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Trader Joe’s Spinach and Artichoke Dip

134 · 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

81 · 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 Sweet Sriracha Uncured Bacon Jerky

25 · May 21, 2019 · 5 Comments

Trader Joe's Sweet Sriracha Uncured Bacon Jerky bag on a red background

Bacon. It’s like meat candy all on its own. Add something sweet and spicy and you have on heck of a combination. The combined saltiness and textural elements work so very well in Trader Joe’s Sweet Sriracha Uncured Bacon Jerky.
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Trader Joe’s Cioppino Seafood Stew

60 · Jan 14, 2019 · Updated April 7, 2019 · 14 Comments

An unopened bag of Trader Joe's Cioppino Seafood Stew package

So if I’m going to do all these bread reviews, it’s only fair to share something that could use some bread. Or something for all that bread to sop up. I love a good sauce, but with almost a foot of snow being predicted by the weekend, I was thinking about some hearty meal planning and lots of staying indoors by the weekend.

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Trader Joe’s Enchilada Sauce

44 · Sep 2, 2018 · Updated July 1, 2020 · 7 Comments

Trader Joe's Enchilada Sauce bottle

Let’s talk about dinner for a second. I used to look forward to dinners as a kid as that is where I spent the most time with my parents on any given night of the week. They were good cooks too. I’m sure I groused and complained.

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Trader Joe’s Mediterranean Style Orzo Pasta Salad

65 · May 27, 2018 · Updated October 29, 2018 · 9 Comments

Trader Joe's Mediterranean Style Orzo Pasta Salad package

The pros: Trader Joe’s Mediterranean Style Orzo Pasta Salad is new and makes for a good grab and go item if you are going to a BBQ or need a quick side dish.

The cons: Could use a bit more acidity. If you plan on mixing everything in this bowl, you’ll need to move it to a new container.

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Trader Joe’s Smoked Salmon Poke Bowl

13 · Apr 23, 2018 · Updated October 29, 2018 · 4 Comments

Trader Joe's Smoked Salmon Poke Bowl

The pros: Trader Joe’s Smoked Salmon Poke Bowl is another new addition to the refrigerated section and has a lot of familiar flavors.

The cons: My brown rice was a bit more on the undercooked side.

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Trader Joe’s Organic Pesto Tortellini

22 · Feb 7, 2018 · Updated October 29, 2018 · 2 Comments

Trader Joe's Organic Pesto Tortellini box

The pros:  Trader Joe’s Organic Pesto Tortellini has been on the shelves for quite some time. It makes for a quick and easy meal.

The cons:  Bland tasting pesto with almost no texture to it.

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Trader Joe’s Coconut Shrimp

16 · Jun 30, 2017 · Updated October 29, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Trader Joe's Coconut Shrimp

The pros:  Trader Joe’s Coconut Shrimp are a decent tasting appetizer or quick dinner.

The cons:  Could have been crispier, shrimp could have been bigger, ratio of breading to shrimp was about 1:1.

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Trader Joe’s Reduced Guilt Stuffed Shells

6 · Jun 24, 2017 · Updated October 29, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Trader Joes Reduced Guilt Stuffed Shells

The pros:  Trader Joe’s Reduced Guilt Stuffed Shells will make you feel good as the entire entree is 270 calories.

The cons:  Only two shells came in my package so I’ll need a snack to actually feel full after eating this.

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Trader Joe’s Panko Breaded Tilapia

89 · Jun 19, 2017 · Updated October 29, 2018 · Leave a Comment

An unopened box of Trader Joe's Panko Breaded Tilapia Fillets

The pros:  Trader Joe’s Panko Breaded Tilapia are reasonably priced, heat up well, make for a solidly portioned fish meal and are crisp.

The cons:  When prepared in the oven this product does leak some oil so be prepared to put something under this.

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Trader Joe’s Mini Chicken Tacos

89 · Apr 24, 2017 · Updated October 29, 2018 · Leave a Comment

An unopened box of Trader Joe's Mini Chicken Tacos

The pros: Trader Joe’s Mini Chicken Tacos are a tasty and quick appetizer that are ready in under 10 minutes.

The cons:  Like Trader Joe’s Mini Beef Tacos, Trader Joe’s Mini Chicken Tacos look nothing like the picture. Unless, you have tiny hands, you won’t be able to get much in these tiny tacos.

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Trader Joe’s Pizza Margherita

57 · Apr 1, 2017 · Updated October 29, 2018 · 5 Comments

Trader Joe's Pizza Margherita

The pros: Trader Joe’s Pizza Margherita is pizza on demand and ready in about 10 minutes from the freezer. It had a nice crisp crust.

The cons:  None really come to mind.

