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No one wants summer to end, but you can’t deny that fall is one of the best times of the year. The spooky decor, pumpkin-flavored desserts, and color-changing leaves come together to make autumn the coziest of seasons. Here at AllRecipes, we're especially excited to enjoy some fall-inspired desserts—and, turns out, so are a lot of Trader Joe’s shoppers.

Trader Joe’s Fan-Favorite Fall Treat Has Returned—and It’s Just $4

If you’re like me and don’t possess any cooking skills whatsoever, Trader Joe’s is probably also your best friend. It’s every lazy cook’s paradise. Practically everything sold there just needs to be heated up in a microwave, or better yet, requires no cooking at all. But even if you are a great cook, sometimes you just need a quick meal that’s ready to eat. Maybe you work a busy job and have a short lunch or you have short breaks in between your classes, so you don’t even have time to microwave your food. Luckily, you can just walk into Trader Joe’s and pick up a filling lunch that requires no preparation whatsoever. Here are the best Trader Joe’s sandwiches — dessert options included.

The Best Trader Joe’s Sandwiches

While I shop frequently at Trader Joe’s, I’m often snatching things up on a whim, especially if it’s a new or seasonal item. However, I do have a short list of items that I buy pretty much every time I go. Their slab-dried apricots are one (I go through a bag a week), as is their bagged arugula. And I can rarely resist a bag of one of their popcorns.

This Is the Best Bread Product That Trader Joe's Carries—It's My Favorite

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It's time to fill your cart with fun snacks, easy dinners, speedy breakfasts—and so much more!

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As a professional recipe developer, I've always been methodical about how I approach cooking. For example, the vegetables need to be cut in a particular way to maximize flavor in each bite; X ingredient needs to go in before Y ingredient to build the flavor in just the right way. And my husband will tell you that when he's cooking, I tend to hover and give lots of "suggestions."

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We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. I thought I had a tiny kitchen in my old apartment — I never thought it could get much smaller. Unfortunately, the kitchen in my new studio has proved me wrong. Only one person can fit in there at a time, and you don’t even have to move to reach the sink, stove, or fridge (all of which are squished within three feet of each other). Don’t get me wrong — I can get by well enough, but there are some sacrifices I’ve had to make. One of the biggest? Forgoing a full-size trash can.

I Had No Room for a Trash Can in My Tiny Kitchen — Until I Found This Clever $26 Solution

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. I love Chinese American food as much as anyone else. When I want to treat myself on a weeknight, I usually order takeout from my favorite local spot. It’s affordable, and, honestly, it’s delicious. Just thinking about it makes my mouth water. One of my top indulgences (besides crab rangoons, of course) is pot stickers. They’re crispy, tender, juicy — what’s not to love?

Shoppers Are Ordering These “So Delicious” Pot Stickers on Repeat — Stock Up While They’re on Sale!

The chicken salad I grew up with was about 50 percent mayonnaise, heavy with red grapes, slivered almonds, apples, and shredded rotisserie chicken. I was a self-proclaimed mayo-hater, and it wasn't easy to find anything to love about that gloopy chicken salad. I was so stubborn that I would refuse to eat it unless it was shoved into a butter croissant. Oh, the drama.

The 1-Ingredient Upgrade for Better Chicken Salads (It's Already in Your Fridge)

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. I am a halloumi-lover. The appeal of cheese that can be pan-fried or grilled cannot be overstated. I love melty and squishy cheeses as much as the next person, but you can even use halloumi as croutons. Croutons. If left to my own devices, I would happily be eating halloumi at half of my meals.

The (Cheap!) Secret Ingredient I’ve Been Using to Make My Salads Taste Amazing for Over 20 Years

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. More than Scandi-style furnishings, a BILLY bookcase, and plant-based wax tealight candles, what gets me excited on a shopping trip to IKEA is filling my shopping cart with sandwich cookies. Yes, that’s right. Give me a package — or a few — of these $2.49 Kafferep cookies over the Swedish chain’s Swedish meatballs.

The $3 Grocery I Never Leave IKEA Without (It’s the Most Underrated Item!)

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We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. If you’re a fan of Aldi but live closer to a Winn-Dixie or Harvey’s Supermarket, then you’re in luck. The discount grocery retailer purchased 400 Winn-Dixie and Harvey’s stores in August 2023, and expects to convert 50 of those stores into Aldi locations by the end of 2024, with most of them reopened and running by the end of 2025.

Aldi Announces Major Store Change That Will Take Place in 2025

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Do you have leftover taco meat from taco Tuesday? Are you not sure what to make with it? Don’t worry — we’ve got you covered with 25 easy recipes that’ll help you turn last night’s dinner into today’s tasty meal. These ideas will save you time, and are perfect for busy weeknights and quick lunches.

25 Leftover Taco Meat Recipes That Are Even Better the Next Day

The salted rim takes it up a notch. We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. For those of you who love a classic margarita or greyhound cocktail, here’s a mash-up...

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We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Come summer, sweet-fleshed mangoes begin appearing in Indian markets. Chilled drinks become an everyday necessity. Establishments selling sugarcane juice, creamy sherbets, and buttermilk do brisk business. In Punjab, the drink of choice is the lassi, made from beaten full-fat yogurt that is salted or sweetened with sugar. Traditionally, the first step to making a lassi involves setting a bowl of full-fat milk into curd. The cap of thick cream that settles on the curd is scooped off and set aside, and the rest of the yogurt is whisked by hand with a wooden churn until it is light and frothy. Into this goes a shower of sugar, and a block of ice to keep the lassi cool. Finally, it is all poured into a kulhad or clay cup, crowned with the scooped-off cream, and served. In a mango lassi, the buttermilk is brightened with mango and served chilled.

Mango Lassi

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8 Best New Trader Joe’s Items That Are Worth Every Penny

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Trader Joe’s has great pantry items under $2 throughout the whole store. Check out some of these products on your next shopping run.

12 Trader Joe’s Steals Under $2

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Alexandra Breckenridge wants you to know that the key to throwing a good get-together is making sure that you’ve got enough snacks and drinks on hand — which these days means lots of goldfish and juice boxes. Breckenridge’s house is often the “go-to hang-out spot” among her friends (and their kids), and she and her husband are known to throw down on the grill.

Everything “Virgin River” Star Alexandra Breckenridge Cooks in a Day [Exclusive]

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve frantically searched “what to make with a pound of ground beef” online, but I can tell you it’s a big number. Bored with burgers and filled with meatball ennui, I’ve made the search many times. One...

The 10-Minute Ground Beef Dinner I Make Once a Week

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. We’ve all been there. We’ve pulled a package of ground beef out of the freezer with the best of intentions to cook with it (French onion meatballs! Cheesy pastelón! Hawaiian burger sliders!), and then life happens. Perhaps you, like me, have held that neglected package in your hands and have asked, “Can I just stick this back in the freezer?” Here’s everything you need to know about when it is and isn’t safe to refreeze ground beef.

Can You Refreeze Ground Beef?

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My Favorite Hot Dogs Ever Are Finally at Trader Joe’s — For Way Cheaper (I Got 4 Packs!)

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My Favorite Hot Dogs Ever Are Finally at Trader Joe’s — For Way Cheaper (I Got 4 Packs!)

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