TraderJoes Cookbook

TRADER JOE'S
5 Items or Less
COOKBOOK
EASY & DELICIOUS RECIPES USING
5 INGREDIENTS OR LESS FROM TRADER JOES
ANNA LISA
TRADER JOE'S
5 Items or Less
COOKBOOK
Copyright © 2022 Anna Lisa

All rights reserved
DEDICATION
To my husband Geo and my daughters Mia

and Ellie. I love you tremendously.
And to my parents, thank you for everything
you do for us.
CONTENTS
5 A Let t er f r om Anna Li sa
6 How t o Use Thi s Book
7 Br ea kf a st
18 Lu nch
28 Si d es
38 D i nner : Beef, La mb & Por k
68 D i nner : Chi ck en & Tu r key
112 D i nner : Sea f ood
122 D i nner : Mea t less
150 Tha nk Y ou
A LETTER FROM ANNA LISA
Welcome to my Trader Joe's Cookbook. I'm so delighted
to share these tried and tested delicious dishes that have
always been a hit with the family, and by you all on
Instagram!
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HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
A few tips on how to use this book
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S ea s o n i n gs yo ur li ki n g. Ad d a p r o tei n to an y o f th e
meat les s d i s h es . Mak e a ch i ck en d i n n er a
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pr ef eren ces , s o wh i le I wi ll li s t w h at I used fo r Tr ad er Jo e's ma n y meat less a n d vega n
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th ro ugh o ut t h e b o o k th at c an a ll b e p ur ch as ed li ke an d p er s o n al i zi n g yo ur co o ki ng
at Tr ad er Jo e's : exp eri en ce!
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Uma mi S ea s o n i n g
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Crus h ed R ed P ep p er Tr ad er Jo e's .
BREAKFAST 8 Br ea kf a st Bo wl
10 Chi a Seed Pu d d ing
12 Soy Chor i z o Br ea kfa st Ha sh
14 Lemon Cu r d Toa st
16 Avo ca d o Ha shb r o w n To a st
Breakfast
BOWL
READY IN 15 MIN MAKES 1-4
This Breakfast Bowl is a hearty and savory meal that we enjoy

on repeat on the weekends. After giving it a try, it will be a
repeat in your household too!
INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS
2 handfuls Kale per bowl Place the hash browns in a preheated air fryer and air fry at
390 for 10 minutes, flipping them over halfway through.
1-2 Hashbrowns per bowl
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet and cook the kale
2 eggs per bowl until wilted, about 5-7 minutes. Season with Everyday
seasoning, then remove from pan and set aside.
Avocado, sliced
In the same pan, cook your eggs over easy and season with
Crunchy Chili Onion salt & pepper.
In a bowl, add the hash browns, cooked kale, over easy

eggs, sliced avocado, and top with desired amount of
Olive oil crunchy chili onion.
Salt & Pepper
Everyday Seasoning
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Chia Seed
PUDDING
READY IN 10 MIN SERVES 1
Chia Seed Pudding is a perfect healthy breakfast option that

tastes fresh and fruity and is loaded with nutrients. Just prep
it ahead of time and when it's time for breakfast, grab it from
the fridge and dig in! Perfect for busy mornings.
1 1/2 cup Fresh In a blender, combine the strawberries, milk, yogurt and chia
Strawberries, sliced and seeds and blend until smooth.
hulled
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
1/2 cup Milk of Choice
(almond milk, dairy milk,
etc.)
2 tablespoons Chia Tip: If using plain or non-flavored yogurt, drizzle some honey
Seeds for added sweetness.
1/2 cup Yogurt of your

choice (Greek, plain, Optional step: To create the layered effect seen in the
vanilla, etc.) picture, combine an additional 1/2 cup yogurt with an
additional tablespoon of chia seeds and mix well.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. When ready to
Honey (Optional) serve, add this layer above the strawberry yogurt mixture.
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Soy Chorizo
BREAKFAST HASH
READY IN 20 MIN SERVES 2-3
Trader Joe's Soy Chorizo is one of my favorite items that they

carry. It's packed with flavor, it's so versatile and I prefer it to
regular chorizo! Here it tastes great in a healthy and easy
Breakfast Hash perfect for your next brunch.
6 oz Soy Chorizo (half of Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet and add the diced
the package) sweet potatoes. Stir and cover for 5-7 minutes.
2 small Sweet Potatoes, Remove the casing from the Soy Chorizo and add it to the
peeled and diced into pan with the sweet potatoes. Cook together for 4-5 minutes.
1/2 inch cubes
Push the sweet potatoes and soy chorizo to the side of the
2-3 handfuls of Kale pan, add in another tablespoon of olive oil. Add the kale and
season with salt & pepper, plus Everyday Seasoning. Stir to
Shredded Mozzarella combine with the sweet potato chorizo mixture, cover and
Cheese cook for 2-3 minutes longer.
3 Eggs Remove the lid and create 3 nests. Crack an egg into each
nest. Sprinkle your desired amount of mozzarella cheese all
over. Cover and cook for another few minutes until the
Olive oil cheese is melted and the egg is cooked to your liking.
Salt & Pepper
Everyday Seasoning
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Lemon Curd
TOAST
READY IN 10 MIN MAKES 2-6
This Lemon Curd Toast is decadent and rich, and makes such
a great treat for breakfast or brunch. Creamy, sweet and
topped with fresh fruit, you will be addicted to this once you
try it.
Lemon Curd Preheat the oven to 350.
Traditional French Brie On a greased baking sheet lined with foil, brush both sides of
Cheese, (or brie cheese of the sourdough bread with olive oil, then sprinkle one side
choice) with sea salt.
Blueberries Add slices of brie cheese to the toast, then bake for 5-7
minutes.
Sourdough Bread
Remove the toast from the oven and spread the slightly
melted brie cheese in an even layer.
Olive Oil Add a layer of lemon curd over the brie cheese, then top
Sea Salt with fresh blueberries and serve.
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Avocado
HASH BROWN TOAST
A twist on the classic avocado toast, this delicious breakfast i

uses a crispy hash brown in place of regular toast.
2 Hashbrowns Place the Hashbrowns in a preheated air fryer and air fry at
390 for 10 minutes, flipping them over halfway.
Organic Spicy Honey
Sauce Mash your avocado.
1 Avocado Cook your egg to your liking (scrambled, over easy or

poached)
Everything but the Bagel
Seasoning Place the mashed avocado on top of the Hashbrowns,
drizzle some hot honey sauce, add your egg and sprinkle
2 Eggs some EBTB seasoning.
Tip: There are so many topping to choose from when making

these, try them as many ways as you'd like! Other options for
topping your avocado hash brown toast are Parmesan
cheese, chili flakes, tomatoes, lemon, hot sauce, and so
much more!
Non-Air Fryer Method: Preheat the oven to 400. Place the

Hashbrowns on a baking sheet and cook for 14 minutes,
flipping over halfway.
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LUNCH 19 Chi cken Wr a p
21 Ca u li flow er F r ied R i ce
22 Unex p ect ed G r illed Cheese
25 5 Mi nu t e Sa nd w i ch
27 Chi cken Tikka Wr a p

Chicken WRAP
READY IN 5 MIN MAKES 4-5 INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS 16 oz Just Chicken
Heat the chicken in the microwave for 1 1/2 minutes until hot
11 oz Broccoli & Kale Slaw
Kit
Heat up the flour tortillas.
18 oz Handmade Flour
Assemble the salad kit in a bowl.
Tortillas
Assemble the wrap by adding the chicken, cheese, and

12 oz Lite Shredded 3 Cheese
salad to the tortilla, roll it up, slice if desired and enjoy.
Blend
Salt & Pepper
Tip: This makes 4-5 wraps which makes it a great quick lunch
for the week. If you will be enjoying this for lunch over a few
days, assemble the salad kit but do not add the dressing to
the entire salad. Instead, add the dressing to each wrap
whenever you're ready to eat, so that it does not get soggy.
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Cauliflower FRIED RICE
A quick and easy low carb lunch that keeps you full without the sluggish-ness
so that you can go about your busy day.
DIRECTIONS INGREDIENTS
In a bowl, scramble 2-3 eggs with a fork or whisk. Heat a 3 Cups Riced
teaspoon of olive oil or butter in a pan and cook your Cauliflower Stir Fry
scrambled eggs, then remove from the pan and set aside.
2-3 eggs
In the same pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and add 3
cups of the Riced Cauliflower. Cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring Green Onion, sliced
occasionally.
1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
Add the scrambled eggs and soy sauce to the pan, and stir
to combine. Cook for 2 minutes longer until heated through.
Serve and top with green onions. Olive oil
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Unexpected
GRILLED CHEESE
This grilled cheese is an "unexpected" twist on the classic

grilled cheese and tomato soup. Spicy Italian Bomba Sauce
and Garlic spread go hand in hand just like...well, grilled
cheese and tomato soup.
2 slices of Sourdough Spread 1 tablespoon of butter on one slice of sourdough
Bread bread. Repeat with the other slice.
1 tablespoon Garlic Flip the slice of bread over and on the inside of the bread,
Spread-Dip spread 1 tablespoon of Garlic Spread-Dip.
1 tablespoon Italian Hot On the other slice of bread, spread 1 tablespoon of Italian
Pepper Bomba Sauce Bomba Sauce. Place the grated cheese on top of the Italian
Bomba sauce. Place the other slice of bread on top to
1 cup Unexpected close.
Cheddar Cheese, grated
In a skillet, place the sandwich butter side down, and cover
Tomato & Roasted Red with a lid. Heat for 2 minutes on each side until the cheese is
Pepper Soup fully melted.
Heat your desired amount of Tomato soup in a saucepan, and

