We Tried Trader Joe’s New Mini Eclairs

A couple years back, Trader Joe's had some now discontinued Italian custard filled cream puffs that I LOVED. My hopes were high that Trader Joe's Mini Eclairs might fill that hole in my holiday heart. Each box comes with six flavors: Salted Caramel, Vanilla, Lemon, Dark Chocolate, Coffee and Raspberry. The box directs you…

ByMichelleNovember 17, 20250Comments

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Quick Lunch Inspo: Trader Joe’s Butternut Squash Risotto Over Arugula

We got our first full on rainy day of the fall, so it was a perfect day for risotto for lunch. I've had both Trader Joe's Butternut Squash Risotto and Risotto Semplice chilling in the freezer, and decided to bust out the butternut today. You just put half the bag in a microwave-safe bowl…

ByMichelleOctober 9, 20250Comments

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Trader Joe’s New Strawberry Cloud Cake – Is it a Dream Cake or a Cream Cake?

Trader Joe's new Strawberries & Cream Cloud Cake has no right to be as good as it is. It's two layers of white cake with custard sandwiched between them, frosted with whipped cream. And finally topped with strawberries. Housed in a plastic dome, the box advises letting it thaw for 24 hours before consuming. But…

ByMichelleJune 23, 20250Comments

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Trader Joe’s Latest Dim Sum Offering: Shrimp Noodle Rolls

After years of the same gyoza, char siu bao, and soup dumplings, Trader Joe's is going hard building out it's dim sum dumpling offerings. Over the last several months, they've rolled out Vegan Soup Dumplings, Teriyaki Mushroom Bao Buns and (Vegan) Vegetable Dumplings. Now, they've added Trader Joe's Shrimp Noodle Rolls. Shaped like a flat…

ByMichelleMarch 6, 20250Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Teriyaki Mushroom Mini Bao Buns

I was skeptical when I saw that Trader Joe's newest dumpling was teriyaki-flavored. Teriyaki in a bao? I imagined a gloopy super sweet soy-based sauce overwhelming the veg filling. But now that I've tried Trader Joe's Teriyaki Mushroom Mini Bao Buns? I think it's meant to be more of a shorthand toward a sweet,…

ByMichelleFebruary 18, 20250Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Handheld Chicken Pot Pies

We're gonna try something new and see how posting video goes. I'm a big fan of pot pie and hand pies in all their incarnations, savory or sweet. So when I saw Trader Joe's Handheld Chicken Pot Pies, I knew they were coming home with me. They come two to a package and I opted…

ByMichelleJanuary 29, 20250Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Crispy Potato and Poblano Tacos

For awhile now, Costco has periodically stocked a flat Jack-in-the-Box-style crispy taco from Don Lee Farms. They came in chicken and pork. And now Trader Joe's is bringing us a vegetarian/vegan version with its Crispy Potato and Poblano Pepper Tacos. The filling is mashed potato and roasted poblano chile. So don't go in…

ByMichelleDecember 17, 20241Comment

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Vegan Soup Dumplings

Vegetarians & vegans and people who occasionally eat plant-based, you've got a good xiao long bao option. Trader Joe's Vegan Soup Dumplings, officially Steamed Vegetable Soup Dumplings, are very good. As usual, I recommend steaming them on the stove, if you can. The soup tends to dry up in the microwave, and these seem to…

ByMichelleJune 17, 20240Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Japanese Soufflé Cheesecake

So many times Trader Joe's has done us dirty on the Japanese food front (the karaage is the most offensive of the bunch). But the Japanese Soufflé Cheesecake that rolled out this week is pretty solid for frozen. And at $3.29 for a package of 2? It's a no-brainer. The package calls for…

ByMichelleMay 7, 20240Comments

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Hurry Up with My Damn Croissants aka We Tried Trader Joe’s Mini Croissant Swirls

The one downside of Trader Joe's frozen croissants is that you have to remember to proof them overnight. With Trader Joe's Mini Croissant Swirls, they're giving you a READY-TO-BAKE backup plan. While not exactly the same texture as a full size croissant, you still get the flakiness of croissant dough with good quality chocolate in…

ByMichelleMarch 19, 20240Comments

We Tried Trader Joe’s New Mini Eclairs

Quick Lunch Inspo: Trader Joe’s Butternut Squash Risotto Over Arugula

Trader Joe’s New Strawberry Cloud Cake – Is it a Dream Cake or a Cream Cake?

Trader Joe’s Latest Dim Sum Offering: Shrimp Noodle Rolls

We Tried Trader Joe’s Teriyaki Mushroom Mini Bao Buns

We Tried Trader Joe’s Handheld Chicken Pot Pies

We Tried Trader Joe’s Crispy Potato and Poblano Tacos

We Tried Trader Joe’s Vegan Soup Dumplings

We Tried Trader Joe’s Japanese Soufflé Cheesecake

Hurry Up with My Damn Croissants aka We Tried Trader Joe’s Mini Croissant Swirls

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