Careme Recipes

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Mustard-Maple Roasted Chicken Tenders with Asparagus & Onion

Protein prep 1 of 3. Fast oven-roasted chicken with a savory-sweet mustard-maple profile and spring Washington asparagus. Distinct from your recent lemon/ginger chicken dishes.

Ingredients

  • Draper Valley Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Tenders 1 lb $8.49
  • Green Asparagus 1 lb $4.99
  • Jumbo Yellow Onion 1/2 lb $1.49/lb
  • Garlic 2 cloves $1.50 each
  • Fresh Lemon 1/2 lemon $4.99/2 lb bag
  • Mustard, maple syrup, oil, salt, pepper to taste pantry

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425°F.
  2. Slice 1/2 lb yellow onion into wedges and trim 1 lb asparagus.
  3. Mix 1 tablespoon mustard, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1 tablespoon oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  4. Toss 1 lb chicken tenders with half the glaze. Toss asparagus and onion with the rest.
  5. Spread on a sheet pan with chicken on one side and vegetables on the other.
  6. Roast 15 to 18 minutes, stirring vegetables once, until chicken is cooked through.
  7. Cool and portion as a protein prep; keep asparagus/onion mixed in or separate if preferred.

Cook time: 35 minutes

Estimated cost: ~$13.50 total

Health notes: Lean protein; asparagus adds fiber and folate.

Drink pairing: Dry Riesling

Beef, Poblano & Mushroom Skillet Crumble

Protein prep 2 of 3. Quick stovetop ground beef with mushrooms and poblano for a richer, more savory prep that pairs well with potatoes, beans, or cabbage.

Ingredients

  • Certified Angus Beef 80/20 Ground Chuck 1 lb $6.99
  • Kroger Whole Baby Bella Mushrooms 8 oz $3.69
  • Fresh Poblano Peppers 1/2 lb $3.99/lb
  • Jumbo White or Yellow Onion 1/2 lb $1.99/lb or $1.49/lb
  • Garlic 2 cloves $1.50 each
  • Parsley 2 tablespoons $1.69 each
  • Oil, salt, pepper, smoked paprika or cumin to taste pantry

Instructions

  1. Dice 1/2 lb onion and 1/2 lb poblano; slice 8 oz mushrooms.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a little oil.
  3. Brown 1 lb ground chuck, breaking it up, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  4. Drain excess fat if desired.
  5. Add onion, poblano, mushrooms, and 2 minced garlic cloves; cook 6 to 8 minutes until softened and most moisture cooks off.
  6. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of smoked paprika or cumin.
  7. Stir in 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, cool, and portion.

Cook time: 30 minutes

Estimated cost: ~$10.50 total

Health notes: High-protein; mushrooms add bulk and umami.

Drink pairing: Merlot

Roasted Rockfish with Warm Tomato-Parsley Topping

Protein prep 3 of 3. Oven-roasted rockfish with a tomato-olive style profile using in-season-feeling greenhouse tomatoes and parsley. Keeps the seafood option different from your recent lemon salmon/steelhead/shrimp dishes.

Ingredients

  • Rockfish Fillet (Wild Caught Fresh) 1 lb $6.99 sale
  • Roma Tomatoes or On-the-Vine Tomatoes 1 lb $2.99-$3.99/lb
  • Shallots or Yellow Onion 1/4 lb $4.49/lb or $1.49/lb
  • Garlic 2 cloves $1.50 each
  • Parsley 2 tablespoons $1.69 each
  • Lemon 1/2 lemon $4.99/2 lb bag
  • Oil, salt, pepper, optional olives/capers from pantry to taste pantry

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 400°F.
  2. Dice 1 lb tomatoes and mince shallot or onion plus 2 garlic cloves.
  3. Place 1 lb rockfish in a lightly oiled baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Scatter tomatoes, shallot, and garlic around and over the fish; drizzle with oil.
  5. Bake 12 to 15 minutes until fish flakes easily.
  6. Finish with 1 to 2 teaspoons lemon juice and 2 tablespoons chopped parsley.
  7. Cool gently and portion for meal prep.

Cook time: 40 minutes

Estimated cost: ~$13.00 total

Health notes: Lean, high-protein seafood prep with light acidity.

Drink pairing: Sauvignon Blanc

Garlic-Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes

Carb prep 1 of 2. Crisp-edged roasted Yukon gold potatoes, versatile for bowls and plates all week.

Ingredients

  • Yukon Gold Potatoes 2.5 lb $1.49/lb
  • Garlic 2 cloves $1.50 each
  • Parsley 1 tablespoon $1.69 each
  • Oil, salt, pepper to taste pantry

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425°F.
  2. Cut 2.5 lb Yukon gold potatoes into bite-size chunks.
  3. Toss with oil, salt, and pepper on a sheet pan.
  4. Roast 30 to 35 minutes, turning once, until browned and tender.
  5. Toss with 2 minced garlic cloves for the last 3 minutes of roasting.
  6. Finish with 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, cool, and portion.

Cook time: 45 minutes

Estimated cost: ~$4.50 total

Health notes: Steady complex carbs; skin-on for more fiber.

Drink pairing: None

Lemon-Garlic Spaghetti Squash

Carb prep 2 of 2. Roasted spaghetti squash strands for a lighter starch option that pairs especially well with beef or fish.

Ingredients

  • Spaghetti Squash 1 medium, about 3 lb $1.49/lb
  • Garlic 1 clove $1.50 each
  • Lemon 1/2 lemon $4.99/2 lb bag
  • Oil, salt, pepper to taste pantry

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425°F.
  2. Halve 1 medium spaghetti squash lengthwise and scoop out seeds.
  3. Rub cut sides with oil, salt, and pepper; place cut-side down on a sheet pan.
  4. Roast 35 to 40 minutes until tender.
  5. Scrape into strands and toss with 1 minced garlic clove and 1 teaspoon lemon juice while warm.
  6. Cool and portion.

