Careme Recipes

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Rosemary Lamb Loin Chops with Parsnip-Potato Purée, Buttered Leeks & Kale

Upscale rack-style presentation using lamb loin chops, with a glossy red wine–shallot reduction and a silky parsnip-potato purée. Seasonal WA early-March produce keeps it elegant without repeating your recent beet/asparagus/potato lamb dinners.

Wine picks:

  • Stoller Family Estate Willamette Valley Pinot Noir $22.99 2 x 750 ml
  • Corvidae Lenore Syrah Washington Red Wine $13.99 2 x 750 ml

Ingredients

  • Simple Truth® Natural Lamb Loin Chops about 2.25 lb $15.99/lb
  • Parsnips Bulk 1 lb $3.49/lb
  • Yukon Gold Potatoes 1 lb $1.49/lb
  • Organic Leeks 1 bunch $5.49
  • Organic Lacinato Kale 1 bunch $2.99
  • Shallots 2 medium $4.49/lb
  • Kroger® Whole Garlic Bulbs 1 bulb $2.49
  • Fresh Organic Lemon 1 $1.69
  • Simple Truth Organic® Rosemary 1 pack $2.79
  • Simple Truth Organic® Thyme 1 pack $2.79
  • Simple Truth Organic® Low Sodium Free Range Chicken Broth 1 carton $1.79
  • Stoller Family Estate Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2 x 750 ml $22.99

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425°F. Pat dry about 2.25 lb lamb loin chops and season with salt, pepper, chopped rosemary, chopped thyme, and 2 minced garlic cloves.
  2. Trim, wash, and slice 1 bunch leeks. Peel and cube 1 lb parsnips and 1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes. Strip kale leaves from stems and tear into large pieces.
  3. Boil the parsnips and potatoes in salted water until very tender, 15-18 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, sear lamb chops in a hot oven-safe skillet with oil, about 2 minutes per side, until well browned. Transfer skillet to oven and roast 6-10 minutes for medium-rare to medium. Rest lamb 8 minutes.
  5. In a second skillet, cook sliced leeks and 1 minced shallot in olive oil until soft and lightly golden. Add kale with a splash of broth and cover 2-3 minutes until wilted; season with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon.
  6. For the sauce, sauté remaining shallot in the lamb pan after removing the chops. Add 3/4 cup broth and simmer to reduce to a glossy sauce; finish with chopped thyme and a squeeze of lemon.
  7. Drain parsnips and potatoes, then mash with olive oil, a little broth, salt, pepper, and roasted garlic if desired until silky.
  8. Plate the purée first, top with a neat mound of leek-kale, arrange lamb chops over or beside, and spoon over the shallot reduction.

Cook time: 55 minutes

Estimated cost: $72-82

Health notes: Rich but balanced; high protein with moderate carbs from the purée and a fresh bitter-green side.

Drink pairing: Pinot Noir or Syrah

Wine picks:

  • Stoller Family Estate Willamette Valley Pinot Noir $22.99 2 x 750 ml
  • Corvidae Lenore Syrah Washington Red Wine $13.99 2 x 750 ml

Why it works: For a fancy Friday lamb dinner for 4, I’d lean Oregon Pinot Noir first: it has enough acidity for the richness of lamb, enough earthiness for rosemary, parsnip, leeks, and kale, and it stays elegant rather than heavy. Since your dish is upscale, a better bottle than entry-level feels right. One 750 ml bottle can be tight for 4 at dinner, so 2 bottles is the safe, polished choice. If you want a darker, more savory pairing, a Washington Syrah also works very well, especially with the rosemary and seared edges of the chops.

Seared Lamb Chops with Apple-Shallot Pan Sauce, Savoy Cabbage & Roasted Brussels Sprouts

A polished bistro-style lamb dinner with pan-seared chops, caramelized cabbage, and a warm apple-shallot finish. It leans luxurious and seasonal, while avoiding the recent lamb-beet/asparagus/potato combinations.

