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Chile Relleno from traderjoesfan.com

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 09:55:46 +0100

Fire Roasted Poblano Pepper filled with Cheese and topped with salsa.

This was delicious! It's a well-spent 350 calories (pretty high in fat at 18 grams, but also high in protein at 22 grams) but it tastes SOO flavorful, a little spicy, and seriously DECADENT. It doesn't have the fried coating but the poblano pepper is huge and has a nice grilled-taste. The cheese is abundant and the salsa is delcious.

Spicy Peanut Chicken Kebobs with Satay Sauce from traderjoesfan.com

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 09:55:24 +0100

2-3 large chicken breasts, cut into 1" pieces
1/2 bottle TJ's Spicy Peanut Vinaigrette
1 English cucumber, sliced thinly
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
3 green onions, sliced thinly
2 T. rice vinegar
2 t. honey
1 t. sesame oil
salt
TJ's Satay Peanut Sauce
Steamed Jasmine Rice

Combine chicken and vinaigrette in a large ziplock bag and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Combine cucumber, cilantro, onions, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil and salt (to taste), toss well. Let cucumber mixture sit at room temperature for 30 min., tossing occasionally. Thread chicken onto 4 skewers and grill over med/high heat until cooked through. Serve over rice with Satay Peanut sauce for dipping and with cucumber salad on the side.

Serves 4

Green Fin White Sangria from traderjoesfan.com

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 09:54:49 +0100

1 bottle TJ's Sparkling Tangerine Soda
4 cups TJ's Organic Orange Strawberry Banana Fresh Juice
1 750 ml bottle of Green Fin White Wine
Sliced lemons, limes, oranges (optional)

Have all ingredients chilled. Mix all together and add fruit. Yummy!

Add frozen Strawberries, Pineapple or Mango for a tasty addition and it keeps it cold without watering it down.

Mediterranean Salmon In A Bag from traderjoesfan.com

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 09:54:18 +0100

Mediterranean Salmon In A Bag

(serves 2)

About 24 Trader Joe's grape tomatoes, halved and seeded
2 oz. lemon juice
1 oz TJ's balsamic vinegar, or to taste
1 T. extra virgin olive oil, or to taste
1 T. crushed garlic
1 T fresh basil, chopped or 3 cubes TJ's frozen basil
Kosher salt
Fresh ground black pepper

Combine above ingredients in non-reactive bowl. Marinate up to 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 450.

2 pieces TJ's Coho salmon fillet
Cajun spice (or your fav)
TJ's canned Parmesan cheese (the powdery canned kind works best)
1 shot white wine (Two Buck Chuck Chardonnay works fine)
1 large square foil

Place tomatoes evenly on foil pieces, leaving room to crimp. Place fish pieces on top of tomatoes. Sprinkle fish with seasoned salt, then Parmesan.

Fold foil in half. Fold edges over in small folds, until the edges just touch fish. Before you crimp the front, throw in the wine.

Bake at 450 for about 20 minutes. Open with scissors.

Serves 2 with a salad, rice or quinoa, bread, and a dry white wine. (Try Vinho Verde, $3.99 at my local TJ's)

Cheers

Organic Pure Bars are the delicious raw treats made from real and simple ingredients from ...

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 09:31:05 +0100

Pure Bars' new packaging is a feast for the eyes. Even with a new look, Pure Bars are the same delicious raw treats they always were, still made from real, simple ingredients. Delicious certified-organic fruits and nuts. Nothing cooked up in a laboratory, no science fiction. They're also certified gluten-free and vegan, so they're the perfect pick-me-up for everyone.

Reduced Guilt Italian Zucchini-Polenta Bake from traderjoesfan.com

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 04:46:33 +0100

Another great recipe from The Ultimate Guide to Trader Joe's (http://www.traderjoesguide.com). 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.

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

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 04:28:11 +0100

This super easy, colorful fresh appetizer will be the hit of any summer 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.

