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Persian Grilled Sockeye with Sumac Corn Salad

Wild Washington sockeye and sweet summer corn hit the grill together, then get bright Persian flavor from turmeric, sumac, lemon, mint, and crisp cucumber.

Persian Grilled Sockeye with Sumac Corn Salad

Total time: 40 minutes

Estimated cost: $15–$18 for 2, excluding pantry staples

Health notes: About 590 calories per serving, with roughly 38 grams of protein, omega-3-rich fats, and fiber-rich summer vegetables.

Drink pairing: A chilled dry rosé complements the salmon and smoky corn without overwhelming the lemony herbs and spices.

Ingredients

  • Fresh Sockeye Salmon Fillet Wild Caught (sustainably sourced)
    12 ounces, cut into 2 portions $14.99
  • Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob-Each
    2 ears $0.99
  • Cucumber
    1 medium cucumber $0.89
  • Private Selection® Walla Walla Sweet Onions
    1/4 cup finely diced $3.99
  • Simple Truth Organic® Mint
    2 tablespoons chopped $2.49
  • Kroger® Whole Garlic Bulbs
    1 clove $2.49
  • Fresh lemon juice
    3 tablespoons
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
    2 tablespoons
  • Ground turmeric
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Ground cumin
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Ground coriander
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Ground sumac
    1 teaspoon
  • Kosher salt
    3/4 teaspoon
  • Black pepper
    1/4 teaspoon

Instructions

  1. Preheat a grill to medium-high for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, husk 2 ears corn; dice 1 medium cucumber; finely dice 1/4 cup Walla Walla sweet onion; chop 2 tablespoons mint; and mince 1 garlic clove.
  2. Mix 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, the minced 1 garlic clove, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon coriander, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Coat 12 ounces salmon with the mixture and marinate for 10 minutes.
  3. Grill 2 ears corn for 10–12 minutes, turning every 2–3 minutes, until tender and lightly charred. Transfer the 2 ears corn to a cutting board and cool for 3 minutes.
  4. Place the marinated 12 ounces salmon skin-side down on the grill. Grill for 4–5 minutes, flip carefully, and cook for 2–3 minutes more, until the center reaches 145°F or flakes easily.
  5. Cut the kernels from the cooled 2 ears corn. Toss the kernels with 1 diced medium cucumber, 1/4 cup diced Walla Walla sweet onion, 2 tablespoons chopped mint, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon sumac, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt.
  6. Plate 6 ounces grilled salmon per person and divide the corn-cucumber salad evenly alongside it.
Fiery Isan Chicken & Green Beans

This fast, fiery Isan-inspired stir-fry pairs sale-priced chicken with peak-summer Washington green beans, Walla Walla onion, Thai basil, and nutty toasted rice.

Fiery Isan Chicken & Green Beans

Total time: 35 minutes

Estimated cost: Approximately $7–$10 for 2 servings

Health notes: About 700 calories per serving, with roughly 38 grams protein, 75 grams carbohydrates, and 23 grams fat.

Drink pairing: A cold lager or lightly chilled Riesling cools the chile heat and complements the lime and Thai basil.

Ingredients

  • Foster Farms Fresh & Natural chicken thighs
    12 ounces $1.49
  • Fresh bagged green beans
    8 ounces $2.19
  • Walla Walla sweet onion
    4 ounces $3.99
  • Thai basil
    0.5 ounce $2.49
  • Long-grain white rice
    3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon $1.79
  • Fresh lime
    1 $1.29
  • Garlic
    3 cloves $2.49
  • Neutral cooking oil
    1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons
  • Fish sauce
    1 1/2 tablespoons
  • Low-sodium soy sauce
    1 tablespoon
  • Brown sugar
    1 teaspoon
  • Crushed red pepper flakes
    1 teaspoon
  • Water
    1 1/2 cups
  • Kosher salt
    1/4 teaspoon