Wine picks:

  • Stoller Family Estate Willamette Valley Pinot Noir $22.99 2 x 750 ml
  • The Four Graces Pinot Noir Oregon Red Wine $19.99 2 x 750 ml

Ingredients

  • Simple Truth® Natural Lamb Loin Chops about 2 lb $15.99/lb
  • Green Savoy Cabbage 1 lb $2.69/lb
  • Small Granny Smith Apple 2 $0.99
  • Shallots 2 $4.49/lb
  • Organic Carrots Bunch 1 bunch $2.99
  • Fresh Brussels Sprouts - Order by the Pound 1 lb $3.99/lb
  • Fresh Organic Lemon 1 $1.69
  • Simple Truth Organic® Rosemary 1 pack $2.79
  • Parsley 1 bunch $1.69
  • Simple Truth Organic® Low Sodium Free Range Chicken Broth 1 carton $1.79
  • Kroger® Whole Garlic Bulbs 1 bulb $2.49
  • Stoller Family Estate Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2 x 750 ml $22.99

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425°F. Trim Brussels sprouts and halve if large; cut carrots into elegant batons. Toss with oil, salt, pepper, and one minced garlic clove, then roast 20-25 minutes until browned and tender.
  2. Season about 2 lb lamb loin chops with salt, pepper, chopped rosemary, and lemon zest.
  3. Thinly slice 1 lb Savoy cabbage, 2 shallots, and 2 apples.
  4. In a wide skillet, cook shallots in olive oil until softened. Add cabbage with salt and pepper; cook until wilted and lightly caramelized, about 8-10 minutes. Add half the apples and a splash of broth; cook until silky. Finish with a little lemon juice.
  5. In another skillet, sear the lamb chops over medium-high heat 2-3 minutes per side until browned and cooked to your preferred doneness. Rest 5-8 minutes.
  6. For a quick pan sauce, add the remaining apples to the lamb skillet with a little oil and cook until lightly golden. Add 1/2 cup broth, scrape up the browned bits, and reduce slightly. Stir in chopped parsley and a tiny squeeze of lemon.
  7. Plate the braised cabbage in a swoop, add the lamb chops, then arrange roasted Brussels sprouts and carrots alongside. Spoon the apple-shallot sauce over the lamb.

Cook time: 50 minutes

Estimated cost: $58-68

Health notes: Protein-forward with fiber from cabbage and apples; moderately rich but lighter than cream-based restaurant dishes.

Drink pairing: Pinot Noir or Grenache

Wine picks:

  • Stoller Family Estate Willamette Valley Pinot Noir $22.99 2 x 750 ml
  • The Four Graces Pinot Noir Oregon Red Wine $19.99 2 x 750 ml

Why it works: For seared lamb chops with apple-shallot pan sauce, Savoy cabbage, and roasted Brussels sprouts, Pinot Noir is the cleanest match from this list. The dish has rich lamb, sweet-tart apple, earthy brassicas, and likely some rosemary or thyme; Pinot’s acidity and red-fruit profile keeps the pairing elegant while its earthy notes echo the cabbage and sprouts. For a fancy dinner for 4, two 750 ml bottles is the right quantity. My top pick is a Willamette Valley Pinot for regional fit and better structure; the second is a richer Oregon option that still stays polished with lamb.

Thyme-Garlic Lamb Chops with White Sweet Potato Purée, Roasted Mushrooms & Lemony Kale

A steakhouse-meets-French-country lamb dinner: deeply seared loin chops with roasted mushrooms, creamy white sweet potato mash, and a bright parsley-lemon finish. Refined, seasonal, and very dinner-party friendly.

Ingredients

  • Simple Truth® Natural Lamb Loin Chops about 2.25 lb $15.99/lb
  • White Sweet Potato 2 lb $2.69/lb
  • Kroger® Whole Baby Bella Mushrooms 16 oz $3.69
  • Organic Green Onions 1 bunch $2.19
  • Organic Kale 1 lb $2.99
  • Fresh Organic Lemon 1 $1.69
  • Organic Italian Parsley 1 bunch $2.49
  • Kroger® Whole Garlic Bulbs 1 bulb $2.49
  • Simple Truth Organic® Thyme 1 pack $2.79
  • Simple Truth Organic® Low Sodium Free Range Chicken Broth 1 carton $1.79

