This is a tasty quiche, but only if you heat it in the oven. Although microwave instructions are provided, both the taste and texture suffer in the microwave. This is a small single-serving quiche that makes a nice presentation served whole with a little garnish (parsley, carrot curl or cherry tomatoes) to add some color. […]
Trader Joe’s Dolmas (vegan)
These bite-size treats are hidden away in the grocery aisle near the olives and artichoke hearts and make a great addition to a Mediterranean plate. If you are use to fresh dolmas you may not like these as much as I do. However, I actually prefer the small size and soft texture of canned dolmas […]
Trader Joe’s Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
This chilled chocolate chip cookie dough makes tasty cookies. Super fast and easy since the dough is already scored into cookie size pieces. Unfortunately, the baked cookies turn out oddly dark brown and flat so not something you can take to a bake sale. I had hoped varying the baking time and temp might help, but no luck so […]
Trader Joe’s Organic Soy Milk (vegan)
Honestly, most soy milk tastes the same to me so I don’t have a strong preference on type or flavor. However, I do like the fact that this one is organic and low fat. I also keep a carton of shelf-stable soy milk in my pantry in case I run out of this one midweek. […]
Trader Joe’s Vanilla Almond Granola (vegan)
This is my son’s favorite cereal, but it’s a little too sweet and rather monotone for my tastes. I prefer the granola that have some dried fruit for color and taste. However, this does have a nice crunch and makes a good layer in yogurt parfaits and also works really well as an ice cream […]
Trader Joe’s Potato Pancakes
As expected with any fried food these are a bit oily, but the taste and texture are good. As an added bonus these cook really well in the microwave – not soggy or tough. A nice accompaniment to a homemade tofu scramble or egg omelet. Read Trader Joe’s potato pancakes product story. Location: Frozen food case, […]
Trader Joe’s Organic Orange Strawberry Banana Juice (vegan)
This juice is nice alternative to orange juice and works really well in smoothies. Kudos for being organic. The banana puree adds a slightly funky taste. If you don’t like bananas, you may want to try another juice. Location: Refrigerated section, usually near yogurt and milk Quantity: 64 oz carton, 8 servings per carton Calories:120 […]
Trader Joe’s Palak Paneer
Trader Joe’s carries several types of Indian dishes in shelf stable pouches. These are a good value and combine well with each other. Serve with rice or naan bread for a complete meal. How much you like these will depend on how much you like Indian food in general. It’s also important to note that […]
Trader Joe’s Spinach Salad Kit
This is one of two salad kits (the other is Caesar style) Trader Joe’s offers in their produce section. 3 pineapples for these easy and long-lasting salad. One of the best things about this salad kit is that because it’s spinach based it stays fresh longer than lettuce based salads. I typically eat my lettuce […]
Trader Joe’s Cheese Enchiladas
Trader Joe’s cheese enchiladas are a great value and go well with other Trader Joe’s Mexican foods. 3 pineapples for this dish that plays well with others. This item appears to be identical to the Amy’s brand version, except for the packaging. These enchiladas cook well in the microwave in approximately 5 minutes for a great […]