The recipes submitted for the March 2010 recipe challenge were absolutely amazing! C’mon — Joe Joe Muffins? Really? Could ANYONE resist? Also — looks like a new chef is in town… Check out Wild N’ Tangy Shrimp Salad and Harvest Grains with Spinach and Cherries. April entries…. not so much overall but we still got some gems. The Creamy Beef Enchiladas and Red Quinoa Salad rock.

  

April Winners

Creamy Beef Enchiladas. These wonderful enchiladas are easy to make and use Trader Joe’s ready-made enchilada sauce. They get two thumbs up from Chef Marcus too! Using flour tortillas instead of corn is brilliant if you are like me and keep them on hand for wraps and quesadillas. Nice job by llijchef who wins a $25 gift certificate to Amazon.com.  What?? As if that wasn’t enough — noteworthy is her Crunchy Baked Chicken using Trader Joe’s Cilantro Dressing.

Red Quinoa Salad. Right in time for summer, here comes another fresh and wholesome veggie and grain salad that pairs perfectly with anything you might be grilling. Red Quinoa is a new Trader Joe’s product and we are excited to add it to our menu. Bunnyluv24 wins a $10 gift certificate to Amazon.com.

Lemon Pepper Fettucine. We realize this may not be for everybody. Before we hear the outrage… yes — there is about a stick of butter, cup of cream and cup of cheese in there, we’d like to point out this is a cream sauce and Alfredo’s close cousin and about as much fat and calories as if you ordered it at a restaurant. That said, pairing this sauce with Trader Joe’s Lemon Pepper Pappardelle and fresh lemon juice brings a nice twist to an old favorite.   Thanks elisad! 

  

March Winners

Joe Joe Muffins. Can’t get enough? Well then check out this awesome muffin recipe. EVERYONE will be asking "what’s IN these??" So yummy they really lean on the verge of cupcakes. No frosting needed. yiyi41 gets a $25 gift certificate to Amazon.com.  Also check out her new recipe for Asian Style Salmon Cakes.

Harvest Grains with Spinach and Cherry. "This filling side provides plenty of whole grains and antioxidants in a simple, versatile dish. The cherries add a bright zing of flavor and plump while cooking. Add grilled salmon, shrimp or chicken alongside for a quick entree." Thanks to mrslsb who also submitted a fantastic Wild and Tangy Shrimp Salad.

Red Pepper Spread with Eggplant and Garlic Stuffed Mushrooms. This quick, healthy snack for mushroom lovers can also be served as an appetizer. Trader Joe’s Red Pepper Spread with Eggplant and Garlic is a fan favorite. Try it with the baby bellas. Thanks goes to wahh2c.