The photo on the box didn’t look very appetizing to me so I put off trying this for several weeks. However, I’m happy to report that this is a very interesting and tasty dish. The “vegetables” are morning glory, coconut shoots and banana flowers so I had no idea what to expect. The morning glory […]
Trader Joe’s Mushroom & Black Truffle Flatbread
This flatbread doesn’t look like much out of the package. The mushrooms are a gray paste, not actual pieces, and there doesn’t seem to be nearly enough cheese. However, once this is baked it’s really quite good. Very savory with a distinct truffle flavor. I keep one of these as well as the similar Pesto […]
Trader Joe’s Chile Relleno
This is basically a pepper stuffed with cheese and covered with tomato sauce and more cheese. It’s very cheesy and satisfying. I have my doubts that this is really only 350 calories. One issue with this dish is that the pepper is very tough. It takes a sharp knife to cut it, but once you’ve […]
Trader Joe’s Shells with Brie & Asparagus
This is mac and cheese for grownups! Rich, creamy and full of fat. The asparagus is plentiful, attractive and tasty, although a few pieces may need to be left uneaten due to a woody texture. I’d like to say that I eat half the box (the recommended serving) with a nice salad. However, I usually […]
Trader Joe’s Guacamame (vegan)
I love guacamole and I like edamame so this should have been one of my new favorite foods. Unfortunately the texture is grainy, the color is off and the only flavor is an unpleasant sour taste. The taste issue appears to be due to the use of citric acid which was probably added to keep […]
Trader Joe’s Confetti Rice (vegan)
This rice dish has a rich taste and colorful appearance. The rice is fluffy with dominant flavors of lemon grass, ginger and thai lime. Tiny pieces of baby corn and tomato add nice color and texture. Not a nutritional power house since this is white rice. Location: frozen foods case Quantity: 20 oz box, two […]
Trader Joe’s Mini Cheese Sandwich Crackers
These crackers are cute and make a quick and easy after school snack or lunch box filler. Better taste than most similar cheese sandwich cracker offerings and bonus points for being organic. However, these still have a highly processed and salty taste. If you closed your eyes, you’d be hard pressed to know they were […]
Trader Joe’s Tofu Edamame Nuggets
These are possibly one of the strangest foods I’ve ever eaten. It’s a fried tofu pocket filled with edamame and carrot that looks sort of like a deflated chicken nugget. The smell (indescribable) and texture (spongy) are also odd. There’s no sauce provided, but a little soy sauce or Trader Joe’s soyaki will do the […]
Trader Joe’s Classic Greek Salad
A fresh and tasty salad with cucumber, red onion, red pepper, feta cheese and kalamata olives. A fairly generous amount of feta cheese, but really skimpy on the kalamata olive pieces. This salad would be a great side dish to a Mediterranean meal, but is a little boring on it’s own. Some marinated artichoke hearts, […]
Organic Heirloom Tomatoes (vegan)
First time I’ve seen these at my store. No two containers had the same variety of tomatoes so fun to look for the most unique ones. Not quite as flavorful as I’d hoped, but still a nice summer treat and a great value. Location: fresh produce section Quantity: 16 oz Calories: not provided Cost: $2.99