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

Using ingredients from August 3, 2026.

Lemony Shrimp & Burst-Tomato Spaghetti

Juicy sale shrimp, peak-summer cherry tomatoes, lemon, and basil create a bright Italian pasta that comes together quickly in one skillet.

Lemony Shrimp & Burst-Tomato Spaghetti

Total time: 35 minutes

Estimated cost: $14–$17 for 2 servings

Health notes: About 620 calories per serving, with roughly 38 grams of protein and 8 grams of fiber from shrimp, tomatoes, and whole-grain pasta.

Drink pairing: A chilled Pinot Grigio complements the sweet shrimp and fresh tomato-lemon sauce.

Ingredients

  • Patagonia Pink Shrimp 16/20 (Previously Frozen)
    10 ounces, peeled and deveined $7.99
  • Kroger® 100% Whole Grain Thin Spaghetti
    6 ounces $1.25
  • Private Selection™ Fresh Petite Cherry Snacking Tomatoes
    10 ounces $3.50
  • Garlic
    2 cloves $0.99
  • Simple Truth Organic® Basil
    0.5 ounce $2.79
  • Fresh Organic Lemon - Each
    1 lemon, yielding 1 teaspoon zest and 2 tablespoons juice $2.00
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
    2 tablespoons
  • Unsalted butter
    1 tablespoon
  • Crushed red pepper flakes
    1/4 teaspoon
  • Kosher salt
    2 teaspoons
  • Black pepper
    1/4 teaspoon
  • Water
    2 quarts
  • Ruffino Lumina Pinot Grigio DOC Delle Venezie Italian White Wine
    1 bottle, chilled $11.99

Instructions

  1. Spend 10 minutes on prep: pat 10 ounces shrimp dry, halve 10 ounces cherry tomatoes, mince 2 garlic cloves, tear 0.5 ounce basil, and zest 1 lemon to yield 1 teaspoon zest before juicing it to yield 2 tablespoons juice.
  2. Bring 2 quarts water and 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt to a boil. Add 6 ounces spaghetti and cook until al dente according to the package timing; reserve 1/2 cup of the 2 quarts pasta cooking water, then drain.
  3. Season 10 ounces shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook the 10 ounces shrimp for 3 to 4 minutes, turning once, until opaque and 145°F, then transfer them to a plate.
  4. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and 10 ounces halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet; cook for 4 minutes until blistered and juicy. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, then stir for 30 seconds.
  5. Add the reserved 1/2 cup pasta cooking water, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; simmer for 2 minutes until lightly emulsified.
  6. Add the drained 6 ounces spaghetti, cooked 10 ounces shrimp, and 0.5 ounce torn basil; toss over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce coats the pasta.
  7. Divide the shrimp pasta between two shallow bowls, arranging the blistered tomatoes and shrimp on top for plating.

Wine picks:

  • Ruffino Lumina Pinot Grigio DOC Delle Venezie Italian White Wine $11.99 1 bottle, chilled
  • Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand White Wine $8.97 1 bottle, chilled

Why it works: The lemon, basil, garlic, and juicy tomatoes call for a crisp, high-acid white with citrus and herbal lift. Ruffino offers a classic Italian pairing with the shrimp and pasta, while the New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc brings a more vivid, aromatic contrast to the lemon and basil.

Jerk Lamb Patties with Grilled Summer Squash

Jerk-spiced lamb patties, smoky August squash, and bright lime-scallion rice make a lively Caribbean-inspired dinner for two.

Total time: 50 minutes

Estimated cost: About $14–$17 using listed-price portions

Health notes: About 680 calories per serving, with roughly 34 grams of protein plus a moderate portion of rice and seasonal squash.

Drink pairing: A fruit-forward Grenache complements the lamb and cools the jerk spice without overpowering the lime.

