Careme Recipes

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Beef Taco Lettuce Cups with Avocado-Cucumber Crunch

High-protein, crunchy, game-day snack that actually feels like food. You’ll get that “dip + chip” satisfaction without chips.

Ingredients

  • Gotham Greens® Butterhead Living Lettuce 1 head (use leaves as cups) $3.99
  • Certified Angus Beef 90/10 Ground Sirloin 8–10 oz $9.99
  • Organic Jumbo Red Onions 1/4 onion, minced $2.99
  • Fresh Organic Large Ripe Avocado 1 $3.50
  • Organic Cucumber 1/2, diced small $1.49
  • Pantry: olive oil 1 tsp
  • Pantry: salt, pepper, cumin or chili powder to taste
  • Pantry: lime/lemon 1
  • Pantry: hot sauce (optional) to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook beef (stove): Heat a skillet over medium-high. Add oil, then beef and minced red onion. Cook 6–8 minutes, breaking up, until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of cumin/chili powder. Drain excess fat if needed.
  2. Make quick avocado topping: Mash avocado with a squeeze of lime/lemon, salt, and pepper. Stir in diced cucumber (and a dash of hot sauce if you want).
  3. Assemble: Spoon beef into lettuce leaves. Top with avocado-cucumber mix. Serve as handheld cups.

Health notes: High protein + fiber; low added sugar. Keep sodium moderate by seasoning lightly.

Drink pairing: Sparkling water with lime (or a light lager).

Grilled Smoky Shrimp Skewers with Dill-Yogurt Dip

Finger-food skewers with big flavor, minimal effort. Great for a “let’s get physical” party spread because they’re light but satisfying.

Ingredients

  • Kroger® Extra Large Raw Shrimp Peeled and Deveined Tail Off, 12 oz 12 oz $6.99 sale
  • Organic Ginger Root 1 tsp grated (optional) $5.99/lb
  • Simple Truth Organic® Baby Dill 1 tbsp chopped $2.79
  • Pantry: olive oil 1 tbsp
  • Pantry: smoked paprika (or chili powder) 1 tsp
  • Pantry: garlic powder 1/2 tsp
  • Pantry: salt, pepper to taste
  • Pantry: lemon 1
  • Pantry: plain Greek yogurt 1/2 cup

Instructions

  1. Prep: Pat shrimp dry. Toss with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lemon zest/juice.
  2. Skewer: Thread shrimp onto skewers (or use grill basket).
  3. Grill: Medium-high heat, 1.5–2 minutes per side until pink and firm.
  4. Dip: Mix Greek yogurt + dill + pinch of salt + squeeze of lemon. (Add grated ginger if you want a little zip—optional.)
  5. Serve: Serve skewers warm with dip.

Health notes: Very high protein, low carb; yogurt dip keeps it lighter than mayo-based sauces.

Drink pairing: Grapefruit sparkling water or a crisp pilsner.

Oven Buffalo Brussels Sprouts with Dill Yogurt Dip

A healthier “Buffalo” snack that still brings heat and crunch. Perfect for grazing during the game.

Ingredients

  • Kroger® Brussels Sprouts BIG DEAL!, 24 oz 1 lb $6.00
  • Pantry: olive oil 1–1.5 tbsp
  • Pantry: salt, pepper to taste
  • Pantry: hot sauce 2–3 tbsp
  • Pantry: butter (optional) 1 tbsp
  • Pantry: plain Greek yogurt 1/2 cup
  • Simple Truth Organic® Baby Dill 1 tbsp chopped $2.79
  • Pantry: lemon or vinegar 1 tsp

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 450°F. Halve sprouts. Toss with olive oil, salt, pepper; spread cut-side down on a sheet pan.
  2. Roast 18–22 minutes until browned and crisp at edges.
  3. Buffalo coating: Warm hot sauce with optional butter; toss hot sprouts in sauce.
  4. Quick dip: Mix Greek yogurt, dill, lemon/vinegar, pinch of salt/pepper.
  5. Serve immediately with dip.

Health notes: Veg-forward; baked not fried; use less butter (or none) to keep it lighter.

Drink pairing: Iced tea with lemon or a light amber ale.

Shopping list
  • Gotham Greens® Butterhead Living Lettuce 1 head (use leaves as cups)
  • Certified Angus Beef 90/10 Ground Sirloin 8–10 oz
  • Organic Jumbo Red Onions 1/4 onion, minced
  • Fresh Organic Large Ripe Avocado 1
  • Organic Cucumber 1/2, diced small
  • Pantry: olive oil 1 tsp, 1 tbsp, 1–1.5 tbsp
  • Pantry: salt, pepper, cumin or chili powder to taste
  • Pantry: lime/lemon 1
  • Pantry: hot sauce (optional) to taste
  • Kroger® Extra Large Raw Shrimp Peeled and Deveined Tail Off, 12 oz 12 oz
  • Organic Ginger Root 1 tsp grated (optional)
  • Simple Truth Organic® Baby Dill 1 tbsp chopped, 1 tbsp chopped
  • Pantry: smoked paprika (or chili powder) 1 tsp
  • Pantry: garlic powder 1/2 tsp
  • Pantry: salt, pepper to taste, to taste
  • Pantry: lemon 1
  • Pantry: plain Greek yogurt 1/2 cup, 1/2 cup
  • Kroger® Brussels Sprouts BIG DEAL!, 24 oz 1 lb
  • Pantry: hot sauce 2–3 tbsp
  • Pantry: butter (optional) 1 tbsp
  • Pantry: lemon or vinegar 1 tsp

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