Careme Recipes

Location: Fred Meyer - Fred Meyer Kirkland (12221 120th Ave NE)

Skillet Shepherd’s Pie with Lamb, Kale & Butternut

Comfort-in-a-skillet: tender ground lamb in a savory gravy with sweet butternut and wilted kale, crowned with golden mashed potatoes. Cozy, fall-flavored, and weeknight-fast.

Ingredients

  • Simple Truth® Natural Ground Lamb 8 oz $4.75 (sale $9.49/lb; use 8 oz)
  • Organic Russet Potatoes 1 lb, peeled and cubed $1.69/lb
  • Butternut Squash 8 oz, small dice $1.49/lb (≈$0.75 for 1/2 lb)
  • Organic White Onion 1/2 small, finely diced $1.79 each (use 1/2)
  • Organic Lacinato Kale 2 cups, chopped and ribs removed $2.79 each (use ~1/2 bunch)
  • Olive oil 1 tbsp
  • Garlic 2 cloves, minced $6.99/lb
  • Tomato paste 1 tbsp
  • Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp
  • Low-sodium beef or chicken broth 1/2 cup
  • Unsalted butter 2 tbsp (for mash)
  • Milk (or warm stock) 1/3 cup (for mash)
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • Dried thyme (or fresh) 1/2 tsp

Instructions

  1. Boil potatoes: Cover cubed potatoes with cold salted water, bring to a boil, and cook until tender, 12–15 minutes. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Brown lamb: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a 10–12 inch ovenproof skillet over medium-high. Add lamb, season with salt/pepper, and cook 3–4 minutes, breaking up.
  3. Aromatics & veg: Stir in onion and butternut; cook 4–5 minutes. Add garlic, tomato paste, and thyme; cook 1 minute.
  4. Make gravy: Stir in Worcestershire and broth; simmer 4–5 minutes until slightly thick and squash is just tender. Fold in kale to wilt, 1–2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning. Remove from heat.
  5. Mash: Drain potatoes well. Mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  6. Top & bake: Spread mash over lamb mixture, roughing up the surface. Bake 10 minutes, then broil 1–2 minutes to brown.
  7. Rest 5 minutes before scooping and serving.

Health notes: Approx 740 kcal per serving. High-protein, veggie-forward filling (kale + squash). Can reduce butter to lighten.

Drink pairing: Washington Syrah or a medium-bodied Côtes du Rhône; beer: brown ale.

Ginger-Scallion Chicken & Baby Bok Choy Stir-Fry with Rice

Quick, gingery stir-fry with juicy sale chicken and crisp baby bok choy, finished with scallions over fluffy rice. Bright, clean, and satisfying.

Ingredients

  • Hand Trimmed Boneless Skinless Fresh Chicken Breast 12 oz, thinly sliced $3.99/lb sale (≈$3.00 for 12 oz)
  • Organic Baby Bok Choy 12 oz, trimmed, halved lengthwise if small or chopped if large $2.99/lb (≈$2.25 for 3/4 lb)
  • Green Onions 1 bunch, sliced (whites and greens separated) $1.09 each
  • Organic Ginger Root 1 tbsp, finely grated $3.99/lb
  • Garlic 2 cloves, minced $6.99/lb
  • Soy sauce (low sodium) 3 tbsp, divided
  • Rice vinegar 1 tbsp
  • Sesame oil 2 tsp, divided
  • Cornstarch 1 tsp
  • Neutral oil (canola/avocado) 1.5 tbsp
  • White rice 3/4 cup dry (about 2 cups cooked)
  • Honey or sugar (optional) 1 tsp
  • Red pepper flakes (optional) pinch

Instructions

  1. Cook rice according to package (start first).
  2. Marinate chicken: In a bowl, toss sliced chicken with 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, cornstarch, and half the grated ginger. Set aside 10 minutes.
  3. Mix sauce: In a small cup, combine remaining 2 tbsp soy sauce, rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, 2 tbsp water, honey (optional), and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
  4. Stir-fry chicken: Heat 1 tbsp neutral oil in a large skillet/wok over high. Stir-fry chicken in a single layer until just cooked, 3–4 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  5. Stir-fry veg: Add remaining 1/2 tbsp oil. Stir-fry bok choy and scallion whites 2–3 minutes. Add garlic and remaining ginger; cook 30 seconds.
  6. Finish: Return chicken, add sauce, and toss 30–60 seconds until glossy. Remove from heat and sprinkle scallion greens.
  7. Serve over hot rice.

