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Location: Quality Food Center - Bellevue East (1510 145th Pl SE)

Using ingredients from September 28, 2026.

Smoky Salmon & Charred Corn Tacos

Sweet late-season Washington corn and juicy tomatoes keep these smoky salmon tacos bright, light, and weeknight-friendly.

  • Total time: 50 min
  • Servings: 2 servings
  • Estimated total cost: $7
  • Calories per serving: 580 cal
  • Stovetop

Drink pairing: A dry Riesling brings crisp acidity to the sweet corn and smoky salmon.

Ingredients

  • Frozen Alaskan salmon
    12 oz, thawed
  • Fresh sweet corn on the cob
    2 ears $1.25
  • Fresh Roma tomatoes
    8 oz $1.99
  • Green onions
    2 $1.50
  • Organic lime
    1 $1.50
  • Small corn tortillas
    6
  • Olive oil
    2 tsp
  • Morton kosher salt
    1 7/8 tsp total
  • Smoked paprika
    1/2 tsp
  • Ground cumin
    1/2 tsp
  • Chateau Ste. Michelle Dry Riesling Washington White Wine
    1 bottle $9.99

Instructions

  1. If still frozen, seal 12 oz Alaskan salmon in a leakproof bag and submerge it in cold water for 25–30 minutes, changing the water halfway through, until pliable. While it thaws, shuck 2 ears sweet corn and cut the kernels from the cobs.

  2. Make the tomato salsa by combining:

    • 8 oz Roma tomatoes, diced
    • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
    • 1 lime, juiced
    • 1/2 tsp Morton kosher salt

    Set aside while you cook.

  3. Pat the salmon dry. Season it with:

    • 7/8 tsp Morton kosher salt
    • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
    • 1/2 tsp ground cumin

    Press the seasonings gently onto both sides.

  4. Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the corn kernels and 1/2 tsp Morton kosher salt; cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly charred. Transfer to a bowl.

  5. Add 1 tsp olive oil to the skillet. Cook the seasoned salmon over medium heat for about 4 minutes per side, until the thickest part reaches 125°F. Transfer to a plate and rest for 3 minutes, then break into large pieces.

  6. While the salmon rests, warm 6 small corn tortillas in the dry skillet for about 30 seconds per side. Divide the salmon, charred corn, and tomato salsa among the tortillas and serve.

Wine picks:

  • Chateau Ste. Michelle Dry Riesling Washington White Wine $9.99 1 bottle
  • Chateau Ste. Michelle Eroica Riesling Washington White Wine $25.99 1 bottle

Why it works: A dry Riesling is ideal here: its lively acidity cuts through the salmon while complementing sweet charred corn, and its citrus-mineral character echoes the lime and bright tomato salsa. The Washington bottling also suits the Pacific Northwest ingredients.

Glossy Soy-Ginger Chicken & Broccoli

Glossy soy-ginger chicken and crisp broccoli meet sweet late-season red pepper for a colorful weeknight stir-fry.

  • Total time: 35 min
  • Servings: 2 servings
  • Estimated total cost: $9
  • Calories per serving: 490 cal
  • Stovetop

Drink pairing: Chilled green tea balances the ginger and savory sauce.

Ingredients

  • Boneless skinless chicken breast
    12 ounces $5.49
  • Broccoli crown
    10 ounces $3.49
  • Red bell pepper
    1 pepper $1.67
  • Long-grain rice
    1/2 cup dry $3.79
  • Garlic
    3 cloves $1.29
  • Ginger root
    2 teaspoons grated $4.99
  • Table salt
    7/8 teaspoon, divided
  • Reduced-sodium soy sauce
    2 tablespoons
  • Rice vinegar
    1 tablespoon
  • Honey
    2 teaspoons
  • Toasted sesame oil
    2 teaspoons
  • Cornstarch
    2 teaspoons
  • Neutral cooking oil
    4 teaspoons, divided

Instructions

  1. Slice 12 ounces chicken breast into thin strips. Toss with 1/4 teaspoon table salt and set aside while you prepare the vegetables.

  2. Cut 10 ounces broccoli into small florets and thinly slice 1 red bell pepper.

  3. Mince 3 cloves garlic and grate 2 teaspoons ginger root.

  4. Whisk together the sauce ingredients:

    • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
    • 2 teaspoons honey
    • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
    • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
    • 1/3 cup water

    Set the sauce aside.