Heavenly Peanut Butter Truffle Ice Cream from traderjoesfan.com

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 04:28:11 +0100

A brownie mix is a staple in many a cupboard for the last-minute “I’ll bring a dessert” or for an out-of-the-blue special treat. Trader Joe's Brownie Truffle mix adds a little flair with Dutch Cocoa and chocolate chips. The result is a rich and fudgie brownie that screams out for a tall glass of cold milk.

Mexican Chicken Wrap from traderjoesfan.com

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 04:56:28 +0100

Ingredients
3/4 cup Trader Joe's Habanero and Lime Salsa
1/2 cup mayonnaise
4 Trader Joe's flour tortillas
1 1/4 cups grated Cheddar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 1/2 teaspoons Trader Joe's Chili Pepper Sauce
Salt
2 cups finely chopped lettuce
1 cup chopped tomatoes

Mix salsa and mayo. Cover and chill.

Preheat oven to 350�F. Place tortillas on a baking sheet and sprinkle with the cheddar. Bake until the cheese melts - 3-5 minutes.

Cook chicken in a skillet over med-high heat. Add hot sauce and salt. Stir for about 5 minutes until done.

Rollup chicken, lettuce and tomatoes in wrap and serve with the mayo & salsa as a dip.

Green Fin White Table Wine from traderjoesfan.com

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:33:14 +0100

This wine is incredibly drinkable for being so cheap.

Godfather White Kidney Bean and Brazil Nut Pesto Crostini from traderjoesfan.com

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:32:54 +0100

1/3 cup Trader Joe's Flaxseed Oil
2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup brazil nuts
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup baby spinach leaves
1/2 cup cilantro
1 tablespoon Bragg's Liquid Aminos
1 15-ounce can Trader Joe's White Kidney Beans, drained
16 slices deli crostini-style artisan bread, toasted
4 tablespoons shredded asiago cheese, divided

Place the Trader Joe's Flaxseed Oil, lemon juice, brazil nuts, and garlic into a blender. Pulse blender to mix. Add the spinach leaves, cilantro and Bragg's Liquid Aminos. Blend to puree.

Place the Trader Joe's White Kidney Beans into a bowl. Stir in the blender pesto puree. Toss together.

Top the crostini bread with equal amounts of the White Kidney Bean and Brazil Nut Pesto, and sprinkle equal amounts of the asiago cheese over the tops. Serve promptly.

Serves 4 for an appetizer. (4 crostini's per person)

Note: These can easily be packed for a picnic lunch. Just pack the pesto in a container and the crostini in a zip lock bag. Spoon the pesto on the crostini at the picnic site, and top with cheese.

Godfather White Kidney Bean and Brazil Nut Pesto Crostini from traderjoesfan.com

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:32:54 +0100

Chicken curry Over Polenta from traderjoesfan.com

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:32:32 +0100

Easy recipe!

Ingredients (you choose the amounts. It really doesn't matter): Boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts), your favorite veggies, Trader Joe's Thai green, yellow, or red curry sauce, and Trader Joe's Organic Polenta

Stir-fry up the chicken in one pan and the veggies in another for best results. This time I used baby bok-choi that I also got at TJ's, together with some cauliflower that I got at the farmer's market. Last time I used eggplant and green peppers. It all works. I used cooking spray for the veggies and no seasonings at all.

Then put the vegetables into the pan with the chicken and pour on the simmer sauce to taste and heat till bubbly. Slice up some polenta and heat it up any way that works. I use the toaster oven. Pour the curry mixture over the warmed-up polenta and enjoy!

I also use TJ's frozen organic brown rice, but I've submitted the polenta version because I've never seen a polenta curry recipe before. It really works!

