In this episode we share all our thoughts as TJ experts. Indeed we do call ourselves that, while trying to retain some humility. We share all this in the episode, but for quick reference:
Trader Joe items we always have in our pantry:
Amanda Loves:
- Bruschetta
- Dill Pickle mini falafel
- Lemon Curd
- Mini Brie
- Hasbrowns
Megan loves:
- Hot and Sweet Jalapenos
- Oat non-dairy frozen dessert sandwiches.
- Dark chocolate pb cups
- Chocolate croissants and cream cheese croissants (these don’t have to raise overnight!)
- Face wash with tea tree oil
Listeners love:
- Sweet potato gnocchi
- Butter waffle cookies
- Acai bowls
- All the Indian pre-made stuff
- Pre made rice
- Frozen pizza dough
Quick recipes from exclusive items from TJ's:
Sundried Sunshine meal.
- Sundried tomato chicken sausage
- Bag of shaved brussel sprouts
- Bag of cauliflower
- Any other bagged veggies, sometimes I use spinach.
- Jar of sundried tomatoes.
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Parmesan
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Sautee the vegetables in the oil from the sundried tomatoes (keep tomatoes to the side). Then add the chicken sausage until warmed/browned. Add sundried tomateos. Top with parmesan and serve with a baguette.
Megan's favorite falafel.
- Bag of frozen falafel (that dill pickle falafel is insanely good AND the perfect size)
- Yogurt tzatziki sauce
- Jalapeno cilantro hummus (optional but very worth it!)
- Spinach, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes
- Feta cheese
- If I’m feeling “extra” I’ll pickle a red onion
Under 20 minutes meal:
- Bag of dumplings or bao.
- Bag of fried rice.
- Bag of edamame.
Microwave the edamame. Pan fry everything else. You’ve just used 3 dishes and made and entire dinner.
Street taco knock off:
- Pollo adaso marinated chicken in the refrigerator section.
- Package of butter lettuce
- Container of guac or pico
- Tortillas
Grill that chicken on the grill or skillet, cook it up, dice it up small, serve with everything else.
Favorite healthy snack:
- Fat free cottage cheese
- Pico de gallo
- Tortilla chips
Happy cooking, friends!
xo,
Megan and Amanda