Careme Recipes

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

Stovetop French Mustard-Mushroom Chicken Thighs + Creamy Mash + Garlicky Kale

Big, cozy French-bistro energy in under an hour: crisp-skinned chicken thighs nestled into a bright, mustardy pan sauce with sautéed mushrooms, then served over buttery mashed potatoes and a quick garlicky kale. It tastes like it simmered all day—without actually doing that.

Ingredients

  • DRAPER VALLEY FARMS® Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs 1 lb $6.99 (1 lb)
  • Organic Russet Potatoes 1 lb $2.29 (1 lb)
  • Simple Truth Organic® Whole Baby Bella Mushrooms 8 oz, sliced $4.49 (8 oz)
  • Organic Kale 6–8 oz (about half the bunch), stems removed, chopped $2.99 (1 lb)
  • Simple Truth Organic® Garlic Bulbs 2 cloves, minced $2.79 (3 ct)
  • Organic Yellow Peeled Onion 1/2 onion, thinly sliced $1.99 (each)
  • Pantry: Dijon mustard 2 Tbsp
  • Pantry: chicken broth (or water) 1/2 cup
  • Pantry: olive oil 2 Tbsp
  • Pantry: butter 2 Tbsp
  • Pantry: milk or cream (optional) 2–4 Tbsp
  • Pantry: lemon (optional) 1/2, for kale
  • Pantry: salt & black pepper to taste
  • Pantry: dried thyme (or fresh if you have it) 1/2 tsp

Instructions

  1. Prep: Pat dry 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs; season both sides with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Slice 8 oz baby bella mushrooms. Thinly slice 1/2 yellow onion. Mince 2 garlic cloves. Peel and cut 1 lb russet potatoes into 1-inch chunks. Strip stems and chop 6–8 oz kale.
  2. Stove (potatoes): Put 1 lb potato chunks in a pot, cover with cold salted water by 1 inch, bring to a boil, then simmer until very tender, 12–15 minutes.
  3. Stove (sear chicken): While potatoes cook, heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the chicken thighs in a single layer and sear until well browned, 4–5 minutes per side (8–10 minutes total). Transfer to a plate.
  4. Stove (mushroom-onion base): Reduce heat to medium. Add 1 Tbsp olive oil if the pan is dry. Add sliced mushrooms and sliced onion with a pinch of salt; cook, stirring, until mushrooms brown and onions soften, 6–8 minutes. Add minced garlic and 1/2 tsp thyme; cook 30 seconds.
  5. Stove (pan sauce): Stir in 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard. Pour in 1/2 cup chicken broth; scrape up browned bits. Simmer 2 minutes. Return chicken (and any juices) to the skillet; simmer gently until chicken is cooked through (165°F), 4–6 minutes. Off heat, swirl in 1 Tbsp butter for gloss (optional but great).
  6. Stove (mash): Drain potatoes well. Mash with 1 Tbsp butter, 2–4 Tbsp milk/cream (optional), and salt/pepper to taste. Keep warm.
  7. Stove (garlicky kale): In a second skillet (or quickly in the same pan after removing chicken), heat 1 tsp olive oil. Add chopped kale with a pinch of salt and a splash of water; cover and steam 2 minutes, then uncover and sauté 2–3 minutes. Finish with a squeeze of lemon (about 1–2 tsp) and a pinch of pepper.
  8. Serve: Spoon mashed potatoes onto plates, top with chicken and mushroom-mustard sauce, and pile kale on the side.

Health notes: ~750–900 kcal per serving (estimate). Healthiness: Moderate—high protein and lots of greens; richer from butter/cream and potatoes. To lighten: use olive oil instead of butter for the mash and skip cream, adding a splash of broth instead.

Drink pairing: Wine styles: - White Burgundy style Chardonnay (lightly oaked) for the creamy mustard-mushroom sauce. - Dry Chenin Blanc (Vouvray/Savennières style) if you want more lift and acidity. - Light Pinot Noir (Oregon or California coastal) if you prefer red. Local-ish brand suggestion (depending on your state availability): Chateau Ste. Michelle Chardonnay (WA) is widely distributed and a solid match; for Pinot Noir, look for an Oregon Willamette Valley bottling (A to Z Wineworks is common).

Stovetop-Seared Rockfish with Warm Tomato–Olive Relish + High-Heat Roasted Broccoli

A fast, bright Mediterranean dinner: pan-seared rockfish with a warm tomato-olive caper-style relish (puttanesca vibes without being pasta-heavy), plus quick-roasted broccoli for that crisp-tender contrast. Feels restaurant-y, cooks on a weeknight timeline.

