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…
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese…The Homemade vs. The Microwave Version
I love Trader Joe’s. Well, to be fair, its a love/hate relationship, but they have been my go-to grocery store since I moved back to California in 2003. Why love and hate? Well, you gotta love the prices. 19 cent…
Chicken and Acorn Squash Chili
Fall is here in Southern California…even though it doesn’t particularly feel like it. Today the forecast says it will get down to a chilly 70 degrees, only to get back up to 91 degrees on Saturday. I am dusting off…
