Darn Near Perfect? Trader Joe’s Shortbread Sandwich Cookies

I'm forever the person who finds a lot of Trader Joe's desserts on the too sweet side, so I expected these Trader Joe's Shortbread Sandwich cookies with Raspberry Filling would be too much for me. Much the way those Strawberry Shortcake cookies were a sugar bomb. But I gotta tell ya, for me, these are…

ByMichelleFebruary 27, 20230Comments

Fast and Fabulous: Minty Smashed Peas

The first time I had minty mushy peas was at a pub in Sydney. Served alongside a beefy pot pie, the combo of mint and peas was bright and just a tiny bit sweet, making it a perfect match for the rich sauce in the pie. But the name just put a damper on the whole…

ByMichelleApril 6, 20170Comments

The Myth of Brown Butter Sauce

Butternut squash is Mother Nature's gift to us as we slog through the dead of winter. Without even a drop of cream, it makes a velvety soup and its flavors are fully realized with just a hint of ginger or nutmeg. It seems natural then, that butternut squash would make a terrific ravioli. Encase a dollop…

ByMichelleJanuary 19, 20080Comments