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Stovetop Crispy-Skin Steelhead with Lemon–Thyme Pan Sauce + Garlicky Rapini & Yukon Golds

A Pacific Northwest weeknight win: tender steelhead with crisp skin, a punchy lemon–thyme pan sauce, and bright, seasonal rapini. Everything comes together fast on the stove but tastes restaurant-level.

Health notes: ~650–800 kcal per serving (depends on potato + oil). High-protein, rich in omega-3s; rapini adds fiber and micronutrients. Keep it lighter by using less butter and a smaller potato portion.

Drink pairing: Look for zippy whites that match citrus + bitter greens: WA is a treasure trove. Best: a crisp WA Sauvignon Blanc (gooseberry/citrus) or a WA dry Riesling (lime/stone fruit) to echo the lemon and tame rapini’s pleasant bitterness. Local picks to hunt: Chateau Ste. Michelle (Columbia Valley Riesling) or Goose Ridge (Columbia Valley Sauvignon Blanc).

Ingredients

  • Fresh steelhead trout fillet
    12 oz (for 2 portions) $8.99 (sale)
  • Yukon Gold potatoes
    12 oz (about 2 medium), cut into 3/4-inch chunks $1.49/lb (reg)
  • Organic rapini
    10–12 oz, tough stems trimmed $3.99 (reg)
  • Garlic
    2 cloves, thinly sliced $1.50 (reg)
  • Lemon juice (bottled)
    2 tbsp $2.99 (reg)
  • Simple Truth Organic thyme
    1 tsp leaves (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme) $2.79 (reg)
  • Olive oil
    2 tbsp, divided
  • Butter
    1 tbsp
  • Chicken broth
    1/3 cup $1.99 (sale, Simple Truth Organic 32 oz)
  • Salt
    1 tsp, divided (plus more to taste)
  • Black pepper
    1/2 tsp, plus more to taste
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)
    Pinch

Instructions

  1. Prep the potatoes: cut 12 oz Yukon Gold potatoes into 3/4-inch chunks; rinse briefly and drain.
  2. Cook the potatoes (stove): add the potato chunks to a saucepan, cover with cold water by 1 inch, and stir in 1/2 tsp salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer 10–12 minutes until tender. Drain, then toss with 1 tbsp olive oil and a few grinds of black pepper; cover to keep warm.
  3. Prep the fish: pat 12 oz steelhead trout very dry. Season flesh side with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  4. Sear the steelhead (stove): heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil. Place trout skin-side down and press gently for 20 seconds so the skin contacts the pan. Cook 4–5 minutes until the skin is crisp and the color has risen about 2/3 of the way up the sides. Flip and cook 1–2 minutes more (target medium). Transfer to a plate, skin-side up.
  5. Make the lemon–thyme pan sauce: lower heat to medium. Add 1 tbsp butter and 2 sliced garlic cloves to the same skillet; cook 30–45 seconds until fragrant. Add 1/3 cup chicken broth and scrape up browned bits. Simmer 1–2 minutes, then stir in 2 tbsp lemon juice and 1 tsp thyme leaves. Taste and adjust salt/pepper.
  6. Cook the rapini: add 10–12 oz trimmed rapini to the skillet with the sauce. Toss and cook 2–3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes if using.
  7. Serve: plate the potatoes and rapini. Set the steelhead on top or alongside and spoon the lemon–thyme pan sauce over the fish (keep skin exposed for maximum crispness).
Slow Cooker Herby Pork & Winter Veg Stew with Yukon Golds, Carrots, Celery + Optional Kale Finish

All the comfort of a long-simmered dinner—without babysitting. These saucy Italian-style turkey-ish vibes (but with sale-priced ground pork) hug tender potatoes, carrots, and celery in a light broth that turns glossy and rich as it cooks.

Health notes: ~700–900 kcal per serving. Balanced protein + veg + starch. To lighten: use leaner ground meat if desired, skim any excess fat after browning, and increase veggies vs. potatoes.

Drink pairing: This is tomato-free, herb-forward comfort—great with medium-bodied, savory reds. Go for WA Merlot (plum, herbs) or WA Syrah (peppery, meaty) if you want more depth. Local picks: Columbia Crest (Merlot) or Charles Smith (Syrah).