  5. Bring 3/4 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in 1/2 cup dry rice and 1/8 teaspoon table salt. Cover, reduce to low, and simmer for 15 minutes; turn off the heat and leave covered for 5 minutes.

  6. While the rice cooks, heat 2 teaspoons neutral cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Spread the chicken in one layer and cook, turning once, for about 5 minutes, until the strips are opaque and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.

  7. Add 2 teaspoons neutral cooking oil to the skillet. Stir-fry the broccoli and pepper with 1/2 teaspoon table salt for 3 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons water, cover for 2 minutes to make the broccoli crisp-tender, then uncover and stir in the prepared garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.

  8. Return the chicken to the skillet. Stir the sauce again, pour it in, and toss for 1–2 minutes until it thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables.

  9. Fluff the rice and divide it between two plates. Spoon the stir-fry alongside it.

Lemony Dungeness Crab Linguine

Sweet Dungeness crab, late-season Washington zucchini and tomatoes make this lemony Sicilian-inspired pasta feel special without taking all evening.

✓ Added
  • Total time: 35 min
  • Servings: 2 servings
  • Estimated total cost: $19
  • Calories per serving: 540 cal
  • Stovetop

Drink pairing: A chilled Vermentino complements the sweet crab and bright lemon.

Ingredients

  • whole cooked Dungeness crab
    1 pound $10.99
  • linguine
    6 ounces $1.67
  • zucchini
    1 pound $2.69
  • Roma tomatoes
    1/2 pound $1.99
  • garlic
    2 cloves $1.29
  • lemon
    1 $2.00
  • Italian parsley
    1/4 cup chopped $2.69
  • extra-virgin olive oil
    2 tablespoons
  • fine sea salt
    2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon
  • red pepper flakes
    1/4 teaspoon

Instructions

  1. Crack the 1-pound cooked Dungeness crab over a bowl. Pick out the meat, checking carefully for shell fragments; discard the shells.

  2. Slice 1 pound zucchini into thin half-moons. Dice 1/2 pound Roma tomatoes and keep them separate from the zucchini.

  3. Mince 2 cloves garlic. Zest and juice 1 lemon, keeping the zest and juice separate. Chop 1/4 cup Italian parsley.

  4. Bring 2 quarts water to a boil in a medium pot, about 8 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons plus 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt and 6 ounces linguine. Cook until 1 minute shy of al dente, about 9 minutes, making the sauce in the meantime.

  5. While the pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced zucchini and 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden, about 5 minutes.

  6. Add the minced garlic, diced tomatoes and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes to the skillet. Cook until the tomatoes soften, about 2 minutes.

  7. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain the linguine. Add it to the skillet with 1/4 cup reserved pasta water and toss for 1 minute, adding more reserved water only if needed to make a light sauce.

  8. Gently fold in the picked crab, lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped parsley and 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil. Warm through for about 1 minute.

  9. Twirl the pasta into two shallow bowls, spoon the crab and zucchini over the top, and serve.

Why it works: no wines found

Smoky Pork & Eggplant Bake

Smoky tomato-braised Duroc pork and late-season vegetables bake under a crisp crumb topping for a cozy dinner in under an hour.

✓ Added
  • Total time: 50 min
  • Servings: 2 servings
  • Estimated total cost: $8
  • Calories per serving: 710 cal
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Drink pairing: A medium-bodied Tempranillo complements the smoky paprika and rich pork.

Ingredients

  • Eggplant
    1 eggplant, about 1 lb $3.49
  • Zucchini
    8 oz $2.69
  • Roma tomatoes
    12 oz $1.99
  • Yellow onion
    4 oz $0.99
  • Garlic
    2 cloves $1.29
  • Leftover natural Duroc ground pork
    1 lb
  • Olive oil
    2 tbsp
  • Morton kosher salt
    2 3/4 tsp
  • Smoked paprika
    1 tsp
  • Sherry vinegar
    1 tbsp
  • Dry breadcrumbs
    1/3 cup
  • Campo Viejo Rioja Tempranillo
    750 ml $7.99

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Cut 1 eggplant (about 1 lb) and 8 oz zucchini into 3/4-inch pieces. Dice 12 oz Roma tomatoes and 4 oz yellow onion; mince 2 cloves garlic.

  2. Toss the eggplant and zucchini with 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 1/2 tsp Morton kosher salt on a baking sheet. Roast for 18 minutes, turning once, until softened and browned at the edges.

