July 2023

Trader Joes Mac & Cheese - Aastha’s Version

This was truly a “meal of the month” (meaning I practically had this meal once or twice every single week). While working and swimming in NYC during the month of July, Trader Joes became my favorite place ever to get my groceries in order to make delicious dinners as well as meal prep for the week. I became obsessed with the White Cheddar Trader Joes Mac Cheese and even created my own special twist to it. After boiling the pasta of course along with some broccoli, I add butter, some whole milk, the white cheddar packet that comes in the box, a hand-full of shredded Mexican cheese, parmesan cheese, TJ 21 seasoning, and on the occasion, pesto if I am feeling like it. It is the perfect, home-y meal after a long day. My roommate Misha and I would often make our boxed mac and cheeses together which made for an extremely fun evening. Misha also adds olives to her mac and cheese which is another delicious twist!