Careme Recipes

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Oven-Baked Wild Pacific Cod with Lemon–Garlic Dill + Sautéed Green Beans

A WA-friendly fish dinner that’s simple, bright, and not a ginger-soy glaze: oven-baked cod with lemon, garlic, and dill, plus a quick sauté of green beans on the stove.

Ingredients

  • Pacific Cod Fillet Wild Caught (sustainably sourced) 1 lb (2 fillets) $13.99
  • Fresh Green Beans 1 lb $3.69
  • Simple Truth Organic® Garlic Bulbs 3 cloves (2 for fish, 1 for beans) $2.79
  • Simple Truth Organic® Baby Dill 2–3 tbsp chopped $2.79
  • Lemon 1 (zest + juice)
  • Olive oil 2–3 tbsp
  • Butter (optional) 1 tbsp (adds richness to cod)
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes (optional) pinch

Instructions

  1. Heat oven: Set oven to 400°F. Lightly oil a small baking dish or sheet pan.
  2. Season cod: Pat cod dry. Place in the dish. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, add 2 minced garlic cloves, half the dill, lemon zest, and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Dot with butter if using. (Optional: add a pinch of red pepper flakes.)
  3. Bake: Bake until the cod is opaque and flakes easily, about 10–14 minutes depending on thickness.
  4. Cook green beans (stove): While cod bakes, heat 1–2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add trimmed green beans and a pinch of salt. Sauté until crisp-tender, 5–7 minutes. Add remaining minced garlic for the last 30 seconds.
  5. Finish: Squeeze lemon juice over both the fish and beans. Sprinkle remaining dill over the cod.
  6. Serve: Plate cod with green beans and spoon any lemony pan juices over the fish.

Health notes: ~450–650 calories per serving depending on butter/olive oil. Lean protein; lots of fiber from green beans.

Drink pairing: Washington Sauvignon Blanc or a crisp WA pilsner.

Flat Iron Steak with Caramelized Sweet Onion Pan Sauce + Garlicky Sautéed Green Beans

A simple, not-too-similar-to-your-recent-meals beef dinner: quick-seared flat iron steak with a glossy onion pan sauce and a warm side of sautéed green beans. No chimichurri, no peppers, no mushrooms.

Ingredients

  • Choice Flat Iron Beef Steak 1 lb $11.99 (sale)
  • Private Selection® Peruvian Gold Sweet Onion 3 lb Bag 1 medium onion, thinly sliced $5.49
  • Fresh Green Beans 1 lb $3.69
  • Simple Truth Organic® Garlic Bulbs 2 cloves, minced $2.79
  • Olive oil 2–3 tbsp
  • Butter (optional, for sauce) 1 tbsp
  • Vinegar (red wine or apple cider) or lemon 1–2 tsp
  • Beef broth or water 1/3 cup
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • Optional: Dijon mustard 1 tsp

Instructions

  1. Prep: Pat steak dry. Season generously with salt and pepper. Slice onion. Trim green beans. Mince garlic.
  2. Cook green beans (stove): Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add green beans and a pinch of salt. Sauté until bright and crisp-tender, 5–7 minutes. Add half the garlic for the last 30 seconds. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
  3. Sear steak (stove): In the same pan, add 1 tbsp oil. Sear steak over medium-high until well-browned, about 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare (adjust to thickness). Move steak to a plate and rest 8–10 minutes.
  4. Onion pan sauce: Lower heat to medium. Add onions with a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, until softened and browned, 6–10 minutes. Add remaining garlic for 30 seconds. Deglaze with broth/water, scraping up browned bits. Simmer 1–2 minutes until lightly glossy. Stir in butter and/or Dijon (optional). Add vinegar/lemon to brighten. Taste and adjust salt/pepper.
  5. Serve: Slice steak against the grain. Spoon onion sauce over steak and serve with the garlicky green beans.

Health notes: ~700–850 calories per serving. High protein; keep portions ~6–8 oz cooked steak per person and add extra green beans for a lighter plate.

Drink pairing: Washington Cabernet Franc or a WA red blend.

Moroccan-Spiced Lamb & Date Stew with Roasted Butternut Squash + Dill Yogurt

A fast, weeknight-friendly take on a Moroccan-inspired lamb “tagine vibe” using sweet onions, warm spices, and silky roasted butternut squash. The dill yogurt on top makes it bright and modern.

