My 9 Favorite Trader Joe’s Dinner Hacks 🛠️

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And bless you, Trader Joe’s, for making it endlessly easy. I took a huge trip recently to finally compile [all my favorites in one place]() and was reminded of all the wonderful little shortcuts TJ’s brings to the table - like pre-made sauces, frozen meal-starters, delicious toppers like nuts and cheese, and more. It also includes one of my favorite food categories: SNACKS. Let’s go! --------------------------------------------------------------- #1: 33 Things You Need to Be Buying At Trader Joe's From drinks, to snacks, to dinner hacks, sauces, and everything in-between – these are the products I love right now at Trader Joe’s! ​[Click here for the post!]()​ --------------------------------------------------------------- #2: Chicken Wontons in Spicy Chili Sauce ​ Trader Joe's Hack: Use the frozen Chicken Cilantro Mini Wontons. That's it. This recipe overall is the ultimate weeknight hack! "Made this for the first time last week and my husband told me he could eat it every week – so I’ve already made it again 4 days later (and doubled the recipe!)." - Sarah ​[Click here for the recipe!]()​ --------------------------------------------------------------- #3: Roasted Mushroom Sandwich ​ Trader Joe's Hack: Use the French Onion Focaccia for the bread (dreamy!) and jarred Pesto Rosso for the sauce. "This was DELICIOUS! I doubled the mushrooms because I love them. It didn’t take long at all and the payoff was tenfold." - Khava ​[Click here for the recipe!]()​ --------------------------------------------------------------- Advertisement --------------------------------------------------------------- #4: Tofu and Brown Rice Lettuce Wraps ​ Trader Joe's Hack: Frozen pre-cooked brown rice packets for the base - the absolute best-textured brown rice I've found! "5 stars 🌟 – my ten-year-old just yelled when I asked how are the lettuce wraps (he’s a HUGE fan of the Firecracker tofu lettuce wraps!) and he responded AMAZING! And this is so stupid easy!!" - Lori ​[Click here for the recipe!]()​ --------------------------------------------------------------- #5: Chimichurri Shrimp and Tomatoes =​ Trader Joe's Hack: Replace the homemade chimichurri sauce with the pre-made chimichurri from TJ's (in the refrigerated section). Honestly, just as good and one less step towards dinner. "This recipe is so simple yet so delicious. Will absolutely be a regular dinner in our household." - Heather ​[Click here for the recipe!](=)​ --------------------------------------------------------------- #6: Cashew Crunch Salad �€‹ Trader Joe's Hack: Use the Thai Lime & Chili Cashews - game-changer! They also have shelled frozen edamame that is perfect for this. And maybe the pre-shredded cabbage while you're at it! "I don’t usually comment on recipes, but I make this practically every other week so I felt it was necessary!! I’m vegan. For the protein, I use soy curls that I quickly cook in sesame oil and garlic powder and then a vegan mayo for the dressing. So many people have asked me for the recipe. It’s delicious!" - Emily ​[Click here for the recipe!](​ --------------------------------------------------------------- Advertisement = = --------------------------------------------------------------- #7: Red Chile Chicken Tacos with Creamy Corn �€‹ Trader Joe's Hack: One of my favorites - the frozen charred/roasted corn! SO good in the creamy corn topping. "I love this recipe- the flavors are wonderful and it is so easy! I use the crockpot as suggested to make it even more hands off and perfect to have ready after a busy workday. The leftovers are also amazing!" - Heidi ​[Click here for the recipe!](​ --------------------------------------------------------------- #8: Ridiculously Good Air Fryer Tofu =​ Trader Joe's Hack: Their high protein super firm tofu works great here - perfect texture and minimal time needed for pressing! "Coming in here while the second half cooks because I can’t stop eating this standing here while the rest of my meal comes together. Holy moly. This is so good." - Julie ​[Click here for the recipe!](=)​ --------------------------------------------------------------- #9: Sun-Dried Tomato Turkey Sandwich =​ Trader Joe's Hack: My favorite OG TJ's dinner hack! Their Roasted Tomato Focaccia is SO GOOD. Also delicious with their jarred pesto or refrigerated vegan pesto. "I made this for the second time tonight and boy was it perfect for a busy, rainy Sunday. It comes together so quickly and yet still feels like a real, hearty meal." - Lauren ​[Click here for the recipe!](=)​ --------------------------------------------------------------- Have a deliciously easy week! - Lindsay Keep exploring! [Find your next favorite recipe here.](=)​ Want to mix it up or make it vegetarian? [Click here for healthy swaps and substitutions.](​ ​[Update your information]( or [Unsubscribe]( Pinch of Yum, 113 Cherry St #92768, Seattle, WA 98104-2205 ​