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

Using ingredients from August 2, 2026.

Spanish Grilled Tuna with Smoky Corn Salad

Meaty paprika-seared tuna meets sweet charred corn, juicy heirloom tomato, and a lively sherry vinaigrette for an irresistible summer grill dinner.

Total time: 40 minutes

Estimated cost: $22–$25 total for 2 servings

Health notes: About 570 calories per serving, with roughly 45 grams protein, 32 grams carbohydrates, and 29 grams fat.

Drink pairing: A juicy, medium-bodied Grenache echoes the smoky paprika while complementing the tuna and sweet corn.

Ingredients

  • Tuna Steak Wild Caught Frozen (sustainably sourced)
    12 ounces, fully thawed and patted dry $8.99
  • Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob-Each
    2 ears $1.25
  • Zucchini
    8 ounces $1.29
  • Fresh Organic Heirloom Tomato
    8 ounces $3.49
  • Jumbo Red Onions
    2 ounces $2.29
  • Garlic
    1 clove $0.99
  • Parsley
    2 tablespoons chopped $1.89
  • Fresh Organic Lemon - Each
    1 lemon, yielding 1 teaspoon zest and 1 tablespoon juice $2.00
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
    4 tablespoons
  • Sherry vinegar
    2 teaspoons
  • Smoked paprika
    1½ teaspoons
  • Kosher salt
    1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper
    ¼ teaspoon

Instructions

  1. Preheat a clean grill to medium-high, about 425°F. Shuck 2 ears corn; cut 8 ounces zucchini lengthwise into ½-inch planks; chop 8 ounces heirloom tomato, finely dice 2 ounces red onion, mince 1 garlic clove, chop 2 tablespoons parsley, and zest and juice 1 lemon to obtain 1 teaspoon zest and 1 tablespoon juice.
  2. Whisk 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar, 1 minced garlic clove, and ¼ teaspoon kosher salt together; slowly whisk in 2 tablespoons olive oil until emulsified, then set the vinaigrette aside.
  3. Coat 12 ounces tuna with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper; let stand for 10 minutes.
  4. Coat 2 ears corn and 8 ounces zucchini with 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, and ¼ teaspoon kosher salt. Grill the 2 ears corn for 10–12 minutes and the 8 ounces zucchini for 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally; cool for 3 minutes, cut the kernels from the corn, chop the zucchini, and transfer both to a serving bowl.
  5. Grill the seasoned 12 ounces tuna for 1–2 minutes per side, until deeply seared and 120–125°F in the center for medium-rare; rest for 5 minutes. For diners at increased risk of foodborne illness, cook the 12 ounces tuna to 145°F instead.
  6. Add 8 ounces chopped heirloom tomato, 2 ounces diced red onion, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, and 1 teaspoon lemon zest to the grilled vegetables; pour over all of the vinaigrette and toss gently.
  7. Divide the corn salad between 2 plates, slice the rested 12 ounces tuna across the grain, and arrange half over each serving.
Roasted Jerk Chicken & Summer Squash

Jamaican-inspired jerk spices give juicy oven-roasted chicken bold flavor, while peak-summer Washington yellow squash makes this an easy seasonal dinner for two.

Roasted Jerk Chicken & Summer Squash

Total time: 45 minutes

Estimated cost: $10–$13, plus pantry staples

Health notes: About 520 calories per serving, with roughly 42 grams of protein and a generous portion of summer squash.

Drink pairing: Pair with a fruit-forward Grenache whose ripe berry flavors soften the jerk spice and complement the caramelized squash.

Ingredients

  • DRAPER VALLEY FARMS® Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
    1 pound $6.99
  • Squash Yellow
    1 pound $1.29
  • Fresh Organic Limes - Each
    1 lime $1.50
  • Green Onions
    2 tablespoons thinly sliced $1.50
  • Olive oil
    2 tablespoons
  • Low-sodium soy sauce
    1 tablespoon
  • Brown sugar
    2 teaspoons
  • Ground allspice
    1 teaspoon
  • Dried thyme
    1 teaspoon
  • Garlic powder
    1 teaspoon
  • Ground ginger
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Ground cinnamon
    1/4 teaspoon
  • Cayenne pepper
    1/4 teaspoon
  • Kosher salt
    3/4 teaspoon
  • Black pepper
    1/4 teaspoon
  • Owen Roe Sinister Hand Grenache Oregon Red Wine
    1 bottle (750 ml) $23.99

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large rimmed sheet pan with foil or parchment.
  2. Whisk the juice of 1 lime, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce, 2 teaspoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground allspice, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt in a large bowl; add 1 pound chicken thighs and turn to coat.
  3. Trim 1 pound yellow squash, cut it into 1/2-inch-thick half-moons, and toss it in a second bowl with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Transfer the contents of both bowls to the prepared sheet pan in a single layer, leaving a little space between the pieces.
  5. Roast for 20 minutes, rotate the pan, and roast for 5 minutes more, or until the thickest piece reaches 165°F and the vegetables are browned at the edges.
  6. Remove the pan from the oven and rest everything for 5 minutes.
  7. Divide between two plates, spoon the pan juices over each portion, and garnish with 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions.