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Trader Joe’s Wine Country Chicken Salad

30 · Mar 30, 2017 · Updated October 29, 2018 · 10 Comments

Trader Joe's Wine Country Chicken Salad

The pros:  Trader Joe’s Wine Country Chicken Salad has large chunks of chicken, cranberry, celery and walnuts with some poppy seeds sprinkled in for some subtle texture.

The cons:  The balance in this product seems wrong. There was too much mayo and the chunks of cranberries were left in huge chunks.

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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 Flank Steak

2 · Mar 24, 2017 · Updated October 29, 2018 · 3 Comments

Trader Joe's Coffee Rubbed Flank Steak

If you are searching through the fresh meat aisle there are a few selections which now include March’s new Trader Joe’s theme: coffee. Trader Joe’s Coffee Rubbed Flank Steak made a lot more sense than the Coffee Spatchcocked Chicken. The coffee here was a lot more subtle without being so forward. This makes me wonder why we haven’t seen any red-eye gravy with all this coffee craziness.

The pros:  Trader Joe’s Coffee Rubbed Flank Steak is pre-marinaded so you don’t have to do any of the work.

The cons:   Directions should remind you that for the most tender pieces you should cut the meat across the grain. Touching the meat or the marinade will leave an orange hued stain so be careful if you don’t wish to look like you’ve had a poorly done spray tan.

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Trader Joe’s Butter Lettuce

17 · Mar 24, 2017 · Updated October 29, 2018 · 6 Comments

Trader Joe's Butter Lettuce

The pros:  If you find salad to be boring or just love iceberg lettuce, Trader Joe’s Butter Lettuce is a good product to pick up.

The cons:  Not as nutrient dense as some other salads in a bag, but if you need to break up your routine, this is a good one to reach for.

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Trader Joe’s Thai Sweet Chili Veggie Burger

42 · Mar 22, 2017 · Updated October 29, 2018 · 2 Comments

Trader Joe's Thai Sweet Chili Veggie Burger

The pros:  Trader Joe’s Thai Sweet Chili Veggie Burger is an Asian spin on their other veggie burgers. Was tasty out of the frying pan. Heat is subtle but present. Trader Joe’s Thai Sweet Chili Burger had enough oil in the burger to cook it without oil in a pan.

The cons:  If you are looking for that fake meat flavor, you are out of luck here.

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Trader Joe’s Canneles de Bordeaux

5 · Mar 20, 2017 · Updated October 29, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Trader Joe's Canneles De Bordeaux

The pros: Trader Joe’s Canneles de Bordeaux is respectable in calories. Reminded me of a creme brulee with it’s caramelized outside (but no crunch here) and custard filling. I enjoyed this more heated slightly in the microwave than cooled.

The cons:  These dessert are small so plan accordingly. You’ll finish each in about four bites.

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Stew Leonard’s Garlic Bread

1 · 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

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Trader Joe’s Uncooked Wild Blue Shrimp

9 · Mar 5, 2017 · Updated October 29, 2018 · 7 Comments

Trader Joe's Uncooked Wild Blue Shrimp

The pros:  With a little planning and a bit of actual cooking, Trader Joe’s Uncooked Wild Blue Shrimp are quite good. Shrimp are a blank canvas and take well to a variety of cooking methods. These were a nice size and were not fishy at all.

The cons:  Expensive, but a better value than some other options in the freezer aisle.

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Trader Joe’s Garlic and Herb Pizza Dough

137 · Mar 2, 2017 · Updated October 29, 2018 · 6 Comments

Trader Joes Garlic and Herb Pizza Dough

The pros:  Trader Joe’s Garlic and Herb Pizza Dough is inexpensive, quick, easy, little wait time,  you are only limited by your own creativity.

The cons:  Short shelf life but can be frozen.

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Trader Joe’s This Fig Walks Into A Bar

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

Trader Joes This Fig Walks Into a Bar

The pros:  Trader Joe’s This Fig Walks Into a Bar is organic, flavorful, some nutritional value, tasty, inexpensive compared to other organic snack bars.

The cons:  The entire line of “This Insert Fruit Name Here Walks Into a Bar” cereal bars are addicting, it’s just a matter of which flavor you’ll enjoy. I found this to be the sweetest of the bunch.

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Trader Joe’s This Mango Walks Into A Bar

1 · Feb 28, 2017 · Updated April 7, 2019 · Leave a Comment

Trader Joes This Mango Walks Into a Bar

The pros:  Trader Joe’s This Mango Walks Into a Bar has good tropical flavor, reminds me of a Nutrigrain bar, nutritionally it’s not a total loss or just empty calories.

The cons:  Easy to eat a few of Trader Joe’s This Mango Walks Into a Bar in a sitting.

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