Trader Joes Recipes

Have you guys heard how some college student wanted to take away the word’s that describe a foods origin, like “Italian”, because they thought it was racist? It is a store that values food from different cultures, so when you think about it, how would we describe it otherwise? Sweet and spicy food for all? You want to know where it comes from, and labeling with a name that describes is not the end of the world. If they were to sell southern food that says something like brownies from blackface, then yeah that’s different. See the difference? When can we not simply label food from where it comes from?

So we are deciding to stop going out to dinner and make take out at home. So, here are some ideas for my grocery list today. I think some of these recipes are extravagant and don’t need all of these which would be expensive,

but which one is your favorite?

Falafel Pita Wraps, 4 servings, $4.16 per serving

Tandoori Naan, 4 pieces, $3.69
Tzatziki, 12 oz, $3.49
Zhoug Sauce, 8 oz, $2.99
Falafel, 12 pieces, $3.99
Organic Baby Lettuce Mix, 5 oz, $2.49

Asian Weeknight Feast, 4 servings, $5.01

(2) Chickenless Mandarin Orange Morsels, 9.25 oz, $3.29 each, $6.58
Stir-fry Vegetables, 16 oz, $3.29
Thai Vegetable Gyoza, $3.99
Organic Jasmine Rice, $3.99
Gyoza Dipping Sauce, 10 oz, $2.49

Tamale Buddha Bowl, 4 Servings, $4.33

(2) Cheese and Green Chili Tamales, 10 oz, $2.79 each, $5.58
Mexican Roasted Corn, 14 oz, $3.29
Broccoli Slaw, 12 oz, $1.99
Cilantro Salad Dressing, 12 oz, $3.49
Mirepoix, 14 oz, $2.99

 

Tiny Taco Salad

• Trader Joe’s Mini Beef Tacos from the frozen section
• Bag of salad mix
• Purple Cabbage, shredded (Optional)
• Cilantro and Green onion, chopped (Optional)
• Jar of salsa
• Jar of corn salsa
• Sour cream
• Lime

 

Friday’s are for Fish

• Frozen tilapia cutlets (or fish sticks)
• Hatch chile mac and cheese
• Mac and cheese
• Carrot sticks and fresh tomatoes or frozen peas

 

Sweet Sandwiches

• Raisin Bread
• Honey Mustard
• Lettuce
• Slices of Honey Meat

 

So, avocado cookies are a thing

• 100 g. (a little more than 1/2 cup) avocado (very ripe, but not brown)
• ½ cup coconut sugar
• 1 egg
• ½ cup dark cocoa powder
• 50 g. (a little less than 1/2 cup) dark chocolate chunks (not optional, would not recommend omitting! Trust us!)
• ½ tsp. baking soda

Coconut Curry Chicken (Paleo)

• 6 Chicken Thighs (boneless, skinless)
• 1 13.5 oz can Coconut Milk *
• 2 Tbl Coconut Oil (omit for Instant Pot * instructions)
• 1 Onion (cut in half and sliced lengthwise)
• 1 Jalapeno (chopped seeds removed for less heat, if desired)
• 1 Tbl Garlic (chopped)
• 1 Tbl Fresh Ginger (grated)
• 1 tsp Sea Salt
• 1 Tbl + Curry Powder *
• 2 tsp Tapioca Starch
• 1 Small Lime (juiced)
• 15–20 Fresh Basil Leaves

 

Trader Joe’s Is The Way To Go