Careme Recipes

Location: Quality Food Center - South Mercer Island (8421 SE 68th St)

Grilled Dijon-Herb Tri-Tip + Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Gold Potatoes

Classic grilled tri-tip with a savory, mustardy herb rub (no peppercorn crust, no lemon-jus vibe). Served with late-winter WA staples: roasted Brussels sprouts and gold potatoes.

Ingredients

  • Beef Choice Angus Tri Tip Roast (1 Roast) 1.25 lb tri-tip $10.99 sale (per lb)
  • Fresh Brussels Sprouts - Order by the Pound 12 oz, halved $3.99
  • Simple Truth Organic® Gourmet Gold Potatoes (24 oz) 12 oz, cut into 1-inch chunks $3.50 sale
  • Jumbo Yellow Onions 1/2 medium, sliced (optional, for roasting) $1.29 sale (per lb)
  • Dijon mustard 1 tbsp
  • Simple Truth Organic® Rosemary 1 tsp chopped (or 1/2 tsp dried)
  • Simple Truth Organic® Thyme 1 tsp chopped (or 1/2 tsp dried)
  • Spice World® Fresh Diced Garlic 1 tbsp $3.49
  • Olive oil 2 tbsp, divided
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Oven: Heat to 425°F. Toss Brussels sprouts, potatoes, and optional sliced onion with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast 25–35 minutes, tossing once, until browned and tender.
  2. Rub tri-tip: Pat tri-tip dry. Mix Dijon, garlic, rosemary, thyme, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper. Rub all over the meat. Rest 15 minutes at room temp (or up to overnight refrigerated).
  3. Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high (about 450°F). Grill tri-tip 6–8 minutes per side to get good color, then move to indirect heat and cook until 130–135°F for medium-rare (usually 10–20 minutes more depending on thickness).
  4. Rest + slice: Rest 10 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain (tri-tip changes grain direction—rotate the roast as you slice).
  5. Serve: Plate tri-tip with roasted Brussels and potatoes.

Health notes: ~750–950 kcal/serving depending on tri-tip portion and added oil. For a lighter plate, increase Brussels sprouts and keep potatoes to ~5–6 oz per person.

Drink pairing: Washington Syrah (peppery, savory) or a Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon if you want fuller body.

Oven Orange-Dijon Coho Salmon + Garlicky Baby Broccoli & Spring-Mix Salad

Oven-baked (or grill-finished) salmon with a bright orange-mustard glaze—more round and citrusy than the Meyer-lemon scallop sauce you disliked. Paired with quick sautéed broccolini/baby broccoli and a crisp salad.

Ingredients

  • Fresh Coho Salmon Fillet 12–14 oz salmon total (2 portions) $16.99 (per lb)
  • Fresh Large Organic Navel Oranges - Each 1 orange (3 tbsp juice + a little zest optional) $2.99
  • Dijon mustard 1 tbsp
  • Honey 1 tsp (optional)
  • Kroger® Sweet Baby Broccoli (or Broccolini) 1 (10 oz) bag baby broccoli OR 1 bunch broccolini $3.99 (baby broccoli) / $4.49 (broccolini)
  • Simple Truth Organic® Baby Spring Mix 1 (5 oz) box $3.00 sale
  • Green Onions 2, thinly sliced $1.50
  • Olive oil 2 tbsp, divided
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Spice World® Fresh Diced Garlic 1 tsp (for broccoli) $3.49

Instructions

  1. Oven: Heat to 425°F. Line a sheet pan.
  2. Make glaze: whisk 3 tbsp orange juice, 1 tbsp Dijon, 1 tsp honey (optional), pinch of salt and pepper (and a little orange zest if you want).
  3. Bake salmon: Place salmon on sheet pan, season with salt/pepper, brush with half the glaze. Bake 10–14 minutes until it flakes easily. Brush with remaining glaze in the last 2 minutes (or right when it comes out).
  4. Cook broccoli (stove): While salmon bakes, sauté baby broccoli/broccolini in a skillet with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt and pepper. Add 1 tsp garlic near the end; cook until crisp-tender and lightly browned (5–7 minutes).
  5. Quick salad: Toss spring mix with 1 tbsp olive oil, a squeeze of orange juice (or a splash of vinegar if you have it), salt, pepper, and sliced green onions.
  6. Serve: Plate glazed salmon with garlicky broccoli and the spring-mix salad.

