Recipes Dinner 10 Trader Joe's Dinner Ideas for Busy Weeknights You're going to want to bookmark these recipes. By Corey Williams Corey Williams Corey Williams is a food writer for MyRecipes and Allrecipes. She has a decade of journalism experience. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on April 4, 2024 Close Photo: Dotdash Meredith Food Studios These easy weeknight options have one thing in common: They all feature convenient, fan-favorite products from Trader Joe's! From quick dinners that come together with just a few ingredients to simple ways to upgrade frozen meals, you're going to want to bookmark this collection of Trader Joe's dinner ideas. 01 of 11 3-Ingredient Giant Grilled Cheese View Recipe Sara Haas "The combination of tangy cheddar with creamy, melty gruyere is perfect for those epic cheese pulls." —Sara Haas 02 of 11 Leveled Up Trader Joe's Mandarin Orange Chicken View Recipe Trader Joe's "Because this meal is so simple and doesn't need much to make it stellar, all you need is four ingredients: onions, garlic, soy sauce, and rice vinegar and the prep is almost as simple as the recommended method on the package." —Keaton Larson 03 of 11 Trader Joe’s Spicy Garlic-Pepperoni Pan Pizza View Recipe Dotdash Meredith Food Studios "There's nothing better than an easy meal that uses a store-bought shortcut—except for one that also tastes gourmet to boot. This pan pizza recipe highlights ready-made dough, a flavorful sauce, and customizable toppings—all from Trader Joe's—for an unforgettable dish even more delicious than takeout." —Andrea Lobas 04 of 11 Everything Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner View Recipe Allrecipes "Delicate salmon with a crunchy topping is paired with tender potatoes and broccoli drizzled with a sweet and spicy mustard glaze in this simple, 30-minute sheet pan dinner." —NicoleMcMom 05 of 11 Artichoke Joe's View Recipe Jessica Bohlman "If you have a Trader Joe's® by you, then check out their frozen section for artichoke hearts and add this to the mix!" —Mrs Falvo 06 of 11 Trader Joe’s Chicken Soup Dumplings Dinner View Recipe Courtney Kassel "One bowl, two ingredients, two minutes, and you get one seriously delicious dish." —Courtney Kassel 07 of 11 Roasted Tomato Croissant Caprese View Recipe "Although I’ll go out of my way to get a high-quality croissant at bakeries around Los Angeles, where I live now, sometimes I want to be home and lazy but still experience something buttery and flaky enough to satisfy a craving. And that’s when I pull out a box of Trader Joe’s frozen Mini Croissants." —Alyse Whitney 08 of 11 Everything Bagel Breakfast Casserole View Recipe Dotdash Meredith Food Studios "If you're looking for the perfect brunch dish to serve a crowd, this bagel bake is guaranteed to make any weekend extraordinary. Plus, this casserole can be prepared and refrigerated overnight, so in the morning, all you have to do is pop it in the oven and let the crave-worthy smells wake up the whole house." —Julia Levy 09 of 11 Trader Joe's Chicken Karaage View Recipe Maura Timmerman/Allrecipes "Sorry, Dino nuggets, but I'll be stocking an entire shelf in my freezer with this crispy chicken." —Alyse Whitney 10 of 11 Everything Bagel Seasoned Chicken Casserole View Recipe thedailygourmet "With minimal preparation, this everything bagel seasoned chicken casserole with orzo can be on the table in just over an hour. If you love artichoke spinach dip, then you may want to give this casserole a try." —TheDailyGourmet 11 of 11 More Inspiration Trader Joe's/Dotdash Meredith The Best Frozen Products From Trader Joe's, According to Customers I Live Abroad and This Is What I Stock Up on From Trader Joe's Trader Joe's Latest $2 Dinner Hack Will Save You So Much Time Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit