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José’s Guacamole topped with

Spicy Pico de Gallo

Trader José’s Guacamole topped with Spicy Pico de Gallo is a two-for-one deal, offering creamy guacamole and spicy salsa all in one container.

1. In a microwave-safe dish, combine the bell pepper, onions, and carne asada. Microwave on high until hot, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle the taco seasoning on top and stir.

2. Briefly microwave the tortillas until hot, 10 to 15 seconds. Divide the meat and vegetable mixture among the tortillas and top with the guacamole and pico de gallo.

SPAGHETTI MEETS MAC and CHEESE

YIELD: 2 servings

PREP TIME: 1 minute

COOKING TIME: 10 minutes

1 (14-ounce) box frozen Joe’s

Diner Mac ‘n Cheese

(12-ounce) box frozen Trader

Joe’s “Just Sauce” Turkey

Bolognese

1 teaspoon dried oregano

(optional)

By using Trader Joe’s ingredients, this delicious meal is accomplished in only 10 minutes.

1. Pierce a few holes in the plastic film over the mac and cheese. Microwave for 5 minutes.

2. Microwave the Bolognese sauce on low power for 2 to 3 minutes. Then microwave on high power until the Bolognese is hot throughout, about 3 minutes.

3. Transfer the hot mac and cheese to a medium bowl. Add the oregano, if using, and stir in about three-quarters of the Bolognese sauce. Reserve the remaining sauce for another use.

CARNE ASADA POLENTA “LASAGNE”

YIELD: 2 servings

PREP TIME: 10 minutes

COOKING TIME: 5 minutes

1 1/2 cups Trader Joe’s

Traditional Fresh Ricotta

2 tablespoons Trader Joe’s

Condensed Cream of Portabella

Mushroom Soup

1/2 (12-ounce) package frozen

Trader Joe’s Carne Asada

(seasoned beef sirloin)

2 scallions, chopped

1/2 (18-ounce) tube Trader Joe’s

Organic Polenta

Instead of using strips of pasta, this dish layers polenta with cheese, mushrooms, and beef.

1. In a small bowl, stir together the ricotta, soup, carne asada, and scallions.

2. Cut the polenta into rounds about 1/4 inch thick. In a medium microwave-safe dish, make one layer of polenta using 5 to 6 slices and top with half of the ricotta mixture.

3. Add another layer of polenta, using the remaining 5 to 6 slices. Top with the remaining ricotta mixture, smoothing it over the polenta slices.

4. Microwave until hot, 5 to 6 minutes.

STUFFED RED PEPPERS with CHICKEN and ORZO

YIELD: 2 servings

PREP TIME: 5 minutes

COOKING TIME: 5 minutes

1 (18-ounce) package Trader

Joe’s Greek Style Chicken with

Orzo, Spinach and Feta Cheese

1 (24-ounce) jar Trader Joe’s

Roasted Red Peppers

3/4 cup Trader Joe’s Crumbled

Feta with Mediterranean Herbs

This meal is quick and delicious and tastes like it took a long time to assemble, instead of just minutes.

1. Cut the chicken and olives from the Greek Style Chicken into bite-size pieces. Mix the ingredients together.

2. Lay the peppers in a microwave-safe dish. Using a spoon, fill each pepper with the orzo mixture. Microwave on high until hot, 2 to 3 minutes.

3. Crumble the feta on top of the peppers and microwave again until the cheese is melted, 30 seconds to 1 minute.

PENNE MEATBALLS with ARRABIATA SAUCE

YIELD: 2 servings

PREP TIME: 1 minute

COOKING TIME: 10 minutes

1/2 (16-ounce) bag frozen Trader

Joe’s “Just Pasta” Penne

1/2 (16-ounce) package frozen

Trader Joe’s Flame Broiled

Turkey Meatballs Fully Cooked

1/2 (25-ounce) jar Trader Joe’s

Arrabiata Sauce

Trader Joe’s Grated Parmigiano-

Reggiano cheese, as needed

(optional)

Arrabiata translates to “angry” in Italian, so this sauce’s name comes from the added heat of chile peppers.

1. Microwave the pasta according to the package directions. Set aside.

2. In a medium microwave-safe dish, microwave the meatballs on high for 2 minutes. Then pour the arrabiata sauce into the dish with the meatballs and microwave on high until the sauce and meatballs are heated, 2 to 3 more minutes.

3. Open the bag of pasta and add it to the dish with the sauce and meatballs. Toss to combine and sprinkle with the cheese, if using.

TORTILLA CHILI CHEESE DOGS

YIELD: 4 hot dogs