I'm a mom of 2. My picky eaters love these Trader Joe's staples for a quick, easy dinner.

Thu, 08/01/2024 - 07:07

Composite image, on the left the author is holding green beans from Trader Joe's in front of the refrigerated section, on the right a package of meat lasagna is in the refrigerator. — Green beans and meat lasagna from Trader Joe's are staples in the author's household.
Courtesy Elliott Harrell

On busy weeknights, dinner needs to come together in 15 minutes or less.
Trader Joe's has an impressive amount of options for quick meals.
I'll mix and match a fully-cooked protein with a carb and veggie for our dinners.

As a mom of two little girls trying to balance a career with the demands of motherhood and running a household, I sometimes find myself in need of quick weeknight dinner ideas that I can get on the table in 15 minutes or less.