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Provençal Salmon with Summer Zucchini

Flaky herb-roasted salmon, caramelized summer zucchini and juicy heirloom tomato come together with a punchy lemon-caper finish in one elegant sheet-pan dinner.

Provençal Salmon with Summer Zucchini

Total time: 35 minutes

Estimated cost: $12–$14 for 2 servings

Health notes: About 450 calories per serving, with roughly 37 grams of protein, moderate carbohydrates and mostly unsaturated fats.

Drink pairing: A chilled dry rosé brings crisp acidity that complements the tomato, herbs and briny lemon-caper dressing.

Ingredients

  • Coho Salmon Fillet (Farm Raised)
    12 oz $8.99
  • Zucchini
    12 oz $2.69
  • Organic Fresh Heirloom Tomato
    8 oz $3.49
  • Garlic
    2 cloves $1.29
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
    2 tablespoons
  • Herbes de Provence
    1 teaspoon
  • Kosher salt
    1 1/2 teaspoons
  • Black pepper
    1/4 teaspoon
  • Lemon juice
    2 tablespoons
  • Capers, drained and rinsed
    1 tablespoon
  • Chateau De Sancerre White Wine
    1 bottle $42.99

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Mince 2 garlic cloves, slice 12 ounces zucchini into 1/2-inch half-moons, and chop 8 ounces heirloom tomato into wedges.
  2. Toss all of the prepared vegetables and aromatics on a rimmed sheet pan with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon herbes de Provence, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; spread them in one layer.
  3. Roast the seasoned mixture for 10 minutes.
  4. Pat 12 ounces coho salmon dry, rub it with 1 teaspoon olive oil, and season it with 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Move the roasted mixture aside, place the prepared fish in the center, and roast for 10–12 minutes, until its thickest part reaches 145°F and flakes easily.
  5. Whisk 2 teaspoons olive oil with 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1 tablespoon drained and rinsed capers while the cooked fish rests for 3 minutes.
  6. Divide the roasted vegetables between 2 plates, top with the fish, and spoon the lemon-caper dressing over everything.

Wine picks:

  • Chateau De Sancerre White Wine $42.99 1 bottle
  • Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough $14.99 1 bottle

Why it works: The sheet-pan salmon, Provençal herbs, tomato, and lemon-caper dressing favor bright, high-acid wines. These two offer citrusy freshness and herbal lift, with the more polished Sancerre especially suited to the dish’s elegant presentation.

Isan Grilled Pork with Charred Corn

Smoky grilled pork, charred sweet corn, cooling cucumber, and a punchy lime-chile dressing make this vibrant Isan-inspired dinner irresistible.

Isan Grilled Pork with Charred Corn

Total time: 40 minutes

Estimated cost: $11–$13 using listed sale ingredients plus pantry staples

Health notes: Serves 2 at about 480 calories each, with roughly 40 grams of protein and a generous serving of summer vegetables.

Drink pairing: A chilled off-dry Riesling cools the chile heat while complementing the sweet corn and tangy lime.

Ingredients

  • Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin
    12 ounces $3.99
  • Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob-Each
    2 ears $1.25
  • Cucumber
    1 medium $0.99
  • Green Onions
    3 green onions $1.50
  • Mint
    1/2 cup loosely packed leaves $1.49
  • Smart Way™ Jasmine Rice
    2 tablespoons uncooked $3.59
  • Fresh Organic Limes - Each
    3 tablespoons juice, from about 2 limes $1.50
  • Fish sauce
    1 1/2 tablespoons
  • Light brown sugar
    2 teaspoons
  • Thai chile flakes or crushed red pepper
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Neutral cooking oil
    2 teaspoons
  • Kosher salt
    3/4 teaspoon
  • Ground black pepper
    1/4 teaspoon
  • Chateau Ste. Michelle Eroica Riesling Washington White Wine
    1 bottle, well chilled $25.99

