We Tried Trader Joe’s Buttermilk Brined Chicken

If you've made the buttermilk brined chicken from Salt Fat Acid Heat by Samin Nosrat, you know how juicy and tender it can be. Add in a gorgeously browned skin and you've got a near perfect roasted chicken. My question was, can Trader Joe's Buttermilk Brined Chicken deliver a similar result? It's only a half…

ByMichelleApril 7, 20220Comments

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We Tried Two New Vegan Dips/Sauces from Trader Joe’s

Trader Joe's has a mixed track record on vegan dips for me. We're not vegan, but eat plant-based no problem. And while I really liked the Vegan Tzatziki Dip, I wasn't so amazed by the Creamy Cauliflower Jalapeño one. Cauliflower stars again in Trader Joe's Vegan Buffalo Dip, not that you'd necesssarily be able to…

ByMichelleMarch 29, 20220Comments

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Trader Joe’s Spicy Buffalo Cheddar Makes Some Tasty Chips ‘n Cheese

Trader Joe's Spicy Buffalo Cheddar is the cheese I needed for Super Bowl Sunday. (Then again, I probably would have knocked the bowl over dancing during the half time show. :D ) This cheese lives somewhere between Velveeta and standard cheddar. And with jalapeños and habaneros in the mix, it's got a good kick. …

ByMichelleFebruary 16, 20220Comments

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SuperbOwl Snacks: Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter Cocoa Marshmallows

I rolled into Trader Joe's today hoping they'd have the Heart Macarons, but no dice. Instead, I got a bag of Trader Joe's Peanut Butter Cocoa Marshmallows and some chocolate-dipped Bamba (review to come). Both are great fast snacks for the upcoming big game between the Bengals and the Rams. If you need a…

ByMichelleFebruary 2, 20220Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Okie Dokie Non-Dairy Dessert

Things have been off to a slow start in the New Year, as far as Trader Joe's reviews go. We just aren't getting a lot of the new products that everyone in California has. And between major snow around New Year's and pass closures since then, it's just been a drag. Especially when what…

ByMichelleJanuary 11, 20220Comments

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Trader Joe’s Focaccia Bread Mix Was a Pleasant Surprise

I was surprised when I read the instructions on Trader Joe's Focaccia Bread mix. We're gonna break out the stand mixer and we need to let the loaf rise for 45 minutes to an hour? Well, that's practically the same amount of work you'd do making it from scratch. So why do I need this…

ByMichelleDecember 7, 20210Comments

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Air Fryer Appetizer: Trader Joe’s Beef en Croute Bites

Trader Joe's has been all about the bite-size frozen foods this year. From Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese Bites to Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bites. Now with everyone looking to holiday appetizers, we've got Trader Joe's Beef en Croute Bites. And after just 10 minutes in the air fryer, they brown up quite nicely. The…

ByMichelleNovember 23, 20210Comments

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Yay or Nay on 3 New Trader Joe’s Items (Not Pumpkin Edition)

Now that the initial wave of excitement over Pumpkinpalooza has died down a little bit, I thought we'd do a quick Yay or Nay on three new not pumpkin/maple Trader Joe's items. NAY -- I fully expected to like Trader Joe's Cheesy Seasoning blend. It seemed like the perfect thing for popcorn, but you'll…

ByMichelleOctober 5, 20211Comment

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Apple Cider Marinated Pork Loin

Trader Joe's Apple Cider Marinated Pork Loin is a great way to welcome fall. I only regret that I didn't grab a jar of applesauce or the pineapple fruit spread. Because while it has cinnamon, cloves, and other spices in the marinade, this is definitely a savory pork roast. I ended up using a little…

ByMichelleSeptember 16, 20210Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Japchae

Let's just agree upfront: fresh, homemade japchae is almost always gonna be better than anything from a package. But if you've never had it before, or you don't have an Asian or Korean market near you to buy sweet potato noodles, Trader Joe's Japchae isn't bad. First up, it's in the frozen section. I…

ByMichelleSeptember 14, 20210Comments

We Tried Trader Joe’s Buttermilk Brined Chicken

We Tried Two New Vegan Dips/Sauces from Trader Joe’s

Trader Joe’s Spicy Buffalo Cheddar Makes Some Tasty Chips ‘n Cheese

SuperbOwl Snacks: Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter Cocoa Marshmallows

We Tried Trader Joe’s Okie Dokie Non-Dairy Dessert

Trader Joe’s Focaccia Bread Mix Was a Pleasant Surprise

Air Fryer Appetizer: Trader Joe’s Beef en Croute Bites

Yay or Nay on 3 New Trader Joe’s Items (Not Pumpkin Edition)

We Tried Trader Joe’s Apple Cider Marinated Pork Loin

We Tried Trader Joe’s Japchae

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