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Basque Chicken with Summer Pipérade

Golden chicken thighs nestle into a vibrant, smoky-sweet pipérade, with juicy summer tomatoes and tender zucchini soaking up every savory drop.

Basque Chicken with Summer Pipérade

Total time: 55 minutes

Estimated cost: $6–$8

Health notes: About 780 calories per serving, with roughly 40 grams of protein and a generous variety of vegetables.

Drink pairing: A medium-bodied Tempranillo complements the smoky paprika, sweet peppers, and richly seared chicken.

Ingredients

  • Foster Farms Fresh & Natural Chicken Thighs Value Pack
    1.25 lb $1.29
  • Zucchini
    12 oz $1.79
  • Fresh Red Hothouse Bell Pepper
    1 pepper (about 6 oz) $1.67
  • Fresh Roma Tomato
    8 oz $1.49
  • Jumbo Sweet Onions
    4 oz $1.19
  • Kroger® Enriched Long Grain White Rice
    1/2 cup dry $1.79
  • Water
    1 cup
  • Garlic
    2 cloves $0.79
  • Olive oil
    1 1/2 tablespoons
  • Kosher salt
    2 1/2 teaspoons
  • Black pepper
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Smoked paprika
    1 teaspoon
  • Crushed red pepper flakes
    1/4 teaspoon
  • Low-sodium chicken broth
    1/2 cup
  • Sherry vinegar
    1 tablespoon
  • Flat-leaf parsley
    2 tablespoons chopped

Instructions

  1. Before cooking, thinly slice 4 ounces sweet onion and 1 red bell pepper (about 6 ounces), cut 12 ounces zucchini into half-moons, chop 8 ounces Roma tomatoes, mince 2 garlic cloves, and chop 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley; keep each prepared ingredient separate.
  2. Rinse 1/2 cup dry white rice. Combine the 1/2 cup dry white rice with 1 cup water and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt in a small saucepan; bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 18 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
  3. Pat 1.25 pounds chicken thighs dry and season them with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; sear the 1.25 pounds chicken thighs for 4–5 minutes per side, then transfer them to a plate.
  4. Add 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, the sliced 4 ounces sweet onion, the sliced 1 red bell pepper (about 6 ounces), and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt to the skillet. Cook over medium heat for 4 minutes, then stir in the minced 2 garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes for 30 seconds.
  5. Add the sliced 12 ounces zucchini, chopped 8 ounces Roma tomatoes, and 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt to the skillet. Cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin releasing their juices.
  6. Pour in 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth and 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar. Return the seared 1.25 pounds chicken thighs and their collected juices to the skillet; cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 18–22 minutes, until the thickest part of the chicken reaches at least 175°F.
  7. Fluff everything in the rice saucepan, divide it between two shallow bowls, spoon everything in the chicken skillet over the top, and garnish the plated portions with the chopped 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley.
Peruvian Grilled Pork with Corn Salsa

Juicy, spice-crusted pork and flame-charred corn come alive with a punchy lime, tomato, jalapeño, and cilantro relish.

Peruvian Grilled Pork with Corn Salsa

Total time: 45 minutes

Estimated cost: $9–$11 using listed ingredients and pantry staples

Health notes: About 510 calories per serving, with roughly 50 grams of protein plus fiber-rich corn and fresh vegetables.

Drink pairing: A chilled Sauvignon Blanc balances the smoky pork and lime-bright corn salsa.

Ingredients

  • Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin
    1 pound $2.99
  • Kroger® Sweet Corn on the Cob
    2 ears $4.99
  • Fresh Roma Tomato
    8 ounces $1.49
  • Jumbo Red Onion
    1/4 cup finely diced $1.19
  • Fresh Jalapeno Pepper
    1/2 pepper, minced $1.99
  • Organic Cilantro
    1/4 cup chopped $1.69
  • Fresh Organic Lime
    1 lime, yielding 2 tablespoons juice $1.29
  • Olive oil
    2 tablespoons
  • Garlic
    2 cloves, finely grated
  • Ground cumin
    1 teaspoon
  • Smoked paprika
    1 teaspoon
  • Dried oregano
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Kosher salt
    2 teaspoons
  • Black pepper
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Wairau River Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand White Wine
    750 ml $21.99