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425°F. Peel and cube 2 lb white sweet potatoes. Toss 16 oz baby bella mushrooms with oil, salt, pepper, thyme, and 2 smashed garlic cloves on a sheet pan.
  2. Roast the mushrooms for 18-22 minutes until browned and concentrated. At the same time, boil the white sweet potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes.
  3. Season about 2.25 lb lamb loin chops with salt, pepper, thyme, minced garlic, and lemon zest.
  4. Sear lamb chops in a hot skillet with oil, 2-3 minutes per side, then lower heat and cook to medium-rare or medium as desired. Rest 5-8 minutes.
  5. Sauté 1 lb kale in olive oil with sliced green onions and a splash of broth until just tender. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
  6. Drain the sweet potatoes and mash with olive oil, a splash of broth, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  7. Make a quick finishing sauce by adding 1/2 cup broth to the lamb pan, scraping up browned bits, and reducing slightly. Stir in chopped parsley and lemon juice off heat.
  8. Plate the mash, add the kale, set lamb chops on top or alongside, and scatter the roasted mushrooms around. Spoon over the parsley-lemon pan sauce.

Cook time: 55 minutes

Estimated cost: $68-78

Health notes: Hearty and satisfying; high in protein with mushrooms and greens adding nutrients and white sweet potato providing a softer, slightly sweeter mash.

Drink pairing: Syrah or Cabernet Franc

Roast Chicken Supreme with Leek-Mushroom Pan Sauce & Spring Vegetable Trio

A dinner-party worthy chicken dish with crisp golden skin, silky leek and mushroom pan sauce, and a bright warm salad of roasted spring vegetables. It feels polished and restaurant-style without pushing past an hour.

Wine picks:

  • La Crema Sonoma Coast Chardonnay California White Wine $16.99 2 x 750 ml
  • Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay California White Wine $11.99 2 x 750 ml

Ingredients

  • DRAPER VALLEY FARMS® Bone In Split Chicken Breasts about 2 lb $4.49/lb
  • Organic Leeks 1 bunch $5.49
  • Crimini Mushrooms 8 oz $4.99
  • Yukon Gold Potatoes 1 lb $1.49/lb
  • Organic Carrots Bunch 1 bunch $2.99
  • Kroger® Whole Garlic Bulbs 3 cloves $2.49
  • Simple Truth Organic® Low Sodium Free Range Chicken Broth 1 cup $1.79
  • Fresh Organic Lemon 1 $1.69
  • Simple Truth Organic® Thyme 1 small pack, use 2 tsp leaves $2.79
  • Parsley 2 tbsp chopped $1.69
  • Fresh Asparagus 1 lb $4.99
  • Fresh Large Ripe Avocado 1 $1.50
  • La Crema Sonoma Coast Chardonnay California White Wine 2 x 750 ml $16.99

Instructions

  1. Prep the ingredients: pat dry about 2 pounds DRAPER VALLEY FARMS® bone-in split chicken breasts at $4.49 per pound and season all over with salt and pepper. Trim and halve 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes at $1.49 per pound if large. Peel and cut 1 bunch Organic Carrots at $2.99 into thick batons. Trim 1 pound Fresh Asparagus at $4.99. Clean and thinly slice 1 bunch Organic Leeks at $5.49, using the white and light green parts. Slice 8 ounces Crimini Mushrooms at $4.99. Mince 3 cloves from Kroger® Whole Garlic Bulbs at $2.49. Zest and juice 1 Fresh Organic Lemon at $1.69. Strip 2 teaspoons thyme leaves from the Simple Truth Organic® Thyme at $2.79 and chop 2 tablespoons Parsley at $1.69. Dice 1 Fresh Large Ripe Avocado at $1.50 for serving.
  2. Heat the oven to 425°F. Toss the 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes and the carrot batons from 1 bunch Organic Carrots with olive oil, salt, pepper, and half the 2 teaspoons thyme. Spread on a sheet pan and roast for 15 minutes.
  3. While the vegetables start roasting, heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat with a little oil. Sear the seasoned 2 pounds bone-in split chicken breasts skin-side down until deeply golden, about 5 to 7 minutes. Flip, add 1 minced garlic clove, and transfer the skillet to the 425°F oven. Roast until the chicken reaches 165°F, about 18 to 22 minutes depending on size.
  4. Add the 1 pound Fresh Asparagus to the roasting pan with the potatoes and carrots after their first 15 minutes. Toss with a little oil, salt, and pepper, then continue roasting until the potatoes are tender and the asparagus is just cooked, about 10 to 12 minutes more.
  5. Move the chicken to a platter to rest. Return the skillet to medium heat. Add the sliced 1 bunch Organic Leeks, the 8 ounces Crimini Mushrooms, and the remaining 2 minced garlic cloves. Cook in the chicken drippings with a pinch of salt until the leeks soften and the mushrooms brown, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  6. Pour in 1 cup Simple Truth Organic® Low Sodium Free Range Chicken Broth at $1.79 and half the lemon juice from the 1 Fresh Organic Lemon. Simmer until lightly reduced and glossy, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the remaining thyme and 1 tablespoon chopped Parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  7. Arrange the roasted potatoes, carrots, and asparagus on a platter. Spoon over a little lemon juice and the remaining 1 tablespoon Parsley. Scatter the diced 1 Fresh Large Ripe Avocado over the asparagus at the last minute for a modern, upscale finish.
  8. Slice or portion the rested chicken breasts and serve over or beside the leek-mushroom pan sauce with the roasted vegetables. Serve with the suggested Chardonnay or Pinot Noir.

