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Malaysian Coconut Chicken & Eggplant Curry

Tender chicken and golden summer eggplant simmer in a fragrant coconut curry brightened with fresh lime and cilantro.

Malaysian Coconut Chicken & Eggplant Curry

Total time: 40 minutes

Estimated cost: $9–$12, plus pantry staples

Health notes: About 700 calories per serving, with roughly 38 grams of protein and satisfying fiber from eggplant and rice.

Drink pairing: A lightly chilled off-dry Riesling balances the fragrant spices and creamy coconut sauce.

Ingredients

  • Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
    12 ounces $5.99
  • Organic Eggplant
    1 small eggplant (about 12 ounces) $3.10
  • Organic Jasmine Thai White Rice
    1/2 cup dry $4.19
  • Yellow Onion
    1/2 medium onion $1.49
  • Organic Garlic
    2 cloves $2.69
  • Lime
    1/2 lime $0.69
  • Cilantro Bunch
    2 tablespoons chopped leaves $1.19
  • Fresh ginger
    1 tablespoon grated
  • Neutral cooking oil
    1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons
  • Kosher salt
    1 3/8 teaspoons
  • Malaysian curry powder or mild curry powder
    1 tablespoon
  • Ground turmeric
    1/4 teaspoon
  • Red pepper flakes
    1/4 teaspoon
  • Light coconut milk
    1 cup
  • Low-sodium chicken broth
    1/2 cup
  • Fish sauce
    1 teaspoon
  • Brown sugar
    1 teaspoon
  • Water
    3/4 cup

Instructions

  1. Cut 12 ounces boneless skinless chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces. Cut 1 small eggplant (about 12 ounces) into 3/4-inch cubes; dice 1/2 medium yellow onion, mince 2 garlic cloves, grate 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, juice 1/2 lime, and chop 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves.
  2. Combine 1/2 cup dry jasmine rice, 3/4 cup water, and 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt in a small saucepan. 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.
  3. Heat 2 teaspoons neutral cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season 12 ounces chicken with 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, then brown for 4 minutes, stirring once or twice.
  4. Add 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil, 1 small cubed eggplant, 1/2 diced yellow onion, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt to the skillet; cook for 4 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons of the low-sodium chicken broth, cover, and cook for 3 minutes. Uncover and stir in 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, 1 tablespoon curry powder, 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; cook for 30 seconds.
  5. Pour in 1 cup light coconut milk and the remaining 6 tablespoons low-sodium chicken broth, then stir in 1 teaspoon fish sauce and 1 teaspoon brown sugar. Simmer uncovered for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the eggplant is tender and the thickest pieces of the 12 ounces chicken reach 165°F.
  6. Stir the juice of 1/2 lime into the curry. Divide all the cooked rice made from 1/2 cup dry jasmine rice between two shallow bowls, spoon the curry over it, scatter with 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves, and serve.
Tuscan Grilled Pork & Summer Zucchini

Smoky rosemary pork and charred summer zucchini meet juicy tomatoes, creamy white beans, and fresh basil in a vibrant Tuscan-inspired dinner.

Tuscan Grilled Pork & Summer Zucchini

Total time: 35 minutes

Estimated cost: $16–$19

Health notes: About 680 calories per serving, with roughly 48 grams of protein and 12 grams of fiber from the pork, beans, and vegetables.

Drink pairing: A medium-bodied Sangiovese complements the tomato, rosemary, and grilled pork with bright acidity and savory notes.

Ingredients

  • Boneless Pork Loin Chops
    2 chops (6 ounces each, about 3/4 inch thick) $6.21
  • Organic Zucchini Squash
    12 ounces $2.77
  • Vine On Tomato
    8 ounces $2.79
  • Basil
    1/4 cup loosely packed $4.19
  • canned cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
    1 can (15 ounces)
  • Organic Garlic
    1 clove $2.69
  • extra-virgin olive oil
    3 tablespoons
  • red wine vinegar
    1 tablespoon
  • garlic powder
    1/2 teaspoon
  • dried rosemary
    1 teaspoon
  • kosher salt
    2 teaspoons
  • black pepper
    1/2 teaspoon

Instructions

  1. Heat a grill to medium-high for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, slice 12 ounces zucchini lengthwise into 1/2-inch planks, dice 8 ounces tomato, mince 1 garlic clove, and chop 1/4 cup basil.
  2. Pat 2 pork loin chops (6 ounces each) dry, then coat them with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; let stand while the grill finishes heating.
  3. Combine 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, 8 ounces diced tomato, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, then remove from the heat and fold in 1/4 cup chopped basil.
  4. Coat 12 ounces zucchini with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side until browned and just tender, then transfer to a platter.
  5. Grill 2 seasoned pork loin chops (6 ounces each) for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until their thickest parts reach 145°F. Transfer the 2 pork loin chops to the platter and rest for 5 minutes.
  6. Divide the warm tomato-white bean mixture between two plates, then add 1 grilled pork loin chop and 6 ounces grilled zucchini to each plate.
Maple-Roasted Sablefish with Summer Corn

Buttery sablefish emerges lacquered and caramelized over a jewel-toned sauté of sweet August corn, bursting Sungold tomatoes, basil, and lemon.

Maple-Roasted Sablefish with Summer Corn

Total time: 40 minutes

Estimated cost: $24–$32 for 2 servings

Health notes: About 610 calories per serving, with roughly 31 grams of protein, abundant omega-3 fats, and two servings of summer vegetables.

Drink pairing: A lightly oaked Chardonnay has enough body for the sablefish while its acidity complements the tomatoes and lemon.

Ingredients

  • Sablefish Fillet
    12 ounces $14.21
  • Bi-color Corn
    2 ears $0.79
  • Organic Sungold Cherry Tomatoes
    6 ounces $5.54
  • Green Onion
    3 green onions $1.39
  • Basil
    2 tablespoons chopped $4.19
  • Organic Lemons
    1 medium lemon, for 1/2 teaspoon zest and 1 tablespoon juice $1.29
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
    4 teaspoons
  • Pure maple syrup
    1 tablespoon
  • Low-sodium soy sauce
    2 teaspoons
  • Dijon mustard
    1 teaspoon
  • Kosher salt
    1 1/4 teaspoons
  • Black pepper
    1/4 teaspoon

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F and line a small rimmed sheet pan with parchment. Cut the kernels from 2 ears Bi-color Corn, halve 6 ounces Organic Sungold Cherry Tomatoes, thinly slice 3 Green Onions, chop 2 tablespoons Basil, and zest and juice 1 medium Organic Lemon to yield 1/2 teaspoon zest and 1 tablespoon juice.
  2. Pat 12 ounces Sablefish Fillet dry, rub it with 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, and season it evenly with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Place it skin-side down on the prepared pan.
  3. Whisk together 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup, 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Spoon the full amount of glaze over the seasoned sablefish.
  4. Roast the glazed sablefish for 10 to 14 minutes, until glossy, lightly caramelized, and 145°F at the thickest point. Rest it for 3 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the kernels from 2 ears Bi-color Corn and 3 sliced Green Onions; cook for 4 minutes. Add 6 ounces halved Organic Sungold Cherry Tomatoes and 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, then cook for 2 minutes until the tomatoes begin to soften.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat and fold in 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 tablespoon chopped Basil. Divide the corn mixture between two shallow plates, top with the rested sablefish, and garnish with 1 tablespoon chopped Basil.

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