Two cartons of Trader Joe’s Seltzer Water flavored with Lemon and Ginger go into my cart each week. This a refreshing no calorie beverage that goes with most of the foods is also enjoyable on its own. There are two other flavors – Cranberry Lime and Blood Orange with Orange Juice. I expected to like […]
Rice Cauliflower Bowl (vegan)
This is one of my new favorite foods from Trader Joe’s. I’m not generally a fan of riced cauliflower which I find to be an unsatisfying replacement for real rice. However this dish totally works due to an interesting and satisfying combination of ingredients, chickpeas, sweet potatoes, baked tofu, and roasted onions, and a flavorful […]
Trader Joe’s Mini Pie Medley
I’m not a huge pie fan, but I am a sucker for bite-sized desserts. Fun and I can have more than one. These mini pies are adorable (cute enough for a tea party or special occasion) and quite tasty. The filling is more like a jam than a typical pie filling, which is a plus […]
Harvest Blend Herbal Tea (vegan)
This is a spicy tea blend that smells and tastes primarily of cinnamon and ginger. It’s a great hot tea for a cold day. Surprisingly, it’s also amazing as iced tea. The flavor is strong enough that it doesn’t taste watery even with lots of ice and the spiciness is oddly refreshing on a hot […]
Quinoa Duo with Vegetable Melange (vegan)
This quinoa dish is super easy to cook and quite tasty and satisfying. Colorful vegetable pieces make this an attractive side dish. Add a can of garbanzo beans for a complete meal. Drizzle with a little olive oil and add salt & pepper to taste. What’s your favorite frozen grain dish from Trader Joe’s? Location: […]
Trader Joe’s Squash & Spinach Gratin
This seasonal vegetable side dish is a delicious, cheesy, calorie bomb! The container technically has 4 servings, but that would be a tiny little square that would look silly even as a side dish. Half the container is more reasonable and where I started. By the time I finished I’d scraped every last bit out […]
Trader Joe’s Ginger Molasses Cookie Dough
These cookies are amazing! They taste great, cook up perfectly every time and fill my home with a great fall smell. Plus, they look nice enough to serve at a holiday party, give as gifts, or make for a bake sale. Enjoy now – this is a seasonal item that’s usually gone soon after Christmas. […]
Trader Joe’s Baby Beets (vegan)
These steamed and peeled beets are very tasty, versatile and convenient. Added points for being a good vegan source of iron. Beets pair well with salad greens, citrus and goat cheese. However, I usually just cut the beets into quarters and toss them with a little orange vinegar, olive oil and rosemary. Note that the […]
Trader Joe’s Orange Muscat Vinegar (vegan)
I always have a bottle of this vinegar in my fridge and keep a spare bottle in my pantry since this isn’t always in stock. Not quite as versatile as balsamic, but the orange flavor enhances many salad ingredients including beets, avocado and jicama. The really great thing is that because this vinegar is relatively […]
Trader Joe’s Spinach & Kale Pie
Trader Joe’s describes this as a “modern take on spanakopita”. I guess the kale is what makes it modern. This looks and tastes like spanakopita, except that the smell and flavor of feta is stronger than what I’m used to. Not unpleasant, just different. There are no quick cooking instructions and it requires a full […]