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Trader Joe’s Spinach and Artichoke Dip

135 · Mar 25, 2020 · 6 Comments

An unopened box of Trader Joe's Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Dip

I love a good dip. A dip is something that I usually order as an appetizer when I go out to eat. But sometimes there are quiet nights where we just watch TV, Netflix, or a movie on DVD. So we make ourselves a couple of drinks and enjoy snack food rather and a real meal. Of all the dips I’ve tried Trader Joe’s Spinach and Artichoke Dip is my favorite. …

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Trader Joe’s Chicken Fried Rice

82 · Jan 12, 2020 · 5 Comments

Trader Joe's Chicken Fried Rice bag

So you are craving Chinese, but for some reason you aren’t going out or ordering in. This is a good, but not a great answer to not getting it at your local Chinese food establishment. Why isn’t it great?

Well, the answer is simple: if it’s chicken fried rice, I expect there to be chicken with a healthy dose of veggies in there. Trader Joe’s Chicken Fried Rice was mostly brown colored rice with chucks of scrambled egg….

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Trader Joe’s Mac and Cheese Bites

68 · Aug 3, 2019 · 3 Comments

An unopened box of Trader Joe's Mac and Cheese Bites

Is there anything more comforting than Mac and Cheese? I didn’t think so until I ate Trader Joe’s Mac and Cheese Bites. How can Mac and Cheese be made better? Clearly, the answer is breading them and frying them. This is another item from the freezer section, but I would keep this to a crowd pleasing appetizer or snack.

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Trader Joe’s Gnocchi alla Sorrentina

55 · Jan 22, 2019 · Updated April 7, 2019 · 5 Comments

An unopened bag of Trader Joe's Gnocchi alla Sorrentina

Confession time:  It’s the second time in two days I’ve been to Trader Joes, forgive me, I went on a Sunday and it seems like food was going out of fashion, especially in the frozen section. I wasn’t actually there for this product. I was actually looking for Trader Joe’s Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Butter and Sage.

I adored it.

But like many things at Trader Joe’s they like to tease you with great items and come back and try something new every time. So, this is my new bag of gnocchi: Trader Joe’s Gnocchi alla Sorrentina. In plain English it’s regular gnocchi with tomato sauce and some cheese….

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Trader Joe’s Reduced Guilt Mac and Cheese

43 · Jan 7, 2019 · Updated April 7, 2019 · 6 Comments

An unopened box of Trader Joe's Reduced Guilt Mac and Cheese on a blue background

Well, it wouldn’t be the beginning of the year without looking at the lighter options available at Trader Joe’s. Now, I’ve had my fair share of Mac and Cheese offerings from the Pepperoni Mac and Cheese, Truffle Mac and Cheese, Gluten Free Mac and Cheese, Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese, and Hatch Chile Mac and Cheese. And yes, they are mostly pretty good.
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Trader Joe’s Uncured Bacon Wrapped Porchetta Pork Roast

153 · Dec 12, 2017 · Updated October 29, 2018 · 11 Comments

A new Trader Joe's Uncured Bacon Wrapped Porchetta Pork Roast

The pros: Trader Joe’s Uncured Bacon Wrapped Porchetta Pork Roast is a great seasonal find that makes for a presentable roast.

The cons:  This is a seasonal item so if you want to try it, grab one as soon as possible because when they are gone they are gone.

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Trader Joe’s Turkey and Stuffing En Croute

94 · Nov 5, 2017 · Updated November 3, 2019 · 22 Comments

An unopened box of Trader Joe's Turkey and Stuffing En Croute

Turkey and Stuffing en Croute. In plain English, as the term, “en croute” means in pastry in French. To me, this looked almost like a Thanksgiving play on Beef Wellington (except for the obvious holiday substitutions). I was excited when I found this in the frozen section. If you can plan a day ahead and give yourself an hour or baking, then this makes a really nice dinner. My household is smaller. Two people and a cat to be exact. Unless we are having company making anything bigger than a roast chicken isn’t going to happen. However, Trader Joe’s Turkey and Stuffing en Croute was pretty solid.

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Trader Joe’s Classic Hamburger Buns

8 · May 17, 2017 · Updated October 29, 2018 · 2 Comments

Trader Joe's Hamburger Buns

The pros:  Trader Joe’s Classic Hamburger Buns are basic buns.

The cons:  These are completely average hamburger buns.

