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

Using ingredients from September 28, 2026.

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.

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  • 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.

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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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

Smoky Salmon & Charred Corn Tacos

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

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  • 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.

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