A flavorful side dish for dinner or Sunday brunch. The potatoes are thin enough that they cook quickly. The green beans and herbs provide some nice color and the mushrooms and onions add to the savoriness of this dish. Location: frozen food case near rice and vegetable side dishes Quantity: 16 oz bag, 4 servings […]
Trader Joe’s Paneer Tikka Masala
This dish consists of paneer cheese in a slightly spicy tomato sauce and includes rice. Makes for a warm, tasty and filling dish. The rice and tikka masala are in separate compartments in the plastic tray. Make the effort to put the rice on a plate and top with the masala so you feel like […]
Trader Joe’s Channa Masala
I normally buy the Channa Masala in the shelf-stable pouch because it’s less expensive and doesn’t take up valuable space in my freezer. However, the taste and texture are definitely better in this frozen version. I wish this came with some rice or as part of a combo plate with rice and an Indian vegetable […]
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 Ricotta & Spinach Ravioli
This entrée looks a little odd right out of the package because the tomato sauce is in the form of perfect little rectangles. However, the sauce cooks up with a nice color, pleasant chunkiness and fresh taste. A little plain as-is, but makes a good base for some creative add-ons. Try adding some sautéed mushrooms […]
Trader Joe’s Vegetable Fried Rice (vegan)
This an easy, versatile and colorful rice dish. The edamame is a nice touch in addition to the usual green peas. I prefer the flavor of TJ’s Japanese-style fried rice better, but this dish provides a nice neutral base that can be seasoned as you wish. Good starting point for a meal with stir fry […]
Trader Joe’s Broccoli & Cheddar Cheese Quiche
This is a tasty quiche, but only if you heat it in the oven. Although microwave instructions are provided, both the taste and texture suffer in the microwave. This is a small single-serving quiche that makes a nice presentation served whole with a little garnish (parsley, carrot curl or cherry tomatoes) to add some color. […]
Trader Joe’s Dolmas (vegan)
These bite-size treats are hidden away in the grocery aisle near the olives and artichoke hearts and make a great addition to a Mediterranean plate. If you are use to fresh dolmas you may not like these as much as I do. However, I actually prefer the small size and soft texture of canned dolmas […]
Trader Joe’s Organic Soy Milk (vegan)
Honestly, most soy milk tastes the same to me so I don’t have a strong preference on type or flavor. However, I do like the fact that this one is organic and low fat. I also keep a carton of shelf-stable soy milk in my pantry in case I run out of this one midweek. […]
Trader Joe’s Vanilla Almond Granola (vegan)
This is my son’s favorite cereal, but it’s a little too sweet and rather monotone for my tastes. I prefer the granola that have some dried fruit for color and taste. However, this does have a nice crunch and makes a good layer in yogurt parfaits and also works really well as an ice cream […]