Health notes: ~600–800 kcal/serving depending on salmon portion and glaze sweetness. Great omega-3s; keep glaze thin for less sugar.

Drink pairing: Washington Chardonnay (lightly oaked) or dry Riesling. Both handle citrus and rich salmon well.

Grilled Smoky-Herb Salmon + Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Lemon Dill Cucumber-Radish Salad

Grill salmon with a smoky, herb-forward rub (no ginger/soy profile). Served with roasted sweet potatoes and a fresh, crunchy cucumber-radish side.

Ingredients

  • Fresh Coho Salmon Fillet 12–14 oz salmon total (2 portions) $16.99 (per lb)
  • Sweet Potato 1 lb, cut into wedges $2.49 (per lb)
  • Kroger® Radishes (16 oz) 6 radishes, thinly sliced $2.49
  • English Cucumber (or Cucumber) 1, thinly sliced $1.99 (English) / $0.99 (regular)
  • Fresh Organic Lemon - Each 1 (1–2 tbsp juice) $1.69
  • Simple Truth Organic® Dill (optional) 1–2 tsp chopped (or use dried dill if you have it) $2.79
  • Olive oil 2 tbsp, divided
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Smoked paprika 1 tsp

Instructions

  1. Oven: Heat to 425°F. Toss sweet potato wedges with 1 tbsp olive oil, 3/4 tsp salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Roast 22–30 minutes, flipping once.
  2. Prep salmon: Pat salmon dry. Rub with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper, and a little smoked paprika (optional).
  3. Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill salmon skin-side down 6–10 minutes (lid closed) until it releases easily and is just cooked through; flip briefly only if needed.
  4. Quick salad: Toss cucumber + radish with lemon juice, a drizzle of olive oil, dill (optional), salt and pepper.
  5. Serve: Plate grilled salmon with sweet potato wedges and cucumber-radish salad.

Health notes: ~650–850 kcal/serving depending on sweet potato amount and oil. High omega-3s; add more cucumber/radish for extra volume.

Drink pairing: Washington Rosé (dry) or Sauvignon Blanc; both are fresh enough for herbs and smoke.

Slow Cooker Citrus-Spice Pulled Pork Tacos + Red Cabbage–Jicama Crunch Slaw (with Avocado)

Think cozy, smoky-sweet pulled pork tacos—without babysitting the stove. The slow cooker does the heavy lifting, then you finish with a crunchy, citrusy cabbage-jicama slaw and creamy avocado. Big flavor, very low effort.

Ingredients

  • Kroger® Hardwood Smoked Pulled Pork (16 oz) 12–16 oz (use the full 16 oz for extra leftovers) $8.99 sale
  • Red Cabbage 3 cups very thinly sliced (about 1/4 small head) $1.99 (per lb)
  • Jicama 1 cup matchsticks (about 1/3 medium jicama) $1.99 (per lb)
  • Fresh Large Ripe Avocado 1 avocado, sliced $2.50 sale
  • Fresh Organic Lemon - Each 1 lemon (2 tbsp juice) $1.69
  • Fresh Large Organic Navel Orange - Each 1 orange (2 tbsp juice + a few supremes/segments optional) $2.99
  • Green Onions 2, thinly sliced $1.50
  • Hot sauce or chipotle in adobo (optional) to taste
  • Cumin 1 tsp
  • Chili powder 1 tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Olive oil 1 tbsp
  • Tortillas (corn or flour) 6 small tortillas (for 2 people, 3 each)
  • Greek yogurt or sour cream (optional) 2 tbsp

