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Thanksgiving rolls ever closer, and with it the prospect of tasty meals, warm tables and good company. If you’re expected to bring something for the family meal, but you’re not really feeling up to big preparations, don’t worry. Trader Joe’s has you covered with a wide variety of side dishes and courses that will engage all kinds of tastes at a reasonable price.
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From snacks to keep people’s hunger at bay while the main meal cooks to tasty side dishes, you can’t go wrong with any of these picks. Just be sure to grab them before the big day so they don’t run out.
Here are seven dishes to grab ahead of Thanksgiving.
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Scallopini Potatoes
There are few meals that are not improved by the addition of some sort of potatoes. If you’re tired of boring old mashed potatoes, and not exactly a foodie, yourself, grab a container of these Scallopini Potatoes, which are layered in four Italian cheeses and an additional savory cream sauce. These can be popped in the oven and come out perfect, as though you labored all day in the kitchen. They’re just $4.49 for an 18-ounce container.
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Harvest Apple Salad Kit
If you agree that salad should be more than just a bowl full of greens, you’ll love grabbing a couple of bags of Trader Joe’s Harvest Apple Salad Kit, a spring mix that includes a wide variety of lettuces and greens, from green leaf and butter lettuces to red chard and arugula, to name a few. Then wait for the flavors to grab you, a mix of cheddar, apple, cinnamon and pecans come together for a crunchy, zesty and sweet flavor bomb. Dress it with the apple vinaigrette that comes in the bag or add your own. Each 9.2-ounce bag is just $3.99.
Fresh Cranberry Orange Relish
Cranberry sauce can be somewhat controversial at Thanksgiving. Some people love it, while others don’t want it coming anywhere near their plate. This unique combo of Fresh Cranberry Orange Relish might just win over those on the fence. Made with, of course, chopped cranberries, but mixed with California Valencia oranges and sugar, the citrus bites change the flavor profile. Each 16-ounce tub is $3.99.
Cheesy Herby Biscuits
If the name of these Cheesy Herby Biscuits alone doesn’t entice, perhaps carbs just aren’t your thing. Don’t show up with boring old bland dinner rolls when you can pop a pan of these rolls in the oven. They are buttery and flaky as well as rich with parmesan and cheddar. The warmer they’re served, the better — and yes, add butter. A 12-ounce container of these biscuits is just $4.99.
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
If regular potatoes are not your thing, even those loaded with butter and cheese, go for something simple and delicious with these Mashed Sweet Potatoes. There are no surprise ingredients, because nature does its own thing in the perfect flavor of these nutritious and delicious potatoes. Go simple with just a little butter or dress them up fancy with brown sugar and marshmallows if that’s your preference. Either way, they’re a wonderful and healthier alternative to the average potato. You get an 18-ounce bag for just $2.99. They are also Kosher.
Trader Joe’s Sparkling Honeycrisp Apple Juice Beverage
For those who want a tasty non-alcoholic beverage at Thanksgiving but are a little tired of the traditional Martinelli’s apple cider, consider Trader Joe’s spin on the drink, Sparkling Honeycrisp Apple Juice Beverage. Honeycrisp apples date back to 1974, when agricultural scientists bred it uniquely for its sweet-tart balance, according to Trader Joe’s website. Your guests will enjoy its light flavor and refreshing bubbles. Each 12-ounce can is just $1.69.
Nuts About Rosemary Mix
There’s always that painful stretch of time between guest arrival and the time of the actual meal, in which stomachs tend to start rumbling. No one wants to ruin the meal with something too filling, so be sure to bring a container of this Nuts About Rosemary Mix. Savory and herby, these nuts will tide people over until dinner is truly served. It’s $7.99 for a 12-ounce canister — Kosher, too.
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