Careme Recipes

Location: Roosevelt Square (1026 NE 64th St)

Ginger Chicken and Shiitake Stir-Fry

A fast, savory dinner for 2 featuring shiitake mushrooms, chicken, bok choy, and green onion in a gingery pan sauce. Great for late March in Washington thanks to the spring onions and bok choy.

Ingredients

  • Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs 1 pack (about 1 lb) 6.49
  • MUSHROOM KING FARM Organic Mushroom Sliced Shiitake Pack, 4 OZ 1 pack 6.79
  • PRODUCE Organic Bok Choy 1 head, chopped 2.99
  • PRODUCE Green Onion 4, sliced 1.39
  • PRODUCE Organic Garlic, 3 CT 2 cloves, minced 2.89
  • Maison Riviere Organic Ginger Puree, 2.8 OZ 1 tablespoon 3.99
  • PRODUCE Lime 1 0.59
  • Pantry soy sauce 3 tablespoons
  • Pantry neutral oil 1 tablespoon
  • Pantry cooked rice 2 cups, optional

Instructions

  1. Slice the chicken thighs into bite-size pieces. Chop the bok choy, separating stems and leaves. Slice the green onions and mince the garlic.
  2. Mix soy sauce, ginger puree, juice of half the lime, and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 5 to 7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  4. Add the shiitake mushrooms, bok choy stems, and the white parts of the green onions. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. Add the garlic and bok choy leaves and cook 1 minute more.
  6. Pour in the sauce and toss until glossy and lightly reduced.
  7. Serve over rice if desired, topped with the green onion tops and extra lime wedges.

Cook time: 35 minutes

Estimated cost: $16-19

Health notes: High protein, moderate carb, vegetable-forward; lighter if served without rice.

Drink pairing: Riesling

Roasted Pork Chops with Shiitake Mushrooms, Carrots, and Potatoes

A cozy oven dinner with pork chops, roasted shiitake mushrooms, carrots, and potatoes, finished with parsley and lemon. Rustic and simple, with excellent mushroom flavor.

Ingredients

  • Dubreton Organic Boneless Pork Loin Chops, 12 OZ 1 pack 9.49
  • MUSHROOM KING FARM Organic Mushroom Sliced Shiitake Pack, 4 OZ 1 pack 6.79
  • PRODUCE Organic Carrot Bag, 16 OZ 1/2 bag 1.69
  • PRODUCE Yellow Potato 4 medium 1.49
  • Italian Parsley Bunch 1/2 bunch, chopped 1.29
  • PRODUCE Lemon 1 0.89
  • PRODUCE Organic Garlic, 3 CT 2 cloves, minced 2.89
  • Pantry olive oil 2 tablespoons
  • Pantry salt to taste
  • Pantry black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  2. Cut the potatoes into chunks and the carrots into batons. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper on a sheet pan. Roast for 15 minutes.
  3. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper. Add them to the pan along with the shiitake mushrooms tossed with the remaining olive oil.
  4. Roast for 12 to 15 minutes more, until the pork is just cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
  5. Mix chopped parsley, minced garlic, lemon zest, and a squeeze of lemon juice.
  6. Rest the pork for 5 minutes, then plate with the roasted vegetables and spoon the parsley-lemon mixture over the top.

Cook time: 45 minutes

Estimated cost: $18-22

Health notes: Balanced meal with protein, roasted vegetables, and satisfying texture.

Drink pairing: Pinot Noir

Pan-Seared Cod with Shiitake Mushrooms and Fennel

A quick seafood dinner with pan-seared cod, shiitake mushrooms, fennel, and dill. Light but flavorful, and aligned with produce that fits Washington's late-March season well.

Ingredients

  • SEAFOOD Pacific Cod Fillet 2 fillets 14.99
  • MUSHROOM KING FARM Organic Mushroom Sliced Shiitake Pack, 4 OZ 1 pack 6.79
  • PRODUCE Organic Fennel Bulb 1 bulb, thinly sliced 2.99
  • PRODUCE Organic Dill Bunch 1/2 bunch, chopped 2.49
  • PRODUCE Lemon 1 0.89
  • PRODUCE Organic Garlic, 3 CT 1 clove, minced 2.89
  • Pantry olive oil 2 tablespoons
  • Pantry salt to taste
  • Pantry black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat the cod dry and season with salt, pepper, and a little lemon zest.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add fennel and shiitake mushrooms and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until softened and lightly browned. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  3. Move the vegetables to one side or transfer them to a plate.
  4. Add the remaining oil and sear the cod for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until just cooked through.
  5. Return the vegetables if needed, add a squeeze of lemon juice, and scatter chopped dill over everything.
  6. Plate the fennel-shiitake mixture first and top with the cod fillets.

Cook time: 30 minutes

Estimated cost: $14-18

Health notes: Lean protein, lower calorie, and rich in vegetables.

Drink pairing: Pinot Gris

Shopping list
  • Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs 1 pack (about 1 lb)
  • MUSHROOM KING FARM Organic Mushroom Sliced Shiitake Pack, 4 OZ 1 pack, 1 pack, 1 pack
  • PRODUCE Organic Bok Choy 1 head, chopped
  • PRODUCE Green Onion 4, sliced
  • PRODUCE Organic Garlic, 3 CT 2 cloves, minced, 2 cloves, minced, 1 clove, minced
  • Maison Riviere Organic Ginger Puree, 2.8 OZ 1 tablespoon
  • PRODUCE Lime 1
  • Pantry soy sauce 3 tablespoons
  • Pantry neutral oil 1 tablespoon
  • Pantry cooked rice 2 cups, optional
  • Dubreton Organic Boneless Pork Loin Chops, 12 OZ 1 pack
  • PRODUCE Organic Carrot Bag, 16 OZ 1/2 bag
  • PRODUCE Yellow Potato 4 medium
  • Italian Parsley Bunch 1/2 bunch, chopped
  • PRODUCE Lemon 1, 1
  • Pantry olive oil 2 tablespoons, 2 tablespoons
  • Pantry salt to taste, to taste
  • Pantry black pepper to taste, to taste
  • SEAFOOD Pacific Cod Fillet 2 fillets
  • PRODUCE Organic Fennel Bulb 1 bulb, thinly sliced
  • PRODUCE Organic Dill Bunch 1/2 bunch, chopped

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