Butter serve along with the grilled cheese. Add some grated
cheese or parsley to the tomato soup, if desired.
Tip: For some spice and added flavor, add a little bit of the
Bomba Sauce to your Tomato Soup! Start small with a
teaspoon of the sauce and adjust to taste.
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5 Minute
CHICKEN SANDWICH
With this 5 minute chicken sandwich recipe, being busy is no longer an excuse
to not enjoy an insanely good lunch.
Slice the Ciabatta rolls in half, and spread a layer of pesto 8 oz Just chicken, fully
on the inside both halves. On the inside of the bottom half, cooked chicken
add slices of chicken and shredded cheese. Place them both
in a preheated air fryer and air fry for 2-3 minutes at 400 until 8 oz Vegan Kale,
the cheese is melted. Cashew & Basil Pesto
Season the sliced tomato slices with garlic powder, salt & 2 Roma Tomatoes, sliced
pepper.
Shredded Unexpected
Remove the ciabatta rolls from the air fryer, add the tomato Cheddar
slices, serve and enjoy!
4 Ciabatta Rolls
Non-Air-Fryer Method: Heat the ciabatta rolls with the

chicken and cheese in the oven at 400 for 3-4 minutes Salt & Pepper
Garlic Powder
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Tikka Masala
WRAP
Let's turn this customer favorite Chicken Tikka Masala into a more complete
meal in less than 10 minutes with no cooking involved!
Preheat the oven to 400. Heat the Garlic Naan for about 2 Garlic Naan, 2 pieces
minutes or until warm.
8.5 oz Chicken Tikka
Remove the Chicken Tikka Masala from the package, Masala Frozen Meal
puncture the film 2 or 3 times, then microwave for 3 minutes.
Peel back the film, stir and microwave for another minute. Romaine Lettuce,
chopped
Assemble the wraps by adding a layer of Greek Yogurt to
the naan, then a layer of rice, a layer of chicken and top with 1 Red Bell Pepper, sliced
the chopped lettuce and bell pepper and serve.
2 tablespoons Greek
Yogurt, Plain
Tip: Feel free to use sour cream or tzatziki in place of the

greek yogurt.
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SIDES
29 Mo z za r ella Br u schet t a
30 Spi cy G a r li c Ed a ma me
32 In n Ou t Anima l St y le F r ies D u p e
34 R oa st ed St r a w b er r y Sa la d
36 R oa st ed Ca r r ot s & Hu mmu s
Mozzarella B R U S C H E T T A
Slice the Ciabbata rolls in half and spread a layer of pesto 4 Ciabatta Rolls
on each side.
Balsamic Glaze
Drizzle some olive oil on the Ciabbata rolls over the pesto.
8 o Vegan Kale, Cashew &
Add the slices of fresh mozzarella. Basil Pesto
Place in a preheated air fryer and air fry at 400 for 2-3 8 oz Fresh Mozzarella
minutes until the cheese is fully melted. Cheese, thinly sliced
Remove from the air fryer, and top with bruschetta, a drizzle Bruschetta
of balsamic glaze, and fresh basil (optional).
Olive oil
Fresh Basil (optional)
Non-Air Fryer Method: Toast the ciabatta rolls with pesto
and cheese in the oven at 400 for 3-5 minutes until the
cheese is fully melted.
Tip: Trader Joe's also sells Fresh Bruschetta in the

refrigerated section, which would would work great as well! 29
Spicy
GARLIC EDAMAME
Spicy Garlic Edamame is one of my favorite side dishes to

enjoy as a side or snack. You'll want to make sure you keep a
package of edamame stocked in your freezer once you try
this recipe.
Soy Sauce Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add the desired
amount of edamame.
Crunchy Chili Onion
Cook for 5 minutes, then drain.
Black Garlic
In a bowl, combine the edamame, soy sauce, garlic salt,
Garlic Salt black garlic and top with a generous amount of crunchy chili
onion.
Salted Edamame
Note: There are no measurements for this one, this one is

strictly personal preference so measure with your heart!
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In n Out
ANIMAL STYLE FRIES DUPE
If you love In n Out but dread those long lines, or if you don't
live near one and have always been curious what all of the
hype is about, here's how you can make your own Animal
Style fries at home.
24 oz Handsome Cut Add the fries to your preheated air fryer and top with some
Fries sea salt. Air fry them at 16-18 min at 400, giving them a good
shake halfway.
4 slices American
Cheese Heat 1 tbsp of butter in a skillet, add the diced onions and
sauté until they are golden brown and caramelized. Stir
1 yellow onion, diced continuously and add a teaspoon of water every few minutes
to deglaze the pan.
9.5 oz Magnifisauce
When the fries are done, top them with 4 slices of cheese
and place them back in the air fryer for a minute or two until
Butter the cheese melts.
Sea Salt
Plate the fries and top with the caramelized onions and
desired amount of Magnifisauce.
Non-Air fryer Method: Bake the fries in the oven at 425 for
20-24 minutes on a baking sheet. Add cheese and bake for a
few minutes longer, until the cheese is fully melted.
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Roasted Strawberry
SALAD
The trick to this delicious and decadent salad is roasting the

strawberries to heighten its sweetness and give it a great
sticky, syrupy texture. Add some creamy goat cheese and
some sweet & spicy pecans, and you've got a great
appetizer or lunch.
15 oz Fresh Strawberries, Preheat the oven to 400.
hulled and quartered
Place the strawberries in a bowl with 1 tablespoon of olive
5 oz Chevre with Honey oil and toss to coat. Lay them on a foil lined baking sheet
Goat's Milk Cheese and bake for 15 minutes.
6 oz Baby Spinach Remove from the oven, place them back into the bowl and
toss with 1 tablespoon of balsamic glaze. Set aside and let
Sweet & Spicy Pecans cool.
Balsamic glaze Add the spinach to a bowl, top with the strawberries, torn
pieces of goat cheese, pecans and drizzle with more
balsamic glaze.
Olive oil
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Roasted
CARROTS & HUMMUS
If you're looking for a side dish to impress your guests, or

simply elevate your main dish, try these beautiful and easy
roasted carrots & hummus with a honey glaze.
16 oz Les Petites Carrots Preheat the oven to 425.
of Many Colors
On a baking sheet lined with foil, toss the carrots with 2
1 tablespoon of Honey tablespoons of olive oil and sprinkle some sea salt. Roast for
20 minutes.
8 oz container of
Hummus Remove the carrots from the oven. Toss with a tablespoon of
honey and place back in the oven to roast for 5-10 minutes
Parsley for garnish longer.
Plate the hummus, add the carrots on top, and top with
parsley and feta cheese, if desired.
Olive oil
Sea salt Tip: These carrots come peeled, washed, and ready to use;
Feta (optional) they can go straight to the sheet pan.
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Beef, Lamb & Pork
DINNER 39 Gyr o Wr a p
41 Ma gni fi sa u ce Bu r ger
43 Ga r li c Bu t t er Stea k & Pot a t oes
45 Qu esab i r r i a Tacos
46 Por k Belly Ra men
49 Ci ab a t t a Cheesest eak
51 Beef Bi r r i a Fr i es
53 R avi oli wi t h Pa ncet t a
54 Mea t b all Ma r i nar a Pi zza
57 Por k Belly Ri ce Bowl
58 Ai oli Bu r ger
61 F et t u cci ne Car b ona r a
62 Pot st i cker Mi so Sou p
64 Beef Bi r r i a Ra men
66 Cha r cu t er i e Boar d
Gyro WRAP
READY IN 10 MIN SERVES 2 INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS Garlic Naan, 2 pieces
Preheat the oven to 400. Place 2 pieces of garlic naan on a
baking sheet and heat for 2 minutes or until heated through. 8 oz Garlic Spread Dip
Heat a non-stick pan and add the gyro slices. No need to Mini Tomatoes, halved
add oil. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side.
12 oz Tzatziki
Assemble the wraps. Spread a layer of garlic spread onto
the naan, then add the gyro slices and top with tzatziki and 8 oz Gyro Slices
tomatoes. Serve with a side of rice or veggie.
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Magnifisauce
BURGER
In a bowl, mix together the Shredded Cabbage and the 4 slices Sharp Cheddar
Magnifisauce. Cheese
Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a skillet and add the burger 4 Ground Beef Patties
patties. Season with salt & pepper and cook for 3-5 minutes
on one side. Flip them over, add the cheese and cook for 3- 1/2 cup Magnifisauce
5 minutes on the other side.
4 Brioche Buns
Toast the brioche buns and assemble the burgers. Place a
single or double burger patty on the bottom bun, add some 9 oz Shredded Green &
of the Magnifisauce cabbage slaw on top, and close with the Red Cabbage with
top bun. Serve with the remaining slaw on the side. Orange Carrots
Olive oil
Salt & Pepper
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Garlic butter
STEAK & POTATOES
Preheat the oven to 425. On a greased baking sheet, empty 1 lb Sirloin Steak Tips,
the contents of the Roasted Potatoes and bake for 25 cut into bite size pieces
minutes.
24 oz Roasted Potatoes
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet, then add the steak with Peppers & Onions
pieces in an even layer and season with salt & pepper. Cook
for 2-3 minutes on each side until fully cooked, then remove 1 tablespoon Parsley,
from the pan and set aside. chopped
Discard any excess oil from the pan, then add the butter, 6 tablespoons Butter
parsley and garlic cubes and heat until the butter is melted.
4 Frozen Garlic Cubes
Add the steak bites back into the pan and toss to coat in the
garlic butter sauce.
Olive oil
Add the roasted potatoes to the pan and toss to coat in the Salt & pepper to taste
garlic butter sauce as well.
Serve and top with more parsley, if desired.
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Quesabirria TACOS
Heat the Beef Birria by placing them in the refrigerator 16 oz Beef Birria
overnight to thaw, then bring them to a boil in a pot or pan
over medium-high heat. Alternatively, there are instructions 4-6 Corn Tortillas
on the package to heat them in the microwave if you forget
to place them in the fridge overnight, like I often do. 1-2 cups Shredded
Mozzarella Cheese
Heat a non-stick skillet, and take your corn tortilla and dip it
in the broth (or consommé) then place it in the skillet. Add 1 White Onion, diced
the shredded cheese all over the tortilla, then add some
meat onto one half, along with some onions and cilantro. 1 cup Cilantro, chopped
Fold the tortilla over and press down with a spatula. Cook
for 2-3 minutes on each side until the the tacos are browned Olive oil
and crisp. Repeat this process with the remaining tacos. Lime (optional)
In a small bowl, pour the remaining broth (or consommé) and

