Trader Joe’s asparagus risotto is one of my favorite items and a go-to comfort food when I’m craving something especially satisfying. Definitely a 4 pineapple rating! Main ingredients are white rice, green asparagus, creme fraiche and parmesan cheese so this is a rich food and definitely not vegan. Based on the serving size, Trader Joe’s […]
Trader Joe’s Southwest Salad
The Southwest Salad is my favorite pre-prepared salad at Trader Joe’s. 4 pineapples for this tasty, colorful, filling and low calorie salad. The base is romaine lettuce and cabbage with black beans, corn, cotija cheese, red and green bell pepper and red onion. The dressing is yogurt based ranch. I have my doubts that this […]
Trader Joe’s Pastry Bites with Feta & Onion
These pastry bites have a lot of flavor, nice texture, bake easily and reliably, and look attractive enough to serve to guests. The filling has both cheese and egg which results in a fluffy souffle-like texture and is a nice contrast to the crispy phyllo crust. The caramelized onions are really sweet, but this works […]
Trader Joe’s Mini Ice Cream Cones
Great taste and texture for this bite size treat! The ice cream, cone and chocolate coating all have distinct flavors that don’t get lost in one gooey mess like some frozen treats. Plus, these mini cones are really cute and fun to eat. They’d make a great dessert for a casual party. Like all frozen […]
Trader Joe’s Scallion Pancakes
I recently discovered this pleasant surprise in the frozen food case. A nice addition to an Asian-style meal, but also good for a quick savory snack. Quick and easy to cook. Especially tasty when dipped in TJ’s soyaki or just sprinkled with a little soy sauce. Top with shredded cabbage and carrot for a nutritional […]
Trader Joe’s Falafel (vegan)
I didn’t have high expectations for these frozen falafel since reheated falafel are often dry. However, these are a pleasant surprise, especially given that they cook quickly in the microwave without getting tough. In general, falafel don’t stand well on their own, but need some sauce to add flavor and moisture. Trader Joe’s tahini is […]