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Monday, October 19, 2009

Trader Joe's Fast Food

In a pinch, like tonight, when I swing through the door at 5:45 and don't have a thing planned, I resort to some healthy (and some not so healthy) pantry meals. Here are my favorite Trader Joe's fast food picks:

Chicken or frozen shrimp served with Indian Masala Simmer Sauce or Indian Spinach Sauce add some frozen or fresh spinach if you have it! My sister Ashley likes their Thai sauce (although I haven't tried it).

Frozen chicken tamales served with corn chips and guacamole

Canned turkey chili served over corn chips and shredded cheddar, pinch of cilantro and dab of sour cream if you have those things on hand. (Or, next time you make chili be sure and freeze in small batches and use in the same way).

Their frozen bags of brown rice are great to have on hand.

Love making pizza with the kids:
Wheat crust with very little tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella. Top with leftover sauteed veggies from another night. Mozzarella and prosciutto on wheat. Serve with spinach or arugula salad with simple lemon dressing.

Before I had chicken breasts delivered from our local farms I bought their frozen chicken breasts and cooked them in their pre-made sauces. This worked really well on work nights!

Cream of tomato soup for the kids and adults with cheese toast makes an awesome fast food. Throw in some of their broccoli in a bag steamed in the microwave with a little butter and your set!

Scrambled eggs in their pita bread or wheat tortillas with a side of veggies are excellent. Best supermarket eggs in town!

Happy Trading!