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This French Onion Soup Pasta is another really easy weeknight meal for the family. Besides being really easy, it has the bonus of being a one-pan dish which I always appreciate mid-week. And since most of the ingredients can be stored in the pantry or the freezer, this is a great recipe to always have on hand as a back up or an alternative. Enjoy! .French Onion Pasta - a Trader Joe's Recipe
Note: can be served as is, or with chicken INGREDIENTS:
PREPARATION: Step 1: Add both containers of French onion soup to the bottom of a large pan or Dutch oven. Step 2: Nestle the pappardelle nests around the soup cubes. Step 3: Pour the chicken broth over the nests. Step 4: Over medium heat, bring the pan to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 12-15 minutes, until the pasta is cooked and most of the liquid is absorbed. (note: Stir 1-2 times while cooking to prevent sticking to the pot.) Step 5: Scatter fresh parsley and stir to mix. After plating, drizzle with chili oil or chili crunch for a little spice. (note: you can easily add some rotisserie chicken if you need to up the protein.) This is technically another easy weeknight Trader Joe's recipe. If you have a stash of frozen rice (which I explain the advantages of and how to store here) or Trader Joe's frozen rice, then you can keep this recipe to a solid 30 minutes. This meal is flavorful and the cucumbers and feta give it a crisp, fresh feeling. You could easily add a small arugula salad on the side for a little more healthy greens. Enjoy! Sheet Pan Shawarma
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PREPARATION: Step 1: Preheat Oven to 400 F. Step 2: Cook rice according to package instructions. I prefer to use the rice cooker, but you could also use Trader Joe’s frozen Jasmine Rice. Step 3: Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper. Add the shawarma chicken to one side, and the cooked rice to the other side. Drizzle the rice with olive oil and toss to coat it all evenly. (Note: Spread the rice into as thin a layer as possible to ensure it crisps quicker.) Step 4: Bake the tray for 25 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked (165 F). If the rice isn’t quite crispy, then remove the chicken from the tray and cover on a plate. Put the tray with the rice back in the oven for 5-10 minutes so it is crispy around the edges. Step 5: Slice or chop the chicken. Plate the rice with the chicken on top, along with diced cucumbers, Green Goddess Dressing, and topped with crumbled feta.  This is another super easy weeknight meal that everybody loves. AND it is all at Trader Joe's - so not only is it easy, but it is also affordable. In full disclosure, this one takes a little bit longer than the 30 minutes of my typical weeknight meals by 5-10 minutes, but the time is in the oven and not for prep. The recipe I found online was a little too cheesy and a little bland, so I have added red pepper flakes and halved the cheese in my version. I sliced the leftover chicken and used it on my salad for the lunch the next day, and it was great. Enjoy! Pesto Chicken Bake
(an easy Trader Joe's Recipe) INGREDIENTS:
PREPARATION: 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. Add pesto chicken in one layer to a greased baking dish. 3. Add mozzarella, tomatoes, and red pepper to taste and bake for 30 - 35 minutes, until done. 4. Lightly toss the arugula with olive oil, and salt & pepper. 5. Cook the pasta according the the package directions. 6. When chicken is done, plate with pasta. Top the pasta with a handful of the arugula, then the chicken, and top with a drizzle of balsamic.  I love a quick and easy Trader Joe's recipe. Make it a recipe that also involves lobster and I'm in. Tell be that it's already gone viral on the internet and now I have to make it. And it was sooo good. If you get the pasta started while you cook the shrimp, the whole recipe will take you 20 minutes. That is a huge win at the end of the day. Trader Joe's Lobster Pasta Recipe INGREDIENTS: 16 oz container of Trader Joe's Lobster Bisque 16 oz Farfalle Pasta 12 oz Trader Joe's Frozen Langostino Tails 2 frozen Trader Joe's garlic cubes 2 Tbsp butter Grated Parmesan cheese, for topping Fresh parsley as garnish PREPARATION: 1. Thaw the langostino tails by placing them in a colander and run them under cold water for 3-5 minutes. Then pat them dry and season with salt and pepper to taste. 2. Heat 2 Tb of butter in a skillet, and add in the frozen garlic cubes. Stir to combine. 3. Add in the langostino tails, and cook for 2-3 minutes in the garlic butter sauce. 4. Cook the pasta according the package directions, then drain and return to the pan. 5. Add the lobster bisque to the pasta and stir to combine. Add in the langostinos and garlic butter, and heat through on medium for 1-2 minutes. 6. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.   This is another super easy weeknight meal that everybody loves. AND it is all at Trader Joe's -so it is easy, and affordable. The next day leftovers were even better for my lunch. Enjoy! Orange Chicken and Lettuce Wraps (an easy Trader Joe's Recipe) INGREDIENTS:
PREPARATION: 1. Preheat the oven to 400 F. 2. Empty all of the chicken onto a sheet pan and mix with the enclosed sauce. Cook for 20 minutes. While the chicken is cooking: 3. Wash and dry some larger lettuce leaves to use as wraps. 4. Empty the Salad kit into a bowl and mix well with the enclosed sauce 5. Cook rice as needed for the number of diners you may have 6. Slice the green onions to use for garnish 7. When the chicken is done, assemble the wraps by layering the rice, the chicken, then the salad and green onions onto each lettuce leaf. (Note: If you prefer more structure in your wraps, you can also use a small street taco sized tortilla around each lettuce wrap as well.)   I am always looking for an easy sheet pan recipe, and this one. can easily be halved if you're not feeding an army of hungry teens like I am. The Coconut Aminos sauce from Trader Joe's does not taste like coconut, and instead it gives it a really nice savory umami flavor without being salty like a soy sauce. I really cannot begin to explain how easy this recipe is, especially if you use frozen rice that you already have on hand. Here is the link to my easy frozen rice recipe - I always have a bunch on hand. I'll link to both recipes in the comments. Enjoy! Sheet Pan Beef and Broccoli
(an easy Trader Joe's Recipe) INGREDIENTS: 1 lb skirt or flank steak, sliced 2 Cups broccoli florets 1 onion, sliced SAUCE:
PREPARATION: 1. Preheat oven to 375 F. 2. Line sheet pan with parchment paper, then add the beef, broccoli, and onions to the sheet pan, all mixed together. 3. Mix the sauce, add it to the sheet pan and mix to make sure everything is coated. 4. Bake for 30-35 minutes. 5. Serve on top of rice, top with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.  This recipe could not be easier on a weeknight, and we all LOVED it! Plus, you can get everything you need at Trader Joe's so it is easy, and affordable. You can control the spice level with the chili crunch at the end. Enjoy! Spicy Baked Dumplings (an easy Trader Joe's Recipe) INGREDIENTS:
PREPARATION: 1. Preheat oven to 400 F 2. Mix the first 5 ingredients together in a separate bowl. 3. Place all of the potstickers in a baking dish, and then pour the sauce over the top. Toss to coat well. 4. Cover with foil and back for 30 – 40 minutes. 5. Top with cilantro, green onions, and chili onion crunch to taste. 6. Serve over the Jasmine rice. |