Cook time: 50 minutes

Estimated cost: $30-36

Health notes: About 650-750 calories per serving. High in protein, rich in potassium and fiber from potatoes and carrots, and lighter than a cream-based restaurant dish because the sauce is built mostly from broth and reduced pan juices.

Drink pairing: A white Burgundy-style Chardonnay or a Pinot Noir would both be excellent. The Chardonnay matches the buttery leek-mushroom sauce, while Pinot Noir handles the roasted chicken and earthy vegetables with elegance.

Wine picks:

  • La Crema Sonoma Coast Chardonnay California White Wine $16.99 2 x 750 ml
  • Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay California White Wine $11.99 2 x 750 ml

Why it works: For Roast Chicken Supreme with Leek-Mushroom Pan Sauce & Spring Vegetable Trio, I’d go white first. Chardonnay is ideal because the dish has roasted chicken, savory pan juices, and a silky leek-mushroom sauce that wants some texture and gentle oak. For a fancy dinner for 4, two 750 ml bottles is the right call. I’d prioritize a polished but not overly heavy Chardonnay so the wine supports the sauce without overwhelming the spring vegetables. If you want a red option instead, Oregon Pinot Noir is the fallback, but Chardonnay is the cleaner match here.

Shopping list
  • Simple Truth® Natural Lamb Loin Chops about 2.25 lb, about 2 lb, about 2.25 lb
  • Parsnips Bulk 1 lb
  • Yukon Gold Potatoes 1 lb, 1 lb
  • Organic Leeks 1 bunch, 1 bunch
  • Organic Lacinato Kale 1 bunch
  • Shallots 2 medium, 2
  • Kroger® Whole Garlic Bulbs 1 bulb, 1 bulb, 1 bulb, 3 cloves
  • Fresh Organic Lemon 1, 1, 1, 1
  • Simple Truth Organic® Rosemary 1 pack, 1 pack
  • Simple Truth Organic® Thyme 1 pack, 1 pack, 1 small pack, use 2 tsp leaves
  • Simple Truth Organic® Low Sodium Free Range Chicken Broth 1 carton, 1 carton, 1 carton, 1 cup
  • Stoller Family Estate Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2 x 750 ml, 2 x 750 ml
  • Green Savoy Cabbage 1 lb
  • Small Granny Smith Apple 2
  • Organic Carrots Bunch 1 bunch, 1 bunch
  • Fresh Brussels Sprouts - Order by the Pound 1 lb
  • Parsley 1 bunch, 2 tbsp chopped
  • White Sweet Potato 2 lb
  • Kroger® Whole Baby Bella Mushrooms 16 oz
  • Organic Green Onions 1 bunch
  • Organic Kale 1 lb
  • Organic Italian Parsley 1 bunch
  • DRAPER VALLEY FARMS® Bone In Split Chicken Breasts about 2 lb
  • Crimini Mushrooms 8 oz
  • Fresh Asparagus 1 lb
  • Fresh Large Ripe Avocado 1
  • La Crema Sonoma Coast Chardonnay California White Wine 2 x 750 ml

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