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Location: Quality Food Center - Bellevue East (1510 145th Pl SE)

Basque-Style Cod & Tomato Salad

Warm, paprika-seared cod tops a crisp salad of late-season tomatoes, cucumber, and peppers for a light Basque-inspired dinner.

  • Total time: 35 min
  • Servings: 2 servings
  • Estimated total cost: $19
  • Calories per serving: 390 cal
  • Stovetop

Drink pairing: A chilled Albariño complements the cod and bright vinegar dressing.

Ingredients

  • Wild-caught Pacific cod fillet
    1 lb $14.99
  • Roma tomatoes
    12 oz $1.99
  • Cucumber
    1 $0.99
  • Red bell pepper
    1 $1.67
  • Red onion
    2 oz $2.29
  • Diamond Crystal kosher salt
    2¾ tsp
  • Smoked paprika
    ½ tsp
  • Red wine vinegar
    1 tbsp
  • Olive oil
    2 tbsp
  • Black pepper
    ¼ tsp
  • Mar de Frades Atlantico Albarino Spain White Wine
    1 bottle, well chilled $30.99

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice 1 cucumber, toss with ¾ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt, and set in a colander to drain for at least 10 minutes.

  2. Chop 12 ounces Roma tomatoes and 1 red bell pepper; thinly slice 2 ounces red onion.

  3. Pat dry 1 pound cod. Season it with 2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt and ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, then let it stand for 10 minutes while the cucumber drains.

  4. Whisk 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper into a dressing. Toss with the prepared tomatoes, pepper, and onion. Pat the cucumber dry and fold it into the salad.

  5. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the cod for about 3–4 minutes per side, until its center reaches 140°F. Rest for 2 minutes.

  6. Divide the tomato-cucumber salad between two plates and set the warm cod on top.

Wine picks:

  • Mar de Frades Atlantico Albarino Spain White Wine $30.99 1 bottle, well chilled

Why it works: A chilled Albariño is an excellent match: Mar de Frades’ bright Atlantic freshness and citrus-driven acidity lift the tomato, cucumber, and red-wine-vinegar salad while its subtle salinity complements the cod. Serve well chilled.

Lemony Dungeness Crab Linguine

Sweet Dungeness crab, late-season Washington zucchini and tomatoes make this lemony Sicilian-inspired pasta feel special without taking all evening.

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  • Total time: 35 min
  • Servings: 2 servings
  • Estimated total cost: $19
  • Calories per serving: 540 cal
  • Stovetop

Drink pairing: A chilled Vermentino complements the sweet crab and bright lemon.

Ingredients

  • whole cooked Dungeness crab
    1 pound $10.99
  • linguine
    6 ounces $1.67
  • zucchini
    1 pound $2.69
  • Roma tomatoes
    1/2 pound $1.99
  • garlic
    2 cloves $1.29
  • lemon
    1 $2.00
  • Italian parsley
    1/4 cup chopped $2.69
  • extra-virgin olive oil
    2 tablespoons
  • fine sea salt
    2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon
  • red pepper flakes
    1/4 teaspoon

Instructions

  1. Crack the 1-pound cooked Dungeness crab over a bowl. Pick out the meat, checking carefully for shell fragments; discard the shells.

  2. Slice 1 pound zucchini into thin half-moons. Dice 1/2 pound Roma tomatoes and keep them separate from the zucchini.

  3. Mince 2 cloves garlic. Zest and juice 1 lemon, keeping the zest and juice separate. Chop 1/4 cup Italian parsley.

  4. Bring 2 quarts water to a boil in a medium pot, about 8 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons plus 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt and 6 ounces linguine. Cook until 1 minute shy of al dente, about 9 minutes, making the sauce in the meantime.

  5. While the pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced zucchini and 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden, about 5 minutes.

  6. Add the minced garlic, diced tomatoes and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes to the skillet. Cook until the tomatoes soften, about 2 minutes.

  7. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain the linguine. Add it to the skillet with 1/4 cup reserved pasta water and toss for 1 minute, adding more reserved water only if needed to make a light sauce.

  8. Gently fold in the picked crab, lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped parsley and 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil. Warm through for about 1 minute.

  9. Twirl the pasta into two shallow bowls, spoon the crab and zucchini over the top, and serve.

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Mustard Cheddarwurst Sheet-Pan Dinner

Golden potatoes and caramelized fall Brussels sprouts roast alongside cheesy, smoky sausage, finished with a lively mustard dressing.

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  • Total time: 55 min
  • Servings: 2 servings
  • Estimated total cost: $5
  • Calories per serving: 920 cal
  • Oven

Drink pairing: A dry Riesling balances the rich cheddarwurst and tangy mustard.

Ingredients

  • Red potatoes
    1 lb $1.29
  • Fresh Brussels sprouts
    1 lb $3.99
  • Cheddarwurst links
    13 oz, from your leftovers
  • Olive oil
    3 tbsp
  • Diamond Crystal kosher salt
    2 tsp
  • Black pepper
    1/4 tsp
  • Dijon mustard
    1 tbsp
  • Apple cider vinegar
    2 tsp
  • Chateau Ste. Michelle Dry Riesling Washington White Wine
    1 bottle (750 ml) $9.99

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Cut 1 lb red potatoes into 3/4-inch chunks. Trim and halve 1 lb Brussels sprouts, then dry both vegetables well.