add some cilantro and onions. Use this to dip your tacos in.
Squeeze some lime all over the tacos and in the dipping
broth as well (optional, but highly recommend).
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Pork Belly
RAMEN
Ramen is one of my favorite takeout meals, but it can get

pretty pricey ordering it every weekend. With this easy
recipe, I can now make it home and it will be faster and less
expensive, and the good news is, you can too!
12 oz Pork Belly Bring 2 1/2 cups of water to a boil in a medium sized
saucepan. Open the Instant Ramen Soups and empty the
2 Instant Miso Ramen noodles, oil packets and sauce packets into the boiling
Soups water and stir. Add the Miso Ginger broth, stir and heat
together for 6 minutes.
1 cup of Miso Ginger
Broth Slice the Pork Belly into 1/2 inch slices lengthwise and cook
on a non-stick skillet for about 3 minutes on each side, until
2 Eggs they are browned to your liking. No oil is needed.
Roasted Seaweed, 4 Bring a pot of water to a boil, then using a ladle, gently drop
Sheets the eggs into the boiling water and cook for 6-6 1/2 minutes.
Fill a bowl with cold water and ice and as soon as the eggs
Umami Seasoning are done cooking, place them immediately in the ice bath
(optional) for at least 5 minutes, then peel and slice in half. The eggs
Black Garlic (optional) should be slightly runny.
Assemble the Ramen bowls by adding the ramen, then the

slices of pork belly, the sliced egg and 2 sheets of seaweed
per bowl. Add Umami Seasoning and/or Black Garlic if
desired.
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Ciabatta CHEESESTEAK
Inspired by the Philly Cheesesteak sandwich, this mouthwatering Ciabatta
Cheesesteak is made with thin slices of steak, melted cheese and grilled
veggies.
Preheat the oven to 450. 1 Green Bell Pepper,
sliced
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil on a skillet, and sauté the
sliced peppers and onions for 7-10 minutes. Remove from 1 White Onion, sliced
the pan and set aside.
1 lb Shaved Beef Steak
In the same pan, add in the shaved beef steak in an even
layer, season with salt & pepper and cook on high heat until 4-6 slices Provolone
the beef is fully cooked, flipping over halfway. Each side Cheese
should take about 2-3 minutes to cook.
4 Ciabatta Rolls
Turn the heat down to low, add in the peppers and onions
and stir to combine.
Top the steak and veggies mixture with 4-6 slices of

Provolone Cheese, cover, and heat until the cheese is fully Olive oil
melted. Salt & pepper
Slice the Ciabatta rolls and place in the oven to toast for 3-5
minutes.
Serve the meat and veggies into the rolls and enjoy while
hot.
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beef Birria FRIES
These fully loaded Beef Birria fries are the ultimate guilty pleasure food. With crispy
fries, juicy beef, cheesy goodness and an endless amount of toppings to choose from,
this will become your new favorite Friday night meal.
Place the fries into a preheated air fryer, add some sea salt 24 oz Handsome cut
and air fry them at 400 for 18-20 minutes, giving them a Potato Fries
shake halfway through cooking.
16 oz Beef Birria
Remove the package of Beef Birria from the sleeve, puncture
the film a few times and heat in the microwave for 2 1/2 12 oz Pico de Gallo
minutes. Peel back the film, stir, and return to the microwave
for another 2 1/2 minutes. 12 oz Chunky Spicy
Guacamole Autentico
Plate the fries, add the shredded cheese in an even layer,
then add the Beef Birria. Top with Pico de Gallo and 1 1/2 cups Shredded
Guacamole and garnish with cilantro (optional) and dig in. Mexican Cheese
Non-Air Fryer Method: Preheat the oven to 425. Lightly Sea Salt
coat a baking sheet with cooking spray, spread the fries in an Cilantro (optional) for
even layer, and bake for 20-22 minutes. garnish
Tip: Feel free to add or substitute these toppings to switch it

up every time you make it. Other options include sour
cream, lime, salsa, jalapeños, hot sauce, lettuce, beans,
cotija cheese or however else you like your loaded fries!
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Ravioli WITH PANCETTA
In a saucepan, bring salted water to a boil, add the ravioli 8.8 oz Arugula &
and cook for 3-5 minutes. Drain and return to saucepan, then Parmigiano Reggiano
toss the ravioli with a drizzle of olive oil. Ravioli
In a skillet, cook the pancetta for 5-7 minutes, stirring 4 oz Pancetta

frequently. No need to add any oil to the pan. Turn off the
heat, remove the pancetta from the pan and set aside. 7 oz Shaved Brussel
Carefully wipe off any excess grease. Sprouts
In the same pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil, add the 1 Lemon
shaved Brussel sprouts and cook for 2 minutes. Zest the
entire lemon over the Brussel sprouts, then squeeze half of Balsamic Glaze
the lemon into the pan and stir. Add a pinch of salt and
pepper and continue cooking for 2-4 minutes longer. Olive oil
Salt & Pepper to taste
Add the ravioli and pancetta into the pan with the Brussel
sprouts and stir to combine. Serve and drizzle with Balsamic
Glaze. Top with shaved Parmesan cheese (optional).
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Meatball
MARINARA PIZZA
Switch up your pizza game with this meatball marinara pizza

that even the pickiest eaters in your family (looking at you,
toddlers) will enjoy.
20 Party Size Mini Preheat the oven to 350 and preheat your air fryer to 400.
Meatballs (from the 20 Spray some cooking oil into the air fryer and air fry the
oz bag) meatballs at 400 for 8-10 minutes, shaking halfway.
2 cups Roasted Garlic Remove the cooked meatballs from the air fryer and cut
Marinara Sauce them in quarters or in half. Toss them with 1 cup of the
marinara sauce.
1 Green Bell Pepper,
sliced Lightly brush the pizza crusts with olive oil all over, then
spread an even layer of marinara sauce, using about 1/2 cup
2 cups Shredded of marinara sauce per pizza crust.
Mozzarella Cheese
Add 1 cup of shredded cheese per crust, then the marinara
Pizza Crusts (package coated meatballs, and the sliced green bell peppers.
comes with 2)
Place the pizza crusts in the oven at 350 for 20 minutes or
Olive oil until the cheese is fully melted.
Non-Air fryer Method: Microwave the meatballs for 4

minutes.
Tip: Add some of Trader Joe's Hot & Sweet Jalapeños for
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spicy kick!
Pork Belly R I C E BOWL
Slice the pork belly into thin, bite sized pieces. 12 oz Pork Belly, sliced
Heat a skillet and place the pork belly slices in an even 4 tablespoons Soyaki
layer. No need to add oil. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side
until slightly browned, then remove to a paper towel lined 3 tablespoons Honey
plate and set aside.
2 Eggs, soft boiled
In a small bowl, whisk together the Soyaki and honey. Then
add the sauce to a pan and heat until simmering, about 5 1-2 pouches Jasmine Rice
minutes. Lower the heat and add the pork belly slices,
coating them in the Soyaki-Honey sauce. Heat for 2-3
minutes.
Green Onion (optional)
Bring a pot of water to a boil, then using a ladle, gently drop Black Garlic (optional)
the eggs into the boiling water and cook for 6-6 1/2 minutes.
Fill a bowl with cold water and ice and as soon as the eggs
are done cooking, place them immediately into the ice bath
for at least 5 minutes, then peel and slice in half. The eggs
should be slightly runny.
Microwave the pouch (or pouches) of rice for 3 minutes.
Assemble the bowls by dividing the rice, then serve the pork
on top, and the eggs. Top with sliced green onions and
Black Garlic, if desired.
Tip: Feel free to do an over easy egg or poached egg

instead of a soft-boiled egg if you prefer.
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Aioli
BURGER
This recipe uses a seasonal item, the Truffle Aioli, which

comes out around springtime, but if you want to make this
year round, substitute it with Garlic Aioli instead!
4 Ground Beef Patties In a medium sized pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1
tablespoon butter and sauté the sliced mushrooms for 7-10
Truffle Aioli (or Garlic minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with garlic salt.
Aioli)
On another pan, drizzle 1 teaspoon of olive oil, add 2 burger
4 Slices Swiss Cheese patties at a time and season with salt, pepper and Umami
seasoning. Cook each side for 3-4 minutes until fully cooked.
10 oz Sliced Crimini Add a slice of Swiss cheese on top of the burger patties, and
Mushrooms a layer of mushrooms and lower the heat to a simmer. Cover
and heat for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted. Repeat
4 Brioche Buns the process for the remaining patties.
Salt & Pepper to taste Toast your pre-sliced brioche buns, spread a layer of aioli on
Garlic Salt both sides of the bun and assemble your burger.
Umami Seasoning
Olive oil
Butter
Tip: To make Garlic Aioli, mix 2 tablespoons of Mayonnaise
with 3 teaspoons of Trader Joe's Garlic Spread Dip and a
sprinkle of sea salt. Adjust to taste. This garlic aioli is great
for burgers, hot dogs, or dipping sauce, so save this recipe!
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Fettuccine
CARBONARA
Creamy and packed with flavor, make this Fettuccine Carbonara in 15 minutes!
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan and add the diced 16 oz Fettuccine Alfredo
onion, garlic cubes and pancetta and cook for 5 minutes.
4 oz Pancetta
Stir in the peas, and heat together for 3-5 minutes longer.
1/4 Yellow onion, diced
In a separate pan, add 2 tablespoons of water and the
Fettuccine Alfredo and cover with a lid. Heat for 6-7 1/2 cup Petite Peas
minutes, stirring every 2 minutes or so.
2 Crushed Garlic cubes
Add the pancetta, peas and onion into the pan with the
Fettuccine, stir to combine and serve. Top with grated
Parmesan cheese if desired.
Olive oil
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Potsticker
MISO SOUP
A comforting and flavorful soup that you'll crave all year

