https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 08 May 2026 18:04:25 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trader-joes-dinner-from-store-to-table-in-an-hour-or-less#post-1676024 Tue, 03 Jun 2014 15:32:25 +0000 Kimberlybee 1676024@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had to go to Target today to exchange some of DD's birthday gifts and she is down for her long nap now. I definitely want to go TJs tomorrow morning! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trader-joes-dinner-from-store-to-table-in-an-hour-or-less#post-1675990 Tue, 03 Jun 2014 15:21:57 +0000 mrsjyw 1675990@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we've tried all of their frozen chinese food, added whatever veggies we had on hand and made some rice for an easy peasy 15-30 min meal! :)</p> <p>their four cheese pizza also w veggies added</p> <p>gnocci was good (just tried it t his wknd) DH didn't like it too much. added ckn and peppers. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trader-joes-dinner-from-store-to-table-in-an-hour-or-less#post-1675987 Tue, 03 Jun 2014 15:20:56 +0000 autumnlove 1675987@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MUI831: @gingerbebe: THANKS! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trader-joes-dinner-from-store-to-table-in-an-hour-or-less#post-1675986 Tue, 03 Jun 2014 15:20:19 +0000 Pancakes 1675986@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Dang, y'all! Now I'm sad I went to Costco and Target today instead of TJs! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trader-joes-dinner-from-store-to-table-in-an-hour-or-less#post-1675962 Tue, 03 Jun 2014 15:12:39 +0000 gingerbebe 1675962@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>1. Boneless Korean or Hawaiian short ribs grilled or broiled, microwave-ready package of asparagus in the fresh veggie section, frozen brown rice.</p> <p>2. Any flavor of chicken sausage. A bag of washed kale sauteed up and wilted with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, lemon juice and chili flakes. Microwave ready baby potatoes in the fresh veggie section.</p> <p>3. A fresh pork tenderloin seasoned quickly with mustard, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and your favorite dry herb, broiled/roasted. Frozen french green beans sauteed in olive oil, salt and pepper, and garlic powder. Frozen mashed sweet potatoes. </p> <p>4. Burgers and all the fixings with frozen sweet potato fries.</p> <p>5. Boneless skinless chicken and a jar of their curry simmer sauces. Add some green beans or bell peppers to the mix (fresh or frozen). Serve over frozen jasmine rice.</p> <p>6. Frozen panko crusted tilapia filets served with lemon wedges. Couscous or quinoa cooked with chicken broth and grated parmesan. Serve with frozen Soycutash mix. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trader-joes-dinner-from-store-to-table-in-an-hour-or-less#post-1675731 Tue, 03 Jun 2014 14:10:19 +0000 snowjewelz 1675731@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They have pretty good frozen options so I'd just browse there and pick out a few things to put together! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trader-joes-dinner-from-store-to-table-in-an-hour-or-less#post-1675692 Tue, 03 Jun 2014 14:01:16 +0000 Mommy Finger 1675692@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: Let me see if I can rattle some off. :)</p> <p>In the "meal starter" section, I love the following:</p> <p>Gnocci<br /> Penne arrabiata (I think)<br /> Mushroom risotto (I add white wine and LOTS of parm)<br /> Polenta (two diff kinds. One is little polenta balls and the other is what you would think of polenta)</p> <p>I know there are other pasta dishes that are awesome, I just can't think of them. For each one, I bulk them up with TJ's frozen veggies, which I love and think they have great prices. And I add whatever protein I want. Usually it's a chicken breast. And I can get away with using less chicken if I cut it up and add it in rather than cooking separate and having on the side.</p> <p>I hear good things about their orange chicken and other asian dishes and you can pair with their frozen rice.</p> <p>I love their pasta sauces and usually add veggies to that as well with some ground beef over pasta.</p> <p>Cover chicken breasts with their pesto and bake or saute some shrimp and mix in some pesto in the end.</p> <p>Have leftover chicken? Slice and reheat in a pan with a little pesto or their romano caesar dressing and serve over a salad.