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Stew Leonard’s Potatoes Au Gratin

0 · May 13, 2017 · Updated April 7, 2019 · Leave a Comment

Stew Leonards Potatoes Au Gratin

One of my favorite dishes is Potatoes Au Gratin. Usually, I buy it around Thanksgiving as it’s more of a family dish and not something that you would make for just one person. The greatest sin in anything Au Gratin is having it sit in a watery or milky liquid. I love it when it’s rich and cheesy. When I came across Stew Leonard’s Potatoes Au Gratin I was intrigued. I noticed no extra liquid floating around. That can only mean one of two things: it’s cheesy or dry….

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Trader Joe’s Sweet Potato Fries

40 · Apr 7, 2017 · Updated October 29, 2018 · 2 Comments

Trader Joe's Sweet Potato Fries

The pros: Trader Joe’s Sweet Potato Fries (Frites) are crispy and delicious from bag to oven. They have a crisp outside and a tender inside. The flavor on these was really good. Most fries are (mostly) evenly cut to ensure even cooking. Considering these are coming from a freezer bag, they are pretty good.

The cons:  Bag of Trader Joe’s Sweet Potato Fries is not resealable. No microwave allowed on this product. You might want to add your own seasoning here as these are just plain sweet potato fries.

The verdict:  …

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Trader Joe’s Lemon Pepper Pappardelle

18 · Apr 5, 2017 · Updated October 29, 2018 · 4 Comments

Trader Joe's Lemon Pepper Pappardelle Pasta package

The pros:  Trader Joe’s Lemon Pepper Pappardelle is thick cut pasta that has a nice lemon taste.

The cons:  Flavor might not be for everyone. Best served with olive oil or butter. Expensive compared to regular boxed pasta.

The verdict:  …

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Trader Joe’s Beefless Ground Beef

198 · Apr 4, 2017 · Updated October 29, 2018 · 7 Comments

Trader Joe's Beefless Ground Beef

The pros: Trader Joe’s Beefless Ground Beef has a texture that is pretty close to ground beef. This is a blank canvas that will take well to your cooking abilities. This product does need your love an attention.

The cons:  This probably will not make a good “hambuger.” It needs something to be added to make this product better. Strongest flavor present is onions.

The verdict:  …

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Trader Joe’s Pizza Dough

84 · Apr 2, 2017 · Updated October 29, 2018 · 2 Comments

Trader Joe's Pizza Dough

The pros:  Trader Joe’s Pizza Dough is inexpensive, can be frozen and is a good item to keep on hand.

The cons:  Watch the shelf life. It’s a fresh item and won’t last forever. This item can be frozen if you are not going to use it right away.

The verdict:  …

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Trader Joe’s Microwavable Mac and Cheese

3 · Mar 31, 2017 · Updated October 29, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Trader Joe's Microwavable Mac and Cheese

Velveeta and Kraft have nothing to worry about with Trader Joe’s Microwavable Mac and Cheese. The taste of Trader Joe’s Microwavable Mac and Cheese was just ok. Most importantly, you’ll have to bring your own dish.

The pros:  Trader Joe’s Microwavable Mac and Cheese is only 230 calories per serving.

The cons:  You might need to add additional water beyond what the instructions call for as my pasta came out dry every single time.

The verdict:  …

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Trader Joe’s Broccoli and Cheddar Quiche

23 · Mar 29, 2017 · Updated October 29, 2018 · 1 Comment

Trader Joe's Broccoli and Cheddar Quiche

During the winter holiday season I noticed Trader Joe’s Mini Quiche Duo . As quickly as they appeared in the freezer aisle, they seem to have disappeared like so many other well done products. Sadness about that product aside, I decided to be adventurous and try the much larger Trader Joe’s Broccoli and Cheddar Quiche. It’s closer to being full sized. Good enough for 1 person or two if you have a side that you’ll serve with it.

The pros:   Trader Joe’s Broccoli and Cheddar Quiche  had a nice flaky crust out of the toaster oven, loaded with broccoli and had a nice cheesy taste.

The cons:  While the directions for Trader Joe’s Broccoli and Cheddar Quiche say you can put this in the microwave, I think you might end up sacrificing the quality of the pastry crust here. Nutritional information is a bit of a bummer after knowing it tastes so good.

The verdict:  …

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Trader Joe’s Penne Arrabbiata

27 · Mar 28, 2017 · Updated October 29, 2018 · 3 Comments

Trader Joe's Penne Arrabiata

Sometimes you just don’t have the time boil a whole big pot of water to make pasta. Maybe you also don’t want to dirty a pan for a sauce either. Trader Joe’s Penne Arrabbiata is a decent choice in the freezer aisle, but may need some adapating to what you like.

