30 Clean-Eating Pantry Items for Under $5 from Trader Joe’s

Sally Jones
Dec 14, 2017

For many of us, 2017 was a doozy, but we here at Brit + Co are ready to hit refresh in 2018! Follow our Hit Refresh series through January for new ideas, hacks, and skills that will help you achieve (and maintain!) those New Year’s resolutions.

A well-stocked pantry is an awesome thing. It makes meal prep easy and can help you stay on the healthy eating track. Everyone knows that eating unprocessed foods in as close to a natural state as possible is best, but you can’t always make it to a farmers’ market. That’s where clean-eating pantry staples are a lifesaver. The real challenge is trying to stock a *clean* pantry on a budget. Luckily, the same Trader Joe’s that brings you affordable wines has got it going on in the organic staples department. Whether you’re new to clean eating or hitting the reset button, you’ll HEART these clean-eating pantry essentials for under $5.

1. Trader Joe’s Albacore Solid White Tuna ($1.70-2.30): Tuna is a great protein staple to have on hand in a pinch, and it’s not just for noodle casseroles anymore. A tuna risotto with fresh veggies is both hearty and healthy.

See: Tuna Risotto Pie

2. Trader Joe’s Lightly Smoked Sardines in Olive Oil ($1.70): Add one more item to the list of things that taste delicious on toast. Sardines are high in Omega-3s — giving our hearts and brains exactly what they require to function optimally.

See: 7 Nutrients You Need to Add to Your Diet ASAP

3. Spanish Organic Extra Virgin Garlic Flavored Olive Oil ($4): Every clean-eating kitchen needs a good supply of olive oil in the pantry. It’s great for making your own mayo and SOOOO delicious in herb-infused dips.

See: How to Infuse Olive Oil

4. Trader Joe’s Spices of the World Turmeric ($2): Turmeric-laden golden milk dominated everyone’s Pinterest and Instagram feeds this summer, and with good reason — the spice reduces inflammation, heals digestive issues, regulates blood sugar, and can even help shrink belly fat. When you’re jonesing for a sweet, comforting treat at night, grab some turmeric, coconut milk, and honey and you’re *golden.*

See: These 16 Golden Milk Recipes Are the Tastiest Health Hack Ever

5. Trader Joe’s Organic Low Sodium Chicken Broth ($2): No food in this house, you say? If you’ve got some broth in the pantry, you’re in possession of one of the most versatile ingredients around. Use it to add richness to rice or noodles, braise some fish or meat and veg, or make a quick one-pot meal.

See: 15 Delicious Ways to Use Up Leftover Stock

6. Trader Joe’s Unsalted Crushed Tomatoes ($1.60): If you’ve got a can of crushed tomatoes, a dab of olive oil, and some garlic and herbs, you’re 20 minutes away from homemade marinara sauce. Pour it over pasta, zoodles, or spaghetti squash for a delicious meal.

See: 8 Delicious Reasons to Keep Your Pantry Stocked With Canned Tomatoes

7. Trader Giotto’s Tuscano Marinara Sauce ($1.80): Don’t be shy about utilizing a clean jarred marinara when you can find one at this price. It’s perfect for jump-starting a no-fuss baked pasta recipe.

See: Warm Up With 18 Baked Pasta Recipes

8. Trader Joe’s Organic Beans ($1): If you’ve got a can of beans on hand, you know what that means? You’ve got hummus. Homemade bean dips have *all* the flavor of store-bought, without the unhealthy canola oil and additives.

See: 17 Unique Hummus Recipes That You *Won’t* Believe

9. Trader Joe’s Whole Green Lentils ($1.70): Lentils are economical, sustainable, easy to prepare, and full of protein and fiber. They’re also super hearty and delicious. Every *clean* pantry should have some on hand.

See: 12 Recipes That’ll Make You Mental for Lentils

10. Trader Joe’s Sprouted Whole Wheat Fiber Bread ($3.50-3.70): Think clean bread means made from scratch? Like Voltaire said: Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good. A clean-eating sprouted bread means there’s always a way to serve up some avocado.

See: 22 New Ways to Upgrade Your Avocado Toast

11. Trader Joe’s Basmati Rice Varieties ($3.30-4.50): When you’re casting around for a comfort food requiring few ingredients, if you’ve got rice, you’ve got congee (kahn-jee). Congee is a Chinese porridge that’s often eaten for breakfast but is just as delicious and filling any time of day. All you need is rice and some stock or even water. The rest of the “fixings” like protein, vegetables, and herbs and spices can be whatever you have on hand.

See: Why Congee Should Be Your New Cold Weather Staple

12. Trader Joe’s Raw Cashew Pieces ($5): Nuts are a healthy grab-and-go snack, and you can make your own nut butters, nut milks, and sauces with them. Cashew cream makes an awesome dairy-free sauce to pour over pasta.

See: 23 Dreamy Vegan Recipes Made With Cashews

13. Trader Joe’s Organic Brown Rice Pasta Fusilli ($2): Pasta has gotten a bad rap lately, with all the grain-free eaters, but when paired with the right ingredients, it makes for an inexpensive and healthy meal. If you’re in doubt, rice pastas these days taste just as good as the wheat versions.

See: 18 Healthier Ways to Prepare Pasta

14. Trader Joe’s Chia Seeds ($5): When the cupboard is bare, you’re going to thank us for reminding you about chia seeds. With chia seeds on hand, just scrounge up some canned coconut milk and fruit and you’ve got a delicious breakfast or healthy, filling snack.

See: 20 Ways to Add Chia Seeds to Your Diet

15. Trader Joe’s Just Mango Slices ($3): Dried fruits that have no added sugar, like TJ’s Just Mango Slices, are great to have around as a natural sweet treat. Even in winter, mango slices are like a blast of sunshine to your tastebuds.

See: 15 Must-Haves from Trader Joe’s for Your Summer Snacking

16. Trader Joe’s Clarified Butter (Ghee) ($4.80): The healthiest fats for your *clean* pantry are olive oil, red palm oil, avocado oil, coconut oil, and grass-fed butter or ghee. Ghee — a butter that’s had all the casein (dairy protein) removed — has all the yummy browned-butter taste of the real deal; plus many food-allergy folks can tolerate it.

See: Here’s What Exactly Qualifies As “Healthy” Fat

17. Trader Joe’s Organic Oats & Flax Instant Oatmeal ($3.50): Oatmeal is good to have on hand — it makes a great breakfast and is hearty enough to eat for dinner in a pinch. A savory oat bowl will keep you cozy, toasty, and completely satisfied through an evening of Netflix binging.

See: 14 Sweet and Savory Oatmeal Recipes

18. Trader Joe’s Organic Creamy Salted Peanut Butter ($3.50): Whether you’re a smooth or crunchy gal, you’ll be delighted to find a jar of peanut butter in the pantry when all else fails. It’s great on toast or fresh fruit slices — or eaten straight from the jar with a spoon.

See: 21 Yummy Ways to Start and End Your Day With Peanut Butter

19. Trader Joe’s Organic Tricolor Quinoa & Organic White Quinoa ($5): When you’re looking for a high-protein, one-dish meal that everyone in the house will love, you can’t go wrong with a quinoa bake. In a pinch, quinoa is also delicious just cooked with a bit of chicken broth, butter or olive oil, and some herbs and spices.

See: 7 Super (Food!) Reasons to Stock Quinoa in Your Pantry

20. Trader Joe’s Thyme Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette ($3): There are very few *clean* store-bought salad dressings, because few manufacturers will spring for olive oil. You want this one in your life right now. And if you thought salads are just for summer, think again.

See: 18 Warm Salads to Keep It Healthy This Winter

21. Organic Rice and Quinoa Hot Cereal ($3.69): Smooth, creamy, and nutty, this organic rice and quinoa cereal is the ideal way to start your morning. Try it sweet with maple syrup on top, or savory with scallions and a poached egg.

See: Start Your Morning Off With These 12 Porridge Upgrades

22. Heart of Palm Medallions ($1.99): If you’re looking for a quick salad add-in, these heart of palm medallions will do the trick.

See: 18 Lettuce-Free Salads

23. Unsweetened Sunflower Seed Spread ($4.99): Try this spread in place of peanut butter in sandwiches, cookies, and even swirled into oatmeal.

See: 20 Epic Alternatives to Peanut Butter

24. Organic Coconut Aminos Seasoning Sauce ($2.99): Coconut aminos are often a go-to soy sauce substitute for those with gluten allergies. A little shake adds savory flavor to all your stir-fries.

See: 18 One-Pot Gluten-Free Dinners for Busy Evenings

25. Organic Fair Trade Cacao Powder and Organic Maca Powder ($3.00-$4.99): Add antioxidants and flavor to your smoothies, porridge, and baked goods with these pure, sugar-free powders. The cocoa powder has a rich chocolate flavor, while the maca powder adds a nutty taste to your meals.

See: 14 Easy Maca Powder Recipes You Need to Try

26. Peanut Butter Protein Granola ($3.49): With a whopping 11 grams of protein per serving, you’ll want to keep this granola on hand for quick, satisfying breakfasts. Serve with your favorite milk or over low-fat Greek yogurt for an even bigger protein boost.

See: A Dozen Ways to Kickstart Your Day With Granola

27. Organic Tahini ($3.49): Whisked into dressings or drizzled over roasted veggies, tahini is a true workhorse in the kitchen. This jar has just one ingredient, so you can feel good about what you’re eating.

See: What to Do With That Leftover Tahini

28. Whole Grain Crispbread ($2.99): Mashed avocado just found its new best friend. Loaded with seeds and whole grains, this crunchy crispbread goes with just about everything.

See: 24 Ways to Doll Up Your Toast

29. Dried Fruit Bars ($.69): When you’re craving something sweet, these dried fruit bars come in handy. They contain no added sugars, just the natural sweetness that comes from the fruit itself.

See: Healthy Snacks to Help You Reset Your Eating

30. Organic Purple Maize Flakes ($3.69): Purple maize and brown rice give these cereal flakes big flavor. Eat them like traditional cereal or crush them up to use as a crunchy breading on chicken breast.

See: 15 Dessert Recipes to Use Up Your Leftover Cereal

If you love these budget-friendly clean-eating foods, follow us on Pinterest for more.

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(Additional reporting by Justina Huddleston)

Get Into The Spirit Of The Season With These Paleo Christmas Cookies

Christmas cookie decorating is holiday tradition for us here at B+C, so we were so stoked to find this recipe for paleo cookies that adds a healthy twist to this classic holiday dessert. These sweet treats will shine among the rest of your Christmastime tablescape, and they are super easy to make. Plus, they'll pair well with just about any Christmas dessert. Just combine your paleo-friendly ingredients to prep the dough, let it sit overnight, then bake for ten minutes! The best part about this recipe is of course, all of the fun holiday-time shapes you can cut. Consider this recipe your go-to for healthy cookies, though, since you can make them year-round in any shape you like. Let's get to decorating!

Ingredients for Paleo Christmas Cookies

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For the cookies:

  • 1/2 cup grass-fed salted butter, softened
  • 6 tablespoons raw honey
  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 cups almond flour
  • 1/2 cup coconut flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

For the frosting:

  • 6 tablespoons coconut butter or coconut manna
  • 1/4 cup cacao butter
  • 1-2 tablespoons honey
  • Plant-based food coloring
  • Vegetable-dyed sprinkles, for topping*
* Look for vegetable and fruit-dyed food coloring and sprinkles in natural grocery stores or online, and avoid artificial colors to keep these cookies Paleo friendly!

How to Make Paleo Christmas Cookies

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  1. Add the softened butter and honey to a large mixing bowl. Cream the mixture together using a handheld mixer until it is smooth. Add in the eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract and whisk until they are well combined. Pour in the almond flour, coconut flour, and baking soda, and continue mixing until the batter has come together smoothly.
  2. Separate the dough into two, and place each one on top of a piece of plastic wrap. Roll each dough into a ball, then flatten to a thick disk, cover completely with the plastic wrap, and place in the refrigerator to firm up for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Remove one of the dough discs from the refrigerator, unwrap the plastic and place the dough on top of a piece of parchment paper, then top it with another piece of parchment paper. Use a roller to flatten out the dough to about 1/4 to 1/2 of an inch thick. Work quickly with your favorite Christmas cookie cutters, and use a thin spatula to lift the cut cookies onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Bake the cookies in the oven for 10 minutes. Let them cool for a few minutes, then place on a wire rack for further cooling. Gather the leftover scraps back into a ball in the plastic wrap or parchment paper and place it back in the refrigerator, while working with the other piece of dough. Do this in batches to keep the dough from getting too warm and so you don’t overcrowd the baking sheet.
  5. While the batches of cookies are baking, use a small saucepan to lightly melt the coconut butter and cacao butter together over low heat on the stovetop. Remove the pan from the heat when the ingredients have just melted together. Stir in the desired amount of honey, then set aside to cool and thicken up slightly. If you are using food coloring, add in the desired amount into the frosting mixture (1-2 teaspoons of green or red should do the trick). If you plan on only using white frosting, only use a small amount of honey, as it can make the frosting an off-white or light brown color.
  6. After the cookies have completely cooled, decorate them with the frosting and sprinkles as desired. If you don’t have any professional piping tools, an easy fix is to place the frosting in a plastic sandwich bag and remove all the air when sealing the top. Cut a tiny tip off one corner of the plastic bag, then gently squeeze and pipe over the cookies. Use one plastic bag or piping bag for each color of frosting. Top with corresponding sprinkles and enjoy!

