After years of only the Spinach Cranberry and Caesar Salad kits, I’ve been pleasantly surprised to see several new salad kits at my store. I assume this one is a seasonal item so try it while you can. The salad mix consists of baby lettuces, spinach and kale. Use within a couple days of purchase, […]
Trader Joe’s Persimmon Salad
The main ingredients in this salad are butter lettuce, kale, goat cheese and persimmons with a pomegranate dressing. I am not a huge persimmon fan, but this salad still worked for me. Trader Joe’s wisely used firm persimmons, but cut them very fine. This results in nice color, crunch and a subtle persimmon flavor that […]
Rice Pilaf with Roasted Vegetables (vegan)
This is a seasonal item that will probably be around through Christmas. Convenient, colorful and tasty. Wild rice gives the dish a nice texture. Nicely seasoned. Usually I need to add salt, pepper and some olive oil to boost flavor, but this works as-is. Add some chopped pecans and dried cranberries to create a festive […]
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 Pumpkin Ravioli
One of my favorite restaurant dishes is butternut squash ravioli. I hoped to create something close with Trader Joe’s Honey Roasted Pumpkin Ravioli. I made the mistake of tasting an uncooked ravioli and it was gummy and overly sweet. However, both these issues were addressed with cooking and I was quite pleased with the end […]
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 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 Organic Superfood Pilaf (vegan)
From the name alone you know this is going to be super healthy – like vegan retreat in an old growth forest healthy! Fortunately, this pilaf is also pretty tasty. All the pieces have distinct tastes and textures. The kale is bright green and the sweet potatoes aren’t too mushy so someone got the freezing […]
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 […]