Instructions

  1. Slice 12 ounces chicken thighs into bite-size strips; trim and halve 8 ounces green beans, thinly slice 4 ounces Walla Walla sweet onion, mince 3 garlic cloves, juice 1 lime, and pick the leaves from 0.5 ounce Thai basil.
  2. Toast 1 tablespoon long-grain white rice in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes, stirring until deep golden and fragrant; crush the toasted rice into a coarse powder with a mortar or rolling pin.
  3. Combine 3/4 cup long-grain white rice, 1 1/2 cups water, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, and cook over low heat for 15 minutes; remove from the heat and rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
  4. While the rice cooks, heat 2 teaspoons neutral cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced 12 ounces chicken thighs and stir-fry for about 6 minutes, until browned and the thickest pieces register 165°F; transfer all chicken cooked from the 12 ounces raw chicken thighs to a plate.
  5. Add 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil, 8 ounces green beans, and 4 ounces Walla Walla sweet onion to the skillet; stir-fry for 4 minutes. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds.
  6. Return all chicken cooked from 12 ounces raw chicken thighs to the skillet. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce, 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce, the juice of 1 lime, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; toss for 1–2 minutes, then remove from the heat and fold in 0.5 ounce Thai basil leaves and the powder made from 1 tablespoon toasted rice.
  7. Divide the cooked yield from 3/4 cup long-grain white rice between 2 bowls, top each with half of the finished stir-fry, and serve immediately.
Italian Roast Pork with Summer Zucchini Orzo

A quick Italian dinner of garlic-oregano pork tenderloin roasted with peak-summer Washington zucchini, sweet onion, and juicy tomatoes, served over tangy orzo.

Italian Roast Pork with Summer Zucchini Orzo

Total time: 40 minutes

Estimated cost: About $9–$13 for 2 servings, based on the listed ingredient prices and pantry staples

Health notes: About 750 calories per serving, with roughly 55 grams of protein plus fiber-rich summer vegetables.

Drink pairing: A medium-bodied Chianti has enough acidity for the roasted tomatoes while staying light enough for the lean pork.

Ingredients

  • Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin
    1 pound $2.99
  • Zucchini
    12 ounces $1.79
  • Kroger® Fresh Grape Tomatoes
    10 ounces $2.99
  • Private Selection® Walla Walla Sweet Onion
    4 ounces $3.99
  • Kroger® Orzo Pasta
    5 ounces $1.33
  • Garlic
    3 cloves
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
    2 tablespoons
  • Dried oregano
    1 1/2 teaspoons
  • Kosher salt
    1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Water
    3 cups
  • Red wine vinegar
    1 tablespoon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Cut 12 ounces zucchini into thick half-moons, halve 10 ounces grape tomatoes, slice 4 ounces Walla Walla sweet onion into wedges, and mince 3 garlic cloves, keeping 1 minced garlic clove separate from 2 minced garlic cloves.
  2. On a rimmed sheet pan, toss the prepared 12 ounces zucchini, 10 ounces grape tomatoes, and 4 ounces Walla Walla sweet onion with 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Roast for 8 minutes.
  3. Pat 1 pound pork tenderloin dry, then rub it with 1 teaspoon olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and sear the seasoned 1-pound pork tenderloin for 2 minutes per side.
  4. Transfer the seared 1-pound pork tenderloin to the sheet pan beside the 26 ounces roasted vegetables. Roast everything for 14–18 minutes, until the center of the pork reaches 145°F and the vegetables are browned at the edges.
  5. Meanwhile, bring 3 cups water and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt to a boil. Add 5 ounces orzo and cook for 8–10 minutes until tender; drain, then toss the cooked 5 ounces orzo with 2 teaspoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar.
  6. Rest the roasted 1-pound pork tenderloin for 5 minutes, then slice it. Divide the cooked 5 ounces orzo, roasted 26 ounces vegetables, and sliced 1-pound pork tenderloin between two plates, spooning the sheet-pan juices over each serving.

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