Careme Recipes

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Leek & Manila Clam Spaghetti (PNW Vongole)

A cozy Pacific Northwest take on spaghetti alle vongole: sweet live Manila clams steamed with silky leeks, garlic, and white wine, then tossed with pasta, parsley, and lemon. Weeknight-fast, restaurant-level delicious. Serves 2.

Ingredients

  • Live Manila Clams (sustainably sourced) 1.5 lb, scrubbed and soaked $7.99/lb (sale)
  • Spaghetti 8 oz pantry
  • Organic Leeks (bunch) 1 large leek, white/light green parts thinly sliced $4.99/bunch
  • Organic Garlic 3 cloves, thinly sliced $6.99/lb
  • Organic Italian Parsley 2 Tbsp, chopped $1.99 each
  • Dry white wine (or low-sodium broth) 1/2 cup pantry
  • Olive oil 3 Tbsp pantry
  • Red pepper flakes pinch pantry
  • Lemon 1 (zest + wedges) pantry
  • Salt & black pepper to taste pantry

Instructions

  1. Purge clams: Soak in cold, lightly salted water 15–20 minutes, then scrub and rinse. Discard any cracked or that won’t close when tapped.
  2. Boil pasta in salted water until 2 minutes shy of al dente. Reserve 3/4 cup pasta water; drain.
  3. Meanwhile, large skillet over medium heat: warm 2 Tbsp olive oil. Sauté leeks with a pinch of salt 3–4 minutes until tender. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 30 seconds.
  4. Add clams and wine; cover and steam 4–6 minutes until most clams open. Discard any that stay closed.
  5. Add drained pasta to skillet with 1/2 cup reserved pasta water and remaining 1 Tbsp oil. Toss on medium-high 1–2 minutes until pasta is glossy and al dente, adding a splash more water if needed.
  6. Off heat, stir in parsley, lemon zest, and a squeeze of lemon. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Health notes: ~640 kcal/serving. Lean seafood protein, moderate healthy fats, and satisfying carbs. Contains shellfish and gluten.

Drink pairing: Muscadet, Pinot Grigio, or a dry hard cider.

Greek Sheet-Pan Lemon Chicken with Potatoes & Green Beans

Golden, juicy lemon-oregano chicken roasts on a sheet pan with tender potatoes and crisp-tipped green beans. Bright, herby, and family-friendly with almost no cleanup. Serves 2.

Ingredients

  • Draper Valley All Natural Fresh Chicken Leg Quarters ~1.5 lb (2 leg quarters) $2.99/lb (sale)
  • Kroger® Russet Potatoes (5 lb bag) 1 lb potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks $2.99/bag
  • Fresh Green Beans - Bag 8 oz, trimmed $3.69 per 1 lb bag
  • Organic Garlic 4 cloves, minced $6.99/lb
  • Lemon 1 (zest and juice) + wedges to serve pantry
  • Dried oregano 2 tsp pantry
  • Olive oil 3 Tbsp pantry
  • Red wine vinegar (optional) 1 tsp pantry
  • Organic Italian Parsley (optional) 2 Tbsp, chopped $1.99 each
  • Salt & black pepper to taste pantry

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment.
  2. Whisk marinade: 2 Tbsp olive oil, lemon zest/juice, garlic, oregano, vinegar (if using), 1 tsp salt, pepper.
  3. Pat chicken dry; toss with half the marinade. Season with a bit more salt.
  4. On sheet pan, toss potatoes and green beans with remaining 1 Tbsp oil, remaining marinade, 1/2 tsp salt, pepper. Spread out; make space and place chicken skin-side up on top.
  5. Roast 35–45 minutes until chicken hits 175°F at the thigh and skin is deep golden; toss veggies once halfway. Broil 1–2 minutes if you want extra crisp skin.
  6. Rest 5 minutes. Scatter parsley and serve with lemon wedges and pan juices.

Health notes: ~680 kcal/serving. Protein-rich, fiber from veggies, moderate olive oil. Gluten-free.

Drink pairing: Assyrtiko, Sauvignon Blanc, or a light lager.

