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1 (12-oz) package Trader Joes traditional carnitas (shrink-wrapped in deli section. 1 package Trader Joes handmade corn tortillas 1-2 Bottles Trader Joes Enchilada Sauce 1 onion, chopped 1 green b ...

2 Boxes of Trader Joe's frozen eggplant cutlets 1-2 large mozzarella cheese balls, thinly sliced 1 large jar trader Joe's original spaghetti sauce 1 can TJ's herbal tomato sauce 1 onion, chopped ...

2 Bottles, Trader Joe's Thai yellow curry sauce Trader Joe's frozen chicken breast tenderloins (about 1/4 - 1/2 bag) 3 small red potatoes cut in chunks 1/2 onion cut into long slices 4 carrots, cu ...

1 lb. Penne Pasta, cooked al dente'(firm to bite) 1 package Sweet Italian Sausage (fresh in deli-section) 1 or more cups, Trader Joe's heavy cream 1 jar Trader Joe's organic spaghetti sauce Parmes ...

1 lb. ground beef 1-1/2 tablespoons chili powder 1 tablespoon ground cumin 16-oz bottle spicy salsa 15 – 16 oz can refried black beans 14½ oz can chicken broth ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 – 1lb rolls prepared polenta, sliced into 1/3-inch-thick rounds 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese Sauté beef in heavy large pot over medium-high heat until no longer pink, breaking up meat with back of fork, about 3 minutes. Add chili powder and cumin; stir 1 minute. Add salsa, beans and broth. Simmer until mixture thickens, about 10 minutes. Mix in ¼ cilantro; season with salt and pepper. Oil 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Place half of polenta in dish. Top with sauce and 1½ cups cheese, then remaining polenta, cheese and cilantro (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with foil; chill). Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake freshly assembled pie, uncovered until heated through and sauce bubbles, about 25 – 30 minutes. Or bake refrigerated pie, covered 20 minutes, then uncover and bake until heated through about 25 – 30 minutes. Conejo Valley Adult School… Cooking Instructor, Lisa Scott -adapted from an epicurious.com recipe

1 Pizza dough 1/2 can T.J's refried beans 1/3 cup mild chunky salsa 2 scallions, chopped 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro 1-1/2 to 2 cups chopped smoked chicken 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Roll or stretch dough out. Mix beans with salsa and spread over dough, leaving ½ inch border around the edges. Sprinkle scallions, cilantro, chicken and cheese evenly over pizza. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until crust is golden. Serve with sour cream, chopped tomato and shredded lettuce on the side, if desired.

1 (8 oz.) Sourdough or french bread 1 box of avocado numbers 1 Tbsp bottled Italian herb dressing 1-3 tbsp minced fresh basil 5-6 oz cold brie, rind removed, cheese thinly sliced 1/4 cup finely ...