Shortcut Berry Cobbler

by Deana Gunn on April 25, 2013 · 0 comments

Forget about mixing up any dough. This easy cobbler recipe uses canned biscuits that bake up buttery and golden, a wonderful contrast to the sweet and tangy berries.  You can find canned biscuits at Trader Joe’s (and most other grocers) in the refrigerated section. The great thing about this cobbler is that it’s an absolute breeze to make and it’s very easy to serve – one biscuit per serving along with a scoop of the delicious warm berries.  Top with vanilla ice cream for an irresistible classic combination that never fails to get rave reviews.

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Baklava with Trader Joe’s Phyllo Dough

by Deana Gunn March 13, 2013

Since the moment I saw phyllo dough in the freezer section at Trader Joe’s, I’ve had one thing on my mind: baklava. Crisp, flaky layers of super-thin phyllo dough, filled with sweetened chopped walnuts and drizzled with a honey syrup – yum!  Want to look like a master chef as you impress your family, friends, ...

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Chocolate Covered Strawberries

by Wona Miniati February 11, 2013

Is there anything that says Valentine’s Day quite like chocolate-covered strawberries? Fresh luscious berries covered in rich chocolate – who wouldn’t love to receive a tray of these?! They’re great for any special occasion, but I always think of them on Valentine’s Day. Chocolate covered strawberries sound and look oh-so-fancy, but the truth is that ...

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Kings Cake Recipe – Galette Des Rois

by CelinesCuisine January 22, 2013

What’s served all over France during the month of January and hides a treasure inside?  A delicious and rich cake that’s easy to make with a few ingredients including Trader Joe’s ready-to-use almond meal and frozen puff pastry....

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Roasted Cauliflower with Olives

by Wona Miniati December 17, 2012

So simple, and so incredibly delicious.  Roasting at high heat brings out the natural sweetness in cauliflower, and the sweetness is balanced by salty Kalamata olives.  A great rustic dish that’s equally good as an appetizer or side. I remember hating cauliflower as a kid because the school cafeteria always boiled the life out of ...

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Fig & Prosciutto Roll-Ups

by Wona Miniati December 8, 2012

With holiday season parties in sight, it’s nice to have easy appetizers you can count on.  That’s what we had in mind when we ran our holiday appetizer contest last week, and today we’re sharing one of the winners. Michelle T. sent us this classy and easy appetizer idea.  We loved the contrast of flavors ...

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No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake

by admin November 19, 2012

If you’re looking for a twist on the traditional pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving, try this quick, easy, and light pumpkin cheesecake.  It’s a great no-bake option for those who don’t have double ovens at their disposal. We start with gingersnap cookies for the crust.  Trader Joe’s has both regular gingersnaps (their Triple Ginger cookies – ...

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Tips on Freezing Foods

by Deana Gunn November 13, 2012

Do you (or have you) ever done batch freezing of meals for convenience?  I recently had someone ask me about the best way to freeze servings of meals and I thought I’d share my tips here with you.  I don’t freeze meals very often, since I rely more heavily on quick and easy recipes, but ...

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