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Lady Gaga Goes Makeup-Free For 57M Instagram Followers With Adorable Selfie

If there's one thing I love to see, it's celebrities going makeup-free. And I'll celebrate it every single time! In addition to Drew Barrymore taking her makeup off on live TV (and throwing her extensions on the ground) and Millie Bobby Brown showing off her acne in selfies, Lady Gaga loves to go makeup-free. Remember when she performed at the Oscars with no makeup and ripped jeans?! Well the actress and singer just posted another adorable selfie without a stitch of makeup.

Here's what Lady Gaga had to say about "Die With A Smile" alongside her no-makeup selfie.

Lady Gaga is "so grateful" the song is #1.

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To celebrate "Die With A Smile" (her song with Bruno Mars) hitting number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, Lady Gaga posted a photo of her laying in the grass with a huge grin on her face — and without any makeup.

"Thank you to all of the monsters and hooligans for helping make 'Die With A Smile' #1 on the Billboard Hot 100! We love you and are so grateful," she says in the post. "Having multiple songs of mine hit #1 across three decades feels surreal, and I am overwhelmed by the love and support you have shown me from the beginning. I have so much more in store for you and can’t wait to share it."

Friends and fans flooded the comments with everyone from Noah Cyrus saying, "you’re so gorgeous," to a fan account adding, "Thank you for your art! So proud of you and Bruno. You deserve this!"

And she loved recording it with Bruno Mars!

The song was released on August 16, and in a statement to Page Six, Lady Gaga praised Bruno Mars as a collaborator. “Bruno and I have a lot of mutual respect for each other and were talking about collaborating,” she says. “I was finishing up my own album in Malibu, and one night after a long day he asked me to come to his studio to hear something he was working on...It was around midnight when I got there, and I was blown away when I heard what he had started making.”

After revealing they "stayed up all night” to finish both writing and recording it, Lady Gaga continues, “Bruno’s talent is beyond explanation. His musicianship and vision is next level. There’s no one like him." There's no one like you either Gaga!

Has "Die With A Smile" been on repeat for you? Let us know your favorite Lady Gaga song on Instagram!

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35 Minutes & One Sheet Pan Is All You Need For This Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe

Minimal effort — that's our favorite phrase. Do a bit of arranging, brushing, and drizzling, then let the oven take care of the rest of the work for a dinner that's sure to end up on your regular recipe rotation. We use chopped potatoes, carrots, and red onion in this honey mustard chicken recipe, but you could easily replace 'em with baby new potatoes, baby carrots, and shallots (or scallions) to skip the knife work!

Bonus: Throw a bit of cooked couscous or quinoa in the leftovers (maybe a cheeky sprinkling of goat cheese too), and tomorrow's lunch is sorted. If you love the sheet-pan method, take a look at some of these veggie sheet pan dinners.

Now onto our delicious honey mustard chicken recipe!

Ingredients for Sheet Pan Honey Mustard Chicken

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  • 3 large red-skinned potatoes, chopped into bite-size chunks
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped into bite-size chunks
  • 1 large red onion, peeled and sliced into chunky wedges
  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 medium head of broccoli, broken into florets
  • 20 asparagus spears
  • Small bunch of parsley, finely chopped

Directions for Sheet Pan Honey Mustard Chicken

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Arrange the potatoes, carrots, onion, and chicken breasts on a large sheet pan.

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3. Mix together the honey, mustard, and brown sugar. Brush this mixture on the chicken breasts. Drizzle two tablespoons of the oil over the chicken and vegetables, then sprinkle on the salt and pepper. Bake in the oven for 25 minutes.

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4. Take the sheet pan out of the oven. Use a spatula to turn the vegetables over, then add the broccoli and asparagus. Drizzle on the remaining oil and sprinkle on another pinch of salt and pepper. Place back in the oven to cook for a further 5-10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.

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5. Sprinkle with parsley and serve!

