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Easy Recipes for Busy Weeknights

Dinner doesn't need to be complicated to be good. Our recipes are built for busy weeknights and smaller households: slow cooker meals sized for two, shortcut dinners made with Trader Joe's favorites, and make-ahead dishes that keep the week running smoothly.

Save room for dessert, too. You'll find single-serving treats, an old-fashioned apple dumpling recipe worth making on repeat and easy sangrias for your next get-together.

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