Ingredients

  • Simple Truth® Natural Ground Lamb
    12 oz $12.99
  • Squash Yellow
    12 oz $1.29
  • Kroger® Long Grain Rice
    1/2 cup $4.29
  • Water
    3/4 cup
  • Green Onions
    2 $1.50
  • Fresh Organic Lime
    1 $1.50
  • Olive oil
    1 tablespoon
  • Brown sugar
    1 teaspoon
  • Ground allspice
    1 teaspoon
  • Dried thyme
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Garlic powder
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Smoked paprika
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Ground cayenne
    1/8 teaspoon
  • Kosher salt
    3/4 teaspoon
  • Black pepper
    1/4 teaspoon

Instructions

  1. Heat a grill to medium-high, about 425°F. Slice 12 ounces yellow squash lengthwise into 1/2-inch planks, thinly slice 2 green onions, and cut 1 lime in half.
  2. Combine 1/2 cup long-grain rice, 3/4 cup water, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer on low for 15 minutes; remove from the heat, rest covered for 5 minutes, then fold in 1 sliced green onion plus the zest and juice of 1/2 lime.
  3. While the rice simmers, mix 12 ounces ground lamb with 1 sliced green onion, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground allspice, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and the zest and juice of 1/2 lime; shape into 4 equal patties.
  4. Coat 12 ounces sliced yellow squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Grill over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until browned and tender, then transfer to a platter.
  5. Grill all 4 patties over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until the centers reach 160°F; transfer them to a clean plate and rest for 5 minutes.
  6. Divide the cooked yield from 1/2 cup dry rice, all 4 patties, and all 12 ounces grilled squash between 2 plates, placing 2 patties and 6 ounces squash on each plate.
Caribbean Jerk Coho with Corn-Peach Salsa

Jerk-spiced coho roasts quickly while peak-season Washington corn and peach become a bright, lightly charred salsa.

Caribbean Jerk Coho with Corn-Peach Salsa
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Total time: 35 minutes

Estimated cost: About $12–$15 for 2 servings, using the listed sale prices

Health notes: About 520 calories per serving, with roughly 38 grams protein, heart-healthy omega-3 fats, and fiber-rich seasonal produce.

Drink pairing: An off-dry Riesling cools the jerk spices and complements the sweet corn and peach.

Ingredients

  • Coho Salmon Fillet (Farm Raised)
    12 ounces $7.99
  • Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob-Each
    2 ears $1.25
  • Fresh California Yellow Peach – Each
    1 medium peach (about 6 ounces) $3.49
  • Fresh Jalapeno Peppers
    1/2 pepper $2.99
  • Green Onions
    2 green onions $1.50
  • Fresh Organic Limes - Each
    1 lime $1.50
  • Garlic
    1 clove $0.99
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
    2 tablespoons
  • Light brown sugar
    1 teaspoon
  • Ground allspice
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Smoked paprika
    1 teaspoon
  • Dried thyme
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Kosher salt
    3/4 teaspoon
  • Ground black pepper
    1/4 teaspoon
  • Chateau Ste. Michelle Vintage Select Riesling Washington White Wine
    1 bottle $7.97

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F and line a small rimmed baking sheet; cut the kernels from 2 ears corn, dice 1 medium peach (about 6 ounces), mince 1/2 jalapeño pepper, thinly slice 2 green onions, mince 1 garlic clove, and juice 1 lime.
  2. Mix 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon light brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper into a paste.
  3. Place 12 ounces coho salmon skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet, coat the top with all of the spice paste, and roast for 10–14 minutes, until the thickest part reaches 145°F.
  4. While the fish roasts, heat 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; add the kernels from 2 ears corn and cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender and lightly charred.
  5. Combine the charred kernels from 2 ears corn with 1 diced medium peach (about 6 ounces), 1/2 minced jalapeño pepper, 2 sliced green onions, the juice of 1 lime, 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt.
  6. Rest 12 ounces roasted coho salmon for 3 minutes, divide it between 2 plates, and serve all of the corn-peach salsa alongside.

Wine picks:

  • Chateau Ste. Michelle Vintage Select Riesling Washington White Wine $7.97 1 bottle

Why it works: Off-dry Riesling is ideal here: its refreshing acidity suits the coho and lime, while a touch of sweetness cools the jalapeño and jerk spice and echoes the peach and corn. The Washington bottling also complements the regional produce.

Vietnamese Seared Lamb Rice Bowls

Savory, tangy Vietnamese-inspired lamb bowls pair quick-seared ground lamb with cooling pickled cucumber and seasonal August produce for a practical one-pan dinner.

Vietnamese Seared Lamb Rice Bowls
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Total time: 35 minutes

Estimated cost: About $21–$23 for 2 servings

Health notes: About 730 calories and 36 grams of protein per serving, with satisfying carbohydrates and fresh vegetables.

