I’m not opposed to a sweet appetizer, but it needs to have something that distinguishes it from a dessert item. In the case of these fillo bites either the cheese needs to be tangy or the cranberries tart. Unfortunately, neither is the case. The camembert cheese is very mild and the cranberry sauce is slightly […]
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 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 […]