We Tried Trader Joe’s Ricotta Cuoricini Ravioli

I'm not sure the products folks fully thought through Trader Joe's Ricotta Cuoricini Ravioli. Because while heart-shaped pasta with a ricotta and balsamic reduction filling sounds tasty, it does leave the raviolo with a brown...protuberance in the middle. After someone on Reddit said they looked like tongues in the package, I couldn't unsee it. …

ByMichelleJanuary 26, 20230Comments

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My Top 6 Trader Joe’s Products for 2022

Every year when Trader Joe's does their customer choice awards, inevitably my faves don't really line up with most of the winners. Although, based on some of the quality problems people have been reporting with Mandarin Orange Chicken, you have to wonder if it'll still be a top fave. (I've said it before, Trader Joe's.…

ByMichelleDecember 20, 20220Comments

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OMG: Trader Joe’s Mini Chocolate Mousse Desserts

If I was going to put together my Top 5 list for TJ's this year, Trader Joe's Mini Chocolate Mousse Desserts would definitely be on there. Maybe even top three. I think the last time I said "Run, don't walk," it was for the Mini Cream Puffs. But these are even better. First things…

ByMichelleNovember 29, 20220Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Sweet Cannoli Dip

Until I saw Trader Joe's Sweet Cannoli Dip, I had no idea it was even a thing. But a quick search around the Internet says people have been making this at home for ages. And for me, I think making it "from scratch" would probably be the way to go. Because that way you can…

ByMichelleNovember 22, 20220Comments

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Trader Joe’s 12 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar – 2022 Edition

So are you thinking about holiday advent calendars yet? The Bonne Maman jam calendar is the one no one can seem to stop talking about. But if you're more of a beauty/skin care lover, you might want to check out Trader Joe's 12 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar. Still $19.99, it might be the one…

ByMichelleNovember 7, 20220Comments

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Trader Joe’s Spatchcocked Sweet and Savory Chicken

It's Maple Dijon Marinated As promised, here's the full rundown on Trader Joe's Spatchcocked Maple Dijon Marinated Chicken. AKA Trader Joe's Spatchcocked Sweet and Savory Chicken. And although its marinade includes not just dijon mustard itself, but also mustard seeds and dijon mustard powder, maple syrup is the overall flavor that wins out. I…

ByMichelleOctober 11, 20220Comments

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Preview: Trader Joe’s Maple Dijon Marinated Chicken

Officially it's Trader Joe's Spatchcocked Sweet and Savory Chicken We're having Trader Joe's Spatchcocked Sweet and Savory Chicken for dinner tonight, so review will post tomorrow. I picked the smallest one I could find, it's just 2.88 lbs!, just in case I didn't like it. We'll see! We're having it with Roasted Potatoes and…

ByMichelleOctober 10, 20220Comments

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What to Serve with Trader Joe’s Middle Eastern Style Kebabs (Koobideh)

This post includes affiliate links which kick us a small commission at no cost to you if you use them to shop. If this post is useful, please use them to support my work - thanks! When it comes to frozen food at Trader Joe's, I think we have to agree upfront frozen generally doesn't…

ByMichelleSeptember 27, 20220Comments

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What Sauce Should You Have with Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Gnocchi?

When it comes to pumpkin pasta everyone automatically goes sage and brown butter. But I have to admit, I don't really like butter as a sauce. I like it to enrich other sauces, but not just on its own. So for Trader Joe's Pumpkin Gnocchi, I went with inspiration from an unexpected place. An…

ByMichelleSeptember 19, 20220Comments

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Trader Joe’s Salted Maple Ice Cream Needs … More Salt

Around these parts, Molly Moon's makes the best Salted Caramel Ice Cream. It's got just enough salt to amplify the caramel and you're never asking, is this salted? I can't say the same for Trader Joe's Salted Maple Ice Cream. To be fair, the salted part here is apparently the Salted Caramel swirl, but my…

ByMichelleSeptember 14, 20220Comments