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Inspired by the viral lobster bisque pasta, we've rounded up five easy ways to hack common Trader Joe’s items. From salad kits to refrigerated soups and beans, here's how to pull together an upgraded dinner or snack in no time at all.

That’s why I always keep a bag (or two or three) of Trader Joe’s 10-Minute Farro in our pantry—I can whip up our favorite dinner in 30 minutes or less. Farro is a type of whole-grain wheat with a nutty flavor and chewy texture that is great in salads,