Instructions

  1. Prep slow cooker: place 12–16 oz Kroger hardwood smoked pulled pork in the slow cooker. Sprinkle with 1 tsp cumin and 1 tsp chili powder. Add 2 tbsp orange juice and 2 tbsp water. Stir.
  2. Slow cook: cook on LOW for 2–3 hours or HIGH for 1–1 1/2 hours until hot and pull-apart tender. (It’s already cooked—this is just to tenderize and flavor.)
  3. Make the slaw: in a bowl combine 3 cups thin-sliced red cabbage, 1 cup jicama matchsticks, and 2 sliced green onions. Add 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and black pepper to taste. Toss and let sit 10 minutes. Add a few orange segments if you want extra pop.
  4. Warm tortillas: heat 6 small tortillas in a dry skillet 20–30 seconds per side (or wrap in a damp paper towel and microwave 20–30 seconds).
  5. Finish pork: taste pork and add hot sauce (or a spoon of chipotle) if desired. If it seems watery, crack the lid and cook on HIGH 10 minutes to reduce slightly.
  6. Assemble tacos: pile pork into tortillas, top with crunchy slaw, sliced avocado, and a dollop of yogurt/sour cream if using.

Health notes: ~700–900 calories per serving depending on tortillas and avocado. High protein; good fiber and crunch from cabbage/jicama. Make it lighter with smaller tortilla portions and extra slaw.

Drink pairing: You want something with bright acidity to cut rich pork and a little sweetness/spice tolerance. Washington pick: Chateau Ste. Michelle Columbia Valley Riesling (dry or off-dry). If you prefer red: a light, juicy WA Pinot Noir works nicely with tacos.

Shopping list
  • Beef Choice Angus Tri Tip Roast (1 Roast) 1.25 lb tri-tip
  • Fresh Brussels Sprouts - Order by the Pound 12 oz, halved
  • Simple Truth Organic® Gourmet Gold Potatoes (24 oz) 12 oz, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • Jumbo Yellow Onions 1/2 medium, sliced (optional, for roasting)
  • Dijon mustard 1 tbsp, 1 tbsp
  • Simple Truth Organic® Rosemary 1 tsp chopped (or 1/2 tsp dried)
  • Simple Truth Organic® Thyme 1 tsp chopped (or 1/2 tsp dried)
  • Spice World® Fresh Diced Garlic 1 tbsp, 1 tsp (for broccoli)
  • Olive oil 2 tbsp, divided, 2 tbsp, divided, 2 tbsp, divided, 1 tbsp
  • Salt to taste, to taste, to taste, to taste
  • Black pepper to taste, to taste, to taste
  • Fresh Coho Salmon Fillet 12–14 oz salmon total (2 portions), 12–14 oz salmon total (2 portions)
  • Fresh Large Organic Navel Oranges - Each 1 orange (3 tbsp juice + a little zest optional)
  • Honey 1 tsp (optional)
  • Kroger® Sweet Baby Broccoli (or Broccolini) 1 (10 oz) bag baby broccoli OR 1 bunch broccolini
  • Simple Truth Organic® Baby Spring Mix 1 (5 oz) box
  • Green Onions 2, thinly sliced, 2, thinly sliced
  • Sweet Potato 1 lb, cut into wedges
  • Kroger® Radishes (16 oz) 6 radishes, thinly sliced
  • English Cucumber (or Cucumber) 1, thinly sliced
  • Fresh Organic Lemon - Each 1 (1–2 tbsp juice), 1 lemon (2 tbsp juice)
  • Simple Truth Organic® Dill (optional) 1–2 tsp chopped (or use dried dill if you have it)
  • Smoked paprika 1 tsp
  • Kroger® Hardwood Smoked Pulled Pork (16 oz) 12–16 oz (use the full 16 oz for extra leftovers)
  • Red Cabbage 3 cups very thinly sliced (about 1/4 small head)
  • Jicama 1 cup matchsticks (about 1/3 medium jicama)
  • Fresh Large Ripe Avocado 1 avocado, sliced
  • Fresh Large Organic Navel Orange - Each 1 orange (2 tbsp juice + a few supremes/segments optional)
  • Hot sauce or chipotle in adobo (optional) to taste
  • Cumin 1 tsp
  • Chili powder 1 tsp
  • Tortillas (corn or flour) 6 small tortillas (for 2 people, 3 each)
  • Greek yogurt or sour cream (optional) 2 tbsp

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