Careme Recipes

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Bistro Bison Sirloin with Peppery Sweet-Onion Pan Sauce + Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Smashed Yukon Golds

Think cozy bistro vibes in under an hour: juicy bison sirloin with a cracked-pepper pan sauce, plus crispy-edged roasted Brussels sprouts and buttery smashed Yukon golds. It feels special, but it’s weeknight-simple—and leans hard on WA winter stars (Brussels + potatoes).

Ingredients

  • Simple Truth™ Natural Bison Sirloin Steak (6 oz) 2 steaks (about 12 oz total) $7.49 sale (reg $8.49)
  • Brussels sprouts 12 oz, trimmed and halved $3.99/lb
  • Organic Yukon gold potatoes 12 oz (about 2 medium), cut into 1-inch chunks $4.99 / 3 lb bag
  • Private Selection® Peruvian Gold sweet onions (or any onion) 1 small, thinly sliced (about 1 cup) $4.99 sale (reg $5.49)
  • Garlic (optional) 1 clove, minced (not provided)
  • Olive oil 2–3 tbsp, divided
  • Butter 1–2 tbsp
  • Dijon mustard (optional) 1 tsp
  • Beef stock or water 1/2 cup
  • Black pepper 1–2 tsp, freshly cracked
  • Salt to taste
  • Optional: fresh dill 1 tbsp, chopped (nice over potatoes) $2.79

Instructions

  1. Prep: Heat oven to 450°F. Put a sheet pan in the oven to preheat (helps sprouts crisp).
  2. Prep potatoes: Add potato chunks to a small pot, cover with cold salted water. Bring to a boil on the stove; simmer until very tender, 12–15 minutes.
  3. Roast Brussels sprouts: Toss halved sprouts with 1.5 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Carefully spread on the hot sheet pan cut-side down. Roast 14–18 minutes, flipping once, until browned and crisp-tender.
  4. Sear bison: Pat steaks dry. Season generously with salt and lots of cracked black pepper. Heat a skillet on the stove over medium-high with 1 tbsp oil. Sear steaks 2–3 minutes per side for medium-rare (bison is lean—don’t overcook). Transfer to a plate to rest.
  5. Make onion-pepper pan sauce: In the same skillet, lower heat to medium. Add sliced onion (and garlic if using) with a small pinch of salt; sauté 3–5 minutes until softened. Add 1/2 cup stock/water and scrape up browned bits. Simmer 2–3 minutes. Swirl in butter and Dijon (if using) to gloss the sauce; taste and adjust salt/pepper.
  6. Smash potatoes: Drain potatoes well. Return to pot, add butter (or olive oil), a splash of water/stock, salt, and pepper. Smash with a fork/masher until rustic and creamy. Fold in chopped dill if using.
  7. Serve: Plate smashed potatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts, and bison. Spoon onion-pepper sauce over the steaks.

Health notes: ~750–900 calories per serving (depending on butter/oil). High protein, iron, and zinc; lots of fiber and vitamin C from Brussels sprouts. Keep it lighter by using less butter and more olive oil, and go easy on the pan sauce.

Drink pairing: Wine: Washington Syrah (e.g., Chateau Ste. Michelle Syrah) or a WA-grown Cabernet Sauvignon. Beer: a malty amber ale.

Ginger-Soy Poached Rockfish in Winter Broth + Shiitake, Kale & Carrots

A bright, brothy Japanese-inspired hot pot-ish dinner that’s perfect for WA winter: tender rockfish gently poached in a gingery dashi-style broth, poured over silky sautéed mushrooms and greens with crisp-tender carrots. Light, deeply savory, and surprisingly fast.

Ingredients

  • Fresh Rockfish Fillet Pacific Caught 12 oz, cut into 2-inch pieces $5.99 sale (reg $9.99)
  • Organic ginger root 1-inch piece, thinly sliced $5.99/lb
  • Organic carrots (bunch) 2 medium, peeled and sliced on a bias $2.99
  • Organic Lacinato kale 4–5 leaves, ribs removed, sliced $2.99
  • Simple Truth Organic® Sliced Shiitake Mushrooms 5 oz (or use baby bella/white mushrooms) $5.99
  • Sweet onion (optional) 1/2 small, thinly sliced $4.99 sale (reg $5.49)
  • Soy sauce 2–3 tbsp
  • Rice vinegar (or lemon) 1 tbsp
  • Sesame oil (optional) 1 tsp
  • Water or low-sodium broth 3 cups
  • Optional dashi/miso 1 tsp dashi powder OR 1–2 tbsp miso (stir in at the end, off heat)
  • Neutral oil 1 tbsp
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Optional starch: cooked rice or quick-cook noodles 2 servings

Instructions

  1. Prep: Pat rockfish dry; cut into chunks. Slice ginger, carrots, kale, mushrooms, and onion (if using).
  2. Start the broth: In a medium saucepan on the stove, combine water/broth, ginger, soy sauce, and onion. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  3. Cook vegetables: Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium with 1 tbsp neutral oil. Sauté mushrooms 3–4 minutes until they give up moisture and start to brown. Add carrots with a pinch of salt; cook 2–3 minutes. Add kale and a splash of water; cover 1–2 minutes to wilt, then uncover and cook another minute. Divide veggies between two bowls (over rice/noodles if using).
  4. Poach the fish: Keep broth at a bare simmer (not a rolling boil). Slide in rockfish pieces and cook 3–5 minutes until just opaque and flakes easily.
  5. Finish: Turn off heat. Stir in rice vinegar and sesame oil. If using miso, whisk it with a little hot broth in a small bowl, then stir back into the pot off heat (don’t boil miso). Taste and adjust seasoning.
  6. Serve: Ladle fish and broth over the sautéed vegetables (and rice/noodles).

