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The pros: Trader Joe’s 100% Greek Kalamata Extra Virgin Olive Oil is fruity and flavorful. While it’s not as good as some very pricey olive oils, this is a reasonably priced alternative.
The cons: No date on the bottle to indicate when this was actually bottled.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s California Extra Virgin Olive Oil is one of an extensive collection of Trader Joe’s Olive Oils available that has some subtle nuances in flavor.
The cons: This olive oil is priced at somewhat of a premium compared to the prices of other olive oils.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Organic Sicilian Style Pizza is quick and ready in under 15 minutes from your oven. The organic olive oil was an added bonus that I was tempted not to use, but only added to the flavor here.
The cons: The pearl mozzarella cheese and the crust seemed under salted.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Spatchcocked Lemon Rosemary Chicken has a tasty finished product if you can put in the time. It’s a timesaver if you forget to take care of things the night before.
The cons: You are actually expected to cook this. If you need dinner quickly, skip over this. This product needs an hour in the oven.
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The pros: With the right main ingredient, Trader Joe’s Umami paste would add some awesome flavor. I’ve read online that people have mixed it in with bolognese sauce. I’ve used it in a braise with short ribs.
The cons: There should be some recipes or guides to help you figure out how to use this. Supposedly, according to the package, you need to use this within 28 days.
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Perhaps, you just served bread with dinner. Or you still have half a loaf sitting around getting stale. Just waiting to become fuzzy or turn into a giant hockey puck. If it’s not fuzzy but not yet in its prime you face a cross roads. Do you: 1) Toss it 2) Make bread pudding out of it 3) Realize that croutons have a decent shelf life and are way tastier and will encourage people to eat a salad. This recipe is very simple, quick, and requires little thought….
