Trader Joe’s Pumpkinpalooza Round 2!

I usually avoid Trader Joe's on the weekend, if I can help it. It's just too crazy, unless I can get there early. But I braved it on Saturday because I just knew there was gonna be more fall items. And we've definitely got another mega-round of fall products on shelves in the PNW. …

ByMichelleSeptember 9, 20240Comments

Hatch Chile Time: Hatch Chile Chicken Salad

I worked in a bagel shop in college and one of the things I loved most was the chicken salad. Pizza bagels were right up there. But, I know, what? Chicken salad was far ---- and i mean faaaaaaaaar ---- from the most ordered item on the menu. I mean, I don't really order tuna…

ByMichelleAugust 29, 20150Comments

Main Course Recipes

Friday Lite: Tzatziki Chicken Salad Sandwich

Let’s face it, one of the best things about sandwiches is chips. There are few things more perfectly nostalgic than a PB&J with a mini bag of Lay’s classic potato chips, or a tuna salad sandwich with some Ruffles crunched down on top, or pretty much any sandwich plus Doritos. My latest chip obsession is…

ByMichelleApril 4, 20130Comments

Entertaining Main Course Recipes

Tasting Jerusalem: Turkey Zucchini Burgers w/ Sumac Yogurt Sauce

Super Bowl Sunday always seems to be about dips. Salsa, guacamole, Lipton onion soup mix, ranch, maybe hummus. If you're looking for a little something different for your Super Bowl shindig the sumac-spiced sauce that goes with these turkey zucchini burgers may be just the thing.The burgers, from the Jerusalem cookbook, are very good, and…

ByMichelleJanuary 22, 20133Comments

Trader Joe’s Pumpkinpalooza Round 2!

Hatch Chile Time: Hatch Chile Chicken Salad

Friday Lite: Tzatziki Chicken Salad Sandwich

Tasting Jerusalem: Turkey Zucchini Burgers w/ Sumac Yogurt Sauce

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