At first I was a little disappointed that these waffles don’t have a strong pumpkin flavor. However, after a few days I realized what these waffles don’t have is a strong pumpkin pie spice flavor and I decided I don’t miss that. Instead Trader Joe’s pumpkin waffles have a slightly earthy taste that has inspired […]
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 Roasted Brussels Sprouts (vegan)
Found roasted brussels sprouts in the chilled produce area right next to the baby beets that I buy nearly every week. I thought I’d enjoy eating these brussels sprouts as-is, but they are really hard (probably intentionally under cooked so they aren’t mushy) and don’t have much flavor. A little balsamic vinegar or soy sauce […]
Trader Joe’s Greens, Beans and Grains
I was intrigued by this new entree given the interesting combination of ingredients and the fact that it’s “West African inspired”. On a positive note the couscous is perfect – moist, yet fluffy. Unfortunately, the topping is an unappealing brown color and the flavors aren’t very pleasant. In particular the combination of peanuts and tomatoes […]
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 Jaipur Vegetables
This is my favorite of the shelf-stable Indian Fare offerings. The sauce is rich and flavorful and the cashew pieces are a nice touch. However, the best thing about this dish is the noticeable chunks of vegetables (potatoes, carrots, peas, green beans). Most of the Indian Fare dishes focus on one main ingredient (eggplant, spinach […]
Spinach & Cheese Farfalle
A simple, but tasty and filling entrée. The sauce is creamy, but not overly rich, and the spinach adds much needed color. A great value at only $1.99. Serve with TJ’s Country Italian salad for a quick & easy meal. Note that the label lists rennet as one of the ingredients, but doesn’t specify the […]
Trader Joe’s Kale & Edamame Salad (vegan)
This salad didn’t look very exciting to me and raw kale can be a bit of chore to power through. However, two things make it work. The first is that the kale is cut into very small pieces. The second is that the lemon dressing is a perfect complement to the kale. I don’t care […]
Trader Joe’s Mozzarella and Tomato Salad
This is a good, but not great salad, that really benefits from some creative additions. The container is deeper than most TJ’s salad containers and there is an amazing amount of salad greens packed into it. No stretch to say this could easily serve two people. Unfortunately, the amount of toppings (mozzarella, tomatoes, olives and […]
Trader Joe’s Vegetable Panang Curry (vegan)
This is a really tasty curry dish due mostly to delicious sauce. Extra points for being vegan and low cost. The rice is packaged in a separate compartment in the tray and cooks up nice and fluffy. The vegetables aren’t readily identifiable. I wouldn’t have known there are asparagus and kale in the mix unless […]