The pros:  Trader Joe’s Penne Arrabbiata is al dente pasta with a slightly spicy tomato sauce. Out of the microwave was pretty good for freezer food.

The cons:  Don’t expect the Arrabbiata sauce to blow you away. It’s just ok because there is one classic flavor missing.

The verdict:  …

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Trader Joe’s Handmade White Tortillas

58 · Mar 26, 2017 · Updated October 29, 2018 · 2 Comments

Trader Joe's Handmade White Tortillas

The pros:  Trader Joe’s Handmade White Tortillas are super tasty and very fresh tasting. These are imperfectly shaped which makes them seem a bit more homemade.

The cons:  I wish these were available in more sizes and I wish I could find this on a more consistent basis.

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Trader Joe’s Coffee Rubbed Spatchcocked Chicken

5 · Mar 20, 2017 · Updated October 29, 2018 · 2 Comments

Trader Joe's Coffee Rubbed Spatchcocked Chicken

Trader Joe’s has taken on a new theme in the month of March: coffee. Maybe it’s day light savings time and everyone needs a buzz. Now they placed that caffeinated food item into your dinner with Trader Joe’s Coffee Rubbed Spatchcocked Chicken.

The pros:  Moist chicken ready in about an hour. A very different taste from Trader Joe’s Spatchcocked Lemon Rosemary Chicken.

The cons:  The coffee flavor may not be for everyone.

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Stew Leonard’s Garlic Bread

2 · Mar 15, 2017 · Updated June 11, 2019 · 2 Comments

Stew Leonards Garlic Bread

The pros:  Stew Leonard’s Garlic Bread is super convenient, has the nutritional information, bread was very fresh

The cons:  Under buttered (margarine) and not quite enough garlic

The verdict:  …

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Trader Joe’s Garlic and Basil Linguine

6 · Mar 8, 2017 · Updated October 29, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Trader Joe's Garlic Basil Linguine Pasta

The pros:  Trader Joe’s Garlic and Basil Linguine is tasty and cooks almost as quickly as fresh pasta. Tastes pretty close to fresh pasta as well.

The cons:  The bag is only half a pound so the per pound price is premium for a pasta product. Not the sturdiest packaging choice for a delicate product.

The verdict:  …

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Trader Joe’s Grilled Eggplant Wrap

3 · Mar 8, 2017 · Updated October 29, 2018 · 2 Comments

Trader Joe's Eggplant Wrap with Spicy Tahini Sauce

The pros:  Trader Joe’s Grilled Eggplant Wrap is a decent wrap but the star was the spicy tahini sauce.

The cons:  For a vegan dish, this has quite a bit of fat in it. Sitting in the refrigerated aisle did the bread on this no favors.

The verdict:  …

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Trader Joe’s Soy Chorizo

95 · Mar 6, 2017 · Updated October 29, 2018 · 4 Comments

Trader Joes Soy Chorizo

The pros:  Trader Joe’s Soy Chorizo is spicy, tasty and happens to be vegan and gluten free and inexpensive at $1.99.

The cons:  If you are looking for it to hold it’s sausage shape you will be disappointed. Meat lovers will miss exactly two things about this “sausage:” the casing and the fact that this really isn’t sausage and will not hold itself together. Might be a bit spicy for some. Will leave that familiar red grease stain anywhere the chorizo touches.

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Trader Joe’s Yuzu Hot Sauce

19 · Mar 6, 2017 · Updated October 29, 2018 · 7 Comments

Trader Joes Yuzu Hot Sauce

The pros:  Trader Joe’s Yuzu Hot Sauce tastes like lemon and can compliment anything lemon based by adding a touch of heat.

The cons: Trader Joe’s Yuzu Hot Sauce is a bit pricier than other hot sauces.

The verdict:  …

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Trader Joe’s Beef Cabernet Pot Roast

480 · Mar 3, 2017 · Updated October 29, 2018 · 5 Comments

Trader Joe's Trader Joe's Cabernet Beef Pot Roast package on a yellow background

The pros:  Trader Joe’s Beef Cabernet Pot Roast is well seasoned, well trimmed and tasty overall.

The cons:  You might want a gravy with this, or at least make your own gravy out of the juices. No actual red wine in this.

The verdict:  …

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