Trader Joe's blog and cooking.
If you like quick and easy recipes, this is the place to be.
From seasonal cocktails like Winter Wassail Cocktail to classic cocktails like a Cadillac Margarita, Malibu Bay Breeze, or Vodka Gimlet you'll find something perfect to sip on.
If you are feeling hungry you'll find appetizers like Prosciutto Wrapped Stuffed Dates, or breakfast options like Strawberry Scones. From your first meal to your last, there is a bit of something for everyone here.
You'll find an ever expanding list of items to satisfy your cravings.
Whether you call this dehydrated watermelon, watermelon jerky, or watermelon candy it is all referring a delicious way to enjoy the flavor of summer by concentrating the flavor. This is a one-ingredient recipe that manages to be sweet with nothing extra added for a healthy snack.
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If you are looking to get into the holiday spirit with some spirits, then try my Candy Cane Martini recipe. It’s smooth and delicious. Perfect for the holidays as a treat to bring some cheer.
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If you are looking for a dessert cocktail that is packed with flavor, then look no further than this Toasted Almond Cocktail drink recipe which features the smooth taste of Amaretto and Kahlua to deepen the flavor.
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My Grasshopper drink recipe is a delicious and easy cocktail recipe. Its mildly alcoholic that drinks like a mint chocolate dessert. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, the holidays, or when a gentle mint drink is your last beverage of the day.
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While a 57 Chevy Cocktail might sound like a classic drink recipe, this recipe might be a bit more recent than it sounds. But the end result is a smooth and balanced drink of pineapple juice, Southern Comfort, Vodka, orange liqueur, and Amaretto.
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If you have found yourself in a bind, then save this guide on how to make brown sugar. It is a super simple DIY brown sugar recipe. My guide will help show you how to make it yourself, soften hard brown sugar, give storage suggestions, give brown sugar substitutions, and provide recipes that will help you utilize this very simple kitchen staple.…
This Mary Pickford Cocktail recipe is a rum based cocktail but full of cherry flavor. It yields a deliciously balanced and sweet cocktail that will have you looking into the forgotten cocktails of the Prohibition Era. This drink is sweet and refreshing and is as beautiful as a summer day and the actress it was named after.
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If you have found Trader Joe’s Chili Onion Crunch to be missing from your local store, then fear not. With this copycat recipe, I’ve got you covered. With handful of pantry items you too can make this at home and tailor it to your liking.
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Here is a throw back to a classic 1950s cocktail. If you’ve ever had a White Russian, then you might be familiar with the taste of a Smith and Wesson Cocktail, perhaps the Smith and Kerns Cocktail is what you are more familiar with. But if you like the effervescence of a New York Style Egg Cream then you are in for a real treat with this drink.
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This Madras Cocktail might remind you of a more familiar, but classic cocktail the Cape Codder. The Madras drink adds both color and sweetness with the addition of orange juice. A perfect summer time cocktail that is a good balance of sweet and tart.
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If you’ve never heard of the pink squirrel cocktail, then you’ve been missing out. This pink drink tastes like dessert in a glass as it is full of chocolate and nutty flavors but is a perfect pink sweet treat. Perfect for the holidays or for Valentine’s Day or for dessert.
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While Salmon is delicious on its own, why not elevate it with a sauce so good you’ll really want to lick your plate. This salmon meuniere is crisp and forms a delicious pan sauce of butter, lemon, wine, parsley, and capers.
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My Greyhound Cocktail is a quick and easy drink recipe complete with simple twists on the original recipe. It’s a perfect summer recipe or when grapefruits are at their peak. This recipe works with vodka or gin.
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My Electric Lemonade recipe will have you thinking about summer. Made without sour mix, it contains just four ingredients and is simple poured cocktail. Made with vodka, blue curacao, lemonade, and lemon-lime soda to make a balanced yet refreshing drink.
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If you have been intimidated by preparing lobster tail, fear not. With some good kitchen shears you can have a luxurious, low calorie broiled lobster tail at a fraction of the restaurant price. Best of all, it makes for a quick easy meal that will come out tender and delicious. The directions below yield perfect broiled lobster tails regardless of size.
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Banana bread is the perfect way to use up leftover bananas. How do you make banana bread taste better? Add cocoa powder to get a rich, moist and flavorful chocolate banana bread that is ideal for both breakfast or dessert. The addition of coffee in place of water amps up the chocolate flavor in this Chocolate Banana Bread recipe.
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While the Margarita gets all the attention, you might not know about the Matador. The Matador is a tequila based cocktail with pineapple and lime flavors. My Matador Cocktail recipe is a variation of a classic drink which is sweet, well-balanced, and delicious.…
Bacon Jerky is the low and slow variation of Candied Bacon. It is cooked slowly to render the fat and ensure a nice chewy texture. This Bacon Jerky recipe uses three ingredients: spicy sriracha, maple syrup, and of course bacon to deliver delicious flavor that is bite sized and snackable.
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The B-52 Cocktail might come in a shot glass, but don’t let this college looking drink fool you; it’s delicious and a balanced drink that is perfect for the end of the day. It has the flavors of coffee liqueur, cream liqueur, and orange liqueur that is mild in strength but pleasure to drink.
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Ribeye is a delicious cut of beef. Best of all it doesn’t take much cooking time at all. Summer is almost here. With temperatures set to rise, odds are you want something that can be ready in no time. Even though this cut doesn’t take much time, it still yields a delicious meal. Below is my how-to guide on how to cook a perfect Ribeye Steak.
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If you are looking for the perfect end of evening dessert drink, then look no further than this Nuts and Berries Cocktail recipe. This only requires three simple ingredients but yields and absolutely delicious drink that has perfectly balanced flavors of nuttiness and sweet berries. I’ve also included ways to make it dairy free.
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My Chocolate Martini recipe uses three simple ingredients: vanilla vodka, Godiva chocolate liqueur, and creme de cacao to make a deliciously balanced vodka martini. Modifications are listed if you wish to make this recipe dairy-free and still have the best homemade chocolate martini without the bar bill or a cab ride home.
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My Blueberry Scones with Lemon Glaze recipe is quick, easy, moist and uses lemon to add another dimension of flavor. This is a perfect breakfast, brunch, or dessert item to share or to freeze for fresh scones in the morning. These are delicious with both fresh blueberries and frozen blueberries. I’ve included lots of ways of adapting this recipe to make it even more delicious.…
My vodka gimlet recipe requires three simple ingredients: vodka, lime juice, and simple syrup. This classic gimlet cocktail is a twist on the original gin based recipe, but you might find yourself wanting to make this by the pitcher. My how to guide will show you how to order and make your own in a martini glass or on the rocks.
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