Fast and curry-comforting (not spicy). By the way, the site where I found this recipe has several shortcut Trader Joe’s meals. Red Chicken Curry Found here 1 can low-fast coconut cream 1 bottle Trader Joe’s Thai red curry sauce 2-3 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cubed 1 bag frozen vegetable fried rice Mix coconut cream, red […]
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Recipe | Apple Nachos
This is a great-for-you snack or dessert! Apple Nachos Found here 1 tart apple Chocolate sauce Chopped pecans Flaked coconut Put coconut, nuts and a small ramekin of chocolate sauce (or chips) to a preheated 300F oven. Cook about 4-5 minutes, until the nuts and coconut are toasted and the chocolate is shiny. Stir the […]
Recipe | Savory Corn Pancakes
I made these as part of a dinner combo and Kelly loved the pancakes so much he asked me to keep them in the freezer for future brunches. Savory Corn Pancakes Found in an old Sandra Lee cookbook 1 15-oz can cream-style corn 1 pkg corn muffin mix 1/4 c. milk 1 egg, lightly beaten […]
Recipe | Chicken Hummus Bowl
I like to think of this as a deconstructed kebab. Chicken Hummus Bowl Found here 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1″ pieces 3 T. olive oil 1 t. cumin 1 t. paprika 1/4 t. salt 1 t. crushed garlic 2 T. lemon juice 2 c. hummus 1 cucumber, halved and sliced lengthwise […]
Recipe | Farro and Tuna Salad
This is an easy meal to prep and enjoy on busy days for lunch or dinner. Farro and Tuna Salad Adapted from here 2 c cooked farro 2 T lemon juice 1/4 c olive oil 1/2 t ground pepper 1/4 t Kosher salt 4 c chopped broccoli (frozen, then thawed) 2 5-oz tuna, drained and […]
Recipe | Green Curry Chicken
I found a terrific website with simple meals using ingredients from Trader Joe’s. So far, all we’ve tried have been winners. Green Curry Chicken & Fried Rice Found here Two jars Trader Joe’s Thai Green Curry Simmer Sauce 1 package Just Grilled Chicken Strips 1 package frozen Vegetable Fried Rice Warm chicken and cook rice. […]
Recipe | Peach Old Fashioned
This is a nice twist on an old (fashioned) favorite. Peach Old Fashioned 2 peach slices 2 T maple syrup 3 dashes bitters 2 oz bourbon Muddle peach slices. Add maple syrup and bitters, stir. Add bourbon, stir. Add one large cube ice.
Recipe | Salmon Flatbread
Fast and easy – and delicious! Salmon Flatbread 1 piece awakari bread Smoked salmon Simply top fresh awakari bread (found in any Middle Eastern/Turkish bakery) with smoked salmon and enjoy!
Recipe | Roasted Tomato Spread
This isn’t quite as good as the tomato spread at Plano’s Urban Crust, but it will do in a pinch. And who doesn’t need jammy tomato spread at home to use on anything and everything?? Oven-Roasted Tomato Spread Discovered here 1 28 oz can whole plum tomatoes (no salt or seasoning) OR 5 ripe red […]
Recipe | Kalamata Tapenade
This is a perfect dip anything you can image in it tapenade. Have it on crackers, pita, soft cheese…your imagination is the limit. And it’s quick and easy to make. Kalamata Tapenade Found here 7 oz. jar of pitted kalamata olive, drained 1–2 T of garlic 2 T drained capers 2 T olive oil 1 […]