long, this Potsticker Miso Soup is almost embarrassingly easy
to make.
32 oz Miso Ginger Broth To cook the potstickers, we're going to follow the package
directions, but replace cooking oil with this crunchy chili
16 oz Pork Gyoza onion. Just make sure you get a good amount of the oil from
Potstickers the jar when using it to cook. Heat 1-2 tablespoons of the
crunchy chili onion on a skillet, then add the potstickers and
Green Onions, sliced heat, seam side up, for 4 minutes. Add 4 tablespoons of
water, cover, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Baby Spinach, 3-4
handfuls While the potstickers are cooking, add the Miso ginger
broth to a sauce pan and heat. Toss in the spinach, and stir.
Crunchy Chili Onion Continue to heat until wilted.
In a bowl, add the potstickers and the broth. Top with

desired amount of green onion and enjoy hot.
Tip: You can use this method of replacing olive oil with
crunchy chili onion when cooking other foods such as over
easy eggs, wontons, potstickers, or even grilled cheeses. It
will give your food an added crunchy, spicy, mouthwatering
taste. Try cooking it with your eggs the next time you make
an avocado toast!
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Beef
BIRRIA RAMEN
This fusion of Mexican and Japanese cuisines is a match made

in heaven! Loaded with flavor and only 15 minutes to make,
this is one you don't want to miss out on.
16 oz Beef Birria Bring 2 1/2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan,
then add in the ramen noodles, and the oil and broth packets
2 Instant Ramen soups, that it comes with. Heat for 6 minutes.
Chicken Flavor
Take the beef birria out of the sleeve, puncture the film and
1/2 Onion, diced microwave it for 2 1/2 minutes. Stir, and microwave for
another 2 1/2 minutes or until fully cooked.
1/2 cup Cilantro,
chopped Divide the ramen noodles between two bowls, then add the
birria and birria broth to them. Top with chopped onion and
1 Lime cilantro and a squeeze of lime.
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Charcuterie
BOARD
Who doesn't love a Charcuterie Board for dinner? With their

impressive cheese, meats, crackers and wine selections,
Trader Joe's is the best place to shop for everything you
need for the perfect charcuterie board!
5.3 oz Fig & Olive Crisps Add your cheeses, cured meats, crisps and fig butter to your
board, leaving no empty spaces. You can't really go wrong
11 oz Fig Butter here, so lay it out however you'd like, pour a glass of wine
and enjoy!
6 oz Spanish Brand Deli
Selection of Salami &
Prosciutto
Traditional French Brie

Tip: Feel free to add fresh fruits, nuts, chocolates, olives, or
7 oz Unexpected whatever else you'd like to your board!
Cheddar Cheese
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Chicken & Turkey
69 Pest o Ca pr ese Chi cken Ba ke
71 Medi t er r a nea n Bowl
72 La z y Lasa gna
DINNER 75 Pest o Chi cken Pa st a
76 Spi nach Ar ti choke Chi cken
78 Chi cken Sha wa r ma Na chos
80 F ett u cci ne Chi cken & Br occoli
82 BBQ Chi cken Sa ndwi ch
84 Cr ockpot Chi cken Cu r r y
87 Chi cken Lett u ce Wr a ps
89 Penne Pa sta wi t h Sa u sa ge
90 Ca r oli na Gold Hot Dog
92 Or ange Chi cken wi th Br occoli
94 Cu r r y Chi cken Sti r F r y
97 Hea r t s of Palm Pest o Chi cken
98 Chi cken Ter i ya ki Bowl
1 00 Bu t ter nu t Sq u ash Ra vi oli
1 03 Uma mi Tu r key Bu r ger s
1 04 Chi cken Sha wa r ma Pi t a Pocket
1 07 F i occhett i Chi cken pa st a
1 08 Sesame Noodles wi th Chi cken
1 11 BBQ Chi cken St u ffed Sweet

Pot at oes
Pesto
CAPRESE CHICKEN BAKE

DIRECTIONS 1 lb Boneless Skinless
Preheat the oven to 400. Chicken Breasts
Slice the chicken breasts in half so that you have 4 thin, flat Tomato on the Vine, sliced
chicken breasts. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic
powder and onion salt. Balsamic Glaze
On a baking dish, spread an even layer of half of the 8 oz Fresh Mozzarella

container of pesto on the bottom of the baking dish. Lay 4 Cheese, sliced
pieces of chicken evenly on top of the pesto, then spread
the remaining pesto on top of the chicken until they are fully 7 oz Genova Pesto
coated.
Salt & Pepper
Top the pesto chicken with mozzarella and tomato slices Paprika
and bake, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes. Garlic powder
Onion Salt
Remove from oven and drizzle some balsamic glaze and
serve alongside rice, pasta or a veggie.
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Mediterranean B O W L
Place the chicken shawarma thighs in a preheated air fryer 1.5 oz Chicken Shawarma
and air fry at 400 for 15-20 minutes. Once fully cooked, Thighs
remove and let them rest for 2-5 minutes, then slice.
2 pouches Jasmine rice
Microwave the pouches of Jasmine rice for 3 minutes each.
Mini Grape Tomatoes,
In 3-4 bowls, divide the rice, chicken, tomatoes, cucumber halved
and add a dollop of Tzatziki to each.
1 Cucumber, sliced and
quartered
12 oz container Tzatziki
Non-Air-fryer Method: Lay the chicken schwarma thighs on

a baking sheet and cook for 20 minutes at 425, flipping over
halfway.
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Lazy
LASAGNA
Lazy Lasagna (aka Baked Ravioli) is the perfect, ridiculously

easy meal for those nights when you just can't be bothered
to make an elaborate meal but still want something
delicious.
8 oz Chicken & 4 Cheese Preheat the oven to 350.
Ravioli
In a greased baking dish*, add a layer of 1/3 cup marinara
1 cup Roasted Garlic sauce, then a layer of 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese and a layer
Marinara of ravioli.
1 cup Shredded Repeat this process by doing a second layer of 1/3 cup
Mozzarella Cheese marinara sauce, 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese and a layer of
ravioli.
2 tablespoons Parmesan
Cheese, grated Add a third layer of 1/3 cup of marinara sauce and 1/3 cup
shredded mozzarella cheese, and top with the grated
Salad Kit of your choice parmesan cheese.
Cover with foil and bake at 350 for 20 minutes. Remove the
Cooking Spray foil and bake for 10 minutes longer.
Assemble the salad kit and serve with the Lasagna.
*I use a 7x5.5 inch baking dish for this recipe which is perfect
for 2 servings. if you'd like to serve more people, use a 9x13
baking dish and triple the recipe ingredients. Bake at 400
covered with foil for 30 minutes, then uncovered for 15
72 minutes longer.
Pesto CHICKEN PASTA
A one pot pasta meal for maximum deliciousness with minimal cleanup
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the entire 16 oz Penne Rigate
package of penne pasta and cook for 9-10 minutes, stirring
occasionally. Drain, making sure to reserve 1/4 cup pasta 8 oz Vegan Kale,
water. Turn off the heat. Cashew & Basil Pesto
Add the sliced red peppers, the pesto, and the chicken to 12 oz jar of Fire Roasted
the pasta, plus half of the pasta water and stir to combine. Red peppers, sliced
Continue to add pasta water until you get the desired
consistency. 12 oz Pre-cooked
Chicken of Choice
Turn the heat to low and cook for a few minutes longer, until
the pesto chicken pasta is heated through. Parmesan Cheese,
grated or shaved
Serve and top with Parmesan Cheese.
Tip: Trader Joe's carries a number of pre-cooked chicken

options so feel free to substitute with your favorite one in this
recipe!
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Spinach Artichoke
CHICKEN
Use this creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip to take your chicken

and vegetables to the next level!
1 lb Boneless, Skinless Preheat the oven to 425. Remove the Spinach Dip from the
Chicken Breasts packaging, place in a microwave-safe container (cheese side
up) and microwave for 2 minutes. Stir, then microwave for
12 oz Asparagus Spears, another minute.
trimmed
Place the chicken on a flat surface and season both sides
8.8 oz Spinach Artichoke with salt, pepper, paprika, Italian seasoning and garlic
Dip powder. Slice the chicken in the middle lengthwise, almost
all the way through to make a pocket for the dip.
Fill the chicken with about 2 tbsp of spinach artichoke dip

