Speedy Chicken Posole is a Fall Favorite
It’s October. Soup weather has set in. In the last few weeks, I busted out the Instant Pot and have been turning to my Dutch oven for dinner more often. One of my fall favorites is posole. Legit...
View ArticleMiso Roasted Chicken from Nigella Lawson’s At My Table
This month, I’m cooking from Nigella Lawson’s At My Table, as part of the #RainyDaybBitesCookbookClub on Instagram. The book came out in April 2018 and is focused on the food Lawson “has always loved...
View ArticleHanamaulu Cafe Chicken is the Gingery Fried Chicken of Your Dreams
The Hanamaulu Cafe, a local icon on Kaua’i, closed in 2014, after being in business for more than 80 years. But its famed fried ginger chicken lives on. The Internet has several versions of Hanamaulu...
View ArticleWe Tried Trader Joe’s Ghost Chile BBQ Sauce (and Made Chicken Sandwiches)
Over Memorial Day weekend, I picked up a bottle of Trader Joe’s Ghost Chile BBQ sauce. No one was quite sure how spicy it was, it’s subjective anyway, so I got the Kansas City BBQ sauce as a backup...
View ArticleWe Tried Trader Joe’s Chicken Chilaquiles Rojo
Trader Joe’s added a new Mexican-inspired entree to its freezer section with the arrival of Trader Joe’s Chicken Chilaquiles Rojo ($4.99). Although you can’t throw this one in the microwave, it cooks...
View ArticleWe Tried Trader Joe’s Harissa Chicken Thighs
It’s a weird time to review Trader Joe’s products, because well, it’s just a weird time, period. We’re in the throws of a pandemic, you’re doing your part to socially distance yourself. And maybe you...
View ArticleChicken Stirfry with Asparagus, Sugar Snaps and Red Bell Pepper
Sponsored Post This stirfry is a fast and easy way to get dinner on the table. The key is to prep all your ingredients first. Look for fat pencil sized asparagus spears to ensure they don’t cook faster...
View ArticleWe Tried Trader Joe’s Spicy Mexican-Style Riced Cauliflower
Topped it with Chicken Tossed with TJ’s New Cuban Style Citrusy Garlic Seasoning Blend So things have been a little upside around here…we had a 3-day long power outage and lost everything in the...
View ArticleWe Tried Trader Joe’s Buttermilk Brined Chicken
If you’ve made the buttermilk brined chicken from Salt Fat Acid Heat by Samin Nosrat, you know how juicy and tender it can be. Add in a gorgeously browned skin and you’ve got a near perfect roasted...
View ArticleCan Trader Joe’s Chicken Nuggets Beat Applegate?
When I first saw Trader Joe’s Organic Chicken Nuggets on Reddit, I thought, hmh, could they beat my favorite Aoplegate? Now I know people swear the Just Bare ones at Costco are the way to go, but I’m...
View ArticleWe Tried Trader Joe’s Mini Chicken Tacos
And the Beef Ones Too You know that meme of the guy eating a Popeye’s Cheddar Biscuit and he says, “My disappointment is immeasurable. And my day is ruined.” It me. We tried Trader Joe’s Mini Chicken...
View ArticlePreview: Trader Joe’s Maple Dijon Marinated Chicken
Officially it’s Trader Joe’s Spatchcocked Sweet and Savory Chicken We’re having Trader Joe’s Spatchcocked Sweet and Savory Chicken for dinner tonight, so review will post tomorrow. I picked the...
View ArticleTrader Joe’s Spatchcocked Sweet and Savory Chicken
It’s Maple Dijon Marinated As promised, here’s the full rundown on Trader Joe’s Spatchcocked Maple Dijon Marinated Chicken. AKA Trader Joe’s Spatchcocked Sweet and Savory Chicken. And although its...
View ArticleWe Tried Trader Joe’s Tikka Masala Curry Sauce
I know people love Trader Joe’s frozen Indian entrees, but given some of portion problems we’ve been seeing, why not try Trader Joe’s Tikka Masala Curry Sauce? Yep, it’ll take longer than popping...
View ArticleSimple Summer Grilling for Two with Trader Joe’s Grilled Chimichurri Chicken...
With Trader Joe’s Grilled Chimichurri Chicken Skewers, it’s all about the convenience. Ordinarily I’d make chicken skewers from scratch, but I get the value in not having to plan ahead to marinate the...
View ArticleComing Monday 8/7: Trader Joe’s Chicken Karaage Review
Check back on Monday, August 7 for our take on Trader Joe’s Japanese-Inspired Chicken Karaage. Now available in the freezer section ($6.49 per bag). We’re doing a taste test versus Shirakiku Chicken...
View ArticleTaste Test: Trader Joe’s versus Shirakiku Chicken Karaage
I’m not gonna string you along. Trader Joe’s Chicken Karaage ($6.49 per 18.97 oz. bag) doesn’t measure up as either karaage or chicken nuggets/fingers. Before we get to the taste test, let’s take a...
View ArticleWe Tried Trader Joe’s Chicken, Lentil & Caramelized Onion Pilaf
If you’re looking for a side dish to go with Trader Joe’s Middle Eastern Style kebabs (koobideh), Trader Joe’s new pilaf is a pretty decent option. Trader Joe’s Chicken, Lentil and Caramelized Onion...
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