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Honey-Mustard Chicken Thighs with Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Yukon Gold Mash

A weeknight steakhouse vibe: juicy seared chicken thighs glazed in a quick honey-mustard pan sauce, with crispy-edged Brussels sprouts and creamy mashed Yukon golds. Seasonal March produce for WA (Brussels sprouts, potatoes, onions).

Ingredients

  • Simple Truth® Natural Boneless & Skinless Fresh Chicken Thighs Griller Pack BIG DEAL! 1 lb $4.49 (sale) per lb
  • Fresh Brussels Sprouts - Order by the Pound 1 lb $3.99 per lb
  • Yukon Gold Potatoes 1 lb $1.49 per lb
  • Garlic 2 cloves (from 1 head) $1.50 each
  • Jumbo Yellow Onions 1/2 lb (about 1/2 large onion) $1.49 per lb
  • Pompeii® Lemon Juice 1 tbsp (from bottle) $2.50 per bottle

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425°F. Halve Brussels sprouts; cut potatoes into 1-inch chunks; slice onion; mince garlic.
  2. Boil potatoes in salted water until very tender, 12–15 min.
  3. Toss sprouts with oil, salt, pepper; roast cut-side down 18–22 min, tossing once.
  4. Pat chicken dry; season. Sear in a skillet with oil over medium-high: 5–7 min first side, 4–6 min second side to 165°F; remove.
  5. In same skillet, sauté onion 4–5 min; add garlic 30 sec. Stir in 2–3 tbsp honey + 1–2 tbsp Dijon (pantry) + 1 tbsp lemon juice; simmer 1–2 min. Return chicken to coat.
  6. Mash potatoes with butter + splash of milk/broth (pantry); season.
  7. Serve chicken with sauce, sprouts, and mash.

Cook time: 45 minutes

Estimated cost: $12–16

Health notes: ~850–1000 kcal per serving (depends on butter/oil). Good protein; add fiber by leaving potato skins on and adding extra sprouts.

Drink pairing: Crisp, high-acid whites work well with mustard and roasted brassicas; light reds also work if not too tannic.

Pan-Seared Rockfish with Lemon-Garlic Sauce, Roasted Beets & Cabbage-Apple Slaw

Pacific rockfish gets a quick sear and lemon-garlic pan sauce, paired with roasted beets and a crunchy cabbage-apple slaw—very March-in-WA friendly (beets, cabbage, apples).

Ingredients

  • Fresh Rockfish Fillet Pacific Caught (sustainably sourced) 1 lb $6.99 (sale) per lb
  • Loose Red Beets 1 lb $2.89 per lb
  • Green Cabbage 1 lb (use ~1/2 lb) $1.49 per lb
  • Kroger® Granny Smith Apples – 3 Pound Bag 1 apple $3.99
  • Pompeii® Lemon Juice 2 tbsp (from bottle) $2.50 per bottle
  • Garlic 2 cloves (from 1 head) $1.50 each
  • Jumbo Red Onions 1/4 lb (about 1/4 onion) $2.49 per lb

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425°F. Cut beets into 3/4-inch wedges (peel optional). Roast with oil, salt, pepper 25–30 min, tossing halfway.
  2. Make slaw: shred ~1/2 lb cabbage; julienne 1 apple; thinly slice 1/4 red onion. Dress with 1 tbsp lemon juice + 1 tbsp oil + salt/pepper (optional pantry: spoon of mayo/yogurt).
  3. Pat fish dry; season. Sear in hot skillet with oil: 2–3 min first side, 1–3 min second side until flaky; remove.
  4. Pan sauce: reduce heat to medium; add minced garlic 20–30 sec. Add 1 tbsp lemon juice + 2–3 tbsp water; scrape browned bits. Finish with 1 tbsp butter or olive oil (pantry).
  5. Serve fish with sauce, roasted beets, and slaw.

Cook time: 35 minutes

Estimated cost: $14–20

Health notes: ~650–850 kcal per serving. Lean protein; lots of fiber from beets + cabbage. Use less oil for a lighter plate.

Drink pairing: Keep it bright: crisp whites or sparkling wine handle lemon and earthy beets nicely.

Quick Pork Shoulder & Rutabaga Braise (Stovetop)

Fast-braised pork shoulder country-style ribs become tender in under an hour when cut into chunks and simmered. Rutabaga and carrots soak up the savory broth for a cozy March bowl.

Ingredients

  • Pork Shoulder Country Style Ribs 1.25 lb $5.09 per lb
  • Fresh Rutabaga 1 lb $1.99 per lb
  • Carrots 1/2 lb $1.69 per lb
  • Jumbo Yellow Onions 1/2 lb (about 1/2 large onion) $1.49 per lb
  • Simple Truth Organic® Fat Free Free Range Chicken Broth 2.5 cups $1.79 (sale) per 32 oz
  • Garlic 2 cloves (from 1 head) $1.50 each

Instructions

  1. Prep: Peel and cube rutabaga (3/4-inch). Slice carrots. Dice 1/2 onion. Mince 2 garlic cloves. If ribs are large, cut into 2-inch chunks.
  2. Brown (stove): Heat 1 tbsp oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high. Brown rib pieces well on 2 sides, 6–8 min total; transfer out.
  3. Sauté: Lower heat to medium. Add onion; cook 3–4 min. Add garlic 30 sec.
  4. Simmer: Add broth (2.5 cups), scrape up browned bits. Add rutabaga + carrots; return pork. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook 35–40 min, stirring occasionally, until veg is tender and pork is very tender (adjust with a few extra minutes if needed).
  5. Finish: Taste and season with salt/pepper. For a thicker broth, uncover and simmer 3–5 min, or mash a few rutabaga cubes into the liquid.
  6. Serve: Ladle into 2 bowls. Optional pantry garnish: chopped parsley; optional brightness: a small squeeze of lemon.

Cook time: 55 minutes

Estimated cost: $13–19

Health notes: ~800–1050 kcal per serving (ribs are richer). Skim fat after simmering for a lighter bowl; add extra veg if desired.

Drink pairing: Pork + roots pair well with Pinot Noir, Grenache, or a fuller-bodied dry white.

Shopping list
  • Simple Truth® Natural Boneless & Skinless Fresh Chicken Thighs Griller Pack BIG DEAL! 1 lb
  • Fresh Brussels Sprouts - Order by the Pound 1 lb
  • Yukon Gold Potatoes 1 lb
  • Garlic 2 cloves (from 1 head), 2 cloves (from 1 head), 2 cloves (from 1 head)
  • Jumbo Yellow Onions 1/2 lb (about 1/2 large onion), 1/2 lb (about 1/2 large onion)
  • Pompeii® Lemon Juice 1 tbsp (from bottle), 2 tbsp (from bottle)
  • Fresh Rockfish Fillet Pacific Caught (sustainably sourced) 1 lb
  • Loose Red Beets 1 lb
  • Green Cabbage 1 lb (use ~1/2 lb)
  • Kroger® Granny Smith Apples – 3 Pound Bag 1 apple
  • Jumbo Red Onions 1/4 lb (about 1/4 onion)
  • Pork Shoulder Country Style Ribs 1.25 lb
  • Fresh Rutabaga 1 lb
  • Carrots 1/2 lb
  • Simple Truth Organic® Fat Free Free Range Chicken Broth 2.5 cups

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