Wine picks:

  • Owen Roe Sinister Hand Grenache Oregon Red Wine $23.99 1 bottle (750 ml)
  • Browne Family Vineyards Bitner Estate Grenache Washington Rose Wine $14.99 1 bottle (750 ml)

Why it works: Owen Roe Sinister Hand Grenache is the strongest match: its ripe berry fruit and supple texture can mellow the jerk seasoning’s cayenne and allspice while standing up to roasted chicken and caramelized squash. The Washington Grenache rosé is a lively alternative if you prefer a cooler, lighter pairing that highlights the lime and summer squash.

Creole Flank Steak with Pepper-Corn Rice

A smoky Creole-spiced flank steak served over colorful rice with peak-summer grilled corn and green bell pepper.

Creole Flank Steak with Pepper-Corn Rice

Total time: 45 minutes

Estimated cost: $15–$18 for 2 servings

Health notes: About 650 calories per serving, with roughly 40 grams of protein plus fiber-rich summer vegetables.

Drink pairing: Syrah’s dark fruit and peppery character complement the Creole spices and smoky grilled beef.

Ingredients

  • Certified Angus Beef Boneless Flank Steak
    12 ounces $14.99
  • Fresh Large Green Bell Pepper
    1 pepper $1.50
  • Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob-Each
    1 ear $1.25
  • La Preferida® Extra Long Grain Rice
    1/2 cup $2.49
  • Garlic
    2 cloves $0.99
  • Green Onions
    2 green onions $1.50
  • Olive oil
    2 tablespoons
  • Smoked paprika
    1 teaspoon
  • Dried thyme
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Garlic powder
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Cayenne pepper
    1/8 teaspoon
  • Kosher salt
    1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Water
    1 cup
  • Charles Smith Wines Boom Boom! Syrah Washington Red Wine
    1 bottle $24.99

Instructions

  1. Heat a grill to medium-high. Slice 1 green bell pepper into wide strips, shuck 1 ear corn, mince 2 garlic cloves, and thinly slice 2 green onions.
  2. Pat 12 ounces flank steak dry. Rub it with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; let stand for 15 minutes while the grill heats.
  3. While the steak rests, combine 1/2 cup rice, 1 cup water, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes; remove from the heat and keep covered for 5 minutes.
  4. Toss the strips from 1 green bell pepper and the shucked 1 ear corn with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Grill them alongside the seasoned 12-ounce flank steak, turning occasionally; cook the vegetables for 6–8 minutes until charred and grill the steak for 4–6 minutes per side until it reaches 145°F.
  5. Rest the grilled 12-ounce flank steak for 8 minutes. Cut the kernels from the grilled 1 ear corn, chop the grilled 1 green bell pepper, and fold both into the cooked 1/2 cup rice with 2 sliced green onions.
  6. Slice the rested 12-ounce flank steak thinly against the grain, divide the pepper-corn rice between two plates, and arrange the steak over the top.

Wine picks:

  • Charles Smith Wines Boom Boom! Syrah Washington Red Wine $24.99 1 bottle
  • Columbia Crest Grand Estates Syrah Washington Red Wine $9.99 1 bottle

Why it works: The smoky, peppery Syrah profile complements the Creole seasoning, grilled char, and beef, while its dark fruit can echo the sweet grilled corn. The more structured Boom Boom! works especially well with the flank steak; Columbia Crest offers a value-oriented alternative.

Tenderloin au Poivre

Crackly pepper-crusted tenderloin, a velvety thyme pan sauce, and caramelized summer vegetables deliver steakhouse luxury in a streamlined bistro dinner.

Total time: 45 minutes

Estimated cost: About $35 for the listed catalog items, plus pantry staples

Health notes: About 700 calories per serving, with roughly 30 grams of protein and fiber-rich vegetables and potatoes.

Drink pairing: Serve with Syrah, whose dark fruit and savory pepper notes echo the crust while balancing the creamy sauce.