Health notes: Approx 600 kcal per serving. Lean protein; veggies high. Use less oil or serve with cauliflower rice to lower calories.

Drink pairing: Off-dry Riesling or a crisp lager.

Grilled Swordfish with Charred Lemon, Delicata & Kale–Pear Salad

Buttery grilled swordfish with charred lemon, paired with caramelized delicata squash and a simple kale–pear salad. A bright Mediterranean vibe that celebrates PNW fall produce.

Ingredients

  • Swordfish Steak (Wild Caught) 12 oz (2 small or 1 large steak) $7.99/lb sale (≈$6.00 for 12 oz)
  • Frieda's Delicata Squash 1 lb, seeds removed, cut into 1/2-inch rings (skin on) $1.29/lb
  • Organic Lacinato Kale 1/2 bunch, stemmed and torn $2.79 each (use 1/2)
  • Fresh Large D'Anjou Pear 1, thinly sliced $2.49 each
  • Lemon 1, halved
  • Olive oil 3 tbsp, divided
  • Dijon mustard 1 tsp
  • Apple cider vinegar 1 tbsp
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • Chili flakes (optional) pinch

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425°F. Toss delicata with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper, and a pinch of chili flakes. Roast on a sheet pan until tender and caramelized, 20–25 minutes, flipping once.
  2. Preheat grill (or grill pan) to medium-high. Pat swordfish dry; brush with 1 tbsp olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Grill swordfish 4–5 minutes per side (to 130–135°F for medium). Grill lemon halves, cut-side down, 2–3 minutes until charred.
  4. Make salad: In a bowl whisk 1 tbsp olive oil, Dijon, and vinegar; season. Add kale and massage 30 seconds to soften. Fold in pear slices.
  5. Serve grilled swordfish with a squeeze of charred lemon, roasted delicata, and the kale–pear salad on the side.

Health notes: Approx 600 kcal per serving. Protein-rich; fiber from squash and kale. Use less oil to reduce calories.

Drink pairing: Sauvignon Blanc or Washington Pinot Gris.

Shopping list
  • Simple Truth® Natural Ground Lamb 8 oz
  • Organic Russet Potatoes 1 lb, peeled and cubed
  • Butternut Squash 8 oz, small dice
  • Organic White Onion 1/2 small, finely diced
  • Organic Lacinato Kale 2 cups, chopped and ribs removed, 1/2 bunch, stemmed and torn
  • Olive oil 1 tbsp, 3 tbsp, divided
  • Garlic 2 cloves, minced, 2 cloves, minced
  • Tomato paste 1 tbsp
  • Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp
  • Low-sodium beef or chicken broth 1/2 cup
  • Unsalted butter 2 tbsp (for mash)
  • Milk (or warm stock) 1/3 cup (for mash)
  • Salt & black pepper to taste, to taste
  • Dried thyme (or fresh) 1/2 tsp
  • Hand Trimmed Boneless Skinless Fresh Chicken Breast 12 oz, thinly sliced
  • Organic Baby Bok Choy 12 oz, trimmed, halved lengthwise if small or chopped if large
  • Green Onions 1 bunch, sliced (whites and greens separated)
  • Organic Ginger Root 1 tbsp, finely grated
  • Soy sauce (low sodium) 3 tbsp, divided
  • Rice vinegar 1 tbsp
  • Sesame oil 2 tsp, divided
  • Cornstarch 1 tsp
  • Neutral oil (canola/avocado) 1.5 tbsp
  • White rice 3/4 cup dry (about 2 cups cooked)
  • Honey or sugar (optional) 1 tsp
  • Red pepper flakes (optional) pinch
  • Swordfish Steak (Wild Caught) 12 oz (2 small or 1 large steak)
  • Frieda's Delicata Squash 1 lb, seeds removed, cut into 1/2-inch rings (skin on)
  • Fresh Large D'Anjou Pear 1, thinly sliced
  • Lemon 1, halved
  • Dijon mustard 1 tsp
  • Apple cider vinegar 1 tbsp
  • Chili flakes (optional) pinch

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