This is one of my new favorite foods from Trader Joe’s. I’m not generally a fan of riced cauliflower which I find to be an unsatisfying replacement for real rice. However this dish totally works due to an interesting and satisfying combination of ingredients, chickpeas, sweet potatoes, baked tofu, and roasted onions, and a flavorful […]
Trader Joe’s Spizzico di Pizza
These mini pizzas are sort of what I expected based on the picture on the box. A doughy crust with rather plain toppings (cheese and sauce). However, there was even more dough and less toppings than I anticipated and the dough has a bagel-like taste and texture. My guess is that both the size and […]
Trader Joe’s Vegan Tikka Masala (vegan)
I’m always happy to see a new vegan product at Trader Joe’s. Unfortunately, the vegan tikka masala is not only disappointing but nearly inedible. On a positive note the rice and sauce are good and the price ($3.49) is reasonable for an entrée. However, the vegan “meat” is somehow both chewy and slimy, unlike anything […]
Trader Joe’s Mini Pie Medley
I’m not a huge pie fan, but I am a sucker for bite-sized desserts. Fun and I can have more than one. These mini pies are adorable (cute enough for a tea party or special occasion) and quite tasty. The filling is more like a jam than a typical pie filling, which is a plus […]
Trader Joe’s Tarte au Brie et aux Tomatoes
A rich and colorful tarte with tasty tomato and herb toppings. This product is similar to the Trader Joe’s Tarte aux Champignons (mushroom version) and has similar pros (tasty toppings) and cons (unreliable crust). What’s your favorite Trader Joe’s “pizza”? Location: frozen foods case Quantity: 10 oz, 2 servings Calories: 330 calories per serving, 170 […]
Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Croissants
One of my favorite things about Trader Joe’s is the many fun seasonal products they offer. Many are so good that I stock up, while others are just so-so. For me these Pumpkin Croissants fall into the so-so category. I don’t regret trying them, but don’t need to again. The main issue is that the […]
Trader Joe’s Ricotta & Spinach Tortelloni with Red Pesto
This is one of my favorite Italian-style entrees from Trader Joe’s. The most pleasant and unexpected thing about this entrée is that the sauce isn’t a cooked tomato sauce. Instead it’s mostly halved cherry tomatoes, chunks of zucchini and red pepper, and basil. The result is a fresher taste and firmer texture than most frozen […]
Trader Joe’s French Onion Soup
My son put this in our shopping cart and I handed it back to him, because I assumed it was made with beef broth. He pointed out the vegetarian symbol and sure enough this is made with vegetable broth. The instructions warn that if you microwave the soup, the cheese and croutons will mix into […]
Trader Joe’s Julienned Root Vegetables (vegan)
This is a confusing and disappointing item. The name sounds like a vegetable side dish, but the photo and description seem like fries. However, these definitely don’t cook up like fries. The beets and carrots are just too dense and wet and many of the pieces are very short – about 1 inch long. Plus, […]
Quinoa Duo with Vegetable Melange (vegan)
This quinoa dish is super easy to cook and quite tasty and satisfying. Colorful vegetable pieces make this an attractive side dish. Add a can of garbanzo beans for a complete meal. Drizzle with a little olive oil and add salt & pepper to taste. What’s your favorite frozen grain dish from Trader Joe’s? Location: […]