What’s New At Trader Joe’s – August 8, 2023 Edition

I've been on the lookout for the non-dairy Salted Caramel Hold the Cones, but they haven't turned up yet at my local. In the meantime, let's take a look at what's new at Trader Joe's this week (as spotted in the Pacific Northwest). UNEXPECTED CHEDDAR CHEESE SPREAD WITH HATCH CHILES -- If you're a chilehead…

ByMichelleAugust 8, 20230Comments

Recipes

Dinner Inspo: Trader Joe’s Mafalda Corta Pasta

I love that Trader Joe's keeps rolling out pasta shapes you don't see on the reg in American grocery stores. The World's Largest Fusilli, available around the holidays, remains a favorite. But I'm also really liking Trader Joe's Mafalda Corta with its ruffly little edges. They're almost like itty bitty lasagna sheets. I ended up…

ByMichelleMay 31, 20230Comments

Product Review

Are Trader Joe’s Veggie Bites Amazing or Just Alright?

I had high hopes for Trader Joe's Veggie Bites. I love veggie fritters, I love tater tots, and what, we can have both in one little tot package? I even finally got an air fryer, so I figured that was gonna give them their best shot at deliciousness. The ingredient list is pretty clean…

ByMichelleAugust 26, 20210Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Green Onion Pancakes

First off, Trader Joe's Green Onion Pancakes are not to be confused with the Scallion Pancakes they've carried for awhile (years?). The Scallion Pancakes are the Korean version, aka pajeon, and in TJ's case have other veg in addition to the scallions. These, as the label says, are the Taiwanese version. Flaky texture, just…

ByMichelleJune 17, 20210Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Breaded Fried Ravioli

Just in time for Super Bowl Sunday, Trader Joe's dropped a new snack in its frozen section: Trader Joe's Breaded Fried Ravioli. Filled with a mix of ricotta, Monterey jack, mozzarella, asiago and parmesan, these cheesy little pillows are breaded and fried. And they're just waiting for you to throw them in the oven (or…

ByMichelleFebruary 4, 20210Comments

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Recipe: Trader Joe’s Mini 5-Layer Dip

So, no one's having a big Super Bowl party, right? But one thing remains true, you still gotta have your snacks. At my house, I'm the only one who likes 5-layer dip, so this is the perfect opp to size it down and make just enough for two. So, ta-da! Trader Joe's Mini 5-Layer…

ByMichelleFebruary 1, 20210Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Everything But the Bagel Potato Chips

Trader Joe's Everything But the Bagel seasoning has been one of its more popular items for a few years now. We sprinkled it on cucumber slices, put in on pizza crust and knots, added it to avocado toast. And Trader Joe's made its own yogurt dip, and coated smoked salmon with it. And now, they've…

ByMichelleJanuary 21, 20210Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Thins

Trader Joe's just can't stop with the cauliflower. Joining the cauliflower gnocchi and the cauli pizza crust, TJ's now stocks Trader Joe's Cauliflower Thins. Low-carb fans who went through the cloud bread craze will recognize it as similar-ish. It's shredded cauliflower held together by eggs and parmesan cheese, and formed into a 4-inch round. Intended…

ByMichelleJune 4, 20200Comments

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Trader Joe’s Pantry Pasta with Chickpeas, Sun-dried Tomatoes and Broccoli

Trader Joe's Bomba Sauce and Sun-dried Tomatoes Star in this Simple Pasta Dish This Trader Joe's Pantry Pasta is an old standby we've loved for years, made new again with the addition of Trader Joe's Bomba Sauce. I've kept the heat mellow. You can always add more, but you can't take it out. Adapted…

ByMichelleMarch 29, 20200Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Chickpea and Red Lentil Risoni

Trader Joe's Chickpea and Red Lentil risoni offers orzo lovers a legume-based alternative ($2.99 for a 10.58 oz box). I've been meaning to try Banza's chickpea-based pasta out of curiosity but haven't gotten around to it. So this was our first go with a legume-based stand-in. Risoni made with chickpeas and red lentils offers…

ByMichelleFebruary 4, 20200Comments

What’s New At Trader Joe’s – August 8, 2023 Edition

Dinner Inspo: Trader Joe’s Mafalda Corta Pasta

Are Trader Joe’s Veggie Bites Amazing or Just Alright?

We Tried Trader Joe’s Green Onion Pancakes

We Tried Trader Joe’s Breaded Fried Ravioli

Recipe: Trader Joe’s Mini 5-Layer Dip

We Tried Trader Joe’s Everything But the Bagel Potato Chips

Trader Joe’s Pantry Pasta with Chickpeas, Sun-dried Tomatoes and Broccoli

We Tried Trader Joe’s Chickpea and Red Lentil Risoni

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