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The Most-Anticipated TV Shows Coming In 2025

Many people look for the new year to bring new opportunities and, in some cases, a fresh start altogether. But for me? As a longtime entertainment reporter, there is one thing I can’t help but get excited about when another year rolls around: the upcoming movie releases and, of course, the most anticipated television shows. While I'm looking forward to see what happens to Eleven and the rest of the Hawkins crew in Stranger Things 5 on Netflix, there are a bunch of new TV shows that have been at the top of my watch list from the moment they were first announced, including Suits: LA and It: Welcome to Derry.

Here are the 2025 television shows that should be on your radar (if they aren’t already!).

Severance Season 2 — On Apple TV+ January, 17 2025

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After Mark Scout, Helly, and Irving learn the truth about the “severance” experiment and manage to break free from its clutches in the Severance season 1 finale, the three coworkers (along with the rest of the Lumon Industries employees) are forced to return to work in the second installment of the series. Now that Mark and some of his peers know what the company was really doing to the Lumon staff, one could only wonder: What are Lumon Industries's hidden objectives? (And what’s with all the GOATS?!)

Severance season 2 premieres on Apple TV+ on January 17, 2024 and stars Adam Scott, Britt Lower, John Turturro, Dichen Lachman, Dichen Lachman and Patricia Arquette.

The White Lotus Season 3 — On HBO and Max February 16, 2025

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Pack your bags, White Lotus fans, because our favorite hotel residents are catching a first-class flight to…Thailand! While there are a bunch of new guests checking into a luxury hotel, there’s one returning guest who needs no introduction. Natasha Rothwell, who made her debut at Belinda Lindsey in The White Lotus season 1, is the only returning cast making a brief cameo in season 3. Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, here we come!

The White Lotus season 3 is coming in February and will star Leslie Bibb, Jason Isaacs, Michelle Monaghan, Carrie Coon, Parker Posey, Patrick Schwarzenegger and Blackpink’s Lisa Manobal.

The Last of Us Season 2 — On HBO and Max in April 2025

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I can’t be the only one still thinking about that bombshell season one finale of HBO’s The Last of Us! And apparently, I’m not the only one who’s eager to see the continuation of Joel and Ellie’s story in season 2. Fans of the video game adaptation have been keeping their eyes peeled for a new update about season 2. And one teaser later, we might have just gotten the news we’ve been looking for. Following the 2024 Emmy Awards, Chairman and CEO of HBO and Max Content Casey Bloys toldDeadline that The Last of Us season 2 will premiere around “generally first half of the year [2025], I expect them to be in the Emmy window.”

The Last of Us season 2 will star Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, Gabriel Luna, Rutina Wesley, Kaitlyn Dever, Isabela Merced, Young Mazino, Spencer Lord, Danny Ramirez, Catherine O'Hara, Jeffrey Wright, Tati Gabrielle and Ariela Barer.

The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 — On Prime Video in 2025

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It's almost time to return to Cousins Beach, and I have missed all the hydrangeas, fair rides, and ocean sunrises. We haven't heard for sure whether season 3 will be the end of the road for this series, but if it follows even a few chapters in the third book in The Summer I Turned Pretty series, We'll Always Have Summer, then we will absolutely be getting some drama.

The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 premieres in 2025 and stars Lola Tung, Christopher Briney, Gavin Casalegno, Sean Kaufman, Rain Spencer, Jackie Chung, and Rachel Blanchard.

It: Welcome to Derry — On Max in 2025

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Bill, Richie, Beverly and the rest of the Losers Club members might have been able to defeat Pennywise in It: Chapter Two, but that doesn’t mean we've seen the last of Derry, Maine. Serving as a prequel series to the It movie franchise directed by Andres Muschietti, Welcome to Derry will delve into Pennywise’s origin story and how the child-preying clown arrived in Derry. But that’s not even the best part: Bill Skarsgård, who starred in It and It: Chapter Two, will reprise his role as the killer clown in the upcoming HBO series, which will be released in 2025. So until then, no accepting red balloons from creepy clowns, okay?

It: Welcome to Derry will star Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, Taylour Paige, James Remar, Stephen Rider, Madeleine Stowe, Alixandra Fuchs, Kimberly Guerrero, Joshua Odjick and Morningstar Angeline.

Stranger Things Season 5 — On Netflix in 2025

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I’ve been a fan of Stranger Things since it premiered on Netflix back in 2016, and come next year, longtime fans like myself will finally get to see how the story ends. Last time we saw Eleven, Mike, Will and the rest of the Hellfire Club crew, they were facing an impending apocalypse after Vecna’s devious plan came to full fruition. So, will the group of friends defeat Vecna and save their home? Guess we’ll just have to wait and see because Stranger Things 5 likely won’t premiere until late 2025. Now, all we need is that release date, Netflix…

Stranger Things 5 is coming to Netflix soon and stars Millie Bobby Brown, Noah Schnapp, Finn Wolfhard, Caleb McLaughlin, Gaten Matarazzo, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Sadie Sink, Maya Hawke, Joe Keery, David Harbour, Winona Ryder, Amybeth McNulty, and Priah Ferguson.

