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…
Thai Sweet Chili Veggie Burger…The Homemade Version vs. The Trader Joe’s Frozen Version
Veggie burgers really aren’t my thing. For a few reasons; I am not a vegetarian. I am totally fine with chicken and fish on a regular basis. I might have a vegetarian meal here and there, and every now and…
Mandarin Orange Chicken…Trader Joe’s Frozen Version vs. The Homemade Version
This week on my Trader Joe’s recipe remake, I initially started out thinking I was going to find a dessert to copycat. Full disclosure, desserts, like pies and cakes, are cool to look at, but certainly not my strong suit.…