Health notes: ~450–600 calories per serving (depends on rice/noodles add-ins). Lean protein and omega-3s from rockfish; lots of micronutrients from mushrooms, kale, and carrots. Very heart-friendly if you keep sodium moderate.

Drink pairing: Wine: Washington Riesling (off-dry works great with ginger). Beer: a crisp pilsner.

Sheet-Pan Kielbasa with Roasted Cabbage, Sweet Onion & Apples + Crispy Potatoes

A cozy Polish-meets-Pacific Northwest tray: smoky kielbasa, sweet onion, and caramelized cabbage roast together until crisp at the edges, then get tossed with mustardy apple pan juices. It’s hearty, inexpensive, and peak-winter friendly.

Ingredients

  • Kroger® Hardwood Smoked Polska Kielbasa Sausage Pork and Beef Link 14 oz 14 oz, sliced into 1/2-inch coins $3.99 sale (reg $4.99)
  • Organic green cabbage 1/2 medium head (about 1–1.25 lb), sliced $2.49/lb
  • Peruvian Gold sweet onion (or any onion) 1 medium, sliced $4.99 sale (reg $5.49)
  • Simple Truth Organic® Fuji apples (or Fuji apple each) 1 large apple, cored and sliced $4.99 / 2 lb bag
  • Simple Truth Organic® red potatoes (or Yukon gold) 12 oz, cut into 1-inch chunks $4.99 / 3 lb bag (red)
  • Olive oil 2 tbsp
  • Dijon or whole-grain mustard 1.5 tbsp
  • Apple cider vinegar 1 tbsp
  • Caraway seeds (optional) 1/2 tsp
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep: Heat oven to 425°F. Line a sheet pan for easy cleanup.
  2. Roast potatoes first: Toss potato chunks with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast 15 minutes.
  3. Add the rest: In a bowl, toss cabbage, onion, apple slices, and kielbasa with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, mustard, vinegar, optional caraway, and black pepper. (Go light on salt—kielbasa is salty.)
  4. Roast: Pull the pan, push potatoes to one side, add the cabbage-kielbasa mixture in an even layer. Roast 18–22 minutes, tossing once halfway, until cabbage is browned at edges and potatoes are tender.
  5. Serve: Taste and adjust with a splash more vinegar or mustard if you like it tangier. Plate straight from the sheet pan.

Health notes: ~650–850 calories per serving. Hearty and satisfying; cabbage adds fiber and vitamin C. Kielbasa is higher sodium/saturated fat—balance by loading up on cabbage and using a lighter hand with added oil.

Drink pairing: Beer: a Washington-made lager or amber (great with kielbasa). Wine: WA Pinot Noir or a crisp WA Grüner Veltliner.

Shopping list
  • Simple Truth™ Natural Bison Sirloin Steak (6 oz) 2 steaks (about 12 oz total)
  • Brussels sprouts 12 oz, trimmed and halved
  • Organic Yukon gold potatoes 12 oz (about 2 medium), cut into 1-inch chunks
  • Private Selection® Peruvian Gold sweet onions (or any onion) 1 small, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
  • Garlic (optional) 1 clove, minced
  • Olive oil 2–3 tbsp, divided, 2 tbsp
  • Butter 1–2 tbsp
  • Dijon mustard (optional) 1 tsp
  • Beef stock or water 1/2 cup
  • Black pepper 1–2 tsp, freshly cracked
  • Salt to taste
  • Optional: fresh dill 1 tbsp, chopped (nice over potatoes)
  • Fresh Rockfish Fillet Pacific Caught 12 oz, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • Organic ginger root 1-inch piece, thinly sliced
  • Organic carrots (bunch) 2 medium, peeled and sliced on a bias
  • Organic Lacinato kale 4–5 leaves, ribs removed, sliced
  • Simple Truth Organic® Sliced Shiitake Mushrooms 5 oz (or use baby bella/white mushrooms)
  • Sweet onion (optional) 1/2 small, thinly sliced
  • Soy sauce 2–3 tbsp
  • Rice vinegar (or lemon) 1 tbsp
  • Sesame oil (optional) 1 tsp
  • Water or low-sodium broth 3 cups
  • Optional dashi/miso 1 tsp dashi powder OR 1–2 tbsp miso (stir in at the end, off heat)
  • Neutral oil 1 tbsp
  • Salt & pepper to taste, to taste
  • Optional starch: cooked rice or quick-cook noodles 2 servings
  • Kroger® Hardwood Smoked Polska Kielbasa Sausage Pork and Beef Link 14 oz 14 oz, sliced into 1/2-inch coins
  • Organic green cabbage 1/2 medium head (about 1–1.25 lb), sliced
  • Peruvian Gold sweet onion (or any onion) 1 medium, sliced
  • Simple Truth Organic® Fuji apples (or Fuji apple each) 1 large apple, cored and sliced
  • Simple Truth Organic® red potatoes (or Yukon gold) 12 oz, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • Dijon or whole-grain mustard 1.5 tbsp
  • Apple cider vinegar 1 tbsp
  • Caraway seeds (optional) 1/2 tsp

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