Careme Recipes

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Cider-Glazed Pork Sirloin Medallions with Roasted Acorn Squash & Green Beans

Juicy, budget-friendly pork sirloin medallions seared and glossed with a quick apple-cider pan sauce, served with caramelized roasted acorn squash and crisp-tender green beans. Cozy, fall flavors in under 40 minutes.

Ingredients

  • Kroger® Boneless Natural Fresh Pork Sirloins (2 Piece) 12 oz (about 3/4 lb), sliced into 1-inch medallions sale $1.99/lb
  • Organic Acorn Squash 1 small (about 1.5 lb), seeded and cut into wedges $1.99/lb
  • Kroger® Fresh Trimmed Green Beans Bag 8 oz, trimmed $3.49 / 12 oz
  • Organic Fuji Apple 1 medium, thinly sliced $2.49/lb
  • Organic Yellow Onion 1/2 small, thinly sliced $1.49/lb
  • Simple Truth Organic® Garlic Bulbs 2 cloves, minced $1.99 / 3 ct
  • Olive oil 3 tbsp, divided
  • Butter 1 tbsp
  • Apple cider vinegar 2 tbsp (or sub 1/4 cup apple juice if on hand)
  • Dijon mustard 1 tsp
  • Dried thyme or rosemary 1 tsp
  • Salt & black pepper To taste

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425°F. On a sheet pan, toss acorn squash wedges with 1.5 tbsp olive oil, half the garlic, thyme/rosemary, salt and pepper. Roast 15 minutes.
  2. Add green beans to the pan, drizzle with 1/2 tbsp olive oil, season, and roast another 10–12 minutes until squash is tender and beans are crisp-tender.
  3. While vegetables roast, pat pork dry and season generously with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high with 1 tbsp olive oil. Sear medallions 2–3 minutes per side until browned and just cooked through (145°F). Transfer to a plate; tent with foil.
  4. In the same skillet over medium, add butter, onion and apple; sauté 3–4 minutes until softened and lightly golden.
  5. Stir in remaining garlic for 30 seconds, then add cider vinegar (and 2–3 tbsp water), scraping up browned bits. Whisk in Dijon; simmer 1–2 minutes to slightly thicken. Taste and adjust salt/pepper.
  6. Return pork (and juices) to the pan, turning to coat in sauce for 30–60 seconds.
  7. Plate pork with roasted squash and green beans; spoon apple-onion pan sauce over pork.

Health notes: About 560 calories per serving. Balanced protein with high-fiber squash and green beans; moderate fat; low added sugar.

Drink pairing: Dry hard cider or Oregon Pinot Noir.

Garlic-Ginger Shrimp & Bok Choy Stir-Fry with Jasmine Rice

Fast, fragrant stir-fry loaded with juicy sale shrimp, crunchy snap peas, and tender baby bok choy in a garlicky ginger-soy glaze. Served over steamy jasmine rice for a takeout-faster weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

  • Kroger® Large Raw Shrimp Peeled & Deveined Tail Off (12 oz) 10–12 oz, thawed and patted dry sale $6.99 / 12 oz
  • Organic Baby Bok Choy 8 oz, sliced (greens and stems separated) $2.99/lb
  • Simple Truth Organic® Snap Peas 4–5 oz $4.99 / 8 oz
  • Organic Ginger Root 1 tbsp, finely minced $3.99/lb
  • Simple Truth Organic® Garlic Bulbs 3 cloves, minced $1.99 / 3 ct
  • Soy sauce (low-sodium preferred) 3 tbsp
  • Honey (or brown sugar) 2 tsp
  • Rice vinegar 1 tbsp
  • Cornstarch 1 tsp (mixed with 2 tsp water)
  • Neutral oil (canola/avocado) 1.5 tbsp, divided
  • Red pepper flakes (optional) Pinch
  • Thai Basil (optional) A few leaves, torn $2.49 / 0.5 oz
  • Jasmine rice 1 cup uncooked (about 3 cups cooked)

Instructions

  1. Cook rice per package (about 12–15 minutes). Keep warm.
  2. In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and cornstarch slurry. Set aside.
  3. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high. Add 1 tbsp oil. Stir-fry shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until pink and just opaque. Transfer to a plate.
  4. Add remaining 1/2 tbsp oil. Stir-fry ginger and garlic 30 seconds. Add bok choy stems and snap peas; cook 2 minutes. Add bok choy greens and cook 1 minute more.
  5. Return shrimp to pan. Pour in sauce and toss 30–60 seconds until glossy and slightly thickened. Add chili flakes and Thai basil if using. Adjust seasoning.
  6. Serve over hot jasmine rice.

Health notes: About 600 calories per serving. Lean protein, lots of veggies; moderate carbs from rice; lower sodium if using low-sodium soy sauce.

Drink pairing: Sauvignon Blanc or a crisp lager/pilsner.

Grilled Lamb Kofta with Yogurt-Cucumber Sauce, Tomato Salad & Herbed Red Potatoes

Char-kissed spiced lamb kofta patties with cooling yogurt-cucumber sauce, a bright tomato-cucumber salad, and buttery herbed red potatoes. Big Mediterranean flavors, weeknight timing.