Spinach and goat cheese pizza from traderjoesfan.com

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:31:31 +0100

- one package Trader Joe's garlic and herb pizza dough
- one container Trader's Joe's crumbled goat cheese
- one package Trader Joe's spinach leaves
- one medium Trader's Joe's red onion carmelized.
- Trader Joe's Olive Oil
Roll out pizza dough to fit a 9X12 rectanglar sheet pan. Carmelize the red oinion in a little olive oil. Once the onion is carmelized add the spinach to the pan and cook down. Put mixture on top of the pizza dough. Top with crumbled goat cheese and dizzle olive oil. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 12-15 minutes. This can be grilled as well. Excellent either way!

Black Bean Soup from traderjoesfan.com

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:31:18 +0100

2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
3 Colored Peppers (Red, Orange, Yellow)
1 Party Sized Tub of Mild Salsa
2 Cans Black Beans
2 Cups Water
1/2 Bag Frozen Mango
Garlic Salt
Pepper
Hot Sauce
2 Cups of Grains (quinoa, brown rice, etc)
1 Package of Pollo Asada

Bake chicken as directed on package. Prepare grains as directed on package. Heat up the olive oil in a large pot on medium heat. Dice the peppers and add to the pot. Season with garlic salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Cook for five minutes. Dice the mango and add to the pot. Add salsa, black beans, and water. Simmer for 10 minutes. Cube the chicken and stir into the soup. Add the grains to the pot. Serves 8-10.

Edamame Verde Dip from traderjoesfan.com

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:30:38 +0100

Take one 12 oz bag of Trader Joes frozen shelled endamame and one 12 oz jar of Trader Jose's Salsa verde and put into a blender or food processor fitted with the metal blade. Process until blended and smooth. Serve with chips of your choice!

Banana Strawberry Smoothie from traderjoesfan.com

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:29:22 +0100

1/4 cup raw cashews
1 cup frozen strawberries
1 banana
1 organic low-fat vanilla yogurt
1 cup ice
1 cup water

Add ingredients to blender. Blend until smooth, pour and serve.

Serves 4

Steel Cut for the Summer from traderjoesfan.com

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:29:07 +0100

Summery Breakfast to start the day off right!

For 2 Servings

Ingredients:
TJs Quick Cook Steel Cut Oats (for two)
1 tsp Tjs Clover Blossom Honey
2 TBSP 2% Milk
1 Banana Sliced
1/2 Pint Blueberries
TJs Sliced Almonds OR TJs LOWFAT Granola Cereal w/Almond
Cinnamon
Raisins

Directions:
Cook Steel Cut Oats as directed. When you have 2 minutes left, add milk and honey and stir. Divide into two bowls. Top with sliced banana, blueberries, raisins, almonds/or granola, a dash of cinnamon. Serve and enjoy!

Regenerating antioxidant moisturizing face lotion from traderjoesfan.com

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:28:52 +0100

I happened upon them stocking this on the "new" shelf today, possibly for the first time. I've been looking for a non-SPF moisturizer that a: works, b: smells good without irritating my skin, c: doesn't cost $90 an ounce and d: doesn't have too much junk in it.

I've only had it for 12 hours but I love it. While I can't pinpiont what it smells like, it smells really good and isn't too sickly sweet smelling (for me, anyway). It's light and not greasy at all, but still very moisturizing. It absorbs quickly and my skin feels very soft.

It comes in a bottle that made me think the lotion itself was a bright orange. The bottle is deceiving and the lotion is white.

Stuffed pork tenderloin from traderjoesfan.com

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:28:34 +0100

Pound flat TJ's pork tenderloin filet.
Mix together: 1/4 cup TJ's sun-dried tomatoes, 1/4 cup TJ's mediterranean feta cheese, and 2 T TJ's artichoke hearts (chopped) dash of TJ's 21 spice mix.
Spoon mixture onto pork tenderloin, and roll into long roll about 2 inches thick. Coat with italian bread crumbs, and bake for 40 mins at 350o
On stovetop heat 1/2 cup of TJ's sundried tomatoe pesto, mixed with alfredo sauce, and pour over meat. Cut into slices and serve with accompaniment of choice.