Olive oil and 3 asparagus spears each. Close the chicken like a book
Butter and secure with 2-3 toothpicks at the opening.
Paprika On a non-stick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and cook
Italian Seasoning the chicken for 6-7 minutes, then flip it over, add 1
Garlic powder tablespoon of butter and cook the other side for 6-7
Toothpicks minutes, until fully cooked. Use tongs to flip them over.
On a baking sheet, toss the remaining asparagus with 3

tablespoons of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Top
them with the remaining spinach artichoke dip and bake at
425 for 12-15 minutes.
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Remove the toothpicks from the chicken and serve.
Chicken
SHAWARMA NACHOS
These Chicken Shawarma Nachos are a must-try meal! This

pre-marinated chicken comes out so juicy and full of flavor
and once it's topped with some feta and the herbed tahini
sauce, it makes for a fun, tasty, eat-it-straight-from-the-sheet-
pan dinner!
1.5 lb Chicken Shawarma Preheat the oven to 350.
Thighs, sliced
In a preheated air fryer, place the chicken shawarma thighs
9 oz Truly Tortilla Chips and air fry at 400 for 15-20 minutes, flipping over halfway.
Once it's fully cooked, remove and let rest for 2 minutes,
8 oz Herbed Tahini then slice.
Sauce
On a baking sheet, spread the chips in an even layer, top
2-3 Roma Tomatoes, with the sliced chicken and torn pieces of feta and bake at
diced 350 for 10 minutes.
8 oz Feta Cheese Remove from the oven and top with the diced tomatoes and
drizzle with the herbed tahini sauce. Add 1-2 teaspoons of
water to the herbed tahini sauce to thin it out enough to
drizzle.
Serve or eat it straight from the sheet pan!
Non-Air-fryer Method: Lay the chicken shawarma thighs on

halfway.
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Fettuccine
CHICKEN & BROCCOLI
3 ingredients and 15 minutes for a dinner that rivals any

restaurant any day? Count me in.
1 lb Boneless Skinless In a non-stick skillet, add 2 tablespoons of water, the
Chicken Breasts, diced broccoli and the frozen fettuccine alfredo. Cover with a lid
into 1 inch cubes and heat for 2 minutes on medium high heat. Remove the lid
and stir, then cover and cook for 7 minutes longer, stirring
2 cups Broccoli Florets occasionally, until the broccoli is soft and the sauce is
melted through.
16 oz Fettuccine Alfredo
In a separate pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and add the
diced chicken. Season with salt, pepper, paprika and garlic
powder and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until fully cooked.
Add the fully cooked chicken to the pan with the broccoli
Olive Oil and pasta and stir to combine. Heat together for a minute
Salt & Pepper longer, then serve.
Paprika
Garlic powder
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BBQ Chicken
SANDWICH
READY IN 5 HOURS SERVES 4
Crockpot meals are my favorite set-it-and-forget-it type of

meals. I can go and enjoy my day while dinner is marinating
and cooking in this tangy and savory BBQ sauce. Combined
with a fresh and creamy coleslaw and buttery brioche buns,
this is a meal you'll want to enjoy again and again!
1 lb Boneless Skinless Spray your crockpot with cooking spray and place the
Chicken Breasts chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot in an even
layer. Season with salt and pepper.
4 Brioche Hamberger
Buns Empty the bottle of BBQ Sauce over the chicken, making
sure the chicken is well coated on both sides. Cover and
19 oz Kansas City Style cook for 4-5 hours on low.
BBQ Sauce
Remove the chicken, place it in a bowl and shred with 2
4 Slices Pepper jack forks. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot, cover,
Cheese and continue to heat for 20 minutes longer.
10 oz Coleslaw Kit Assemble the coleslaw kit.
Toast the Brioche buns, then add a slice of cheese to the

Salt & Pepper to taste bottom bun. Add the shredded chicken on top of the
Crockpot cheese, then the coleslaw on top of the chicken, top it with
Cooking Spray the top half of the bun and serve.
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Crockpot
CHICKEN CURRY
READY IN 5-6 HOURS SERVES 2
Whenever we order Thai food, my go to is always Yellow

Curry. With this recipe, it's easy to make it at home, save
money on delivery and tastes just as good, if not better!
1 lb Boneless, Skinless Spray your crockpot with cooking spray and place the
Chicken Breasts, cut into cubed chicken in the bottom of the crockpot in an even
cubes layer. Season with salt and pepper.
1 Medium size Yukon Empty the jar of Yellow Curry into the crockpot. Add the
Gold Potato, diced into diced carrots and potatoes. Stir until the chicken and
cubes vegetables are well coated in the curry sauce.
2-3 carrots, peeled and Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours
cut into 1/2 inch pieces
30 minutes before serving, add in half of the can of coconut
11 oz jar Thai Style cream into the crockpot (shake the can first). Stir, cover, and
Yellow Curry Sauce continue to cook for 30 minutes longer.
1/2 can of Coconut Ladle the chicken, potatoes, carrots and curry sauce into a
Cream (or Coconut Milk) bowl, and serve.
Crockpot
Cooking Spray Tip: You can substitute Coconut Milk for Coconut Cream if
Salt & Pepper to taste you prefer.
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Chicken LETTUCE WRAPS
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet and add the ground 1 lb Ground Chicken
chicken. Cook for 3-5 minutes, breaking up the chicken with
a spatula as it cooks. 1/2 cup Chile & Garlic
Cashews, chopped
Add the shredded carrots to the pan, stir and cook for
another 5 minutes. 1 Head of Iceberg
Lettuce
Add in the Soyaki and cashews, plus 1 tablespoon of water,
stir to combine and continue to cook for another 5 minutes. 1/2 cup Soyaki
To serve, add a few spoonfuls of the chicken mixture into the 1 1/2 cup Shredded
center of a lettuce leaf to make a wrap. Serve with a side of Carrots
rice.
Olive oil
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Penne Pasta
WITH SAUSAGE
One of my favorite quick and easy dinners to make. Pro-tip: Always keep a
package of Penne Arrabbiata in the freezer
Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a skillet and pan fry the sliced 16 oz Penne Arrabbiata
chicken sausage links for 7-9 minutes.
Sweet Italian Style
In a separate pan, heat 1 or 2 tablespoons of water or olive Chicken Sausage, 2 links
oil, empty the package of the Penne Arrabbiata into the pan sliced
and heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3 handfuls of Spinach
Add 3 handfuls of spinach to the pan with the pasta and a
squeeze of lemon. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes longer. 1 Lemon
Add the chicken sausage to the pasta, plate and serve. Top
with grated Parmesan cheese or parsley (optional). Olive Oil
Parsley for garnish
(optional)
Parmesan Cheese
(optional)
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Carolina
GOLD HOT DOG
Trader Joe's Carolina Gold is truly something special. It's

sweet and tangy like regular BBQ sauce, but it's also
mustard-y and savory, similar to honey mustard. Use it as a
dip, a marinade, or anywhere else you would use regular
BBQ Sauce. Try it in this recipe on buttery brioche hot dog
buns with grilled peppers and onions and Unexpected
Cheddar Chicken Sausage and thank me later.
Carolina Gold BBQ Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet and add the onions and
Sauce bell peppers. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and
onion salt. Sauté until the peppers and onions have softened
1 Yellow onion, thinly and started to caramelized, stirring frequently. If the bottom
sliced the pan begins to brown, add a couple teaspoons of water
to deglaze the pan, repeating if necessary.
2 red bell peppers,
thinly sliced On a separate pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and cook the
sausages until the outside of the sausages is browned to your
Unexpected Cheddar liking. Repeat on all sides.
Chicken Sausage, 4 links
Toast the hot dog buns, then assemble the hot dogs. Place
4 Brioche Hot Dog Buns the chicken sausage inside the hot dog bun, drizzle desired
amount of Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce, then top with the
Salt & Pepper to taste veggies.
Olive Oil
Garlic Powder
Onion Salt
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Orange Chicken
WITH BROCCOLI
There's a reason why Mandarin Orange Chicken has been

voted 'Favorite Overall' item multiple years in a row in Trader
Joe's Customer Choice Awards. Combine the orange chicken
with broccoli and walnuts and drench it in that sweet and
slightly spicy sauce served over Jasmine rice and you've got
yourself a winner (literally).
22 oz Mandarin Orange Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet and cook the
Chicken broccoli florets for about 4-6 minutes, adding a pinch of sea
salt.
3 cups Broccoli Florets
Place the orange chicken in a preheated air fryer and air fry
1/4 cup walnuts at 400 for 10-12 minutes, giving it a shake halfway through.
1 pouch Jasmine Rice In a small saucepan, empty the packets of sauce that comes
with the orange chicken and heat through, stirring
occasionally.
Olive oil
Sea Salt Combine the orange chicken, walnuts and sauce with the
broccoli and stir to combine. Cook for another minute or two
altogether until heated through.
Microwave the Jasmine rice for 3 minutes.
Serve the orange chicken mixture over the rice.
Non-Air fryer Method: Place the chicken on a baking sheet

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and cook at 400 for 20 minutes.
Curry
CHICKEN STIR FRY
Here's another meal with this flavor-packed Thai Yellow

Curry that will have you eating every last vegetable on your
plate and reaching for seconds.
16 oz Just Chicken Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet and cook the stir fry for
15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
18 oz Asian Style
Vegetable Stir Fry Microwave the rice for 3 minutes.
11 oz Thai Yellow Curry In a medium or large sized saucepan, combine the entire jar
Sauce of Yellow Curry with half of the can of Coconut Cream
(shake well first). Heat until simmering.
2 pouches Jasmine Rice
Add the chicken and stir fry veggies to the saucepan with the
1/2 can of Coconut curry, season with Umami seasoning and stir to combine.
Cream (or Coconut Milk) Heat together for a few minutes longer.
Serve along with the rice.

