For those days when you want to keep kitchen prep time to a minimum, here are some of my favorite things that basically need to be reheated and served. I am a big fan of the toaster oven, and most can be cooked in there but some may require you to perform the complicated task of boiling water.
What are your TJ favorites?
VEGETABLE MASALA BURGERS and DR PRAEGER'S VEGGIE BURGERS
Conveniently, my two favorite items are usually located right next to each other in the freezer section. They take a few minutes on each side in the toaster oven, and voila! The masala ones have a nice indian spice kick to them. And Dr. Praeger, thank you. I've eaten a lot of veggie burgers in my day these are my favorite. And they happen to be good for you too.
COCONUT CURRY CHICKEN STICKS
Also in the freezer section, these tasty little guys are a great snack. I like them with Thai Sweet Chili Sauce. MMMMmmmm.
SUN DRIED TOMATO & PESTO TORTA
I'm not a huge sun dried tomato fan, but I could (ok, do) eat this by the spoonful. It's great (but a little tough to spread )on those thick wasa-like crispbread crackers. (Gotta get your fiber in...) You can also put a few scoops over some pasta for an instant sauce that makes you seem a bit fancy. Or you can just be like me and eat it with your finger.
NASI GORENG!!!
I was so excited to find this at TJ's when I returned from Bali. It's a classic Balinese dish that's got rice, carrots, snap peas, mushrooms and some other stuff...a whole little rainbow of veggies. You can just dump it into a frying pan for a few minutes, and it's an instant meal. It's also good if you crack an egg in the pan and give it a good stir. Or just serve it with a fried egg on top of it. In Indonesia, they served a huge plate of the rice with a piece of shrimp toast, a chicken skewer, and a beef skewer. (All for about $1.20)
Trade Joe, will you marry me?
