Reduced Guilt Italian Zucchini-Polenta Bake

Another great recipe from The Ultimate Guide to Trader Joe's.  Fan JessicaSnow tells us "This extremely low calorie and low fat recipe mocks lasagna without all the noodles and cheese but with a delicious corn flavor. You can add ricotta in between the layers if you want to increase the cheese and protein. You can also use Trader Joe’s Turkey Bolognese sauce instead of the Arrabiata to increase the protein and flavor in the dish if desired). " We loved this recipe and hope you will too.

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Does Trader Joes Carry Manuka Honey

According to wikipedia, manuka honey is a monofloral honey made by bees in New Zealand that frequent the manuka bush, Leptospermum scoparium. Only 10 percent of all Manuka Honey is claimed to have antibacterial properties because of its non-hydrogen peroxide antibacterial content which is known as NPA (Non-Peroxide Activity) Manuka honey. Another popular bio activity testing method is MGO which focuses on the Methylglyoxal content of the honey. MGO is found in high concentrations in Manuka honey and according to German researcher, Professor Thomas Henle, is the antiseptic compound mostly responsible for NPA. Manuka Honey should contain at least 70% Manuka pollen count in order to be called Manuka Honey or NPA Manuka Honey.Manuka honey is typically dark in colour with a strong flavour. Unfortunately, Trader Joe's does not carry Manuka Honey even though there are honeys from New Zealand and raw clover honeys. Manuka honey is best bought online:

Ultimate App Recipe: Endive Boats Filled With Mediterranean Chickpea Salad from Trader Joes

This super easy, colorful & fresh appetizer will be the hit of any gathering. Imagine creamy hummus mixed with savory herbs, spices and chickpeas served chilled in crunchy endive "boats." Arrange on a nice decorative plate and watch eyes pop - "ooohhhh what is that?" Go ahead and tell them that these beauties take 10 minutes to make out of 4 Trader Joe's ready-made ingredients. You'll be known as a creative genius.

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