Cook time: 50 minutes

Estimated cost: ~$5.00 total

Health notes: Lower-carb than potatoes; good fiber and volume.

Drink pairing: None

Tangy Red Cabbage & Apple Skillet

Veg prep 1 of 2. Quick stovetop braised red cabbage with apple for a sweet-savory spring transition vegetable. Very different from your recent sweet cabbage braise because this is tangier, lighter, and designed as a side component.

Ingredients

  • Red Cabbage 1 lb $1.99/lb
  • Pink Lady or Fuji Apple 1 medium $2.99/lb or $0.99 each
  • Jumbo Red or Yellow Onion 1/4 lb $2.49/lb or $1.49/lb
  • Lemon 1/2 lemon $4.99/2 lb bag
  • Oil, salt, pepper, splash vinegar if available to taste pantry

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice 1 lb red cabbage, 1 apple, and 1/4 lb onion.
  2. Heat a skillet or pot with a little oil over medium heat.
  3. Cook onion 3 minutes, then add cabbage and apple.
  4. Season with salt and pepper and cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring.
  5. Add 1 tablespoon water and cover for 5 minutes to soften slightly.
  6. Finish with 1 to 2 teaspoons lemon juice and optional splash of vinegar. Cool and portion.

Cook time: 25 minutes

Estimated cost: ~$4.50 total

Health notes: High-fiber, colorful, and good cold or reheated.

Drink pairing: None

Roasted Broccoli & Carrots

Veg prep 2 of 2. Roasted broccoli and carrots, a practical seasonal WA combo in early March with good texture retention for batch prep.

Ingredients

  • Broccoli Crown 1 lb $3.29/lb
  • Carrots 1 lb $1.69/lb
  • Garlic 2 cloves $1.50 each
  • Oil, salt, pepper to taste pantry

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425°F.
  2. Cut 1 lb broccoli into florets and 1 lb carrots into sticks or coins.
  3. Toss with oil, salt, and pepper on a sheet pan.
  4. Roast 20 to 25 minutes until browned at edges and tender.
  5. Add 2 minced garlic cloves for the final 3 minutes if desired.
  6. Cool and portion.

Cook time: 30 minutes

Estimated cost: ~$6.50 total

Health notes: Fiber-rich and nutrient-dense.

Drink pairing: None

Lemon-Parsley White Beans

Legume prep 1 of 1. Simple lemon-herb white beans that can be served warm, room temp, or chilled as part of mix-and-match lunches and dinners.

Ingredients

  • Dry white beans or cannellini/navy beans 1 cup dry, soaked pantry
  • Yellow Onion 1/4 lb $1.49/lb
  • Garlic 2 cloves $1.50 each
  • Parsley 2 tablespoons $1.69 each
  • Lemon 1/2 lemon $4.99/2 lb bag
  • Chicken broth or water 2 to 3 cups $1.79 sale if using broth
  • Oil, salt, pepper to taste pantry

Instructions

  1. If using dry beans, soak 1 cup overnight and drain.
  2. In a saucepan, heat a little oil and cook 1/4 lb diced onion 4 minutes.
  3. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and stir 30 seconds.
  4. Add soaked beans and 2 to 3 cups broth or water. Simmer until tender, about 30 to 40 minutes depending on bean size and soak.
  5. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Finish with 2 tablespoons chopped parsley and 1 to 2 teaspoons lemon juice.
  7. Cool in a little cooking liquid and portion.

Cook time: 45 minutes

Estimated cost: ~$4.00 total plus pantry legumes

Health notes: Great fiber and plant protein component for the week.

Drink pairing: None

Shopping list
  • Draper Valley Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Tenders 1 lb
  • Green Asparagus 1 lb
  • Jumbo Yellow Onion 1/2 lb
  • Garlic 2 cloves, 2 cloves, 2 cloves, 2 cloves, 1 clove, 2 cloves, 2 cloves
  • Fresh Lemon 1/2 lemon
  • Mustard, maple syrup, oil, salt, pepper to taste
  • Certified Angus Beef 80/20 Ground Chuck 1 lb
  • Kroger Whole Baby Bella Mushrooms 8 oz
  • Fresh Poblano Peppers 1/2 lb
  • Jumbo White or Yellow Onion 1/2 lb
  • Parsley 2 tablespoons, 2 tablespoons, 1 tablespoon, 2 tablespoons
  • Oil, salt, pepper, smoked paprika or cumin to taste
  • Rockfish Fillet (Wild Caught Fresh) 1 lb
  • Roma Tomatoes or On-the-Vine Tomatoes 1 lb
  • Shallots or Yellow Onion 1/4 lb
  • Lemon 1/2 lemon, 1/2 lemon, 1/2 lemon, 1/2 lemon
  • Oil, salt, pepper, optional olives/capers from pantry to taste
  • Yukon Gold Potatoes 2.5 lb
  • Oil, salt, pepper to taste, to taste, to taste, to taste
  • Spaghetti Squash 1 medium, about 3 lb
  • Red Cabbage 1 lb
  • Pink Lady or Fuji Apple 1 medium
  • Jumbo Red or Yellow Onion 1/4 lb
  • Oil, salt, pepper, splash vinegar if available to taste
  • Broccoli Crown 1 lb
  • Carrots 1 lb
  • Dry white beans or cannellini/navy beans 1 cup dry, soaked
  • Yellow Onion 1/4 lb
  • Chicken broth or water 2 to 3 cups

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