Ingredients

  • Simple Truth Organic® Beef Tenderloin Steak
    7 oz $20.99
  • Fresh Bagged Green Beans
    12 oz $3.99
  • Yukon Gold Potatoes
    12 oz $1.49
  • Shallots
    2 oz $4.49
  • Simple Truth Organic® Thyme
    1 teaspoon leaves $2.79
  • Olive oil
    2 tablespoons
  • Unsalted butter
    1 tablespoon
  • Kosher salt
    1 1/4 teaspoons
  • Whole black peppercorns
    1 tablespoon
  • Ground black pepper
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Low-sodium beef broth
    1/2 cup
  • Heavy cream
    1/3 cup
  • Dijon mustard
    1 teaspoon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Halve 12 ounces Yukon Gold potatoes, toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, and roast cut-side down on a rimmed sheet pan for 18 minutes.
  2. Trim 12 ounces Fresh Bagged Green Beans and toss with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper. Add the 12 ounces green beans to the sheet pan and roast everything for 10–12 minutes more, until the vegetables are browned and tender.
  3. Coarsely crush 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns. Pat 7 ounces Simple Truth Organic® Beef Tenderloin Steak dry, season with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and firmly press the 1 tablespoon crushed peppercorns onto all sides to form a crust. Heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the 7 ounces steak for 3–4 minutes per side, until it reaches 130–135°F for medium-rare or the preferred doneness.
  4. Transfer the meat to a board and rest for 8 minutes. Meanwhile, finely chop 2 ounces shallots. Melt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter in the skillet over medium heat and cook the 2 ounces shallots for 2 minutes. Pour in 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth, scraping up the browned bits from the skillet, and simmer for 3 minutes. Stir in 1/3 cup heavy cream, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and 1 teaspoon thyme leaves; simmer for 3 minutes until the sauce lightly coats a spoon.
  5. Slice the rested meat across the grain and divide it between two warm plates. Arrange the hot roasted vegetables alongside and spoon the pan sauce over the meat.
Ginger Shrimp & Snap Pea Stir-Fry

A fast Cantonese-inspired stir-fry pairing juicy Gulf shrimp and crisp seasonal snap peas with a glossy ginger-garlic sauce over jasmine rice.

Ginger Shrimp & Snap Pea Stir-Fry
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Total time: 35 minutes

Estimated cost: $14–$16 for 2 servings

Health notes: About 590 calories per serving, with roughly 34 grams protein, 77 grams carbohydrates, and 16 grams fat.

Drink pairing: A chilled dry Riesling balances the savory oyster sauce, ginger, and gentle sweetness.

Ingredients

  • Kroger® Wild Caught Large Raw Gulf Shrimp Peeled & Deveined Tail Off
    12 ounces $7.00
  • Kroger® Sugar Snap Peas
    8 ounces $3.99
  • Kroger® Basmati Rice
    3/4 cup $2.79
  • Ginger Root
    1 tablespoon minced $4.99
  • Garlic
    2 cloves $0.99
  • Green Onions
    2 $1.50
  • Water
    1 1/8 cups plus 3 tablespoons
  • Kosher salt
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Cornstarch
    2 teaspoons
  • Black pepper
    1/4 teaspoon
  • Low-sodium soy sauce
    2 1/2 tablespoons
  • Oyster sauce
    1 tablespoon
  • Rice vinegar
    2 teaspoons
  • Honey
    1 teaspoon
  • Toasted sesame oil
    1 teaspoon
  • Neutral cooking oil
    2 tablespoons
  • Charles Smith Wines Kungfu Girl Riesling Washington White Wine
    1 bottle, well chilled $14.99

Instructions

  1. Pat 12 ounces shrimp dry, trim 8 ounces sugar snap peas, mince 1 tablespoon ginger and 2 garlic cloves, and thinly slice 2 green onions while keeping their white and green parts separate.
  2. Rinse 3/4 cup basmati rice. Combine the 3/4 cup rice, 1 1/8 cups water, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil, cover, and cook over low heat for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
  3. Whisk 2 1/2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 2 teaspoons rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and 3 tablespoons water until smooth.
  4. Toss 12 ounces shrimp with 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat; stir-fry the seasoned shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes, until opaque and cooked through, then transfer it to a plate.
  5. Add 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil to the hot wok. Stir-fry 8 ounces sugar snap peas for 2 minutes, then add 1 tablespoon minced ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, and the white parts of 2 green onions; stir-fry for 30 seconds.
  6. Return the cooked contents of the plate to the wok, whisk and add all of the prepared sauce, and toss for 1 to 2 minutes until glossy and thickened. Fold in the green parts of 2 green onions.
  7. Fluff the cooked rice, divide it between 2 shallow bowls, spoon the stir-fry over the top, and serve immediately.

Wine picks:

  • Charles Smith Wines Kungfu Girl Riesling Washington White Wine $14.99 1 bottle, well chilled
  • Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling $9.99 1 bottle, well chilled

Why it works: These bottles keep the pairing fresh and energetic: Riesling brings the requested balance of acidity and gentle sweetness for the soy-oyster glaze, while Sauvignon Blanc adds a vivid herbal-citrus edge that suits ginger, snap peas, and shrimp.

