Careme Recipes

Location: Quality Food Center - Bellevue (10116 NE 8th St STE 1)

Garlic-Herb Rack of Lamb with Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Potatoes, Pomegranate Drizzle

Oven-roasted to rosy perfection, this herb-crusted rack of lamb pairs with caramelized Brussels sprouts and potatoes, finished with a bright pomegranate drizzle. Elegant yet weeknight-easy. Serves 2.

Ingredients

  • Simple Truth Natural Rack of Lamb, 4 rib 1 lb sale $18.49 (reg $23.99)
  • Brussels sprouts 12 oz, trimmed and halved
  • Baby potatoes (Yukon or fingerling) 3/4 lb, halved
  • Garlic 4 cloves, minced
  • Fresh rosemary 1 Tbsp, finely chopped
  • Fresh thyme (or dried) 1 tsp chopped (or 1/2 tsp dried)
  • Dijon mustard 1 Tbsp
  • Olive oil 3 Tbsp, divided
  • Kosher salt & black pepper 1 1/2 tsp salt + 1 tsp pepper, divided
  • Pomegranate molasses (or balsamic glaze) 1 Tbsp
  • Lemon 1/2, juiced

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 450ยฐF. Line a sheet pan. Toss Brussels sprouts and potatoes with 2 Tbsp olive oil, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper; spread on pan and roast 10 minutes.
  2. Pat lamb dry. Lightly score the fat cap. Season with 3/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper.
  3. Mix garlic, rosemary, thyme, Dijon, and 1 Tbsp olive oil into a paste; rub all over the lamb (fat side up).
  4. Push vegetables to the edges of the pan and place the lamb in the center, fat-side up. Roast 18โ€“22 minutes, until the center hits 125โ€“130ยฐF for medium-rare (or to your preference).
  5. Rest lamb 8โ€“10 minutes on a board. While resting, toss vegetables with a little more salt if needed.
  6. Stir pomegranate molasses with lemon juice. Slice the rack into chops, plate with roasted vegetables, and drizzle with the pomegranate-lemon sauce.

Health notes: About 760 calories per serving. High-quality protein with fiber-rich seasonal vegetables. Moderate saturated fat; gluten-free.

Drink pairing: Pinot Noir or Syrah; non-alcoholic: pomegranate spritz (sparkling water + pomegranate juice).

Weeknight Bison Bulgogi Rice Bowls with Kale & Quick Pickles

Sizzling Korean-inspired ground bison in a sweet-savory gochujang sauce, with garlicky sautรฉed kale, quick-pickled carrots, and fluffy rice. Big flavor, fast. Serves 2.

Ingredients

  • Simple Truth 90% Lean Natural Ground Bison 16 oz sale $11.49 (reg $12.99)
  • White or brown rice 1 cup dry
  • Kale (curly or lacinato) 4 packed cups, chopped
  • Carrot 1 medium, julienned or shaved
  • Scallions 2, thinly sliced
  • Garlic 3 cloves, minced
  • Fresh ginger 1 Tbsp, minced
  • Soy sauce (low sodium if possible) 3 Tbsp
  • Gochujang 1 Tbsp (adjust to heat)
  • Brown sugar or honey 1 Tbsp
  • Rice vinegar 2 Tbsp
  • Toasted sesame oil 2 tsp, divided
  • Neutral oil 1 Tbsp
  • Sesame seeds 2 tsp

Instructions

  1. Cook rice per package (about 2 cups cooked).
  2. Quick pickle: Toss carrot with 1 Tbsp rice vinegar, a pinch of sugar, and salt; set aside.
  3. Stir sauce: Mix soy sauce, gochujang, brown sugar, 1 Tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp sesame oil.
  4. Heat neutral oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add bison, breaking up, and cook 3โ€“4 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; cook 1 minute.
  5. Pour in the sauce; simmer 2โ€“3 minutes until glossy and slightly reduced.
  6. In a second pan, sautรฉ kale with 1 tsp sesame oil and a pinch of salt 2โ€“3 minutes until just wilted.
  7. Assemble bowls: rice, kale, bison, pickled carrots, scallions, and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Health notes: About 700 calories per serving. Lean red meat with iron and B12; loads of greens. Moderate sodiumโ€”use low-sodium soy to reduce.

Drink pairing: Crisp lager or off-dry Riesling; non-alcoholic: chilled barley tea.

Grill-Pan Tandoori Chicken Thighs with Turmeric Rice & Cucumber Raita

Juicy, spice-perfumed chicken thighs seared on a grill pan or grill, with fragrant turmeric basmati and a cooling cucumber raita. Restaurant vibes at home. Serves 2.

