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 […]
Trader Joe’s Gnocchi ala Gorgonzola
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 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 […]
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 […]