This is an easy seasonal switch up to standard yeasted waffles. Pumpkin Waffles Found here Combine warm milk with sugar and yeast, let sit for 10 minutes. In a large bowl, whisk pumpkin, melted butter, vanilla and eggs together. Add to milk mixture and whisk to combine. Add remaining ingredients and combine thoroughly. Cover with […]

This was sooo good! We love salmon and I love easy meals for busy nights. Smoked Salmon Linguine Recipe here 1 pkg refrigerated linguine 1 tub Trader Joe’s smoked salmon dip 2 T capers Fresh spinach or greens (optional) Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup pasta water; […]

I don’t care if the cast of Friends ate this every day or not, but I do like this salad for prep cooking. Chickpea Mint Salad Found here 1 c quinoa, uncooked 1/2 c red onion, chopped 1/2 c parsley, chopped 1/3 c mint, chopped 1/2 c chickpeas, rinsed 1/3 c pistachios, unshelled 1/2 c […]

Excellent vegetarian meal to make and freeze for later. Soffritto Beans Found here 1.5 T olive oil 1.5 T TJ’s Italian style soffritto seasoning blend 2 handfuls kale or leafy greens, chopped 1 can diced tomatoes 2 cans great northern beans, drained 1-2 T lemon juice Shredded mozzarella cheese In a large skillet over medium […]

Because fall. Apple Cider Pancakes Inspired here Your favorite pancake mix Trader Joe’s spiced apple cider Pumpkin pie spice Replace the water in the pancake recipe with apple cider. Add in pumpkin pie spice to taste. Cook per instructions.

If there are fresh apples, it’s healthy – right? Apple Nachos Inspired by a photo on Trader Joe’s Instagram page. 1 sweet tart apple Graham cracker crumbs or chopped nuts Caramel or fudge sauce Core and slice apple into thin wedges. Top with graham crumbs or nuts. Drizzle with caramel or fudge.

I love semi-homemade cooking. A little ready made, a little cooking, big-time flavor for a quick weeknight dinner. Masala Meatballs Recipe found here 1 pkg mini meatballs 1 jar masala simmer sauce 1 jar chutney Combine all ingredients together. Cook 2-3 hours on high in slow cooker. (This is an excellent freezer meal or party […]

While we were in the Pacific Northwest this summer we ate smoked salmon chowder as often as we could. Our favorite was the chowder from Pike Place Chowder. However, we also loved the corn in Ivar’s version. I found a recipe and adapted it to be our perfect variation. Smoked Salmon Chowder Base recipe here […]

Fancy up some hummus and it’s worthy of being served as a main dish. Use pita chips or veggie sticks (or both!) to scoop. Hummus Mealtime Dip Hummus Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped Cucumber, peeled and diced Feta Onion, chopped (sweet or green) Tomatoes, chopped Optional: Diced salami, pulled chicken Beginning with hummus as a […]

This is a very yum version of our favorite 7 layer salad. It’s also flexible – add chicken, smoked turkey, spiced ground meat if you want to up the protein. 7 Layer Tex-Mex Salad Inspired here Lettuce, chopped 1 can black beans, drained 1 cup frozen corn, thawed and roasted 2 cans black olives, drained […]