Suits: L.A. — On NBC in 2025

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Court is back in session! Only this time, our favorite lawyers from the OG Pearson Hardman firm are not on the case. Thanks to Netflix, the original Suits (which starred the Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle) experienced a renaissance of sorts upon its arrival to the streaming service in June 2023. And as a result, NBCUniversal ordered a spinoff series earlier this year. But instead of the bustling streets of New York City, a new group of lawyers are setting up shop in the Golden State in Suits L.A.

The new spinoff will center around an entertainment and criminal lawler named Ted Black, who launches his own law firm in California after moving from the East Coast. Originally, Suits L.A was slated to be a part of NBCUniversal’s 2024-2025 lineup. However, according to Deadline, there was a slight change in the production location, making a Fall 2025 release more likely. So, who’s up for a Suits marathon?

Suits L.A. is speculated to premiere sometime in 2025 and is set to star Ted Black, Josh McDermitt, Rachelle Goulding, Victoria Justice, Troy Wingush, Bryan Greenberg, Lex Scott Davis, John Amos, Kevin Weistman and Alice Lee.

Wednesday Season 2 — On Netflix in 2025

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Looks like Jenna Ortega won’t be giving us another macabre number anytime soon because Wednesday season 2 won’t arrive on Netflix until 2025. In a new interview with Vanity Fair, Ortega teases the upcoming installment will be much “darker” this time around. “I think the feel that we’re going for is a little bit more horror-inspired,” the Beetlejuice Beetlejuicestar adds. “Not to say that suddenly we’re the goriest show of all time. I mean, there’s six-year-olds watching.”

“This season is going to be bigger and more twisted than you can ever imagine," Catherine Zeta-Jones says in the new Wednesday season 2 first look.

“If we showed you any more, your eyes would bleed,” Ortega says. “And I'm not that generous.”

What TV show are you most excited to see in 2025? Personally, I can’t wait for Sweet Magnolias season 4 to drop! (Margarita, anyone?) Make sure to follow us on TikTok and Facebook for more TV exclusives and latest news updates!

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Kate Middleton's "Remarkable" Birthday Tribute Celebrates Her "Strength" Following Cancer Battle

Kate Middleton has been top of mind for a lot of people over the last year after the princess announced in March 2024 she was battling cancer. "The last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as a family. Life as you know it can change in an instant and we have had to find a way to navigate the stormy waters and road unknown," she shared in a video update. "This time has above all reminded William and me to reflect and be grateful for the simple yet important things in life, which so many of us often take for granted. Of simply loving and being loved." And in honor of Kate's 43rd birthday, Prince William posted the sweetest tribute honoring her strength and perseverance.

Here's what Prince William had to say in Kate Middleton's birthday tribute.

Prince William celebrates "incredible" Kate Middleton's "strength."

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Kate Middleton turned 43 on January 9, 2025. In honor of the big day, Prince William took to Instagram to celebrate, praising his "incredible" wife.

"To the most incredible wife and mother. The strength you’ve shown over the last year has been remarkable," he says in the post. "George, Charlotte, Louis and I are so proud of you. Happy Birthday, Catherine. We love you. W."

And well wishers flooded the comments. "Happy Birthday Catherine, wishing you a wonderful year ahead surrounded by family and loved ones," one user says, while another adds, "Happy Birthday Princess of Wales! What a gorgeous photo. Wishing you a wonderful year 😍 xx"

And the tribute comes after revealing Kate was doing "amazing" following her cancer battle.

The birthday celebration comes after the prince shared an update on Kate in early November that had us all breathing a sigh of relief. “She's doing really well thanks. And hopefully, she is watching tonight. So cheering me on," he said before the Earthshot Prize awards (via People). “She's been amazing this whole this whole year. I know she will be really keen to see tonight be a success."

"From what I understand, Catherine is doing very well," royal author Robert Jobson added in an interview withHello!that same week. "She is back training at the gym and doing all the things she wanted to do."

We're sending Kate Middleton so much birthday love! For more about your favorite members of the Royal Family, check out Meghan Markle’s New Netflix Cooking Show Will Feature Some Of Your Fave Celebs.

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