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Ancho Pork & Corn Rice Bowls

Sweet Washington corn, warmly spiced pork, lime, and cilantro make this fast Mexican-inspired rice bowl especially good for early September.

Ancho Pork & Corn Rice Bowls
  • Total time: 35 min
  • Servings: 2 servings
  • Estimated total cost: $8
  • Calories per serving: 790 cal
  • Stovetop

Drink pairing: A chilled off-dry Riesling balances the pork’s savory richness and ancho-chile warmth.

Ingredients

  • ground pork
    12 ounces $5.99
  • bi-color corn
    2 ears $0.79
  • organic long-grain white rice
    1/2 cup $4.49
  • red onion
    1/2 medium onion $1.99
  • organic garlic
    2 cloves $2.69
  • lime
    1 $0.69
  • cilantro
    1/4 cup chopped $1.19
  • water
    1 cup plus 2 tablespoons
  • extra-virgin olive oil
    4 teaspoons
  • Diamond Crystal kosher salt
    2 3/4 teaspoons
  • ground cumin
    1 teaspoon
  • ancho chile powder
    1 teaspoon
  • smoked paprika
    1/2 teaspoon
  • dried Mexican oregano
    1/2 teaspoon
  • black pepper
    1/4 teaspoon
  • honey
    1 teaspoon

Instructions

  1. Break 12 ounces ground pork into several large pieces, sprinkle evenly with 1 1/2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt, and refrigerate for 10 minutes while completing the produce prep and starting the rice.

  2. Prepare the vegetables and garnishes:

    • Cut the kernels from 2 ears bi-color corn to yield about 2 cups.
    • Dice 1/2 medium red onion to yield about 1/2 cup.
    • Mince 2 garlic cloves.
    • Zest 1 lime, then squeeze 1 1/2 tablespoons juice.
    • Chop 1/4 cup cilantro.

    Keep each prepared ingredient separate.

  3. Rinse 1/2 cup organic long-grain white rice. Combine it in a small saucepan with 1 cup water and 1/4 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes; prepare the skillet mixture while the rice cooks.

  4. Make the chile seasoning by stirring together:

    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1/2 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon honey
    • 2 tablespoons water

    Set the seasoning aside.

  5. Heat 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the prepared corn and onion with 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt. Sauté for 6 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the corn is browned in spots. Add the prepared garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then transfer the corn mixture to a bowl.

  6. Add 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil to the same skillet. Add the presalted pork and cook over medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes, breaking it into bite-size crumbles, until browned. Stir in the chile seasoning and cook until the pork reaches 160°F, about 1 to 2 minutes.

  7. Return the corn mixture to the skillet. Stir in the prepared lime zest, 1 tablespoon prepared lime juice, and 2 tablespoons prepared cilantro; sauté for 1 minute until glossy and hot.

  8. Fluff the rice and divide it between two shallow bowls. Spoon the pork and corn sauté over the rice, then finish with 2 tablespoons prepared cilantro and the final 1/2 tablespoon prepared lime juice.

Italian Tomato-Herb Chicken

A single-pan Italian dinner of herb-roasted chicken, jammy peak-season Washington tomatoes, and crisp golden potatoes, ready comfortably within an hour.

Italian Tomato-Herb Chicken
  • Total time: 45 min
  • Servings: 2 servings
  • Estimated total cost: $19
  • Calories per serving: 570 cal
  • Oven

Drink pairing: A medium-bodied Sangiovese complements the roasted tomatoes, herbs, and savory chicken thighs.

Ingredients

  • Organic boneless skinless chicken thighs
    12 ounces $7.49
  • Organic dry farmed tomatoes
    12 ounces $4.99
  • Organic yellow potatoes
    12 ounces $2.59
  • Organic basil
    1/2 ounce $2.99
  • Organic lemon
    1, yielding 1 teaspoon zest and 1 tablespoon juice $1.29
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
    2 1/2 tablespoons
  • Diamond Crystal kosher salt
    1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon
  • Dried oregano
    1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Balsamic vinegar
    1 tablespoon

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F and line a large rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.

  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry. Toss together:

    • 12 ounces boneless skinless chicken thighs
    • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

    Let the seasoned chicken stand for 10 minutes while preparing the vegetables.

  3. Halve 12 ounces yellow potatoes into roughly 1-inch pieces. Toss them with 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil and 1 1/4 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt on the prepared pan, arrange cut-side down, and roast for 10 minutes.

  4. Cut the tomatoes into thick wedges, then gently toss together:

    • 12 ounces tomato wedges
    • 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
    • 1 1/4 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt

    Set aside until the potatoes have roasted for 10 minutes.

  5. Turn the potatoes, then add the seasoned chicken and tomatoes to the pan in a single layer. Roast for 16 to 20 minutes, until the chicken reaches 175°F and the tomatoes are lightly caramelized.

  6. Rest the chicken on the pan for 5 minutes. Tear 1/2 ounce basil leaves over everything and drizzle with 1 tablespoon lemon juice.

  7. Plate the chicken with the roasted potatoes and jammy tomatoes, spooning the herb-scented pan juices over each serving.

Grilled King Salmon with Tomato-Basil Relish

Rich grilled king salmon meets peak-season Washington zucchini and a jewel-like tomato-basil relish in an elegant dinner ready in 45 minutes.

Grilled King Salmon with Tomato-Basil Relish
  • Total time: 45 min
  • Servings: 2 servings
  • Estimated total cost: $28
  • Calories per serving: 610 cal
  • Grill

Drink pairing: A lightly oaked Chardonnay has enough body for king salmon while its acidity complements the tomato, basil, and lemon.

Ingredients

  • King Salmon Fillet
    12 ounces $24.88
  • Organic Zucchini Squash
    12 ounces $2.77
  • Organic Dry Farmed Tomato
    8 ounces $4.99
  • Organic Basil
    0.75 ounce $2.99
  • Organic Lemon
    1 $1.29
  • Organic Garlic
    1 clove $2.69
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
    3 tablespoons
  • Diamond Crystal kosher salt
    3 1/2 teaspoons
  • Black pepper
    3/4 teaspoon
  • Honey
    1 teaspoon

Instructions

  1. Heat a clean grill for medium-high direct cooking, about 450°F. Set aside a small area with lower heat for finishing the salmon if needed.

  2. Pat 12 ounces king salmon dry and season all over with 1 1/2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt. Let it stand for 20 minutes while preparing the vegetables and relish.

  3. Make the tomato-basil relish by gently combining:

    • 8 ounces organic dry-farmed tomato, cut into small wedges
    • 0.75 ounce organic basil, thinly sliced
    • 1 organic lemon, finely zested and juiced to yield 2 tablespoons juice
    • 1 organic garlic clove, finely grated
    • 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    • 3/4 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon honey

    Let the relish stand at room temperature while grilling.

  4. Trim 12 ounces organic zucchini squash and slice it lengthwise into 1/2-inch planks. Coat with 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 1/4 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.

  5. Pat the seasoned salmon dry again, then coat it with 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Grill skin-side down, or smoother-side down if skinless, with the lid closed until it releases easily, 4 to 5 minutes. Turn and cook for 2 to 4 minutes, moving it to lower heat if necessary, until the center reaches 125°F. Transfer to a plate and rest for 5 minutes.

  6. While the salmon cooks, grill the prepared zucchini until well marked and just tender, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

  7. Arrange the grilled zucchini on two plates, top with the salmon, and spoon the tomato-basil relish over and around it. Serve immediately.

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