Ingredients

  • Simple Truth® Natural Ground Lamb 10 oz sale $9.49 / 1 lb
  • Simple Truth Organic® Garlic Bulbs 1 clove, minced (plus 1 small clove for sauce, optional) $1.99 / 3 ct
  • Organic Red Onions 1/4 small, grated or very finely minced (plus a few thin slices for salad) $1.59/lb
  • Ground cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp coriander, 1/2 tsp paprika, pinch cinnamon
  • Salt & black pepper To taste
  • Olive oil 1 tbsp, divided
  • Greek yogurt (plain) 1/2 cup
  • Organic Long English Cucumber 1/2 cucumber, grated (for sauce) + 1/2 diced (for salad) $2.29 / ea
  • Fresh Organic On the Vine Tomatoes 8 oz, diced $3.19/lb
  • Apple cider vinegar or lemon juice 2 tbsp, divided
  • Dried oregano (or parsley, if on hand) 1 tsp
  • Simple Truth Organic® Red Potatoes 12 oz, cut into 1-inch chunks $4.99 / 3 lb bag
  • Butter (or olive oil) 1 tbsp
  • Garlic powder (for potatoes) 1/4 tsp

Instructions

  1. Make yogurt-cucumber sauce: Mix yogurt, grated cucumber, a pinch of minced garlic, 1 tbsp vinegar, pinch of salt and pepper. Chill.
  2. Potatoes: Place potato chunks in salted water; bring to a boil and cook 10–12 minutes until tender. Drain; toss with butter, 1/2 tbsp olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper. Keep warm.
  3. Kofta: In a bowl combine lamb, minced garlic, grated onion, cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, 1/2 tsp salt and pepper. Form 6–8 small oval patties.
  4. Preheat grill or grill pan (or broiler) to medium-high. Lightly oil grates/pan. Cook kofta 3–4 minutes per side until browned and 160°F internal.
  5. Salad: Toss diced cucumber, tomatoes, a few red onion slivers, 1 tbsp vinegar, drizzle of olive oil, salt and pepper.
  6. Serve kofta with yogurt-cucumber sauce, tomato-cucumber salad, and warm herbed potatoes.

Health notes: About 650 calories per serving. Higher in protein; includes fresh veg and potatoes; moderate saturated fat from lamb—use leaner portions to reduce.

Drink pairing: Grenache/Syrah blend or a malty amber ale.

Shopping list
  • Kroger® Boneless Natural Fresh Pork Sirloins (2 Piece) 12 oz (about 3/4 lb), sliced into 1-inch medallions
  • Organic Acorn Squash 1 small (about 1.5 lb), seeded and cut into wedges
  • Kroger® Fresh Trimmed Green Beans Bag 8 oz, trimmed
  • Organic Fuji Apple 1 medium, thinly sliced
  • Organic Yellow Onion 1/2 small, thinly sliced
  • Simple Truth Organic® Garlic Bulbs 2 cloves, minced, 3 cloves, minced, 1 clove, minced (plus 1 small clove for sauce, optional)
  • Olive oil 3 tbsp, divided, 1 tbsp, divided
  • Butter 1 tbsp
  • Apple cider vinegar 2 tbsp (or sub 1/4 cup apple juice if on hand)
  • Dijon mustard 1 tsp
  • Dried thyme or rosemary 1 tsp
  • Salt & black pepper To taste, To taste
  • Kroger® Large Raw Shrimp Peeled & Deveined Tail Off (12 oz) 10–12 oz, thawed and patted dry
  • Organic Baby Bok Choy 8 oz, sliced (greens and stems separated)
  • Simple Truth Organic® Snap Peas 4–5 oz
  • Organic Ginger Root 1 tbsp, finely minced
  • Soy sauce (low-sodium preferred) 3 tbsp
  • Honey (or brown sugar) 2 tsp
  • Rice vinegar 1 tbsp
  • Cornstarch 1 tsp (mixed with 2 tsp water)
  • Neutral oil (canola/avocado) 1.5 tbsp, divided
  • Red pepper flakes (optional) Pinch
  • Thai Basil (optional) A few leaves, torn
  • Jasmine rice 1 cup uncooked (about 3 cups cooked)
  • Simple Truth® Natural Ground Lamb 10 oz
  • Organic Red Onions 1/4 small, grated or very finely minced (plus a few thin slices for salad)
  • Ground cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp coriander, 1/2 tsp paprika, pinch cinnamon
  • Greek yogurt (plain) 1/2 cup
  • Organic Long English Cucumber 1/2 cucumber, grated (for sauce) + 1/2 diced (for salad)
  • Fresh Organic On the Vine Tomatoes 8 oz, diced
  • Apple cider vinegar or lemon juice 2 tbsp, divided
  • Dried oregano (or parsley, if on hand) 1 tsp
  • Simple Truth Organic® Red Potatoes 12 oz, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • Butter (or olive oil) 1 tbsp
  • Garlic powder (for potatoes) 1/4 tsp

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