Drink pairing: An off-dry Riesling softens the chile heat and complements the salty, lime-bright lamb.

Ingredients

  • Simple Truth® Natural Ground Lamb
    12 ounces $12.99
  • Mahatma Thai Fragrant Jasmine Rice
    3/4 cup dry $4.99
  • Water
    1 1/4 cups
  • Cucumber
    1 medium $0.99
  • Fresh Jalapeno Pepper
    1 small $2.99
  • Fresh Organic Lime
    1, yielding 2 tablespoons juice $1.50
  • Rice vinegar
    1 tablespoon
  • Light brown sugar
    2 teaspoons
  • Kosher salt
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Neutral cooking oil
    1 teaspoon
  • Garlic
    2 cloves $0.99
  • Ginger Root
    1 tablespoon grated $4.99
  • Fish sauce
    1 1/2 tablespoons
  • Low-sodium soy sauce
    1 tablespoon
  • Ground black pepper
    1/4 teaspoon
  • Green Onions
    2 $1.50
  • Mint
    1/4 cup chopped leaves $1.49
  • Chateau Ste. Michelle Eroica Riesling Washington White Wine
    1 bottle $25.99

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice 1 medium cucumber and 1/2 small jalapeño. Toss them with 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon light brown sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; let pickle for at least 20 minutes while preparing dinner.
  2. Rinse 3/4 cup dry jasmine rice. Bring it to a boil with 1 1/4 cups water and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, cover, and cook over low heat for 15 minutes; remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
  3. While the rice cooks, thinly slice 2 green onions and chop 1/4 cup mint leaves; reserve them for serving. Mince 2 garlic cloves, grate 1 tablespoon ginger, and finely chop 1/2 small jalapeño.
  4. Heat 1 teaspoon neutral cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 12 ounces ground lamb in an even layer and sear undisturbed for 3 minutes; break it into bite-size crumbles and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until browned and it reaches 160°F.
  5. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, and 1/2 finely chopped jalapeño; cook for 1 minute. Add 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce, 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce, 1 teaspoon light brown sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; toss for 2 minutes, until glossy.
  6. Divide the cooked components between two bowls, drain and arrange the pickles on top, and finish with the prepared green onions and mint before serving.

Wine picks:

  • Chateau Ste. Michelle Eroica Riesling Washington White Wine $25.99 1 bottle
  • Charles Smith Wines Kungfu Girl Riesling Washington White Wine $14.99 1 bottle

Why it works: The lamb’s savory sear, fish sauce, soy, lime, mint, and jalapeño call for Riesling with both freshness and a touch of sweetness. Eroica offers a more refined, citrus-driven match, while Kung Fu Girl is a lively, fruit-forward value that softens the chile and refreshes against the pickled cucumber.

Shopping list

Aisle 0

  • Coho Salmon Fillet (Farm Raised) 12 ounces
  • Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob-Each 2 ears
  • Fresh California Yellow Peach – Each 1 medium peach (about 6 ounces)
  • Fresh Jalapeno Peppers 1/2 pepper
  • Green Onions 2 green onions, 2
  • Fresh Organic Limes - Each 1 lime
  • Garlic 1 clove, 2 cloves
  • Cucumber 1 medium
  • Fresh Jalapeno Pepper 1 small
  • Fresh Organic Lime 1, yielding 2 tablespoons juice
  • Ginger Root 1 tablespoon grated
  • Mint 1/4 cup chopped leaves

Aisle 4

  • Mahatma Thai Fragrant Jasmine Rice 3/4 cup dry

Aisle 101

  • Simple Truth® Natural Ground Lamb 12 ounces

Aisle 122

  • Chateau Ste. Michelle Vintage Select Riesling Washington White Wine 1 bottle
  • Chateau Ste. Michelle Eroica Riesling Washington White Wine 1 bottle

Other items

  • Extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons
  • Light brown sugar 1 teaspoon, 2 teaspoons
  • Ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon
  • Smoked paprika 1 teaspoon
  • Dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon
  • Kosher salt 3/4 teaspoon, 1/2 teaspoon
  • Ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon, 1/4 teaspoon
  • Water 1 1/4 cups
  • Rice vinegar 1 tablespoon
  • Neutral cooking oil 1 teaspoon
  • Fish sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons
  • Low-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon

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