbsp butter/oil. Sauté mushrooms and onion 6–8 minutes until browned. Sprinkle flour over; stir 30 seconds. Slowly whisk in stock/water. Simmer 2–3 minutes until lightly thickened. Stir in Dijon if using; taste for salt/pepper.
  5. Sauté cabbage: Push gravy mixture to one side of the pan (or use a second skillet). Add a little oil/butter, then cabbage with a pinch of salt. Cook 5–7 minutes, tossing, until softened and lightly caramelized. (If pan is crowded, cook cabbage first, then gravy.)
  6. Finish: Return pork and any juices to the gravy side for 1 minute to warm through.
  7. Serve: Plate mashed/roasted potatoes, top with pork and mushroom gravy, and serve cabbage alongside.

Health notes: ~650–800 calories/person. Healthiness: High-protein; lots of crucifer veg; gravy adds richness—use less oil/butter for lighter.

Drink pairing: Wine: Washington Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley OR is also great nearby). Beer: amber ale or brown ale.

Shopping list
  • Certified Angus Beef 90/10 Ground Sirloin 12 oz
  • Organic Green Cabbage 1/2 lb, thin-sliced, 1–2 cups shredded
  • Organic Jumbo Red Onions 1/4 onion, thin-sliced, 2 tbsp minced
  • Gotham Greens® Butterhead Living Lettuce Leaves for wraps (or topping)
  • Pantry: salt, pepper, garlic powder to taste
  • Pantry: olive oil 1 tbsp, 1 tbsp, 1–1.5 tbsp, 1 tbsp, 2–3 tbsp
  • Pantry: vinegar or lemon 1 tbsp
  • Pantry: plain Greek yogurt (or light mayo) 2 tbsp (optional)
  • Pantry: slider buns (optional) 4 small
  • Kroger® Extra Large Raw Shrimp Peeled and Deveined Tail Off, 12 oz 12 oz
  • Organic Ginger Root 1 tsp grated (optional)
  • Simple Truth Organic® Baby Dill 1 tbsp chopped (for dip), 1 tbsp chopped, 2 tbsp chopped
  • Pantry: smoked paprika + cumin (or chili powder) 1 tsp + 1/2 tsp
  • Pantry: salt, pepper to taste, to taste, to taste
  • Pantry: lemon 1
  • Pantry: plain Greek yogurt 1/2 cup, 1/2 cup
  • Pantry: honey (optional) 1/2 tsp
  • Kroger® Brussels Sprouts BIG DEAL!, 24 oz 1 lb (about 2/3 of the bag)
  • Organic Yellow Peeled Onions 1/4 onion, very finely minced (optional)
  • Pantry: hot sauce 2–3 tbsp
  • Pantry: butter (optional) 1 tbsp (or skip)
  • Pantry: garlic powder 1/2 tsp
  • Pantry: lemon or vinegar 1 tsp
  • Sweet Potato 1 lb (1 large)
  • Simple Truth® Natural Ground Lamb, 1 lb 1/2–3/4 lb
  • Pantry: cumin + chili powder (or taco seasoning) 1 tsp + 1 tsp
  • Pantry: yogurt (or salsa) for topping
  • Steelhead fillet (Fresh Farm Raised), 1 lb 1 lb (you’ll cook ~12–14 oz for 2; save the rest for lunch)
  • Organic Yukon Gold Potatoes, 3 lb bag ~1 lb (about 3 medium), ~3/4–1 lb for mashed or pan-roasted potatoes
  • Cal-Organic Organic Rainbow Carrots Bunch 1 bunch
  • Organic Yellow Peeled Onion 1/2 onion, thin-sliced
  • Pantry: butter 2 tbsp
  • Pantry: lemon (or a splash of vinegar) 1
  • Pantry: capers (optional but great) 1–2 tbsp
  • Pantry: salt, black pepper to taste
  • Pantry: garlic (optional) 1 clove
  • Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin, 1 lb 1 lb
  • Simple Truth Organic® Sliced White Mushrooms, 8 oz 1 package
  • Organic Green Cabbage, 1 lb 1 lb (or half a larger head)
  • Organic Jumbo Yellow Onions, 1 lb 1 small onion (or 1/2 large), sliced
  • Pantry: flour 1 tbsp
  • Pantry: chicken stock or water 3/4 cup
  • Pantry: Dijon mustard (optional) 1 tsp
  • Pantry: olive oil or butter 2–3 tbsp total
  • Pantry: salt, pepper, paprika or thyme to taste

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