At the break of dawn, restaurant kitchens across the country come alive. Prep crews fill the restaurant kitchen, creating sauces, fillings, and mixtures. Later that day, as the lunch and dinner crowds roll in, chefs use these basics to create complex and delicious meals quickly and efficiently. Taking advantage of the prep work, chefs create gourmet magic without the laborious and time-consuming task of doing everything from scratch.Ever wished you had your own prep crew? Well, you do. At your neighborhood gourmet grocer, Trader Joe’s. There you will find unique, fully prepped sauces, washed and cut vegetables, ready-to-use salads, gourmet cheeses, marinated meats, even fully cooked items ready to assemble – from all around the world. The food is delicious and consistently high quality.Cooking with All Things Trader Joe’s is here to help you make the most of the timesaving, prepped ingredients at Trader Joe’s stores. By using fresh ingredients strategically coupled with prepped items, you can have healthy, home-cooked gourmet meals with typical working times of around 10 minutes. This book shows you how. Read Less