Trader Joe's Recipes
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Continue ReadingPorto’s Bakery is one of most popular bakery-cafes in Southern California, any time you go visit Porto’s, there’s usually a line out the door and it’s easy to see why – they have delicious baked goods and Cuban food at very reasonable prices – it’s still family run and their quality control is amazing for…
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Continue ReadingIf you’ve ever visited Disneyland, you’ve surely enjoyed one of the best frozen desserts on earth. Yes, I’m talking about the Dole Whip! Each time I’d head over to The Tiki Room, I’d hope for a line—that way I could finish my Dole Whip in the amazing atmosphere that is Adventureland. Dole Pineapple took over sponsorship…
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Continue ReadingIKEA released their meatball recipe last year, but I wonder if it was a great idea for them since this homemade version is 100x better than the meatballs they serve at the IKEA cafeteria. After making this recipe, I don’t think I could ever go back to eating the ones from IKEA. These are moist…
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Continue ReadingA classic meringue cookie recipe, taken to the next level by turning them into adorable Mini Ice Cream Cone Meringue Cookies. They are light, airy, sweet, crispy cookies – you can make the very basic ones that are flavored with vanilla extract or use Lorann Candy Oils for other flavors like strawberry, watermelon, raspberry or…
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Continue ReadingSuper easy recipe for a Mocha Frappuccino using Trader Joe’s Instant Cold Brew Coffee and Midnight Moo Chocolate Syrup – have a delicious pick-me-up drink ready in 3 minutes! This recipe makes an XL frappe, so feel free to cut the recipe in half.
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Continue ReadingThe only sweetened coffee drink I enjoy is Vietnamese Iced Coffee, it’s extra strong coffee with sweetened condensed milk – creating the perfect balance of bitter and sweet, the flavor reminds me of coffee gelato ☕ Traditionally it’s made with a Vietnamese phin coffee press (recipe here), but this short cut version using Trader Joe’s Instant…
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Continue ReadingBrussels Sprout Pizza, a unique and delicious pizza made with Trader Joe’s Pizza Dough, Brussels Sprouts, along with a few other Trader Joe’s ingredients. Very little prep work, the dough just needs to sit out for about an hour before baking.
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Continue ReadingAebleskiver are a traditional Danish dessert or snack – in Denmark they are eaten most often in the winter time. It’s hard to find them in the U.S., but it’s one of my favorite things to get when I visit Solvang, CA – a beautiful and quaint Danish Village just a little north of Los…
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Continue ReadingThese delicious shrimp rolls are quick & easy to make, the shrimp are pan grilled then tossed in a creamy and spicy sauce. The Bang Bang sauce is a copycat of Bone Fish Grill’s signature sauce that’s used in their most popular appetizer: Bang Bang Shrimp. If you’re looking for something a little more exciting than…
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Continue ReadingCorn Casserole, a simple and delicious side dish that will pair well with most meals! The flavor is sweet & savory, the texture is buttery, moist and tender – it’s really fantastic. It’s similar to southern spoon bread or Chi Chi’s corn cake – this recipe is a basic starting point, you can customize it…
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