My favorite quick & easy meals usually start with a base from the Trader Joe’s frozen case, plus some additions to enhance flavor and freshness. For example adding green peas, cherry tomatoes and sliced mushrooms to TJ’s frozen Gnocchi ala Gorgonzola boosts the taste, visual appeal and nutritional value of this dish. More quick & […]
Create Your Own Pizza with Trader Joe’s
Trader Joe’s par-baked organic pizza crust (frozen food case $2.49 for 2 crusts) inspired me to make my own pizza. I purchased TJ’s pizza sauce ($1.99) and grated mozzarella ($3.99) specifically for this pizza then gathered a variety of Trader Joe’s items I had in my pantry and fridge. I put pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, fresh spinach […]
Quality for Less at Trader Joe’s
Trader Joe’s works with name brand food manufacturers, such as Amy’s Kitchen and Annie’s Homegrown, to produce items under the Trader Joe’s label. These items are identical to the brand name product, but sold by Trader Joe’s for significantly less. Below are four examples: TJ’s Goddess Dressing for $2.99 vs. $3.99 for Annie’s TJ’s Lentil […]
Mediterranean Lunch Plate from Trader Joe’s
Mediterranean lunch plate made entirely of TJ’s foods – falafel, dolmas, feta cheese, garlic hummus, artichoke antipasto, pita bread, kalamata olives, cucumbers in yogurt, and organic cherry tomatoes. The falafel is from the frozen case and cooks up surprisingly well in the microwave. The dolmas are canned, but good quality. The hummus is available in […]
Easy Sunday Brunch from Trader Joe’s
A great brunch blends breakfast favorites with savory lunch foods in a way that compliments both. Trader Joe’s has many items that are ideal for a quick and easy brunch, including: French toast (fresh made or frozen) with fresh pineapple, banana or berries, maple syrup and a pinch of cinnamon Danish pancakes with maple syrup […]
Mini Frozen Dessert Challenge from Trader Joe’s
I love the idea of mini dessert treats – just a bite or two when you crave something sweet – and Trader Joe’s mini frozen desserts are perfect for summer! I compared the chocolate ice cream cones, mint ice cream mouthfuls and non-dairy chocolate sandwiches. The mini cones are the clear winner – yummy and fun to eat! […]
Delicious Vegan Tostadas from Trader Joe’s
I love tostadas, but Trader Joe’s doesn’t sell ready-to-use tostada shells, only taco shells. I decided to make my own tostada shells using corn tortillas from the bread aisle. Most instructions say to brush or spray tortillas with oil before baking, but I just popped mine in the oven without oil at 350F. I took the […]
Organic Fruit Bonanza at Trader Joe’s!
So happy to see the influx of organic fruit at my local Trader Joe’s! There are now organic strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, apricots, peaches, nectarines and grapes at Trader Joe’s in San Diego. What organic produce is available at your 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 […]