Careme Recipes

Location: Fred Meyer - Issaquah (6100 E Lake Sammamish Pkwy Se)

Pacific Northwest Dungeness Crab, Leek & Potato Chowder (Stovetop, 40 min)

Classic PNW comfort in a bowl. Sweet Dungeness crab mingles with tender leeks and Yukon gold potatoes in a silky, dill-kissed chowder that feels cozy yet light enough for a weeknight.

Ingredients

  • Whole Cooked Dungeness Crab (pre-cooked) 1 lb (meat picked from shell; ask counter to crack) sale $11.99/lb (reg $15.99)
  • Organic Leeks (2–3 per bunch) 1 large leek, white/light green parts only, thinly sliced $3.99/bunch
  • Organic Yukon Gold Potatoes (3 lb bag) 1 lb, diced 1/2 inch $4.99/3 lb
  • Simple Truth Organic® Whole Carrots Bag 1 medium carrot, diced small $2.99/2 lb
  • Simple Truth Organic® Garlic Bulbs (3 ct) 2 cloves, minced $1.99
  • Unsalted butter 2 tbsp
  • All-purpose flour 1.5 tbsp
  • Seafood or chicken stock 2 cups
  • Whole milk or half-and-half (use milk for lighter) 1 cup
  • Bay leaf 1
  • Simple Truth Organic® Baby Dill 1 tbsp, chopped (plus more for garnish) $2.49/0.5 oz
  • Lemon 1/2, juiced
  • Salt & black pepper To taste

Instructions

  1. Pick crab meat: if uncracked, twist off legs/body sections and pick out meat; reserve 2 packed cups. Discard shells (or freeze for stock).
  2. Sweat aromatics: In a pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add leek, carrot, and a pinch of salt. Cook 5–6 min until soft. Stir in garlic 30 sec.
  3. Make roux: Sprinkle in flour; cook 1 min, stirring.
  4. Simmer: Whisk in stock gradually. Add potatoes and bay leaf; bring to a gentle simmer. Cook 12–15 min until potatoes are just tender.
  5. Finish: Reduce heat low. Stir in milk/half-and-half and dill; warm gently (don’t boil). Fold in crab and lemon juice; heat 2–3 min. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Serve: Ladle into bowls and top with extra dill and cracked pepper.

Health notes: Approx. 520 kcal per serving. High protein; moderate carbs. Leek- and veggie-forward, with lighter dairy option suggested below.

Drink pairing: Crisp Washington Chardonnay or a dry Pilsner.

Grilled Lamb Kofta with Garlic-Dill Yogurt & Warm Red Cabbage–Apple Salad (Grill or Grill Pan, 35 min)

Juicy, spice-scented lamb kofta seared on a grill or grill pan, cooled with a garlicky dill yogurt and paired with a warm red-cabbage-and-apple salad that sings of fall in Washington.

Ingredients

  • Simple Truth® Natural Ground Lamb 12 oz sale $9.49/lb (reg $10.99)
  • Organic Red Onions 1/2 small, grated (plus extra thin slices for salad) $1.59/lb
  • Simple Truth Organic® Garlic Bulbs (3 ct) 2 cloves, minced (divided) $1.99
  • Ground cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp coriander, 1/2 tsp paprika, pinch cinnamon
  • Kosher salt & black pepper To taste
  • Olive oil 2 tbsp (divided)
  • Plain Greek yogurt 1/2 cup
  • Simple Truth Organic® Baby Dill 1.5 tbsp, chopped (divided) $2.49/0.5 oz
  • Lemon 1 (zest for sauce, juice for salad)
  • Organic Red Cabbage 1/2 lb, thinly sliced $1.99/lb
  • Simple Truth Organic® Fuji Apples – 2 lb bag 1 medium apple, matchsticks $3.99/bag
  • Apple cider vinegar 1 tbsp
  • Pita bread (optional) 2 small, warmed

Instructions

  1. Make yogurt sauce: Mix yogurt, 1 clove minced garlic, 1 tbsp dill, lemon zest, pinch salt. Chill.
  2. Mix kofta: Combine lamb, grated onion, remaining garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, 3/4 tsp salt, pepper. Divide into 4 logs; thread on soaked wooden or metal skewers. Brush with 1 tsp oil.
  3. Warm cabbage salad: In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp oil on medium-high. Add cabbage and a pinch of salt; cook 3–4 min until just wilted. Add apple, cider vinegar, 1 tsp oil, 1 tsp lemon juice, and remaining dill; toss 1 min. Remove from heat.
  4. Grill: Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Oil grates. Grill kofta 3–4 min per side until browned and 160°F inside (about 8–10 min total). Rest 3 min.
  5. Serve: Plate kofta with warm cabbage-apple salad, dollop of dill yogurt, lemon wedges, and warm pita if using.

