I live on these 9 frozen dinners from Trader Joe's — and they're all under $6

Kiersten HickmanJan 13, 2024, 20:23 IST

I like to stock up on frozen meals when I visit Trader Joe's. Kiersten Hickman

When I'm tired after a long day at work, I don't usually feel like cooking dinner.
Instead of ordering takeout, I started stocking up on frozen meals from Trader Joe's.

When I'm wiped out at the end of a long workday, I usually don't feel like cooking. I end up ordering far too much takeout and paying more than I should for a simple meal.

But recently, I started stocking my freezer with delicious frozen meals from Trader Joe's that I can rotate through.

Each of them is less than $6 each at my local Trader Joe's, much cheaper than my usual go-to takeout order.

I’m a big fan of meals I can pair with a side salad, like these potstickers.

Trader Joe's pork gyoza potstickers work well as either an appetizer or a meal. Kiersten Hickman

The spicy pumpkin samosas are a must-have.

Trader Joe's spicy-pumpkin samosas are a seasonal item. Kiersten Hickman

Trader Joe's channa masala is easy to serve with rice or toasted naan.

I can make two meals out of one container of Trader Joe's channa masala. Kiersten Hickman

Quiche is the perfect meal at any time of day.

Although quiche is typically seen as a breakfast food, I love eating it for dinner. Kiersten Hickman

I love dipping the chain's mini chicken tacos in salsa verde.

Mini chicken tacos are one of my favorite meals from Trader Joe's. Kiersten Hickman

Trader Joe's frozen pizza satisfies my cravings when I don’t feel like waiting for delivery.

I like pairing a frozen pizza with a side salad. Kiersten Hickman

I roast turkey meatballs on a pan with some veggies.

The turkey meatballs taste great with roasted vegetables. Kiersten Hickman

My husband hates fish, so this single serving of salmon is perfect for me.

Trader Joe's Atlantic salmon comes with a lemon-herb butter. Kiersten Hickman

Trader Joe’s pasta kits always have the best sauce.

Pasta kits make for a quick and delicious meal. Kiersten Hickman

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I live on these 9 frozen dinners from Trader Joe's &mdash; and they're all under $6