Make a satisfying lentil soup with three Trader Joe’s ingredients and less than 10 minutes of actual effort! The three ingredients are mirepoix (chopped onion, carrot and celery), steamed lentils and vegetable broth. The mirepoix and steamed lentils can both be found in the chilled produce case and the vegetable broth is on the grocery […]
Vegetarian Stir Fry Tips
Stir frys can be a healthy, delicious and satisfying part of a vegetarian or vegan diet. However, it takes a bit of planning and effort to pull off a homemade stir fry that won’t leave you longing for your favorite Chinese restaurant. Here are some tips for a great stir fry: The Veggies Use fresh […]
Easy Risottos from Trader Joe’s
Trader Joe’s Asparagus Risotto is very tasty and easy to make. If you’re not an asparagus fan, try the mushroom or butternut squash risottos.
Trader Joe’s Budget Mexican Feast
Trader Joe’s cheese enchiladas and black bean & corn enchiladas over rice. Plus, a southwest salad with added avocado and cherry tomatoes. Enough for 2 people for about $10.
Trader Joe’s Indian Foods
There are several good Indian Food choices at Trader Joe’s, including some vegan options. Vegetable Pakoras from the frozen food case are delicous. The shelf-stable Indian Fare pouches are really convenient and make a filling meal when served over rice.
Trader Joe’s Quick & Easy Gnocchi
My favorite quick & easy meals usually start with a base from the Trader Joe’s frozen case, plus some additions to enhance flavor and freshness. For example adding green peas, cherry tomatoes and sliced mushrooms to TJ’s frozen Gnocchi ala Gorgonzola boosts the taste, visual appeal and nutritional value of this dish. More quick & […]
Create Your Own Pizza with Trader Joe’s
Trader Joe’s par-baked organic pizza crust (frozen food case $2.49 for 2 crusts) inspired me to make my own pizza. I purchased TJ’s pizza sauce ($1.99) and grated mozzarella ($3.99) specifically for this pizza then gathered a variety of Trader Joe’s items I had in my pantry and fridge. I put pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, fresh spinach […]
Mediterranean Lunch Plate from Trader Joe’s
Mediterranean lunch plate made entirely of TJ’s foods – falafel, dolmas, feta cheese, garlic hummus, artichoke antipasto, pita bread, kalamata olives, cucumbers in yogurt, and organic cherry tomatoes. The falafel is from the frozen case and cooks up surprisingly well in the microwave. The dolmas are canned, but good quality. The hummus is available in […]
Delicious Vegan Tostadas from Trader Joe’s
I love tostadas, but Trader Joe’s doesn’t sell ready-to-use tostada shells, only taco shells. I decided to make my own tostada shells using corn tortillas from the bread aisle. Most instructions say to brush or spray tortillas with oil before baking, but I just popped mine in the oven without oil at 350F. I took the […]