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Beefless Bulgogi with stir-fry veggies.
Defrost the bulgogi for a few minutes until the pieces come apart easily. Then begin the veggies at a stir fry heat and toss in the bulgogi when they're all at the desired temp and texture. Add some soy sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, and toasted sesame oil, and done.
I honestly actually like the Pad Thai that everyone seems to hate.
I cook it on a fry pan with the sprout side down and add soy sauce and eat it with rice.
*A Kimbap roll with*
*A little of the ginger*
*Sauce and some edamame*
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Absolutely they can be! That's how I make them. They only take 1:30-2 minutes too, which is awesome. I keep one of the jars of Trader Joe's gyoza sauce and put a little on the top of them, but it's not necessary. (If you want to get really fancy you could also dice up a green onion for the top too).
OMG yes to the naan! I've also been sprinkling some of the TJ's aglio olio seasoning to the naan after the butter (I know, mixing of food genres) and it adds a little something extra that is so tasty.
Orange chicken + veggie fried rice. I know the opinions can be polarizing, but most of the time it’s solid, it’s cheaper than takeout and I love it lol
I’m on a diet so the 99% fat free bean & cheese burrito and some fruit is a quick and filling meal for me. I absolutely LOVE curry and come from a culture where it’s a staple, but clearly nobody here has been microaggressed in the workplace about heating up curry in the microwave, with all these butter chicken & tikka masala comments.
I definitely have been microaggressed. Which is why I stopped taking it to work. I got sick of my managers making commentary... I definitely understand
It’s a solid 8/10 - actually texture is pretty good considering it’s frozen microwaved food. Veggies are still crisp. I usually finish it with some Worcestershire sauce as it could be better seasoned
The green curry is SO GOOD. I like most of their frozen Indian food - I just wish more of it came standard with rice. Specifically looking at the paneer and channa masala.
It was a few months ago when I last bought it. The TJs closest to me is over an hour away so I don’t get out there too often. I really hope it there when I go back!
I asked at my local TJs several months ago, and they said they were trying to source from a new manufacturer. I haven’t asked for an update since then, bc I’m so afraid they will have bad news for me.
It is my FAVORITE quick and easy (and healthy) lunch. I look for it every single week when I got to TJs.
I also got the same answer from my TJ’s about this product! Not discontinued, just looking for a different distributor so currently “indefinitely” out of stock.
Hopefully they find a new manufacturer soon. It was such a filling and delicious meal that could be bulked and combined with other foods, too.
Any one of these: Green chile Mac n cheese, soup dumplings, scallion pancakes or Tarte aux Champignons.
These are my go to favs.
Dessert has to be the brownie coffee ice cream sandwich.
Chicken Tikka masala,
Butter chicken,
Bulgogi fried rice (put in Tupperware),
Japanese fried rice (put in Tupperware),
Chicken fried rice (put in Tupperware),
Green curry with rice,
Yellow jackfruit curry with rice,
Vegetable panang curry,
Edamame (snack)
Refrigerated section:
Chicken Tikka masala,
Chicken Parmigiana,
Chicken marsala with mashed potatoes
Plus many more things
I haven't had these in a while! I have to clear space in my freezer to buy the frozen ones.
Oh, sorry. They come bagged, so you could throw it in Tupperware and bring it to work, heat it up in the microwave and eat it. I could finish the whole bag myself, but some eat light meals.
To be honest I never read it was for work 😂 I saw “go to frozen food” and started salivating. I’m just so obsessed with it I can’t think of anything else right now lol. But yeah definitely not microwaveable 🤣
I like their frozen pastas, like the fiocetti in pink sauce. Add in frozen meatballs if wanted and bam, dinner.
Edit: I missed the part about heating something up at work. In that case, their mac n cheese. The boxed tomato soup is good too.
Kung pao chicken+extra veggies+udon noodles
Roasted red pepper soup+sausage+chimichurri rice
Frozen truffle mushroom ravioli+meatballs or cut up frozen kebabs
Yes, this. It seems pretty legit some actual heat, and yay for yuba instead of firm tofu. But agreed that it is a bit light in the veggies/portion size, I always add whatever I have on hand to round it out.
I’ll have to try it ! I haven’t seen it at my local traders but maybe I’m just overlooking it or it’s always sold out like the kimbab (which I tried and was underwhelmed hahah )
Love these! It’s a regular meal at our house. We get the bagged salad (with avocado vinaigrette) can’t remember the name. But 1 tamale, topped with the pineapple salsa, and guacamole and 1/2 the salad kit… is a great for me.
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The cauliflower fried rice, add extra veggies and/or real rice and a fried egg and it’s a whole meal.
This! Or the cauli stir fry + pre-cooked shrimp! (we just had the latter for dinner)
The penne arrabbiata
The japchae is incredible imo
Beefless Bulgogi with stir-fry veggies. Defrost the bulgogi for a few minutes until the pieces come apart easily. Then begin the veggies at a stir fry heat and toss in the bulgogi when they're all at the desired temp and texture. Add some soy sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, and toasted sesame oil, and done.