Baja-Style Rockfish Tacos with Apple–Cilantro Slaw

Warm spices and a bright apple–cilantro slaw make these rockfish tacos sing. Fast-seared, flaky fish tucked into tortillas with a tangy lime-yogurt drizzle. Fall apple twist, Baja beach vibes. Serves 2.

Ingredients

  • Fresh Rockfish Fillet Pacific Caught (sustainably sourced) 1 lb, skin removed, cut into 8 strips $4.99/lb (sale)
  • Organic Lacinato Kale 3 cups finely shredded (about 1/2 bunch) $2.99 each
  • Kroger® Gala Apples – 3 lb bag 1 medium apple, matchsticks $3.99/bag
  • Organic Cilantro 1/4 cup chopped, plus extra for garnish $1.99 each
  • Green Onions 2, thinly sliced $1.50 per bunch
  • Corn tortillas 8 small pantry
  • Greek yogurt or sour cream 1/3 cup pantry
  • Lime 1–2 (zest and juice) + wedges to serve pantry
  • Chili powder 1 tsp pantry
  • Ground cumin 1 tsp pantry
  • Smoked paprika 1/2 tsp pantry
  • Olive oil 1.5 Tbsp pantry
  • Salt & black pepper to taste pantry

Instructions

  1. Make slaw: Toss kale, apple, cilantro, and green onions with half the lime juice, a pinch of salt, and a drizzle of olive oil. Massage lightly 30 seconds; set aside to soften.
  2. Stir sauce: Mix yogurt with lime zest and remaining lime juice; season with salt and pepper. Thin with a splash of water if needed.
  3. Season fish: Pat dry. Combine chili powder, cumin, paprika, 3/4 tsp salt, and pepper; rub onto fish. Drizzle with 1 Tbsp olive oil.
  4. Cook fish: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high with remaining 1/2 Tbsp oil. Sear fish 2–3 minutes per side until opaque and flakes easily.
  5. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or directly over a low flame until pliable.
  6. Assemble: Layer slaw, fish, and drizzle with lime-yogurt. Sprinkle extra cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

Health notes: ~560 kcal/serving (4 tacos per person). Lean fish, lots of veggies, moderate carbs.

Drink pairing: Crisp Mexican lager, Albariño, or a sparkling water with lime.

Shopping list
  • Live Manila Clams (sustainably sourced) 1.5 lb, scrubbed and soaked
  • Spaghetti 8 oz
  • Organic Leeks (bunch) 1 large leek, white/light green parts thinly sliced
  • Organic Garlic 3 cloves, thinly sliced, 4 cloves, minced
  • Organic Italian Parsley 2 Tbsp, chopped
  • Dry white wine (or low-sodium broth) 1/2 cup
  • Olive oil 3 Tbsp, 3 Tbsp, 1.5 Tbsp
  • Red pepper flakes pinch
  • Lemon 1 (zest + wedges), 1 (zest and juice) + wedges to serve
  • Salt & black pepper to taste, to taste, to taste
  • Draper Valley All Natural Fresh Chicken Leg Quarters ~1.5 lb (2 leg quarters)
  • Kroger® Russet Potatoes (5 lb bag) 1 lb potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • Fresh Green Beans - Bag 8 oz, trimmed
  • Dried oregano 2 tsp
  • Red wine vinegar (optional) 1 tsp
  • Organic Italian Parsley (optional) 2 Tbsp, chopped
  • Fresh Rockfish Fillet Pacific Caught (sustainably sourced) 1 lb, skin removed, cut into 8 strips
  • Organic Lacinato Kale 3 cups finely shredded (about 1/2 bunch)
  • Kroger® Gala Apples – 3 lb bag 1 medium apple, matchsticks
  • Organic Cilantro 1/4 cup chopped, plus extra for garnish
  • Green Onions 2, thinly sliced
  • Corn tortillas 8 small
  • Greek yogurt or sour cream 1/3 cup
  • Lime 1–2 (zest and juice) + wedges to serve
  • Chili powder 1 tsp
  • Ground cumin 1 tsp
  • Smoked paprika 1/2 tsp

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