On my most recent Trader Joe’s trip I bought their belgian chocolate pudding, which i’d been wanting to try for awhile now. I decided to use the pudding as filling in shortbread cookie cups and I used the leftover pudding to make mini chocolate pudding parfaits. Both desserts were topped with whipped cream & mini […]
For today’s foodie adventure I’m featuring Orwashers bakery, which has locations throughout NYC. I ordered a caramelized & onion bialy, coffee cake style crumb bun & a frozen hot chocolate mocha, which was the perfect sweet and savory breakfast. Looking for more foodie adventures? check out some of our previous foodie adventure posts.
I love making simple tweaks to upgrade cake & muffin box mixes so for today’s quick & easy recipe i’m sharing a cornbread muffin recipe. These muffins are filled with a black bean & diced tomato egg mixture and are topped with crumbled blue cheese. The end result is a flavorful cornbread muffin cup that […]
For today’s foodspiration I’m featuring a decadent buffalo chicken dip and salad, which are great appetizers or side dishes to serve along with tacos/quesadillas. Buffalo Chicken DipYOU WILL NEED:1/4 cup cooked chicken, shredded1 teaspoon hot sauce1/4 teaspoon trader joe’s chili lime seasoning1 tablespoon greek yogurt1 teaspoon blue cheese, crumbled DIRECTIONS:1. Combine all ingredients; mix throughly2. Enjoy […]
For today’s foodie adventure I’m featuring takeout Bulgogi Beef Bibimbap from Mokja NYC. I’m also sharing a homemade variation using Trader Joe’s bulgogi beef fried rice with kimchi. Bulgogi Beef BibimbapYOU WILL NEED:1/4 cup Trader Joe’s Bulgogi Beef Fried Rice with Kimchi1 tablespoon butter/oil1 egg DIRECTIONS:1. Heat a small nonstick pan with butter or oil2. […]
Today’s quick & easy recipe is cinnamon roll pancakes using Trader Joe’s canned jumbo cinnamon rolls with vanilla icing. This is an easy weekend breakfast that’s indulgent and sweet. Cinnamon Roll Pancakes YOU WILL NEED:2 Trader Joe’s Jumbo Cinnamon Rolls with Vanilla Icing DIRECTIONS: 1. Remove 2 jumbo cinnamon rolls from package2. Flatten cinnamon rolls with […]
For today’s foodspiration i’m featuring a Roasted Tomato, Spinach & Whipped Feta Dip, which is great spread on toast, crackers or you can use as a dip for carrots, celery or bell peppers. Roasted Tomato, Spinach & Whipped Feta Dip YOU WILL NEED:1 cup cherry tomatoes1 clove garlic, minced1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon feta, crumbled2.5 […]
For today’s foodie adventure i’m featuring Bonjour Crepe & Wine, which is a breakfast/dessert option located on the Upper East Side. I ordered the apple, cinnamon & maple syrup crepe, which I paired with a homemade mini cinnamon apple & maple syrup yogurt parfait. Cinnamon Apple & Maple Syrup Yogurt Parfait YOU WILL NEED:2 tablespoons apple, […]
For this week’s quick & easy recipe I’m featuring another recipe using Trader Joe’s Thai Green Curry Sauce. This time I used the sauce to make easy turkey lettuce wraps, which are perfect under 15 minute healthy weeknight meal and are perfect for the nights when you are craving chinese takeout. I like to pair […]
For today’s foodspiration I’m featuring a caramel heath bar yogurt dip, which is a perfect dip for apple slices and works well on a snack board along with caramel corn! Caramel Heath Bar Yogurt DipYOU WILL NEED:2 tablespoons Trader Joe’s Flour de Sel Caramel Sauce2 tablespoons plain greek yogurt1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract1 tablespoon whipped cream1/2 […]