Did you know that you can take frozen potstickers, cook them directly in the air fryer, and they’ll come out crispy on the outside and tender in the middle? It’s a game changer y’all. Add some broccoli and a few Trader Joe’s sauces and you’ve got these Air Fryer Potsticker and Broccoli Bowls in about 20 minutes.  Of all of my Trader Joe’s recipes, this is the one that I turn to the most if we need a quick weekend meal. It takes almost no prep, feels just nutritious enough (???), and super satisfying thanks to all of the sauces. Whatever you do, do not skimp on the sauces here. I’m a sauc ..read more

You know about hummus bowls right? A layer of hummus topped with greens and a Mediterranean-style protein like falafel or kebabs. Well, if you happen to find yourself at Trader Joe’s you’ve hit the jackpot for the best ingredients to make one. I love seeing my Trader Joe’s page filling up with easy, 20-minute meals. If you’ve been around for a bit, you already know that I’m a superfan of Trader Joe’s, and I love all of the shortcuts that result from shopping there. If you happen to be stopping by there, you can just grab these exact ingredients and be on your way, but almost any grocery store ..read more

Everyone I serve this simple side dish to in the spring asks for the recipe. This is the best way to make Roasted Asparagus and Potatoes together on a sheet pan, with both coming out perfectly tender at the same time. Oven roasted potatoes are a classic, but when the weather warms up, roasted asparagus spears give the dish extra color and texture. After making this for many spring meals and gatherings, my favorite version includes finely chopped rosemary for the potatoes and is topped with Creamy Dijon Sauce. This combination just feels like it’s made to serve with grilled proteins like steak ..read more

Welcome to the place where we ditch the take-out menu because we can make the most dreamy spring-inspired fried rice in less time than it takes to order it. Bacon and Asparagus Fried Rice is crunchy, savory, and topped with a fried egg – tons of flavor in every bite.  Fried rice is a comfort food dinner. There’s something so satisfying about a bowl of perfectly cooked and seasoned rice – every grain coated in savory sauce. But even better if it’s packed full of flavorful veggies (asparagus coins! Sweet peas!) and crispy bacon. This is a spring-themed and below you’ll find my top pick of ..read more

Let’s take a classic Strawberry, Spinach, Feta Salad and give it an updated twist with a topping of poppy seed granola. Just call me Goldilocks, but this granola is not too sweet, not too savory, it’s just right. And it adds a ton of flavor and crunch to this salad. I’ve been experimenting with this granola for weeks, wanting to get something that holds its shape and has enough crunch to be better than anything else that you could add to this springy salad combo. And I totally found it. This granola was so good that everyone in my household was eating it off the pan before I could get it on t ..read more

Puff pastry is one of the most versatile ingredients you can have in your freezer, and it’s one of just a small list of ingredients needed to make this spring-centric Asparagus Puff Pastry with Boursin. With the herby, creamy flavor of Boursin, this is incredibly simple to throw together and great for a light lunch or addition to a brunch spread. Spring is here and with it comes brunches and gatherings and light lunches that are perfect for enjoying on screen porches. Puff pastry tarts are the perfect back-pocket dish for any and all of these meals, and probably many more that I haven’t thoug ..read more

Chicken salad is classic and always a hit for lunch, but what if we give it a twist? This Green Goddess Chicken Salad combines the convenience of pre-cooked chicken with the zesty kick of Trader Joe’s Zhoug Sauce and creamy mayo to bring it all together.  I hope you’re enjoying this new Trader Joe’s Recipe Series – I’d love to hear what you think in the comments! While you can follow-along in real time over on Instagram, I’m also compiling them all over on the Trader Joe’s Recipe Page. If you’re a TJ’s shopper, I hope this becomes a resource for quick and easy semi-homemade recipes. But ..read more

If you have young helpers around at Easter, have them help make this incredibly easy Bunny Bread! Or make these yourself for a fun addition to the dinner table. You just need store-bought refrigerated dinner rolls, unsalted butter, and raisins for eyes.  Whether serving brunch or dinner for Easter, odds are good that you’ll be looking for rolls to add to the dinner table, so this year make them extra fun with bunny bread! These couldn’t be easier and just need a few ingredients.  Want to save this recipe? Get it emailed to you directly! Enter your email below. Please enable Java ..read more

Love buffalo chicken, but don’t want to deal with the mess of wings? Try making these Buffalo Chicken Dip Bites. Flaky pastry filled with buffalo chicken dip and topped with melty cheese.They’re a great appetizer or game day snack, but make a fun meal with a crisp salad served on the side.  This recipe is part of my popular Instagram series Trader Joe’s in 20 where we stop at Trader Joe’s, pick up a few things, and make a quick and easy 20 minute dinner! And if you love spicy buffalo chicken, this is a must-try! It’s like dip and chips all in a bite-sized pastry cup. These are the perfec ..read more

Indian Curry makes the most flavorful pizza topping you’ve ever tasted in these Easy Indian Pizzas. Using just four ingredients, including naan as a base, these pizzas aren’t just delicious, but they come together in less than 20 minutes.  If you’ve ever tried Desi Pizza, you know why Indian-style pizzas became so popular in recent years. Indian-style curries pack a ton of flavor in a small package and they make the most unexpected and delicious topping for naan pizza. And while, like all pizza, the sky is the limit when it comes to toppings, these are absolutely delicious in their simpl ..read more