Olive oil
Umami Seasoning
Tip: You can substitute Coconut Milk for Coconut Cream if

you prefer.
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Hearts of Palm
PESTO CHICKEN
Who says you can't have a healthy and tasty meal in less than 10 minutes?
Peel the film back on the package of chicken and microwave 12 oz Grilled Lemon
for 2-3 minutes, then slice the chicken. pepper Chicken
In a saucepan, empty both packages of the Hearts of Palm 7 oz Genova pesto

Pasta and heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
1/2 cup mini tomatoes
Add the sliced chicken and pesto to the saucepan and stir to
combine with the pasta. Heat together for 2-3 minutes. 2 boxes Hearts of Palm
Pasta
Top with the mini tomatoes and serve.
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Chicken
TERIYAKI BOWL
Making your own healthy Chicken Teriyaki bowl at home is

now really easy with this BBQ Chicken Teriyaki and its
restaurant quality sweet teriyaki sauce and juicy tender
pieces of dark chicken meat.
21 oz BBQ Teriyaki Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil on a medium sized skillet, add in
Chicken the broccoli florets and cook for about 4-6 minutes.
3 cups Broccoli Florets In a separate pan, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil and add the
frozen chicken. Heat for 6-8 minutes.
1-2 pouches Jasmine Rice
Add the teriyaki sauce to the chicken, stir to combine and
1 Avocado, sliced heat for 1-2 minutes longer until the sauce is heated through.
Green Onion, chopped Microwave the pouches of Jasmine rice for 3 minutes each.
Assemble the Chicken Teriyaki Bowls by dividing the rice

Olive oil into 2-3 bowls, then topping them with the chicken,
broccoli, sliced avocado and green onion. Serve with some
Sriracha for a little bit of spice (optional).
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Butternut Squash
RAVIOLI
This Butternut Squash Ravioli is great for Fall but in our home,
we love it all year round! Add some sausage and kale and
you've got a complete meal done in 15 minutes!
8.8 oz Butternut Squash Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil, add the ravioli
Ravioli and heat for 3 minutes. Drain, then return the ravioli to the
pot and toss with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt.
3 handfuls of Kale
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet, then add in the
2 links Sweet Apple crushed garlic and cook for about a minute. Add in the kale
Chicken sausage, sliced and cook for 3-4 minutes, until slightly wilted. Season with
salt, pepper and Everyday Seasoning.
1-2 Crushed Garlic Cubes
In a separate pan, heat 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil and cook
Parmesan Cheese, the sausage for 7-9 minutes.
grated
Add the sausage and ravioli to the pan with the kale and stir
Salt & Pepper to taste to combine. Heat together for a minute or two longer, then
Olive Oil serve. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.
Everyday Seasoning
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Umami TURKEY BURGERS
Preheat the oven to 400. 16 oz Turkey Burgers
Season both sides of the turkey patties generously with the 4 Ciabatta Rolls
Umami seasoning.
8 Slices Swiss Cheese
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet and cook both sides of
the turkey burgers for 6-8 minutes on each side until fully Balsamic Glaze
cooked. Add more Umami seasoning if desired. Repeat with
the remaining patties. Umami Seasoning
Slice the ciabatta rolls in half. Add a slice of cheese to the Olive oil
top and bottom halves and bake until the cheese is melted, Microgreens for garnish
about 5 minutes. (optional)
Remove the ciabatta rolls from the oven, drizzle some

balsamic glaze over the cheese, add the turkey burger,
close the burger and serve. Add Microgreens or your
favorite greens (optional).
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Chicken Shawarma
PITA POCKET
READY IN 25 MIN MAKES 6 PITA POCKETS
Packed with so much flavor and yet, so easy to make. With

this pre-marinated chicken, all of the hard work is already
done for you!
1.5 lb Shawarma Chicken Place the chicken shawarma thighs in a pre-heated air fryer
Thighs and air fry at 400 for 15-20 minutes, flipping over halfway.
Pita Bread Cut the pita bread in half down the middle, and open them
slightly to create pockets.
1 Red Onion, thinly
sliced Slice the cooked chicken and assemble the pita pockets.
Spread some tzatziki inside the pita bread, add the chicken,
12 oz Tzatziki tomatoes and onion and serve.
Cherry Tomatoes, halved
Non-Air-fryer Method: Lay the chicken shawarma thighs on

halfway.
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Fiocchetti C H I C K E N PASTA
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan, then add the 8 oz Baby Broccoli,
baby broccoli and crushed garlic, and cook for 3-4 minutes. chopped
In the same pan, add in the fiocchetti, diced chicken, 16 oz Fiocchetti

crushed red pepper and 1/3 cup of water. Stir to combine,
then cover and heat for 7-10 minutes. 12 oz Grilled Balsamic
Vinegar & Rosemary
Lift the lid, stir again and serve. Top with more crushed red Chicken Breast, diced
pepper if desired, and grated Parmesan cheese (optional). into bite sized pieces
2 cubes Crushed Garlic
Crushed Red Pepper
Olive oil
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Sesame Noodles
WITH CHICKEN
Quick, easy and healthy, this Sesame Noodles with Chicken

makes a great dinner, but it also makes for a great meal prep
option since it can be enjoyed hot or cold!
8 oz Linguine Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine
and cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain.
1 lb Boneless, Skinless
Chicken Breasts Cut the chicken into 1 inch cubes and season with Umami
seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
2 cups Shredded Carrots
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet and add the chicken
2 cups Edamame to the pan in an even layer and cook undisturbed for about 4
minutes. Turn them over and cook for another 3 minutes or so
Toasted Sesame Dressing until fully cooked. Set aside and let cool.
Olive oil Assemble the bowls by dividing the chicken, carrots,

Salt & Pepper to taste edamame and noodles into 4 bowls and drizzle them with
Umami the Toasted Sesame Dressing. Enjoy hot or cold.
Paprika
Garlic powder
Tip: If you'd like your veggies to be hot, toss the edamame
and shredded carrots with a drizzle of olive oil in a pan and
cook for 2-3 minutes before adding to the bowl.
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BBQ Chicken Stuffed
SWEET POTATOES
These BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are as mouthwatering as they are
healthy and filling!
Rinse and dry the sweet potatoes, then poke them 5-6 times 2 Medium or Large
with a fork. Sweet Potatoes
Brush the sweet potatoes with olive oil, then sprinkle with sea 1 cup Just Chicken
salt. Place them in a preheated air fryer and air fry them at
400 for 30-35 minutes. 1/2 cup Kansas City Style
BBQ Sauce
In a bowl, mix together the already fully cooked chicken and
BBQ sauce and set aside. 1/2 cup Shredded
Mozzarella Cheese
Remove the sweet potatoes from the air fryer and slice them
down the middle. Be careful; they will be very hot. Crispy Jalapeno Pieces,
for topping
Stuff the sweet potatoes with cheese and the chicken
mixture, then microwave them for 1-2 minutes to melt the Olive Oil
cheese and heat the chicken. Sea Salt
Cilantro (optional) for
Top with the Crispy Jalapeno Pieces, and drizzle some more garnish
BBQ Sauce on top. Garnish with cilantro (optional).
Non-Air Fryer Method: On a baking sheet lined with foil,

bake the sweet potatoes at 425 for 45-50 minutes.
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Seafood
DINNER
113 Ang el ha i r Pa st a w i t h Sa lmo n
115 Sheet Pa n EBTB Sa lmo n
116 G a r li c Bu t t er Shr imp Li ngu i ne
118 Cu cu mb er Sa lmon Bo a t s
120 Chi le lime Shr i mp Ta cos

Angel Hair
PASTA WITH SALMON

DIRECTIONS 8 oz Capellini Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the Capellini
pasta and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, then 1 lb Boneless Skinless Salmon
drain. Fillet
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet. Add the 3 Roma tomatoes, diced
crushed garlic and crushed red pepper and cook for 2
minutes. Add the diced tomatoes and cook for another 3-5 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red
minutes. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and stir to Pepper
combine. Season with salt & pepper.
2 Crushed Garlic cubes
Pat the salmon dry, then cut the salmon in half down the
middle to create two fillets. Rub each fillet with olive oil,
paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Place the salmon in Olive Oil
a preheated air fryer and air fry at 400 for 7-11 minutes, Paprika
depending on the thickness of the salmon fillets. Serve the Garlic Powder
salmon on top of the pasta. Salt & pepper to taste
Non-Air Fryer method: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil on a

skillet, then add the seasoned salmon fillets and cook each
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side for about 3 minutes.
Sheet Pan E B T B SALMON
Is this even a Trader Joe's cookbook if it doesn't include their iconic Everything
But the Bagel Sesame Seasoning?
Preheat the oven to 425. 1 lb Boneless Skinless
Salmon Fillet
In a bowl, toss the broccoli with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
12 oz Broccoli Florets
Spread the broccoli in an even layer on the baking sheet,
leaving a nest in the middle for the salmon. 2 tablespoons Balsamic
Glaze
Whisk together the honey and balsamic glaze in a bowl.
2 tablespoons honey
Place the salmon on a flat surface and cut in half down the
middle to make two fillets. Pat dry and brush the honey 1/4 cup Everything But
glaze mixture all over the salmon. Dot some of the mixture the Bagel Sesame
over the broccoli as well. Seasoning blend
Evenly distribute the EBTB seasoning over the salmon and

broccoli. Olive oil
Bake at 425 for 12-15 minutes, until the salmon is fully

cooked, then serve.
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Garlic Butter
SHRIMP LINGUINE
You won't believe how simple it is to make this quick dinner

with sautéed shrimp coated in a decadent garlic butter sauce
over linguine. This is a meal that's sure to impress.
16 oz Raw Argentinian Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add in the
Red Shrimp Capellini pasta. Cook for 3 minutes, then drain.
1/4 cup Chicken Stock Thaw the frozen shrimp by running it under cold water in a
colander for 3 minutes, then pat dry and season with salt,
5 Crushed Garlic Cubes pepper and Everyday Seasoning.
Parsley, chopped In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of butter then add in the
shrimp and cook for about 2 minutes on each side. Remove
8 oz Capellini Pasta the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
Olive oil In the same pan, add the rest of the butter, 5 garlic cubes
Butter and the chicken stock. Stir to combine and heat until
Everyday Seasoning simmering and the butter is fully melted.
Add the shrimp and pasta into the pan and toss to coat in the
garlic butter. Top with chopped parsley and season to your
liking.
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Cucumber
SALMON BOATS
If you're looking for a fun new way to incorporate more