Ingredients

  • Kroger® Ground Pork
    12 oz (3/4 lb) $3.99 (sale)
  • Jumbo yellow onions
    1/2 lb (about 1/2 large), diced $1.29/lb (sale)
  • Carrots
    8 oz, sliced into 1/2-inch coins $1.69/lb (reg)
  • Celery sticks (or celery hearts)
    6 oz, sliced $2.99/lb (reg)
  • Yukon Gold potatoes
    12–14 oz, cut into 3/4-inch chunks $1.49/lb (reg)
  • Chicken broth
    3 cups $1.99 (sale, Simple Truth Organic 32 oz)
  • Garlic
    2 cloves, minced $1.50 (reg)
  • Olive oil
    1 tbsp
  • Dried Italian seasoning
    2 tsp
  • Bay leaf
    1
  • Salt
    1 tsp, plus more to taste
  • Black pepper
    1/2 tsp
  • Kale (bagged chopped kale salad)
    Optional: 2 packed cups chopped kale, stirred in at the end

Instructions

  1. Prep: dice 1/2 lb onion, slice 8 oz carrots and 6 oz celery, mince 2 garlic cloves, and cut 12–14 oz Yukon Gold potatoes into 3/4-inch chunks.
  2. Brown the pork (stove): heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 12 oz ground pork, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook 6–8 minutes, breaking it up, until well-browned. Add the diced onion and cook 2 minutes more. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and cook 30 seconds.
  3. Build the slow cooker: add browned pork-onion mixture to the slow cooker. Add sliced carrots, sliced celery, and the potato chunks. Sprinkle in 2 tsp Italian seasoning and add 1 bay leaf.
  4. Add broth: pour in 3 cups chicken broth. Stir, scraping any browned bits from the skillet in with a splash of broth if needed.
  5. Cook: cover and cook on HIGH 3–4 hours or LOW 5–6 hours, until potatoes are tender.
  6. Finish: taste and adjust salt/pepper. If using kale, stir in 2 packed cups chopped kale, cover, and cook 5 minutes until just wilted. Remove bay leaf.
  7. Serve: ladle into bowls. If you have Parmesan or a squeeze of lemon at home, both are excellent on top.
Grilled Ginger–Lime Glazed Chicken Cutlets + Charred Baby Bok Choy & Fuji Apple–Cucumber Crunch Salad

A fast, vibrant grill dinner that doesn’t repeat the usual steak rotation: juicy chicken cutlets with a ginger–lime glaze, plus smoky charred bok choy and a crunchy apple-cucumber salad that screams “late winter in Washington.”

Health notes: ~550–750 kcal per serving. Lean protein, lots of greens, bright raw salad. Keep it lighter by using less glaze (or less honey/sugar if you add any) and go easy on oil.

Drink pairing: Ginger + lime love aromatic whites. Choose WA dry Riesling (lime blossom, stone fruit) or a Grüner Veltliner-style white (peppery snap) if you can find it. Local picks: Chateau Ste. Michelle (Dry Riesling if available) or Nine Hats (Riesling).

Ingredients

  • Simple Truth® Natural Boneless Skinless Fresh Chicken Breast Family Pack
    12 oz chicken breast, sliced into 2 thin cutlets $5.49 (sale)
  • Spice World™ Fresh Peeled Ginger Bag
    1 tbsp finely grated ginger $3.99 (reg)
  • Organic limes
    1 lime (zest + 2 tbsp juice) $1.29 each (reg)
  • Garlic
    2 cloves, grated or minced $1.50 (reg)
  • Organic baby bok choy
    12 oz (about 3–4 small), halved lengthwise $3.99/lb (reg)
  • Cucumber
    1, thinly sliced $0.99 (reg)
  • Fuji apples (2 lb bag)
    1 apple, thinly sliced $4.99 (reg)
  • Olive oil
    2 tbsp, divided
  • Soy sauce
    2 tbsp
  • Honey or brown sugar
    1 tbsp (optional but great for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Prep the chicken: slice 12 oz chicken breast into 2 thin cutlets (or pound gently to even thickness). Pat dry.
  2. Make the ginger–lime glaze: in a bowl, whisk 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp grated ginger, 2 grated/minced garlic cloves, zest of 1 lime, and 2 tbsp lime juice. Whisk in 1 tbsp honey/brown sugar if using. Reserve 2 tbsp glaze for finishing (keep it separate from raw chicken contact).
  3. Marinate: pour remaining glaze over the chicken cutlets and let sit 10–15 minutes while you prep sides.
  4. Prep bok choy: halve 12 oz baby bok choy lengthwise. Toss with 1 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt.
  5. Prep the crunchy salad: thinly slice 1 cucumber and 1 Fuji apple. Toss with 1 tbsp olive oil and an extra squeeze of lime (about 1 tbsp) if you like; add a pinch of salt. (Optional at-home add-ins: sesame seeds, chili flakes.)
  6. Grill: preheat grill to medium-high. Oil grates. Grill chicken 3–4 minutes per side, brushing with marinade during the first side only, until cooked through (165°F).
  7. Grill bok choy: grill cut-side down 2–3 minutes to get deep char marks, then flip and grill 1–2 minutes more until tender-crisp.
  8. Finish and serve: brush cooked chicken with the RESERVED 2 tbsp clean glaze. Plate with grilled bok choy and the apple-cucumber salad.

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