</p> <p>Sometimes we just make some of the Gyoza and eat those for dinner but that's not exactly healthy :)</p> <p>Some of their flatbreads are straight up delicious. Serve with a salad.</p> <p>Like Indian? They have some amazing simmer sauces. Chicken and veggies simmered in sauce over their rice.</p> <p>That's all I got for now. . . ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trader-joes-dinner-from-store-to-table-in-an-hour-or-less#post-1675687 Tue, 03 Jun 2014 13:59:27 +0000 Raindrop 1675687@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My go to are pre-seasoned meats. We like the Hawaiian style short ribs with rice and veggies. :) You just put them under the boiler for 3 minutes on each side or you can grill them. Yum!</p> <p>Also the BBQ ribs are good. It's 20-30 minutes baked in the oven I believe. I eat with Texas toast and a salad. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trader-joes-dinner-from-store-to-table-in-an-hour-or-less#post-1675682 Tue, 03 Jun 2014 13:58:33 +0000 septca 1675682@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Pork gyoza and steamed green beans.</p> <p>Baked orange chicken with rice and a vegetable.</p> <p>Calzones with their pre-made pizza dough and whatever you want inside.</p> <p>Paninis with proscuitto, spinach, and cheese.</p> <p>Fresh tortellini with whatever kind of sauce you want (they have a ton of options).</p> <p>I am not really big on frozen fish or entrees, but these are my TJ's go-to meals. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trader-joes-dinner-from-store-to-table-in-an-hour-or-less#post-1675676 Tue, 03 Jun 2014 13:56:35 +0000 yoursilverlining 1675676@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Their frozen pizzas are pretty good (especially the mushroom flatbread one and the ham/gruyere cheese/caramelized onion one. Neither has a tomato sauce base.</p> <p>Orange chicken with (frozen) rice</p> <p>Their tamales are good and you can microwave in a few minutes. Add canned beans.</p> <p>Sausages with grilled sweet peppers and onions. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trader-joes-dinner-from-store-to-table-in-an-hour-or-less#post-1675660 Tue, 03 Jun 2014 13:52:16 +0000 LC 1675660@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I JUST did this on my lunch break! I picked up some salmon filets with a herb-dijon rub on them and some asparagus. Easy quick grilling meal! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trader-joes-dinner-from-store-to-table-in-an-hour-or-less#post-1675657 Tue, 03 Jun 2014 13:51:36 +0000 autumnlove 1675657@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MUI831: Please share more options!!! :P </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trader-joes-dinner-from-store-to-table-in-an-hour-or-less#post-1675653 Tue, 03 Jun 2014 13:50:06 +0000 Mommy Finger 1675653@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Buy whatever meat you want from the meat section and go to the frozen section to the part that I call the meal starters. That's where they have the frozen risottos, pastas, quinoa, etc. My favorite is to cut up a chicken breast and then add a package of the mushroom fettuccine. I also add whatever veggies I want. Our usuals are broccoli, mushrooms, spinach, etc. Most of those can be found in the frozen section.</p> <p>But I could probably post a million dinner options from TJ's. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trader-joes-dinner-from-store-to-table-in-an-hour-or-less#post-1675652 Tue, 03 Jun 2014 13:50:04 +0000 autumnlove 1675652@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Frozen brown rice, frozen chicken teriyaki and a salad. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trader-joes-dinner-from-store-to-table-in-an-hour-or-less#post-1675651 Tue, 03 Jun 2014 13:50:03 +0000 Anagram 1675651@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They have really good pre-seasoned meats and fish. I recently got salmon fillets that were delicious. They also have really tasty washed and seasoned brussel sprouts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trader-joes-dinner-from-store-to-table-in-an-hour-or-less#post-1675641 Tue, 03 Jun 2014 13:46:39 +0000 mediagirl 1675641@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have to stop by Trader Joe's tonight. I also need to make dinner and have not defrosted anything. What can I buy there that I can have on my table, ready for my family, in less than an hour? </p> <p>Restrictions: no tomatoes, no tree nuts. </p> <p>:) </p>