A tasty and filling side dish or entree that really benefits from the addition of vegetables. 3 pineapples for this creamy comfort food. This is one of my son’s favorite dishes since potatoes and cheese are his favorite foods. However, I really don’t care for all-white food and like to include vegetables whenever I can. […]
Trader Joe’s Caesar Style Salad Kit
Trader Joe’s Caesar Style Salad mix makes it into my cart every week because it’s an easy way to round out a pizza or pasta dish. 3 pineapples for this salad staple. This kits consists of romaine lettuce, croutons, shredded parmesan and salad dressing. The dressing does not contain egg or anchovies, which I guess […]
Trader Joe’s Japanese Fried Rice (vegan)
Trader Joe’s Japanese Style Fried Rice is a satisfying side dish that serves as a starting point for a tasty and easy meal. 3 pineapples for this flavorful rice mix. This dish is comprised of a rice base with a small amount of edamame, carrot and tofu and a savory sauce. The shredded tofu gives […]
Trader Joe’s Middle East Feast (vegan)
Trader Joe’s Middle East Feast is a satisfying lunch plate. 3 pineapples for this excellent value. This “feast” contains hummus, tabouli, falafel, pita bread and tahini. It’s too much food (and calories) for one person, but not enough for 2. I usually split this and make a salad with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, garbanzo beans and […]
Trader Joe’s Fresh Fruit Spears (vegan)
TJ’s carries sliced pineapple, mango and a Tropical Blend (pineapple, mango and papaya). These are really handy for breakfast and snacks. The pineapple is the most consistent quality and will last all week in the fridge. The mango is sometimes good and other times hard and tasteless. The darker orange the color, the riper and […]
Trader Joe’s Spinach & Kale Bites
I spotted these Spinach & Kale Bites in the frozen case at my store several weeks ago and decided it was time to give them a try. To be honest I didn’t have high expectations given that the chunky green appearance isn’t very appealing, but these were surprisingly satisfying. Note that despite the healthy name […]
Super Spinach Salad (vegan)
This salad reminds me of the Squash & Quinoa Salad in that it has a lot of different ingredients that I wouldn’t have necessarily put together – quinoa, carrots, cranberries, chickpeas, edamame, tomatoes and pumpkin seeds. However, it works pretty well and is one of the few vegan salad options in the prepared foods case. […]
Trader Joe’s Ancient Grain Pizza
An interesting, colorful and satisfying pizza. Crust is just the right thickness, has a good texture and cooks up nicely (not soggy). The tomatoes and asparagus are almost too bright and fresh for a pizza. I know that sounds odd, but pizza ingredients sort of need to meld together rather than stand out individually. Grilling […]
Mint Ice Cream Mouthfuls
A treat for those who love mint. Ideally I’d like to taste vanilla, chocolate and mint, but the mint dominates the other flavors. The ice cream is nice and creamy and the Oreo-like cookie retains a good texture. Like many Trader Joe’s mini-desserts, it’s difficult to eat just one. Location: Frozen food section Quantity: 15 […]
Trader Joe’s Goddess Dressing (vegan)
This Goddess salad dressing appears to be exactly the same as the Annie’s brand. This is a rich and tasty dressing that takes even a plain salad up a notch. This is a vegan salad dressing – the creamy texture is from tahini. Location: Grocery aisle with salad dressings Quantity: 8 oz bottle, 8 servings […]