Health notes: Approx. 640 kcal per serving (without pita). High protein; cabbage salad adds fiber and vitamins; yogurt sauce keeps it lighter.

Drink pairing: Syrah or Grenache; beer lovers: a malty amber ale.

Sheet-Pan Cider–Mustard Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Acorn Squash & Onions (Oven, 35–40 min)

Weeknight-easy but dinner-party good: tender pork tenderloin roasted with cider–mustard, caramelized acorn squash, and sweet onions—all on one sheet pan for minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

  • Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin 1 tenderloin (~1 lb) sale $3.99/lb (reg $4.99)
  • Organic Acorn Squash 1 small (~1.25 lb), seeded and sliced 1/2 inch $1.99/lb
  • Organic Yellow Onions 1 medium, wedged $1.49/lb
  • Dijon mustard 1.5 tbsp
  • Apple cider vinegar 1 tbsp
  • Olive oil 3 tbsp (divided)
  • Honey (optional) 1 tsp (balances vinegar)
  • Garlic powder or minced garlic 1 tsp or 1 clove minced
  • Dried thyme or rosemary 1 tsp
  • Kosher salt & black pepper To taste

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 450°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment.
  2. Make glaze: Stir Dijon, cider vinegar, 1 tbsp oil, honey (optional), garlic, thyme, 3/4 tsp salt, pepper.
  3. Prep veg: Toss squash and onion with 2 tbsp oil, 3/4 tsp salt, pepper. Spread on pan.
  4. Season pork: Pat dry; rub with half the glaze. Nestle on pan among vegetables.
  5. Roast: 20–23 min until pork hits 145°F and squash is tender, flipping pork once and brushing with remaining glaze halfway.
  6. Rest pork 5 min; slice. Toss veg with any pan juices. Serve pork over squash and onions.

Health notes: Approx. 610 kcal per serving. Lean pork; squash adds fiber and vitamins; moderate carbs.

Drink pairing: Dry hard cider or Willamette Valley Pinot Noir.

Shopping list
  • Whole Cooked Dungeness Crab (pre-cooked) 1 lb (meat picked from shell; ask counter to crack)
  • Organic Leeks (2–3 per bunch) 1 large leek, white/light green parts only, thinly sliced
  • Organic Yukon Gold Potatoes (3 lb bag) 1 lb, diced 1/2 inch
  • Simple Truth Organic® Whole Carrots Bag 1 medium carrot, diced small
  • Simple Truth Organic® Garlic Bulbs (3 ct) 2 cloves, minced, 2 cloves, minced (divided)
  • Unsalted butter 2 tbsp
  • All-purpose flour 1.5 tbsp
  • Seafood or chicken stock 2 cups
  • Whole milk or half-and-half (use milk for lighter) 1 cup
  • Bay leaf 1
  • Simple Truth Organic® Baby Dill 1 tbsp, chopped (plus more for garnish), 1.5 tbsp, chopped (divided)
  • Lemon 1/2, juiced, 1 (zest for sauce, juice for salad)
  • Salt & black pepper To taste
  • Simple Truth® Natural Ground Lamb 12 oz
  • Organic Red Onions 1/2 small, grated (plus extra thin slices for salad)
  • Ground cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp coriander, 1/2 tsp paprika, pinch cinnamon
  • Kosher salt & black pepper To taste, To taste
  • Olive oil 2 tbsp (divided), 3 tbsp (divided)
  • Plain Greek yogurt 1/2 cup
  • Organic Red Cabbage 1/2 lb, thinly sliced
  • Simple Truth Organic® Fuji Apples – 2 lb bag 1 medium apple, matchsticks
  • Apple cider vinegar 1 tbsp, 1 tbsp
  • Pita bread (optional) 2 small, warmed
  • Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin 1 tenderloin (~1 lb)
  • Organic Acorn Squash 1 small (~1.25 lb), seeded and sliced 1/2 inch
  • Organic Yellow Onions 1 medium, wedged
  • Dijon mustard 1.5 tbsp
  • Honey (optional) 1 tsp (balances vinegar)
  • Garlic powder or minced garlic 1 tsp or 1 clove minced
  • Dried thyme or rosemary 1 tsp

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