salmon into your diet, I've got you covered! These cucumber
salmon boats are a great, tasty and refreshing option way to
get more of the nutrient packed protein in your life.
1 Cucumber In a bowl, combine the salmon pieces with 1 tablespoon of
olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika and garlic powder. Place the
1 lb Boneless, Skinless salmon pieces into a preheated air fryer and air fry them at
Salmon, cut into bite 400 for 7-10 minutes. You may need to do this in batches,
sized pieces depending on the size of your air fryer.
1 pouch Jasmine rice Cut the cucumbers in half and use a spoon to scoop out the
middle. Microwave your rice for 3 minutes.
1/2 cup Mayonnaise
Make your Spicy Mayo by mixing the sriracha and
2 tablespoons Sriracha mayonnaise in a bowl.
Stuff the cucumbers with rice, salmon and top with the spicy
Olive oil mayo.
Paprika
Salt & pepper Non-Air fryer Method: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a
Garlic Powder skillet and cook the seasoned salmon cubes for 2-3 minutes
on each side until fully cooked.
Tip: Feel free to enjoy this as a salmon bowl instead of

cucumber salmon boats, just chop up the cucumber instead.
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Chile Lime
SHRIMP TACOS
I don't know about you, but I could eat tacos almost every
single day of the week. These easy & healthy Chile Lime
Shrimp tacos are a weekly staple, not only because they are
so good, but because I could easily whip them up in less
than 10 min!
4-6 Corn Tortillas Thaw the frozen shrimp by either placing them in the fridge
overnight, or in a pinch, place them in a colander and run
9 oz Shredded Green & cold water over them for 3 minutes. Pat them dry, then
Red Cabbage with place in a bowl and combine them with the Chile Lime
Carrots seasoning plus 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Mix well.
16 oz Raw Argentinian Heat a large skillet, and pour the shrimp in. Cook for about
Red Shrimp 2-3 minutes on each side.
2 tbsp Chile Lime Toss the cabbage and carrots slaw with the juice of 1 lime,
Seasoning plus a pinch of salt. Mix well.
1 Lime Heat your tortillas over a flame, or on a comal or dry skillet.
Assemble your tacos by adding the cabbage slaw to the

Sea Salt warm tortilla, then topping with the shrimp, serve and enjoy!
Olive Oil
Tip: Feel free to add any additional toppings such as

guacamole, salsa, sliced avocado, jalapeños, cilantro, or any
other toppings you prefer!
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Meatless
DINNER 123 Chor i zo Gnocchi Ba ke
124 Tor t elli ni Ca p r ese Pa st a Sa la d
126 F a lafel Plat t er
128 Soy Chor i zo Taco Bowl
130 Cheesy Cor n Or zo Past a
132 Bu r r at a F ocacci a
134 Gochu j a ng Pa sta
136 Ulti mat e Gr i lled Cheese
139 Ga r li c Na an Pi zza
140 Tor t elli ni Chi ckp ea Sa la d
142 Soy Chor i zo Tost a d a s
144 Sweet Pot at o Tacos
147 Sa ge Br own Bu t t er Bu t ter nu t

Sq u ash Ra vi oli
148 Penne Ar r a b b i a t a wi t h Bu r r a t a
Chorizo
GNOCCHI BAKE

DIRECTIONS 12 oz Soy Chorizo
In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil, remove the casing
12 oz Cauliflower Gnocchi
from the Soy Chorizo, and cook for 5-8 minutes.
3-4 handfuls of Spinach

In a preheated air fryer, spray some cooking spray, add the
cauliflower gnocchi, spray them with more cooking spray,
2 cups Roasted Marinara
and air fry them at 400 for 13-15 minutes, giving them a shake
Sauce
halfway.
8 oz Fresh Mozzarella
Add the marinara sauce, gnocchi and spinach to the pan with
Cheese
the soy chorizo, stir to combine and simmer for 2 minutes.
Place the entire contents of the pan into a greased baking

Olive Oil
dish, then top with torn pieces of mozzarella and bake at
Cooking Spray
350 for 15 minutes. Top with fresh basil (optional) and serve
Fresh Basil (optional)
hot.
Non-Air fryer Method: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive or butter

in a skillet and sauté the gnocchi for 7-10 minutes.
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Tortellini
CAPRESE PASTA SALAD
Make this tasty and refreshing pasta salad for your next
potluck or BBQ, or pair it with some bread sticks and a glass
of wine for a great, quick dinner. Personally, I love to make a
big batch of this and enjoy it for dinner, then save the rest as
a ready-to-eat lunch for the next few days!
10 oz Cheese Tortellini Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta for
5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain and rinse with cold
8 oz Ciliegine water to cool.
Mozzarella
Make the dressing: Combine 3 tablespoons of olive oil and 1
Balsamic Glaze tablespoon of Balsamic Vinegar, plus salt, pepper and garlic
powder in a jar and shake well. Alternatively, you could mix
Balsamic Vinegar in a bowl and whisk until well combined.
8 oz Mini Heirloom In a large bowl, combine the pasta, mozzarella balls, halved
Tomatoes, halved tomatoes and dressing, and mix together. Add more salt &
pepper to taste.
Drizzle with Balsamic glaze and garnish with fresh basil

(optional) and either enjoy right away, or for best results, let
Olive oil cool in the refrigerator for at least an hour and enjoy.
Salt & Pepper
Garlic Powder
Fresh basil (optional)
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Falafel
PLATTER
This falafel platter is a great option for snacking, for a fuss

free dinner, or for entertaining with guests. Serve on a platter
and let everyone dig in!
12 oz Fully Cooked Place the falafels in a preheated air fryer and air fry them at
Falafel 360 for 8 minutes, giving them a shake halfway through.
12 oz Tzatziki Remove the falafels from the air fryer, turn the air fryer up to
400 and heat the garlic naan at 400 for 90 seconds.
7 oz Hummus Dip
On a platter or large plate, add the falafels, naan and
7 oz Tabbouli tabbouli, plus the tzatziki and hummus for dipping.
Garlic Naan, 4 pieces Drizzle some olive oil over the hummus and sprinkle with
paprika.
Olive oil
Paprika
Non-Air Fryer Method: Microwave 6 to 12 falafel pieces for

2 1/2 minutes. Heat the naan at 400 for about 2 minutes in
the oven.
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Soy Chorizo
TACO BOWL
Deliciously spicy and full of flavor, this taco bowl is an easy

way to spice up your weeknight dinner!
16 oz Spicy Mexican- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil on a skillet, remove the soy
Style Riced Cauliflower chorizo from the casing and cook for 5-8 minutes, breaking it
up with a spatula while it cooks.
Cowboy Caviar
In a separate pan, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the
Chunky Spicy riced cauliflower and cook for 8-10 minutes.
Guacamole
In 2-3 bowls, divide the riced cauliflower and soy chorizo
12 oz Soy Chorizo and top each bowl with desired amount of cowboy caviar,
shredded cheese, and guacamole.
Shredded Mexican
Cheese
Tip: While I find this Mexican riced cauliflower to be

Olive Oil perfectly spicy and addicting, I know not everyone loves
Sour Cream (optional) that much spice so here are 2 ways to tone down the spice
level: 1) Add a dollop of sour cream to the bowl and the
sour cream will make it taste less spicy, or 2) Use half of the
Mexican riced cauliflower and half of regular (unflavored)
riced cauliflower.
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Cheesy Corn
ORZO PASTA
This easy, cheesy dish has a bright lemon-y flavor with a hint
of spice. Serve on its own or pair it with your protein of
choice.
3/4 cup Orzo Pasta (dry) Preheat the oven to 400.
1 Lemon In a small greased baking dish, place the block of cheese in

the center and surround it with the frozen corn. Season with
Crushed Red Pepper salt, pepper and crushed red pepper and bake for 15-20
minutes.
5.2 oz Boursin Garlic &
Fine Herbs Cheese While it bakes, cook the orzo pasta according to the
package directions, then drain.
2 cups Super Sweet Cut
White Corn Remove the baking dish from the oven, and stir the cheese
and corn together until well combined. Add in the orzo
Salt & Pepper pasta and the juice of half of a lemon, and stir to combine.
Cooking Spray Season again with salt, pepper and crushed red pepper to
taste and garnish with basil (optional).
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Burrata FOCACCIA

DIRECTIONS Roasted Tomato & Parmesan
Preheat the oven to 400. Focaccia bread
Place the focaccia bread on a greased baking sheet and Mini Heirloom Tomatoes,
bake for 10-12 minutes. halved
Remove from the oven and top with torn pieces of burrata, 8 oz Burrata
and desired amount of arugula and heirloom tomatoes.
Arugula
Drizzle with Balsamic glaze.
Balsamic Glaze
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GOCHUJANG
Pasta
This creamy, savory and spicy pasta is so delicious, and so

customizable. It's great on its own, but also goes well with
your favorite veggie, leafy green, or protein of choice!
2 tablespoons Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and
Gochujang cook for 11-12 minutes then drain, reserving 3/4 cup pasta
water.
1/2 cup Heavy Whipping
Cream Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet, add the crushed garlic
and cook for 1-2 minutes.
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
cheese, plus more for Add the Gochujang to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
topping Then add in the grated parmesan, heavy whipping cream and
1/4 cup pasta water and stir to combine.
4 oz dry Spaghetti
Add in the cooked spaghetti, toss it in the sauce and
3 Crushed Garlic Cubes continue adding pasta water until you reach your desired
consistency. Turn the heat down to low and let it simmer for
2 minutes, then serve. Top with more grated Parmesan and
Olive Oil crushed red pepper (optional)
Crushed Red Pepper
(optional)
Tip: This recipe moves fast so have your ingredients
measured out and your cheese grated beforehand.
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Ultimate
GRILLED CHEESE
This ultimate grilled cheese with its creamy, garlicky, slightly

spicy spread is a crave-worthy meal you and your family will
love.
Roasted Tomato & Preheat the oven to 400.
Parmesan Focaccia
Bread In a bowl, make your dip by combining the garlic spread and
Zhoug Sauce. Adjust to your liking.
Cheddar & Gruyere
Mélange Cheese, 2-3 Slice the Focaccia in half and spread the Garlic Zhoug dip to
cups grated the inside of both slices of bread.
4 tablespoons Garlic Add the grated cheese to the bottom half, then place the
Spread Dip top half of the bread over the cheese to close.
2 tablespoons Zhoug Bake on a greased baking sheet at 400 for 10-12 minutes.
Sauce Remove from the pan and let rest for 2 minutes.
Salad Kit of your choice Assemble the salad kit.
Slice the grilled cheese and serve with the salad.