Instructions

  1. Preheat a grill to medium-high, about 425°F. Thinly slice 3 green onions, slice 1 medium cucumber into spears, and tear 1/2 cup mint leaves; keep the cucumber separate for serving.
  2. Toast 2 tablespoons uncooked jasmine rice in a dry skillet over medium heat for 4–5 minutes, shaking frequently, until deep golden and fragrant. Cool briefly, then grind with a spice grinder or mortar and pestle to a coarse, sandy powder; set aside.
  3. Whisk 3 tablespoons lime juice, 1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce, 2 teaspoons light brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon chile flakes in a large bowl until the sugar dissolves.
  4. Pat 12 ounces pork tenderloin dry and rub it with 1 teaspoon neutral cooking oil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Rub 2 ears corn with 1 teaspoon neutral cooking oil and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt.
  5. Grill the seasoned 12-ounce pork tenderloin for 12–16 minutes, turning every 3–4 minutes, until browned and 145°F at the center. Grill the seasoned 2 ears corn alongside it for 8–10 minutes, turning until lightly charred.
  6. Rest the grilled 12-ounce pork tenderloin for 5 minutes, then slice it thinly across the grain. Immediately toss it with all the dressing, the 3 sliced green onions, 1/2 cup torn mint leaves, and the toasted rice powder made from 2 tablespoons jasmine rice.
  7. Divide the dressed pork between 2 shallow bowls. Serve each portion with 1 grilled corn ear and half of the cucumber spears on the side.

Wine picks:

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

Why it works: Choose a lightly sweet, aromatic Riesling to cool the chile and fish-sauce dressing while echoing the corn’s sweetness; the more polished Eroica also has enough acidity for the lime and grilled pork. Serve well chilled.

Ribeye au Poivre with Green Beans

A deeply pepper-crusted ribeye crowned with silky Cognac-Dijon cream sauce and served beside buttery summer green beans.

Ribeye au Poivre with Green Beans

Total time: 45 minutes

Estimated cost: About $24 for listed priced ingredients, plus pantry staples

Health notes: Serves 2; approximately 950 calories per serving, with about 60 grams of protein and a generous portion of green beans.

Drink pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon has enough structure for the rich ribeye and pronounced peppercorn crust.

Ingredients

  • Certified Angus Beef Choice Bone-In Ribeye Steak (1 Steak)
    1¼ pounds $15.99
  • Fresh Bagged Green Beans
    10 ounces $3.99
  • Fresh Onions Shallots
    1 small shallot (about 1½ ounces) $4.49
  • Garlic
    1 clove $1.29
  • Kosher salt
    2 teaspoons
  • Coarsely cracked black pepper
    1 tablespoon
  • Neutral cooking oil
    1 tablespoon
  • Unsalted butter
    3 tablespoons
  • Dried thyme
    ½ teaspoon
  • Water
    ¼ cup
  • Cognac or brandy
    2 tablespoons
  • Low-sodium beef broth
    ½ cup
  • Heavy cream
    ⅓ cup
  • Dijon mustard
    1 teaspoon
  • Lemon juice
    1 teaspoon
  • Stags’ Leap Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Red Wine
    1 bottle $59.99

Instructions

  1. Trim 10 ounces Fresh Bagged Green Beans, mince 1 small shallot, and mince 1 garlic clove. Pat the 1¼-pound ribeye dry, season it evenly with 1½ teaspoons kosher salt, and firmly press 1 tablespoon coarsely cracked black pepper onto both sides; let it stand for 15 minutes.
  2. Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil and the seasoned 1¼-pound ribeye; pan-sear without disturbing for about 4 minutes on the first side and 3 minutes on the second side.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium and add 1 tablespoon unsalted butter and ½ teaspoon dried thyme. Baste the 1¼-pound ribeye for 1 to 3 minutes, until its thickest part reaches 125°F to 130°F for medium-rare or 135°F for medium.
  4. Transfer the cooked 1¼-pound ribeye to a board and rest it for 8 minutes. Meanwhile, place 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 10 ounces trimmed Fresh Bagged Green Beans, 1 minced garlic clove, ¼ cup water, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt in a second skillet; cover and cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, then uncover, cook for 2 minutes, and toss with 1 teaspoon lemon juice.
  5. Pour off excess fat from the ribeye skillet and return it to medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon unsalted butter and 1 small minced shallot; cook for 1 minute. Remove the skillet from the heat, carefully add 2 tablespoons Cognac or brandy, then return it to the heat and simmer for 30 seconds.
  6. Stir ½ cup low-sodium beef broth into the shallot mixture and simmer for 2 minutes. Add ⅓ cup heavy cream and 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, then simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, until the sauce lightly coats a spoon.
  7. Slice the rested 1¼-pound ribeye and divide it between two warmed plates. Arrange 10 ounces cooked Fresh Bagged Green Beans alongside and spoon the Cognac-Dijon pan sauce over the beef.

Wine picks:

  • Stags’ Leap Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Red Wine $59.99 1 bottle
  • Chateau Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Cabernet Sauvignon Washington Red Wine $16.99 1 bottle

Why it works: The ribeye’s pepper crust, beefy richness, and Cognac-Dijon cream need a full-bodied Cabernet with firm tannins and dark-fruit depth. These two offer structure while bringing enough polish for the luxurious pan sauce.

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