Ingredients

  • DRAPER VALLEY FARMS Bone-In Chicken Thighs 1 lb (about 2โ€“3 thighs) $3.79 per lb
  • Plain yogurt (Greek or regular) 1 cup, divided
  • Lemon 1, juiced
  • Garlic 3 cloves, minced
  • Fresh ginger 1 Tbsp, grated
  • Garam masala 2 tsp
  • Paprika 1 tsp
  • Ground cumin 1 tsp (plus 1/4 tsp seeds for raita if available)
  • Turmeric 1 tsp, divided
  • Kosher salt & black pepper 1 1/4 tsp salt total + pepper to taste
  • Neutral oil 1 Tbsp, plus for grill grates/pan
  • Basmati rice 3/4 cup dry
  • Butter or ghee 1 Tbsp
  • Cucumber 1 small, grated and squeezed
  • Fresh cilantro 2 Tbsp, chopped
  • Optional: naan or lime wedges to serve

Instructions

  1. Marinate chicken (15โ€“30 min): In a bowl, mix 1/2 cup yogurt, half the lemon juice, garlic, ginger, garam masala, paprika, cumin (1 tsp), 1/2 tsp turmeric, 3/4 tsp salt, pepper, and 1 Tbsp oil. Coat thighs well.
  2. Cook rice: Rinse basmati until water runs clear. In a pot, melt butter, add 1/2 tsp turmeric, stir 10 seconds, then add rice, 1 1/4 cups water, and 1/2 tsp salt. Bring to boil, cover, reduce to low, and cook 12 minutes. Rest 5 minutes off heat, then fluff.
  3. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Oil grates/pan. Shake excess marinade off chicken and grill 6โ€“7 minutes per side, until 175ยฐF at the thickest part and nicely charred in spots.
  4. Make raita: Combine remaining 1/2 cup yogurt with grated cucumber, remaining lemon juice to taste, a pinch of salt, chopped cilantro, and a pinch of cumin (or lightly toasted cumin seeds).
  5. Rest chicken 5 minutes. Serve over turmeric rice with raita and optional naan or lime wedges.

Health notes: About 680 calories per serving. Good protein; probiotic yogurt; moderate carbs. Gluten-free if served without naan.

Drink pairing: Gewรผrztraminer or a citrusy IPA; non-alcoholic: mango lassi or sparkling water with lime.

Shopping list
  • Simple Truth Natural Rack of Lamb, 4 rib 1 lb
  • Brussels sprouts 12 oz, trimmed and halved
  • Baby potatoes (Yukon or fingerling) 3/4 lb, halved
  • Garlic 4 cloves, minced, 3 cloves, minced, 3 cloves, minced
  • Fresh rosemary 1 Tbsp, finely chopped
  • Fresh thyme (or dried) 1 tsp chopped (or 1/2 tsp dried)
  • Dijon mustard 1 Tbsp
  • Olive oil 3 Tbsp, divided
  • Kosher salt & black pepper 1 1/2 tsp salt + 1 tsp pepper, divided, 1 1/4 tsp salt total + pepper to taste
  • Pomegranate molasses (or balsamic glaze) 1 Tbsp
  • Lemon 1/2, juiced, 1, juiced
  • Simple Truth 90% Lean Natural Ground Bison 16 oz
  • White or brown rice 1 cup dry
  • Kale (curly or lacinato) 4 packed cups, chopped
  • Carrot 1 medium, julienned or shaved
  • Scallions 2, thinly sliced
  • Fresh ginger 1 Tbsp, minced, 1 Tbsp, grated
  • Soy sauce (low sodium if possible) 3 Tbsp
  • Gochujang 1 Tbsp (adjust to heat)
  • Brown sugar or honey 1 Tbsp
  • Rice vinegar 2 Tbsp
  • Toasted sesame oil 2 tsp, divided
  • Neutral oil 1 Tbsp, 1 Tbsp, plus for grill grates/pan
  • Sesame seeds 2 tsp
  • DRAPER VALLEY FARMS Bone-In Chicken Thighs 1 lb (about 2โ€“3 thighs)
  • Plain yogurt (Greek or regular) 1 cup, divided
  • Garam masala 2 tsp
  • Paprika 1 tsp
  • Ground cumin 1 tsp (plus 1/4 tsp seeds for raita if available)
  • Turmeric 1 tsp, divided
  • Basmati rice 3/4 cup dry
  • Butter or ghee 1 Tbsp
  • Cucumber 1 small, grated and squeezed
  • Fresh cilantro 2 Tbsp, chopped
  • Optional: naan or lime wedges to serve

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