Greek Grilled Pork & Zucchini

Lemon-oregano pork and smoky grilled zucchini make a bright Greek-inspired dinner that takes advantage of Washington’s peak summer produce.

Greek Grilled Pork & Zucchini
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Total time: 50 minutes

Estimated cost: $13–$16

Health notes: About 550 calories per serving, with roughly 45 grams of protein and a generous portion of summer vegetables.

Drink pairing: A chilled Sauvignon Blanc complements the lemony marinade and charred zucchini.

Ingredients

  • Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin
    1 lb $8.29
  • Zucchini
    12 oz $1.29
  • Private Selection® Petite Medley Snacking Tomatoes
    10 oz $3.50
  • Jumbo Red Onion
    4 oz $2.29
  • Kroger® Fresh Lemon
    1 lemon, yielding 1 tsp zest and 2 tbsp juice $4.99
  • Garlic
    2 cloves $0.99
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
    3 tbsp
  • Dried oregano
    1½ tsp
  • Kosher salt
    1 tsp
  • Black pepper
    ½ tsp
  • Parsley
    2 tbsp chopped $1.89
  • Chateau Ste. Michelle Sauvignon Blanc Washington White Wine
    750 ml $7.97

Instructions

  1. Slice 12 oz zucchini lengthwise into ½-inch planks, halve 10 oz tomatoes, thinly slice 4 oz red onion, mince 2 garlic cloves, chop 2 tbsp parsley, and zest and juice 1 lemon to yield 1 tsp zest and 2 tbsp juice.
  2. Coat 1 lb pork tenderloin with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried oregano, ½ tsp kosher salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper; marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  3. Preheat a grill to medium-high, about 425–450°F, and clean and oil the grates while the pork marinates.
  4. Toss 12 oz zucchini planks with 1 tbsp olive oil, ¼ tsp kosher salt, and ⅛ tsp black pepper.
  5. Grill the 1 lb marinated pork tenderloin for 16–20 minutes, turning every 4–5 minutes, until its center reaches 145°F; during the final 8 minutes, grill the 12 oz seasoned zucchini for 3–4 minutes per side. Rest the pork for 5 minutes.
  6. Toss 10 oz halved tomatoes and 4 oz sliced red onion with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, ½ tsp dried oregano, ¼ tsp kosher salt, ⅛ tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp chopped parsley; slice the 1 lb rested pork and plate it with the 12 oz grilled zucchini and tomato-onion salad.

Wine picks:

  • Chateau Ste. Michelle Sauvignon Blanc Washington White Wine $7.97 750 ml
  • Bandit Dry Rose Blend California Wine Box $7.99 1.0 l

Why it works: Bright, high-acid Sauvignon Blanc is ideal for the lemon, oregano, parsley, tomatoes, and smoky zucchini, while its herbal citrus character refreshes the lean grilled pork. The Washington bottling also keeps the pairing regionally resonant.

Shopping list

Aisle 0

  • Ginger Root 1 tablespoon minced
  • Garlic 4 cloves
  • Green Onions 2
  • Zucchini 12 oz
  • Private Selection® Petite Medley Snacking Tomatoes 10 oz
  • Jumbo Red Onion 4 oz
  • Kroger® Fresh Lemon 1 lemon, yielding 1 tsp zest and 2 tbsp juice
  • Parsley 2 tbsp chopped

Aisle 4

  • Kroger® Basmati Rice 3/4 cup

Aisle 101

  • Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin 1 lb

Aisle 102

  • Kroger® Wild Caught Large Raw Gulf Shrimp Peeled & Deveined Tail Off 12 ounces

Aisle 105

  • Kroger® Sugar Snap Peas 8 ounces

Aisle 121

  • Chateau Ste. Michelle Sauvignon Blanc Washington White Wine 750 ml

Aisle 122

  • Charles Smith Wines Kungfu Girl Riesling Washington White Wine 1 bottle, well chilled

Other items

  • Water 1 1/8 cups plus 3 tablespoons
  • Kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon, 1 tsp
  • Cornstarch 2 teaspoons
  • Black pepper 1/4 teaspoon, ½ tsp
  • Low-sodium soy sauce 2 1/2 tablespoons
  • Oyster sauce 1 tablespoon
  • Rice vinegar 2 teaspoons
  • Honey 1 teaspoon
  • Toasted sesame oil 1 teaspoon
  • Neutral cooking oil 2 tablespoons
  • Extra-virgin olive oil 3 tbsp
  • Dried oregano 1½ tsp

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