Persimmon and Bosc Pear Oatmeal Bake
I am usually not that hungry in the morning. I admit, I am a late night snacker, so sometimes I get by in the morning on some caffeine, possibly a green smoothie ( I enjoy making them!) and then have…
Riced Cauliflower Stuffing…Trader Joe’s Frozen Version vs. “You Can Totally Make Your Own!!”
Well, the holidays are here and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Most people already have their menus planned out, some kind of starchy vegetable, turkey, cranberries, cakes and pies, and of course, stuffing. Like everything in the food world…
Chana Masala…Trader Joe’s Frozen Version vs. The Homemade Version
Have you had Chana Masala before? It’s a pretty simple dish that originated in India consisting of chickpeas, tomatoes, onions and a variety of spices that many of us may have lingering in our cupboards. Even so, American culture has…
Turkey Bolognese…The Frozen Trader Joe’s Version vs. The Homemade Version
Bolognese is traditionally a pasta dish served outside of Italy made from tomatoes, minced beef, garlic, wine and herbs. This can be a heavy dish, as pasta dishes often are, so it has been lightened in various recipes using ground…