Orange Rum Punch
1 part Bacardi Select Rum (dark) 2 parts Trader Joes Italian Blood Orange Soda ice Just fill a tall glass, mix and enjoy a most refreshing Rum Punch
Roasted Gorgonzola Crackers
These snacks put the “crack” in crackers! They are ridiculously addictive, and have become one of my top three favorite snacks. Each box is stuffed full of perfectly crisp crackers dusted with Gorgonzola flavor. I don’t know how well they pair with any dip, because I can’t keep from devouring them …
Macarons a la Parisienne
A common finding in French patisseries, macarons (mak-ah-ROHNS) are making their way into swanky American bake-shops as well, usually accompanied by very swanky prices. Our version, Trader Joe’s 12 Macarons a la Parisienne, are pretty swanky themselves, but without the heft price tag. Not to be confused with macaroons, our Macarons …
Potluck Friendly Lo Mein
1# Trader Joe’s Linguini Pasta Your favorite seasoning (such as 21 Salute) 1 T. Trader Joe’s Grapeseed Oil 1 pkg. Trader Joe’s Broccoli Coleslaw 1/2 pkg. shredded carrots 2 T. Trader Joe’s sesame oil 1/4 c. red or balsamic vinegar 1/4 c. soy sauce 1/2 t. red pepper flakes 1/3 cup …
Fat Free Spiced Apple Bread
I substitute 1/4 C plus 1 Tbs Trader Joe’s Cranberry Apple Butter for the 1/2 stick butter. This makes the bread fat free. I also add 1/3 cup Trader Joe’s Dried Cranberries along with the dry mix. Adding the cranberries with the dry mix will keep them from sinking to the …
Chocolate Covered Butter Biscuits
“What could be better than all butter biscuits? Little. But all butter biscuits enrobed in rich, creamy milk or dark chocolate – well… they may be a bit better… if you like chocolate. And we do. Our Chocolate Covered Butter Biscuits are made in a small town, near an Abbey in …
Holiday Roasted Red Pepper Appetizer
Trader Joe’s Roasted Red Pepper Spread Sun dried tomatoes packed in oil Fresh Mozzarella Balls 2″ Diameter Fresh Basil Baguette Olive Oil Fresh garlic Slice baguette on an angle into 1/4″ slices. Place on a cookie sheet and brush one side with olive oil. bake at 425 degrees or until lightly …
Grecian Cous Cous
4C TJ’s Wheat Cous-Cous, cooked 2C Roma Tomatoes, diced 1½C Zucchini, diced 2C Spinach, slivered ½C TJ’s Crumbled Feta Cheese 4T Fresh Lemon Juice ¼C Extra Virgin Olive Oil Salt and Pepper, to taste 1) Place the first four ingredients in a bowl, toss. 2) Add remaining ingredients and toss again. …
Cindys Fruit and Nutty Winter Raspberry Vinaigrette Salad
Ingredients: 1/4 cup TJ Raspberry Vinaigrette 1/2 cup fresh cherry tomatoes 1 package Trader Joe’s Organic Romaine Salad 1/4 cup dried cranberries ( and a hand full extra for the salad topping) 1/4 cup of pine nuts 1 /4 cup almond slivers 1/4 cup Trader Joes freshly grated Parmesan cheese Directions …
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Mango and Black Bean Salsa
1 jar Salsa Verde 1 can Black Beans ½ Red Onion, diced 1 tub Sliced Mangoes, diced Juice of 1 Lime Cilantro, Salt & Pepper, to taste 1) Mix all ingredients together and chill. Serve as a salad on greens or with chips. Enjoy! Chef Leah (Tucson Store 88/Grant and Swan)