This is mac and cheese for grownups! Rich, creamy and full of fat. The asparagus is plentiful, attractive and tasty, although a few pieces may need to be left uneaten due to a woody texture. I’d like to say that I eat half the box (the recommended serving) with a nice salad. However, I usually […]
Trader Joe’s Guacamame (vegan)
I love guacamole and I like edamame so this should have been one of my new favorite foods. Unfortunately the texture is grainy, the color is off and the only flavor is an unpleasant sour taste. The taste issue appears to be due to the use of citric acid which was probably added to keep […]
Trader Joe’s Confetti Rice (vegan)
This rice dish has a rich taste and colorful appearance. The rice is fluffy with dominant flavors of lemon grass, ginger and thai lime. Tiny pieces of baby corn and tomato add nice color and texture. Not a nutritional power house since this is white rice. Location: frozen foods case Quantity: 20 oz box, two […]
Trader Joe’s Mini Cheese Sandwich Crackers
These crackers are cute and make a quick and easy after school snack or lunch box filler. Better taste than most similar cheese sandwich cracker offerings and bonus points for being organic. However, these still have a highly processed and salty taste. If you closed your eyes, you’d be hard pressed to know they were […]
Trader Joe’s Classic Greek Salad
A fresh and tasty salad with cucumber, red onion, red pepper, feta cheese and kalamata olives. A fairly generous amount of feta cheese, but really skimpy on the kalamata olive pieces. This salad would be a great side dish to a Mediterranean meal, but is a little boring on it’s own. Some marinated artichoke hearts, […]
Organic Heirloom Tomatoes (vegan)
First time I’ve seen these at my store. No two containers had the same variety of tomatoes so fun to look for the most unique ones. Not quite as flavorful as I’d hoped, but still a nice summer treat and a great value. Location: fresh produce section Quantity: 16 oz Calories: not provided Cost: $2.99
Trader Joe’s Indian Food Challege
Trader Joe’s carries two versions of Palak Paneer (spinach and cheese). I usually buy the shelf-stable pouch, because it’s less expensive and doesn’t take up valuable space in my freezer. However, after trying the frozen version it’s my new favorite. The taste, appearance and texture of the frozen Palak Paneer is noticeably better than the […]
Trader Joe’s Palak Paneer – frozen
The taste, appearance and texture of this frozen Palak Paneer is so much better than the shelf stable pouch version (also available at Trader Joe’s). The spinach is bright green and the spices stand out in a good way. This is really good with Garlic Naan or Vegetable Biryani. Location: frozen food case with other […]
Trader Joe’s Country Potatoes (vegan)
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 […]