When I need basics for prepping healthier meals for my family, I tend to shop at Trader Joe's.

Stephanie Dreyer

As a recipe developer, meal-prep expert, and mom of three, I make dinner at least five nights a week — but I don't have hours to spend in the kitchen.Trader Joe's array of specialty items, variety of plant-based options, and bounty of preprepared ingredients make it easy for me to cook healthy dinners that taste delicious.Here are some of my favorite Trader Joe's products for planning nutritious meals with ease.

The vegan salad dressings taste better than homemade.

We love all the vegan salad dressings at Trader Joe's.