Cooking Spray
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Garlic Naan
PIZZA
Trader Joe's Garlic Naan is so delicious and versatile, you can make easy,
cheesy flatbread pizzas with it in just 15 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 400. Garlic Naan, 4 pieces
Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella cheese, then place the 2-3 Roma Tomatoes,
tomato slices on a paper towel lined plate to let the juices sliced
drain before placing on the pizza.
8 oz Fresh Mozzarella
On each piece of naan, spread a layer of pesto, then add Cheese, thinly sliced
the mozzarella slices. Add the tomatoes slices over the
cheese and top with grated Parmesan. 6.7 oz Basil Pesto
Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted. Serve Parmesan Cheese,
with a side salad if desired. grated
Tip: No need to defrost the garlic naan first.
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Tortellini
CHICKPEA SALAD
This refreshing, hearty and healthy Tortellini Chickpea salad is

great for dinner, for a potluck, or meal prep option. Make a
bigger batch to store in the fridge and have a ready-to-eat
right out of the fridge option all week long. As a busy mama,
I'll usually pull this out and sneak a few bites throughout the
day since there is no reheating required.
9.88 oz Greek Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the tortellini
Chickpeas with Parsley for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain and rinse under
& Cumin cold water to cool.
14.5 oz container Open up the can of chickpeas and mix it up a bit; they are
Bruschetta Sauce ready to eat, no need to heat or rinse.
12.3 oz Kalamata olives, In 4 bowls, divide the tortellini, mozzarella, olives and
sliced chickpeas. Top with Bruschetta, salt & pepper and Everyday
Seasoning.
8 oz Ciliegine
Mozzarella Balls, sliced Enjoy right away, or for best results, let cool in the
refrigerator for at least an hour and enjoy.
10 oz Cheese Tortellini

Everyday Seasoning
Olive oil
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Soy ChorizoT O S T A D A S

DIRECTIONS 12 oz Soy Chorizo
Preheat the oven to 400. Spray cooking oil on a baking
sheet lined with foil. Add the corn tortillas in a single layer, 16 oz can Refried Beans
spray lightly with some more cooking oil on top and sprinkle
with sea salt. Bake for 5 minutes, flip and bake for 5 minutes 8-10 Corn Tortillas
longer.
12 oz container Pico de Gallo
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan. Remove the soy
chorizo from the casing and cook for 5-8 minutes, breaking it Mexican Style Roasted Corn
up with a spatula as it cooks. with Cotija Cheese
In a saucepan, empty the can of refried beans and heat on

low heat, stirring occasionally. Add 1 tablespoon of water at Olive oil
a time until you have reached the desired consistency. Add Cooking Spray
a pinch of sea salt. Sea Salt
On a non-stick skillet, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and add

the corn and sauce pellets and cook for 5-7 minutes.
Assemble the tostadas: On the warm, freshly baked

tostadas, spread a layer of beans, soy chorizo, corn, pico de 142
gallo and top with the Cotija cheese.
Sweet Potato
TACOS
Meatless Monday, Taco Tuesday, or any day of the week is

perfect for these Sweet Potato Tacos. Packed with veggies
like crispy, smoky sweet potatoes and savory roasted corn
topped with Cotija cheese, you'll be craving these easy and
tasty tacos all week long.
2 small Sweet Potatoes, In a bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, 1 tablespoon of
cubed olive oil, sea salt, paprika and garlic powder and mix well.
15.5 oz Organic Black In a preheated air fryer, air fry them at 400 for 10-15 minutes,
Beans tossing them halfway.
14 oz Mexican Style Rinse and drain the ready-to-eat black beans and set aside.
Roasted Corn with Cotija
Cheese On a non-stick skillet, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and add
the corn and sauce pellets and cook for 5-7 minutes.
Corn Tortillas
Heat up the tortillas, then assemble the tacos. Scoop some
1-2 Avocados, sliced sweet potatoes, corn and black beans into the warm tortilla,
then top with sliced avocado and Cotija cheese.
Olive Oil
Paprika Non-Air Fryer Method: Place the sweet potatoes in an even
Garlic Powder layer on a baking sheet and cook in the oven at 375 for 25
Sea Salt minutes.
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Sage Brown Butter
BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLI
A quick and easy way to transform Trader Joe's refrigerated ravioli into a
decadent 5 star meal.
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the ravioli for 8.8 oz Butternut Squash
3 minutes. Reserve about 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain. Ravioli
Add the ravioli back into the pot and toss with a drizzle of
olive oil. 1/4 cup parmesan
Cheese, grated
Make the brown butter sauce: In a stainless steel pan or light
colored pan*, heat 5 tablespoons of butter and the crushed 1 tablespoon Fresh Sage,
garlic cubes, and stir continuously as they melt. The butter chopped
will start to foam after about 3-4 minutes, and you will start
to see brown flecks at the bottom of the pan. As soon as the 2 Crushed Garlic Cubes
butter is brown and you see the brown flecks, turn off the
heat. Add in the chopped sage. The sage will cook in the Candied Pecans
hot butter.
Salt & pepper to taste
Add the Parmesan cheese, ravioli, and half of the pasta Butter
water to the brown butter sage sauce and stir to combine. Olive oil
Continue adding pasta water until you get the desired
consistency. Add salt & pepper to taste.
Serve and top with candied pecans and more grated

Parmesan cheese.
*You need a light colored or stainless steel pan to make the

brown butter sauce because you'll need to be able to see
the bottom of the pan for the brown flecks. You won't be
able to see them in a black pan.
Tip: You'll know the butter will have browned when you
smell a nutty aroma. Make sure to turn the heat off once it is
browned because it can quickly burn.
Tip: Trader Joe's sells jars of Brown Butter in case you do not
want to make it yourself!
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Penne Arrabbiata
WITH BURRATA
The creaminess of the fresh burrata combined with the

spiciness of the penne arrabbiata sauce topped with fresh
basil will have you feeling like you're eating at a fancy
restaurant in Italy.
16 oz Penne Arrabbiata Heat 2 tablespoons of water in a skillet and add the frozen
penne pasta and sauce pellets. Cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring
8 oz container Burrata occasionally, until the sauce is heated through.
10-12 Basil leaves Divide the pasta between two plates and top each with
burrata, a drizzle of olive oil, torn pieces of fresh basil and
Crushed Red Pepper crushed red pepper.
Olive oil
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THANK YOU
I hope you've enjoyed this cookbook and that my recipes
have brought joy to you and your family. If you have any
suggestions or feedback, just drop me a note at
traderjoes5itemsorless@gmail.com
I love to connect with you all on Instagram, so if you have

not yet, follow me @traderjoes5itemsorless where I
continue to share delicious recipes every week!
In the meantime, enjoy the fabulous cooking and feasting

with your loved ones!
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1 Avocado Cook your egg to your liking (scrambled, over easy or

Tip: There are so many topping to choose from when making

Non-Air Fryer Method: Preheat the oven to 400. Place the

22 Unex p ect ed G r illed Cheese

27 Chi cken Tikka Wr a p

READY IN 5 MIN MAKES 4-5 INGREDIENTS

Assemble the wrap by adding the chicken, cheese, and

Salt & Pepper

Serve and top with green onions. Olive oil

This grilled cheese is an "unexpected" twist on the classic

Heat your desired amount of Tomato soup in a saucepan, and

Non-Air-Fryer Method: Heat the ciabatta rolls with the

Tip: Feel free to use sour cream or tzatziki in place of the

READY IN 10 MIN SERVES 2-4

Tip: Trader Joe's also sells Fresh Bruschetta in the

Spicy Garlic Edamame is one of my favorite side dishes to

Note: There are no measurements for this one, this one is

The trick to this delicious and decadent salad is roasting the

If you're looking for a side dish to impress your guests, or

43 Ga r li c Bu t t er Stea k & Pot a t oes

46 Por k Belly Ra men

53 R avi oli wi t h Pa ncet t a

54 Mea t b all Ma r i nar a Pi zza

57 Por k Belly Ri ce Bowl

61 F et t u cci ne Car b ona r a

62 Pot st i cker Mi so Sou p

READY IN 10 MIN SERVES 2 INGREDIENTS

Serve and top with more parsley, if desired.

READY IN 15 MIN SERVES 2

In a small bowl, pour the remaining broth (or consommé) and

Ramen is one of my favorite takeout meals, but it can get

Assemble the Ramen bowls by adding the ramen, then the

Top the steak and veggies mixture with 4-6 slices of

Tip: Feel free to add or substitute these toppings to switch it

In a skillet, cook the pancetta for 5-7 minutes, stirring 4 oz Pancetta

Switch up your pizza game with this meatball marinara pizza

Non-Air fryer Method: Microwave the meatballs for 4

Microwave the pouch (or pouches) of rice for 3 minutes.

Tip: Feel free to do an over easy egg or poached egg

This recipe uses a seasonal item, the Truffle Aioli, which

A comforting and flavorful soup that you'll crave all year

In a bowl, add the potstickers and the broth. Top with

This fusion of Mexican and Japanese cuisines is a match made

Who doesn't love a Charcuterie Board for dinner? With their

Traditional French Brie