  2. Toss the potatoes and sprouts with 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Spread them on a sheet pan with the sprouts cut-side down.

  3. Whisk 1 tbsp Dijon mustard and 2 tsp apple cider vinegar with 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil until spoonable.

  4. Roast the vegetables for 18 minutes. Add 13 oz cheddarwurst links, keeping them whole, and roast for 15–18 minutes more, until the potatoes are tender and the center of a link reaches 160°F. Rest the cheddarwurst for 3 minutes.

  5. Divide the vegetables and cheddarwurst between two plates and spoon the mustard dressing over them.

Wine picks:

  • Chateau Ste. Michelle Dry Riesling Washington White Wine $9.99 1 bottle (750 ml)
  • Trimbach Riesling $30.99 1 bottle (750 ml)

Why it works: The dish’s smoky cheddarwurst, roasted Brussels sprouts, and tangy Dijon dressing call for crisp acidity and a dry, refreshing finish. The first choice is explicitly dry; the second adds a more refined, mineral-driven option without the sweetness that would clash with the mustard.

Smoky Pork & Eggplant Bake

Smoky tomato-braised Duroc pork and late-season vegetables bake under a crisp crumb topping for a cozy dinner in under an hour.

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  • Total time: 50 min
  • Servings: 2 servings
  • Estimated total cost: $8
  • Calories per serving: 710 cal
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Drink pairing: A medium-bodied Tempranillo complements the smoky paprika and rich pork.

Ingredients

  • Eggplant
    1 eggplant, about 1 lb $3.49
  • Zucchini
    8 oz $2.69
  • Roma tomatoes
    12 oz $1.99
  • Yellow onion
    4 oz $0.99
  • Garlic
    2 cloves $1.29
  • Leftover natural Duroc ground pork
    1 lb
  • Olive oil
    2 tbsp
  • Morton kosher salt
    2 3/4 tsp
  • Smoked paprika
    1 tsp
  • Sherry vinegar
    1 tbsp
  • Dry breadcrumbs
    1/3 cup
  • Campo Viejo Rioja Tempranillo
    750 ml $7.99

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Cut 1 eggplant (about 1 lb) and 8 oz zucchini into 3/4-inch pieces. Dice 12 oz Roma tomatoes and 4 oz yellow onion; mince 2 cloves garlic.

  2. Toss the eggplant and zucchini with 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 1/2 tsp Morton kosher salt on a baking sheet. Roast for 18 minutes, turning once, until softened and browned at the edges.

  3. While the vegetables roast, season 1 lb leftover natural Duroc ground pork with 1 1/4 tsp Morton kosher salt. Heat 2 tsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add the pork and cook for 7 minutes, breaking it into small pieces, until browned.

  4. Add the prepared onion and garlic to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in 1 tsp smoked paprika, the prepared tomatoes and 1 tbsp sherry vinegar. Simmer for 7 minutes, until the tomatoes soften and the pork reaches 160°F.

  5. Spoon the pork-tomato mixture into a small baking dish and spread the roasted vegetables over it. Toss 1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs with 1 tsp olive oil and scatter over the top. Bake for 10 minutes, until the crumbs are golden; rest for 5 minutes.

  6. Divide the bake between two plates, making sure each serving gets pork, vegetables and crisp topping.

Wine picks:

  • Campo Viejo Rioja Tempranillo $7.99 750 ml

Why it works: Campo Viejo Rioja Tempranillo is an ideal match for the bake: its medium body and ripe red-fruit character complement the rich pork and tomato, while gentle oak and savory spice echo the smoked paprika and browned crumb topping.

Shopping list

Aisle 0

  • zucchini 1 pound, 8 oz
  • Roma tomatoes 1/2 pound, 12 oz
  • garlic 4 cloves
  • lemon 1
  • Italian parsley 1/4 cup chopped
  • Red potatoes 1 lb
  • Fresh Brussels sprouts 1 lb
  • Eggplant 1 eggplant, about 1 lb
  • Yellow onion 4 oz

Aisle 5

  • linguine 6 ounces

Aisle 20

  • Campo Viejo Rioja Tempranillo 750 ml

Aisle 122

  • Chateau Ste. Michelle Dry Riesling Washington White Wine 1 bottle (750 ml)

Other items

  • whole cooked Dungeness crab 1 pound
  • extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons
  • fine sea salt 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon
  • red pepper flakes 1/4 teaspoon
  • Cheddarwurst links 13 oz, from your leftovers
  • Olive oil 5 tbsp
  • Diamond Crystal kosher salt 2 tsp
  • Black pepper 1/4 tsp
  • Dijon mustard 1 tbsp
  • Apple cider vinegar 2 tsp
  • Leftover natural Duroc ground pork 1 lb
  • Morton kosher salt 2 3/4 tsp
  • Smoked paprika 1 tsp
  • Sherry vinegar 1 tbsp
  • Dry breadcrumbs 1/3 cup

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