Ingredients

  • Fresh Rockfish Fillet Pacific Caught (sustainably sourced) 1 lb $7.99 (1 lb, sale)
  • Fresh Organic On the Vine Tomatoes 1 lb, diced $3.99 (1 lb)
  • Organic Broccoli Bunch 1 lb, cut into florets $3.49 (1 lb)
  • Simple Truth Organic® Garlic Bulbs 3 cloves, minced $2.79 (3 ct)
  • Organic Yellow Peeled Onion 1/2 onion, finely chopped $1.99 (each)
  • Pantry: olive oil 3 Tbsp
  • Pantry: red pepper flakes 1/4 tsp (optional)
  • Pantry: pitted olives (black or green) 1/3 cup, chopped
  • Pantry: capers (optional but great) 1 Tbsp
  • Pantry: lemon 1, zested and juiced
  • Pantry: dried oregano 1/2 tsp
  • Pantry: salt & black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep: Heat oven to 450°F. Cut 1 lb broccoli into florets. Dice 1 lb tomatoes. Finely chop 1/2 onion. Mince 3 garlic cloves. Zest and juice 1 lemon. Chop 1/3 cup olives; rinse 1 Tbsp capers if using. Pat dry 1 lb rockfish; season with 3/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Oven (broccoli): Toss broccoli florets with 1 Tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and pepper. Roast on a sheet pan until browned and crisp-tender, 14–18 minutes, tossing once halfway.
  3. Stove (start relish): While broccoli roasts, heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium. Add chopped onion with a pinch of salt; cook 3–4 minutes. Add minced garlic and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional); cook 30 seconds.
  4. Stove (tomato-olive relish): Add diced tomatoes, 1/2 tsp oregano, and a pinch of pepper. Simmer until saucy but still fresh, 6–8 minutes. Stir in chopped olives, 1 Tbsp capers (optional), 1 tsp lemon zest, and 1–2 Tbsp lemon juice. Taste and adjust salt (olives/capers vary). Keep warm on low.
  5. Stove (sear fish): In a second skillet (or wipe out and reuse), heat 1 Tbsp olive oil over medium-high. Add rockfish and sear until golden, 3–4 minutes per side (time depends on thickness) until it flakes easily and is opaque.
  6. Serve: Plate roasted broccoli. Top rockfish with warm tomato-olive relish. Finish everything with a small drizzle of olive oil (about 1 tsp total) and an extra squeeze of lemon if you like.

Health notes: ~500–650 kcal per serving (estimate). Healthiness: High—lean protein, lots of cruciferous veg, olive-oil-forward sauce. Watch sodium if using salty olives/capers; rinse them first to reduce salt.

Drink pairing: Wine styles: - Vermentino (salty-citrus) to echo the briny relish. - Sauvignon Blanc (zesty, herbal) if you lean bright. - Dry rosé (Provence style) for an all-purpose, food-friendly match. Local-ish suggestion: If you’re on the West Coast, Bonterra Sauvignon Blanc (CA) is widely available and works well; for rosé, look for a Provence-style blend (Grenache/Cinsault).

Stovetop Quick Lamb & Sweet Potato Coconut Curry with Wilted Spinach (Serves 2)

A cozy, hands-off curry night that still tastes fresh: lamb shoulder and sweet potato simmer in coconut-curry sauce until spoon-tender, then you brighten it with quick wilted spinach at the end. It’s winter-comforty but not heavy.

Ingredients

  • Simple Truth® Natural Lamb Shoulder 1 lb, cut into 1-inch chunks $10.99 (1 lb, sale)
  • Sweet Potato 1 lb, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes $2.49 (1 lb)
  • Organic Spinach 5–6 oz (about half a clamshell/bag) $3.49 (1 ct)
  • Organic Ginger Root 1 Tbsp, grated $5.99 (1 lb)
  • Simple Truth Organic® Garlic Bulbs 3 cloves, minced $2.79 (3 ct)
  • Organic Yellow Peeled Onion 1/2 onion, sliced $1.99 (each)
  • Pantry: curry powder 2 Tbsp
  • Pantry: coconut milk 1 can (13.5–14 oz)
  • Pantry: chicken or vegetable broth (or water) 1/2 cup
  • Pantry: fish sauce or soy sauce (optional) 1 tsp
  • Pantry: brown sugar or honey (optional) 1 tsp
  • Pantry: lime (or lemon) 1/2, juiced
  • Pantry: salt & black pepper to taste
  • Pantry: cooked rice (for serving) about 1 cup dry rice worth cooked (or use ready rice)

