If you’ve hit 65, you’ve likely spent many Thanksgiving holidays peeling potatoes, lifting and turning 20-pound turkeys, and scrubbing roasting pans — not to mention making stuffing and pumpkin pies from scratch. This year, consider spending less time in the kitchen and more time celebrating with loved ones, and give yourself — and your pots and pans, as well as your budget — a day off by heading to Trader Joe’s.
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Whether you’re hosting the whole family or bringing a side dish or two to the kids (it’s their turn now), Trader Joe’s has scrumptious heat-and-serve sides, appetizers, desserts and even turkey that can be ready in minutes. Here are five groceries retirees need to buy at Trader Joe’s ahead of Thanksgiving.
Brined Bone-In Half Turkey Breast
- Price: $9.99
If you don’t need a whole turkey for your Thanksgiving table, consider serving half of one. This brined bone-in half turkey breast is juicy and tender, and it’s seared and slowly cooked. It comes with the bone in and is marinated with garlic-herb butter, as well as a brine of salt, black pepper and sugar. It’s ready in 40 minutes.
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Cornbread Stuffing
- Price: $5.99
There’s no need to cube and dry bread, chop vegetables, and do endless mixing and baking. Trader Joe’s does the work for you. Its cornbread stuffing blends fluffy cornbread croutons with parsley, sage, roasted apples and dried cranberries for a uniquely delicious taste. It’s fully cooked and ready to eat. Just heat in the microwave for a few minutes and serve.
Turkey Gravy
- Price: $1.69
This turkey gravy is gluten-free, making it perfect for folks with wheat allergies or those who prefer a gluten-free lifestyle. The next best thing about this gravy, besides the taste? It costs less than $2. Trader Joe’s promises it has no lumps. Enjoy it on its own, or add your favorite ingredients and pour it over turkey and mashed potatoes.
Mashed Potatoes
- Price: $4.49
These mashed potatoes from Trader Joe’s are made with creamy goodness, making them a great staple on any Thanksgiving table. The best part, aside from their scrumptiousness, is that there’s no washing, peeling, boiling or mashing required. However, they do contain milk, which is not suitable for guests on a dairy-free diet.
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
- Price: $2.99
If you keep a kosher table or just love the sugary sweetness of mashed sweet potatoes on Thanksgiving, you’re in for a treat. These sweet potatoes have already been peeled, baked and mashed. Then they’re frozen into individual portions that you can heat and serve in minutes. To enhance their flavor, add a knob of butter or a sprinkle of cheddar cheese, or top with miniature marshmallows.
Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.
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