Ingredients

  • Simple Truth® Natural Lamb Shoulder 1 lb, cut into 1-inch chunks (or ask butcher to cube) $10.99 (sale)
  • Organic Butternut Squash ~1 lb (about 2–3 cups cubed) $1.99/lb
  • Private Selection® Peruvian Gold Sweet Onion 3 lb Bag 1 medium onion, thinly sliced $5.49
  • Organic Ginger Root 1 tsp finely grated $5.99/lb
  • Simple Truth Organic® Garlic Bulbs 2 cloves, minced $2.79
  • Simple Truth Organic® Whole Medjool Dates 5–6 dates, pitted and chopped $6.99
  • Plain yogurt 1/2 cup
  • Simple Truth Organic® Baby Dill 2 tbsp chopped (plus extra for garnish) $2.79
  • Olive oil 2–3 tbsp
  • Ground cumin 1 tsp
  • Ground coriander 1 tsp
  • Cinnamon 1/4 tsp
  • Smoked paprika 1/2 tsp
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • Chicken or veggie broth (or water) 1 cup
  • Optional side: cooked couscous or rice If you want more starch; otherwise the squash covers it

Instructions

  1. Prep: Heat oven to 425°F. Peel and cube squash into 3/4-inch pieces. Slice onion. Mince garlic; grate ginger. Chop dates. Chop dill and stir into yogurt with a pinch of salt; refrigerate.
  2. Roast squash: Toss squash with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast on a sheet pan until browned and tender, 18–22 minutes, tossing once.
  3. Sear lamb (stove): While squash roasts, pat lamb dry and season with salt/pepper. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pot/Dutch oven over medium-high. Brown lamb well, 6–8 minutes total (work in batches if needed).
  4. Build the stew: Lower heat to medium. Add a little more oil if dry. Add onion and cook until softened, 4–5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; cook 30 seconds. Stir in cumin, coriander, paprika, and cinnamon for 30 seconds to bloom.
  5. Simmer: Add broth (or water) and chopped dates. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until lamb is tender, 20–30 minutes (smaller cubes cook faster). If it reduces too much, add a splash of water.
  6. Finish: Fold roasted squash into the pot for the last 2 minutes just to combine without mashing it. Taste and adjust salt/pepper.
  7. Serve: Spoon into bowls and dollop with dill yogurt. Add extra dill on top.

Health notes: ~700–850 calories per serving (2 servings). Good protein and fiber; moderate fat. Yogurt adds protein and balance.

Drink pairing: Washington Riesling (off-dry) or a WA craft saison.

Shopping list
  • Pacific Cod Fillet Wild Caught (sustainably sourced) 1 lb (2 fillets)
  • Fresh Green Beans 1 lb, 1 lb
  • Simple Truth Organic® Garlic Bulbs 3 cloves (2 for fish, 1 for beans), 2 cloves, minced, 2 cloves, minced
  • Simple Truth Organic® Baby Dill 2–3 tbsp chopped, 2 tbsp chopped (plus extra for garnish)
  • Lemon 1 (zest + juice)
  • Olive oil 2–3 tbsp, 2–3 tbsp, 2–3 tbsp
  • Butter (optional) 1 tbsp (adds richness to cod)
  • Salt & black pepper to taste, to taste, to taste
  • Red pepper flakes (optional) pinch
  • Choice Flat Iron Beef Steak 1 lb
  • Private Selection® Peruvian Gold Sweet Onion 3 lb Bag 1 medium onion, thinly sliced, 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • Butter (optional, for sauce) 1 tbsp
  • Vinegar (red wine or apple cider) or lemon 1–2 tsp
  • Beef broth or water 1/3 cup
  • Optional: Dijon mustard 1 tsp
  • Simple Truth® Natural Lamb Shoulder 1 lb, cut into 1-inch chunks (or ask butcher to cube)
  • Organic Butternut Squash ~1 lb (about 2–3 cups cubed)
  • Organic Ginger Root 1 tsp finely grated
  • Simple Truth Organic® Whole Medjool Dates 5–6 dates, pitted and chopped
  • Plain yogurt 1/2 cup
  • Ground cumin 1 tsp
  • Ground coriander 1 tsp
  • Cinnamon 1/4 tsp
  • Smoked paprika 1/2 tsp
  • Chicken or veggie broth (or water) 1 cup
  • Optional side: cooked couscous or rice If you want more starch; otherwise the squash covers it

Planned by Careme.