  3. While the vegetables roast, season 1 lb leftover natural Duroc ground pork with 1 1/4 tsp Morton kosher salt. Heat 2 tsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add the pork and cook for 7 minutes, breaking it into small pieces, until browned.

  4. Add the prepared onion and garlic to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in 1 tsp smoked paprika, the prepared tomatoes and 1 tbsp sherry vinegar. Simmer for 7 minutes, until the tomatoes soften and the pork reaches 160°F.

  5. Spoon the pork-tomato mixture into a small baking dish and spread the roasted vegetables over it. Toss 1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs with 1 tsp olive oil and scatter over the top. Bake for 10 minutes, until the crumbs are golden; rest for 5 minutes.

  6. Divide the bake between two plates, making sure each serving gets pork, vegetables and crisp topping.

Wine picks:

  • Campo Viejo Rioja Tempranillo $7.99 750 ml

Why it works: Campo Viejo Rioja Tempranillo is an ideal match for the bake: its medium body and ripe red-fruit character complement the rich pork and tomato, while gentle oak and savory spice echo the smoked paprika and browned crumb topping.

Basque-Style Cod & Tomato Salad

Warm, paprika-seared cod tops a crisp salad of late-season tomatoes, cucumber, and peppers for a light Basque-inspired dinner.

✓ Added
  • Total time: 35 min
  • Servings: 2 servings
  • Estimated total cost: $19
  • Calories per serving: 390 cal
  • Stovetop

Drink pairing: A chilled Albariño complements the cod and bright vinegar dressing.

Ingredients

  • Wild-caught Pacific cod fillet
    1 lb $14.99
  • Roma tomatoes
    12 oz $1.99
  • Cucumber
    1 $0.99
  • Red bell pepper
    1 $1.67
  • Red onion
    2 oz $2.29
  • Diamond Crystal kosher salt
    2¾ tsp
  • Smoked paprika
    ½ tsp
  • Red wine vinegar
    1 tbsp
  • Olive oil
    2 tbsp
  • Black pepper
    ¼ tsp
  • Mar de Frades Atlantico Albarino Spain White Wine
    1 bottle, well chilled $30.99

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice 1 cucumber, toss with ¾ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt, and set in a colander to drain for at least 10 minutes.

  2. Chop 12 ounces Roma tomatoes and 1 red bell pepper; thinly slice 2 ounces red onion.

  3. Pat dry 1 pound cod. Season it with 2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt and ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, then let it stand for 10 minutes while the cucumber drains.

  4. Whisk 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper into a dressing. Toss with the prepared tomatoes, pepper, and onion. Pat the cucumber dry and fold it into the salad.

  5. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the cod for about 3–4 minutes per side, until its center reaches 140°F. Rest for 2 minutes.

  6. Divide the tomato-cucumber salad between two plates and set the warm cod on top.

Wine picks:

  • Mar de Frades Atlantico Albarino Spain White Wine $30.99 1 bottle, well chilled

Why it works: A chilled Albariño is an excellent match: Mar de Frades’ bright Atlantic freshness and citrus-driven acidity lift the tomato, cucumber, and red-wine-vinegar salad while its subtle salinity complements the cod. Serve well chilled.

Shopping list

Aisle 0

  • zucchini 1 pound, 8 oz
  • Roma tomatoes 1/2 pound, 12 oz, 12 oz
  • garlic 4 cloves
  • lemon 1
  • Italian parsley 1/4 cup chopped
  • Eggplant 1 eggplant, about 1 lb
  • Yellow onion 4 oz
  • Cucumber 1
  • Red bell pepper 1
  • Red onion 2 oz

Aisle 5

  • linguine 6 ounces

Aisle 20

  • Campo Viejo Rioja Tempranillo 750 ml
  • Mar de Frades Atlantico Albarino Spain White Wine 1 bottle, well chilled

Aisle 102

  • Wild-caught Pacific cod fillet 1 lb

Other items

  • whole cooked Dungeness crab 1 pound
  • extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons
  • fine sea salt 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon
  • red pepper flakes 1/4 teaspoon
  • Leftover natural Duroc ground pork 1 lb
  • Olive oil 4 tbsp
  • Morton kosher salt 2 3/4 tsp
  • Smoked paprika 1 tsp, ½ tsp
  • Sherry vinegar 1 tbsp
  • Dry breadcrumbs 1/3 cup
  • Diamond Crystal kosher salt 2¾ tsp
  • Red wine vinegar 1 tbsp
  • Black pepper ¼ tsp

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