Instructions

  1. Prep: Cut 1 lb lamb shoulder into 1-inch chunks. Peel and cube 1 lb sweet potato into 3/4-inch pieces. Slice 1/2 onion. Mince 3 garlic cloves. Grate 1 Tbsp ginger. Rinse 5–6 oz spinach. If serving with rice, start cooking it now (or heat ready rice).
  2. Stove (brown lamb): Heat 1 Tbsp neutral oil (or olive oil) in a large pot over medium-high. Season lamb with 3/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Brown lamb in a single layer (work in batches if needed), 4–6 minutes total. Transfer to a bowl.
  3. Stove (build curry base): Reduce heat to medium. Add sliced onion with a pinch of salt; cook 3–4 minutes. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; cook 30 seconds. Stir in 2 Tbsp curry powder and cook 30 seconds to bloom.
  4. Stove (simmer): Add browned lamb back in. Pour in 1 can coconut milk plus 1/2 cup broth/water; stir well. Add sweet potato cubes. Bring to a gentle simmer, then cover and cook 18–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potato is tender and lamb is tender (small chunks cook faster).
  5. Finish: Stir in 1 tsp fish sauce or soy sauce (optional) and 1 tsp brown sugar or honey (optional) to balance. Add spinach (5–6 oz) and stir until just wilted, 1–2 minutes. Turn off heat and add juice of 1/2 lime. Taste and adjust salt/acid.
  6. Serve: Spoon curry over rice (or alongside). If you have extra lime, serve wedges at the table.

Health notes: ~650–850 kcal per serving (estimate). Healthiness: Moderate-High—good protein and iron from lamb plus vegetables; higher saturated fat from lamb and coconut milk. To lighten: use half coconut milk + half broth and trim visible fat from lamb.

Drink pairing: Wine styles: - Off-dry Riesling (just a touch of sweetness) to tame curry heat and match sweet potato. - Gewürztraminer (lychee-spice aromatics) if your curry is more fragrant than hot. - Light, juicy red like Gamay (Beaujolais) if you want red with curry. Local-ish suggestion: Kung Fu Girl Riesling (WA) is widely distributed and very curry-friendly.

Shopping list
  • DRAPER VALLEY FARMS® Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs 1 lb
  • Organic Russet Potatoes 1 lb
  • Simple Truth Organic® Whole Baby Bella Mushrooms 8 oz, sliced
  • Organic Kale 6–8 oz (about half the bunch), stems removed, chopped
  • Simple Truth Organic® Garlic Bulbs 2 cloves, minced, 3 cloves, minced, 3 cloves, minced
  • Organic Yellow Peeled Onion 1/2 onion, thinly sliced, 1/2 onion, finely chopped, 1/2 onion, sliced
  • Pantry: Dijon mustard 2 Tbsp
  • Pantry: chicken broth (or water) 1/2 cup
  • Pantry: olive oil 2 Tbsp, 3 Tbsp
  • Pantry: butter 2 Tbsp
  • Pantry: milk or cream (optional) 2–4 Tbsp
  • Pantry: lemon (optional) 1/2, for kale
  • Pantry: salt & black pepper to taste, to taste, to taste
  • Pantry: dried thyme (or fresh if you have it) 1/2 tsp
  • Fresh Rockfish Fillet Pacific Caught (sustainably sourced) 1 lb
  • Fresh Organic On the Vine Tomatoes 1 lb, diced
  • Organic Broccoli Bunch 1 lb, cut into florets
  • Pantry: red pepper flakes 1/4 tsp (optional)
  • Pantry: pitted olives (black or green) 1/3 cup, chopped
  • Pantry: capers (optional but great) 1 Tbsp
  • Pantry: lemon 1, zested and juiced
  • Pantry: dried oregano 1/2 tsp
  • Simple Truth® Natural Lamb Shoulder 1 lb, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • Sweet Potato 1 lb, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • Organic Spinach 5–6 oz (about half a clamshell/bag)
  • Organic Ginger Root 1 Tbsp, grated
  • Pantry: curry powder 2 Tbsp
  • Pantry: coconut milk 1 can (13.5–14 oz)
  • Pantry: chicken or vegetable broth (or water) 1/2 cup
  • Pantry: fish sauce or soy sauce (optional) 1 tsp
  • Pantry: brown sugar or honey (optional) 1 tsp
  • Pantry: lime (or lemon) 1/2, juiced
  • Pantry: cooked rice (for serving) about 1 cup dry rice worth cooked (or use ready rice)

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