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Pan-Seared Top Sirloin with Sautéed Mushrooms & Onions + Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Steakhouse-style, scaled for two: quick-seared top sirloin with sautéed mushrooms and onions, plus roasted Brussels sprouts (a prime March veggie in WA).

Ingredients

  • Certified Angus Beef Choice Top Sirloin Steak (1 Steak) 12–14 oz steak (about 0.8–0.9 lb) $12.99/lb (sale)
  • Fresh Brussels Sprouts - Order by the Pound 12 oz, halved $3.99/lb
  • Kroger® Sliced White Mushrooms 8 oz $2.79
  • Jumbo Yellow Onions 6 oz (about 1/2 medium), sliced $1.49/lb
  • Garlic 1 clove, minced $1.50 each
  • Pompeii® Lemon Juice 1 tbsp (optional, for finishing) $2.50 (sale)
  • Pantry: oil, salt, black pepper as needed

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425°F. Halve Brussels sprouts. Slice onion and mushrooms; mince garlic.
  2. Toss Brussels sprouts with 1 tbsp oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and pepper. Roast 18–22 minutes, flipping once, until browned and tender.
  3. In a skillet over medium-high, heat 1 tbsp oil. Sauté onions with a pinch of salt 3–4 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook 6–8 minutes until browned. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds. Season; finish with a splash of lemon juice if using.
  4. Pat steak dry; season generously with salt and pepper. Sear in a very hot pan with a little oil, 3–5 minutes per side (depending on thickness) to desired doneness. Rest 5 minutes, then slice.
  5. Serve sliced steak topped with mushroom-onion sauté, with roasted Brussels sprouts on the side.

Cook time: 45 minutes

Estimated cost: $11–16

Health notes: ~750–950 kcal per serving depending on steak size and oil. Brussels sprouts add fiber + vitamin C. Lighten by reducing oil and choosing a smaller steak portion.

Drink pairing: Washington Merlot or Cabernet Franc—great with beef and earthy mushrooms without feeling too heavy.

Lemon-Garlic Baked Wild Cod with Roasted Beets & Carrots + Romaine-Radish Salad

Bright, early-spring WA dinner: quick-baked wild cod with lemon-garlic, plus roasted beets and carrots (both strong March picks) and a crunchy romaine-radish side salad.

Ingredients

  • Wild Caught Pacific Cod Fillets 12 oz (0.75 lb) $14.99/lb
  • Loose Red Beets 12 oz, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch wedges $2.89/lb
  • Carrots 8 oz, cut into sticks $1.69/lb
  • Romaine Lettuce 1 head, chopped $2.99
  • Kroger® Radishes 6 oz, thin-sliced $2.49
  • Pompeii® Lemon Juice 2–3 tbsp, divided $2.50 (sale)
  • Garlic 2 cloves, minced $1.50 each
  • Pantry: oil, salt, black pepper as needed

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425°F. Line a sheet pan (or use two zones on one pan).
  2. Toss beets and carrots with 1–1.5 tbsp oil, 3/4 tsp salt, and pepper. Roast 30 minutes, flipping once halfway, until tender and caramelized.
  3. Pat cod dry. After veggies have roasted ~30 minutes, push them to one side of the pan and add cod (or use a second small pan).
  4. Mix 1 tbsp oil with 1–2 tbsp lemon juice and the minced garlic. Spoon over cod; season with salt and pepper. Bake 10–12 minutes until cod is opaque and flakes easily.
  5. Salad: Toss chopped romaine and sliced radishes with 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and pepper.
  6. Serve cod with roasted beets/carrots and the romaine-radish salad.

Cook time: 55 minutes

Estimated cost: $12–18

Health notes: ~600–800 kcal per serving depending on oil. Lean protein; lots of micronutrients from beets/carrots and leafy greens. Keep it lighter with less oil and extra salad.

Drink pairing: Unoaked Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc—clean, citrus-friendly pairings for cod and lemon.

Sheet-Pan Roasted Chicken Drumsticks with Cabbage, Onions & Lemon-Rosemary

Simple, cozy, and very March-in-WA: chicken drumsticks roasted with cabbage and onions until sweet and browned, finished with lemon and herbs. Minimal prep, big payoff.

Ingredients

  • DRAPER VALLEY FARMS® Chicken Drumsticks 1.25 lb (about 4 drumsticks) $3.49/lb
  • Green Cabbage 1 lb, sliced into 1-inch ribbons $1.49/lb
  • Jumbo Yellow Onions 8 oz (about 1/2 large), sliced $1.49/lb
  • Garlic 2 cloves, smashed or minced $1.50 each
  • Pompeii® Lemon Juice 1–2 tbsp, to finish $2.50 (sale)
  • Simple Truth Organic® Rosemary (optional) 1–2 tsp chopped (or use pantry dried herbs) $2.79
  • Pantry: oil, salt, black pepper as needed

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425°F. On a sheet pan, toss sliced cabbage and onion with 1–1.5 tbsp oil, 3/4 tsp salt, and pepper. Spread out evenly.
  2. Pat drumsticks dry and season with 3/4 tsp salt and pepper. Toss with a little oil and the garlic (and rosemary if using).
  3. Nestle drumsticks on top of the cabbage/onion mixture.
  4. Roast 35–40 minutes, flipping drumsticks once halfway, until chicken is cooked through (165°F) and skin is browned; cabbage should be tender with browned edges. If you want extra crispness, broil 1–2 minutes at the end (watch closely).
  5. Finish with lemon juice to taste. Serve straight from the pan.

Cook time: 50 minutes

Estimated cost: $9–13

Health notes: ~650–850 kcal per serving depending on skin and oil. Lots of vitamin C and fiber from cabbage. For lighter portions, remove skin after roasting or use chicken breast cutlets (cook time will be shorter).

Drink pairing: A crisp, herb-friendly white (Sauvignon Blanc) or a light-bodied red with good acidity (Pinot Noir).

Shopping list
  • Certified Angus Beef Choice Top Sirloin Steak (1 Steak) 12–14 oz steak (about 0.8–0.9 lb)
  • Fresh Brussels Sprouts - Order by the Pound 12 oz, halved
  • Kroger® Sliced White Mushrooms 8 oz
  • Jumbo Yellow Onions 6 oz (about 1/2 medium), sliced, 8 oz (about 1/2 large), sliced
  • Garlic 1 clove, minced, 2 cloves, minced, 2 cloves, smashed or minced
  • Pompeii® Lemon Juice 1 tbsp (optional, for finishing), 2–3 tbsp, divided, 1–2 tbsp, to finish
  • Pantry: oil, salt, black pepper as needed, as needed, as needed
  • Wild Caught Pacific Cod Fillets 12 oz (0.75 lb)
  • Loose Red Beets 12 oz, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch wedges
  • Carrots 8 oz, cut into sticks
  • Romaine Lettuce 1 head, chopped
  • Kroger® Radishes 6 oz, thin-sliced
  • DRAPER VALLEY FARMS® Chicken Drumsticks 1.25 lb (about 4 drumsticks)
  • Green Cabbage 1 lb, sliced into 1-inch ribbons
  • Simple Truth Organic® Rosemary (optional) 1–2 tsp chopped (or use pantry dried herbs)

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