Instructions

  1. Heat a grill to medium-high, about 425°F. Dice 8 ounces Roma tomato, finely dice 1/4 cup red onion, mince 1/2 jalapeño pepper, and chop 1/4 cup cilantro; combine them with 2 tablespoons lime juice, 2 teaspoons olive oil, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt to make about 1 1/2 cups tomato relish.
  2. Pat 1 pound pork tenderloin dry. Mix 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 finely grated garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, then rub the mixture evenly over the pork.
  3. Shuck 2 ears corn, then coat them with 1 teaspoon olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt.
  4. Grill 1 pound seasoned pork tenderloin for 16–20 minutes, turning every 4–5 minutes, until browned and the center reaches 145°F. Alongside it, grill 2 seasoned ears corn for 10–12 minutes, turning every 2–3 minutes, until tender and lightly charred.
  5. Transfer 1 pound grilled pork tenderloin to a board and rest it for 8 minutes. Let 2 grilled ears corn cool for 5 minutes, cut off the kernels, and fold the kernels into 1 1/2 cups tomato relish.
  6. Slice 1 pound rested pork tenderloin across the grain, divide it between two plates, and spoon half of the grilled-corn relish beside each portion.

Wine picks:

  • Wairau River Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand White Wine $21.99 750 ml
  • Kim Crawford Illuminate Sauvignon Blanc White Wine $15.99 750 ml

Why it works: The salsa’s lime, jalapeño, cilantro, and charred corn call for brisk acidity and citrus-herbal freshness, while the pork’s cumin, smoked paprika, and garlic benefit from a slightly more textured Marlborough style. Serve well chilled.

Paprika-Roasted Dungeness Crab with Saffron Rice

Sweet Dungeness crab emerges bubbling with smoky garlic butter, ready to crack over fragrant saffron rice jeweled with ripe tomatoes and peppers.

Paprika-Roasted Dungeness Crab with Saffron Rice

Total time: 50 minutes

Estimated cost: $36–$41 for 2 servings

Health notes: About 700 calories per serving, with roughly 38 grams of protein, colorful vegetables, and satisfying carbohydrates.

Drink pairing: A chilled Albariño brings citrusy freshness and a saline edge that complements the sweet crab and smoky rice.

Ingredients

  • Whole Cooked Dungeness Crab
    2 lb $15.99
  • Fresh Large Green Bell Pepper
    1 pepper $0.99
  • Fresh Roma Tomato
    8 oz $1.49
  • Jumbo Sweet Onion
    4 oz $1.19
  • Kroger® Long Grain Rice
    3/4 cup $4.29
  • Kroger® Peeled Garlic
    3 cloves $2.99
  • Kroger® Fresh Lemons
    1 lemon, yielding 1 tsp zest and 4 wedges $4.99
  • Unsalted butter, softened
    2 tbsp
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
    1 tbsp
  • Smoked paprika
    1 tsp
  • Low-sodium chicken broth
    3/4 cup
  • Dry sherry
    1/4 cup
  • Saffron threads
    1 pinch
  • Kosher salt
    1 1/2 tsp
  • Black pepper
    1/4 tsp
  • Flat-leaf parsley, chopped
    1/4 cup
  • Mar de Frades Atlantico Albarino Spain White Wine
    750 ml $30.99

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F. Dice 1 green bell pepper, 8 ounces Roma tomatoes, and 4 ounces sweet onion; mince 3 garlic cloves. Combine 2 of the minced garlic cloves with 2 tablespoons softened unsalted butter, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Cook 4 ounces diced sweet onion and 1 diced green bell pepper for 4 minutes. Add 8 ounces diced Roma tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until their juices reduce and the mixture looks jammy.
  3. Add 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, and 3/4 cup long-grain rice to the skillet; cook for 2 minutes, stirring to toast the grains.
  4. Stir 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth, 1/4 cup dry sherry, and 1 pinch saffron threads into the skillet. Bring to a simmer, cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 17–19 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed and the grains are tender.
  5. While the rice cooks, remove the apron and top shell from 2 pounds whole cooked Dungeness crab; discard the gills and viscera, quarter the body, separate the legs, and lightly crack the claws. Spread the prepared seasoned butter over the exposed meat, sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, arrange on a rimmed sheet pan, and roast for 8–10 minutes, until steaming hot.
  6. Remove the rice from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice, spread it across a warmed platter, arrange the roasted crab on top, scatter with 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley, and serve with 4 lemon wedges.

Wine picks:

  • Mar de Frades Atlantico Albarino Spain White Wine $30.99 750 ml
  • Freixenet Brut Cordon Negro Cava Spain Sparkling Wine $11.99 750 ml

Why it works: The Mar de Frades Albariño is the ideal match: its bright citrus and saline minerality echo the lemon, saffron, and ocean sweetness of the Dungeness crab while refreshing the palate after the smoky garlic butter. For a more celebratory alternative, crisp Brut Cava brings lively bubbles and acidity to the rich crab and jammy tomato-pepper rice.

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