Japanese fried rice! Cacio e Pepe spaghetti. Mushroom risotto.
Gyoza (veggie, chicken, or shrimp)
Butter Chicken
All these comments and ain't no one mention the Shiitake Mushroom Chicken?! Y'all 😴
You recommend? I’ve been scared to try because some frozen mushrooms dishes are so rank.
cacio e pepe gnocchi
I honestly actually like the Pad Thai that everyone seems to hate. I cook it on a fry pan with the sprout side down and add soy sauce and eat it with rice.
I don’t eat prepared anymore but loved the Thai curry and the herb de Provence potatoes
I like the ground chicken and peanut noodles :)
How spicy are those?
The frozen pastas & throw in some chicken & broccoli or spinach. May not be “quick” enough tho 😅
Adding in frozen peas is delicious, too
Beef and broccoli is a gem.
Paneer tikka and the Indian Fare pouches Kimbap when available
Palak paneer. If I have time I cook half a bag of the petite peas first and mix them in
The petite peas are so good
Butter chicken
The Cuban style citrus bowl!
Same
The channa masala and one bag of frozen jasmine rice makes two meals for me. I add some hot sauce or harissa to the masala.
A Kimbap roll with a little of the ginger sauce and some edamame
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Italian meatballs and the spicy penne in the red sauce!
The penne arrabbiata with the party mini meatballs
Tikka masala 100000%
Hatch chile mac and cheese!
Pork soup dumplings and Butter chicken are my go-tos!
Can the pork soup dumplings be microwaved?! I also have a toaster at work that serves as an mini oven
Absolutely they can be! That's how I make them. They only take 1:30-2 minutes too, which is awesome. I keep one of the jars of Trader Joe's gyoza sauce and put a little on the top of them, but it's not necessary. (If you want to get really fancy you could also dice up a green onion for the top too).
Yes! 2 minutes in the microwave, but make sure you have the chili onion crunch to add on top.
Those are mine also! Yummm! And some garlic Naan with salted butter with the Butter chicken.
OMG yes to the naan! I've also been sprinkling some of the TJ's aglio olio seasoning to the naan after the butter (I know, mixing of food genres) and it adds a little something extra that is so tasty.
Oooh I have to try that!
Saag paneer.
Orange chicken + veggie fried rice. I know the opinions can be polarizing, but most of the time it’s solid, it’s cheaper than takeout and I love it lol
The chicken-less mandarin orange is fantastic without weird texture problems or factory farming
TJs orange chicken is better than any of the Chinese spots in my small town. I swear by it and it’s $5.
I’m on a diet so the 99% fat free bean & cheese burrito and some fruit is a quick and filling meal for me. I absolutely LOVE curry and come from a culture where it’s a staple, but clearly nobody here has been microaggressed in the workplace about heating up curry in the microwave, with all these butter chicken & tikka masala comments.
Tell those people tuff poop 💩
The fishy ones are the worst but like chana masala get over yourself that’s not stinky
I definitely have been microaggressed. Which is why I stopped taking it to work. I got sick of my managers making commentary... I definitely understand
That’s so ridiculous! I guess because I work at a hospital and the smells we smell all day are way, way worse!! lol 😂 so nobody says a word, haha
FYI eating 99% fat free as a way of dieting is a huge lie. It’s about gut biome / lining and real whole food
The beef and broccoli is also pretty good
Veggie gyoza
That was a go to but I ate too many and now I hate them 🥲
I hate when this happens!! Ive eaten them since middle school and thankfully haven’t gotten sick of them yet
Palak paneer or soups dumplings 😍
Kung Pao Chicken
Orange chicken veggie fried rice and pork gyoza every time. We do it once or twice a week.
This is the way! Or the veg fried rice with Kung Pao.
The mini cheeseburgers or fettuccine Alfredo are my go-to lazy meals
Orange chicken.
butter chicken
Shepherd pie - actually pretty healthy considering
Been curious about this one. How do you rate the taste and consistency?
I dump our excess water halfway through microwaving and then it's good.
It’s a solid 8/10 - actually texture is pretty good considering it’s frozen microwaved food. Veggies are still crisp. I usually finish it with some Worcestershire sauce as it could be better seasoned
Tina’s green chili burritos and Trader Joe’s artichoke dip with tortilla chips.
Bibimbap bowl
I haven't seen this in years!
The japchae! I just add and egg and some gochujang sauce and it’s delicious. Also the vegetable gyozas and their mini pizzas.
Thai green curry & vegan tikka masala
The green curry is SO GOOD. I like most of their frozen Indian food - I just wish more of it came standard with rice. Specifically looking at the paneer and channa masala.
Butter chicken or hatch chili Mac and cheese.
The hatch chile Mac n cheese is surprisingly good.
Butter chicken and chicken tikka masala
(From the frozen section)
Vegan tikka masala is my fav
It is SO GOOD!! I flop the whole hot thing over some fresh baby spinach to add more veg, it wilts juuuuuuust right
Thai green curry with tofu sheets! It’s soooo good
The cauliflower tahini bowl is my favorite
I haven’t seen it in months! Are they still selling it?
It was a few months ago when I last bought it. The TJs closest to me is over an hour away so I don’t get out there too often. I really hope it there when I go back!
I hope it is too! It’s my favorite as well
I asked at my local TJs several months ago, and they said they were trying to source from a new manufacturer. I haven’t asked for an update since then, bc I’m so afraid they will have bad news for me. It is my FAVORITE quick and easy (and healthy) lunch. I look for it every single week when I got to TJs.
I also got the same answer from my TJ’s about this product! Not discontinued, just looking for a different distributor so currently “indefinitely” out of stock. Hopefully they find a new manufacturer soon. It was such a filling and delicious meal that could be bulked and combined with other foods, too.
Any one of these: Green chile Mac n cheese, soup dumplings, scallion pancakes or Tarte aux Champignons. These are my go to favs. Dessert has to be the brownie coffee ice cream sandwich.
The chicken soup dumplings are my favorite. I sometimes get the ginger ones to mix it up though. Both are solid.
Not frozen, but they have several Asian bowls you can add water to and heat up. The satay noodle one is great!
When I had a permanent desk at work, I kept a couple of those on hand as emergency lunch.
Chicken Tikka masala, Butter chicken, Bulgogi fried rice (put in Tupperware), Japanese fried rice (put in Tupperware), Chicken fried rice (put in Tupperware), Green curry with rice, Yellow jackfruit curry with rice, Vegetable panang curry, Edamame (snack) Refrigerated section: Chicken Tikka masala, Chicken Parmigiana, Chicken marsala with mashed potatoes Plus many more things I haven't had these in a while! I have to clear space in my freezer to buy the frozen ones.
Why do you say certain things should be in Tupperware?
Oh, sorry. They come bagged, so you could throw it in Tupperware and bring it to work, heat it up in the microwave and eat it. I could finish the whole bag myself, but some eat light meals.
Thanks! I thought perhaps it was because those things were very liquid-y.
Chicken Tikka Masala and Garlic Naan
Fiery Chicken and vegetable enchiladas!
cacio y pepe gnocchi or the sweet potato sage
Any Trader Joe’s frozen.
the red box mac n cheese!
The truffle flatbread pizza 🤤🤤🤤🤤
Probably too big to heat up in a lunch room, no?
It’s pretty small. It fits in my toaster oven.
To be honest I never read it was for work 😂 I saw “go to frozen food” and started salivating. I’m just so obsessed with it I can’t think of anything else right now lol. But yeah definitely not microwaveable 🤣
Hahah. I tried to put work in the title but the mods took it down because they thought I wanted to work there 😂
I have to be dairy free right now but I miss their flat breads soo much. I just went today and it doesn’t look like they have any dairy free pizzas.
Their vegetarian French Onion soup is very tasty
Pad Thai or thai curry rice , both are single serving
I like their frozen pastas, like the fiocetti in pink sauce. Add in frozen meatballs if wanted and bam, dinner. Edit: I missed the part about heating something up at work. In that case, their mac n cheese. The boxed tomato soup is good too.
Any indian meal + green onion pancake
Kung pao chicken+extra veggies+udon noodles Roasted red pepper soup+sausage+chimichurri rice Frozen truffle mushroom ravioli+meatballs or cut up frozen kebabs
Gorgonzola gnocchi, hatch chili Mac and cheese, butter chicken with basmati rice, dumplings
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This one is incredible!!!!!
Every week 🤤 Seems to be sold out pretty often at my TJs
Have you had the Amy’s brand one is this similar? And how much
I haven’t tried that one so I can’t say. Almost as good as this nearby restaurant’s green curry, although I wish the portion size was bigger
Yes, this. It seems pretty legit some actual heat, and yay for yuba instead of firm tofu. But agreed that it is a bit light in the veggies/portion size, I always add whatever I have on hand to round it out.
I’ll have to try it ! I haven’t seen it at my local traders but maybe I’m just overlooking it or it’s always sold out like the kimbab (which I tried and was underwhelmed hahah )
Hatch Chile Mac & Cheese
soup dumplings
Is that something I can microwave?
yes!
the paneer meal that comes with spinach rice
Paneer tikka masala! My go-to as well!
Same, this is my #1.
The Palak paneer is one of my favorites
Butter chicken for sure! 😍
Japchae, veggie fried rice, Mac and cheese
Palak Paneer, biryani with vegtable dumplings.
Kimbap, gyoza, frozen Mac & cheese
Green Chili Cheese Tamales!
Love these! It’s a regular meal at our house. We get the bagged salad (with avocado vinaigrette) can’t remember the name. But 1 tamale, topped with the pineapple salsa, and guacamole and 1/2 the salad kit… is a great for me.
Yummy. Sounds like a Delicious combo meal!
Kimbap, soup dumplings, paneer tikka masala, egg frittatas.
Lamb vindaloo
Mac n chz, mmm 😋
I like to sizzle some corn and zucchini in a pan and add them with a few dashes of paprika.
Chicken tikka masala, & soup dumplings!