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What mom wants for Mother's Day Sent Wednesday, May 9, 2012 Cooking with Trader Joe's MAY 2012 Mother's Day is Sunday, May 13 A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie. -Teneva Jordan Mom called. She wants a Trader Joe's cookbook! Package one up with a TJ gift certificate or colorful TJ reusable shopping bags. Or make a fun (and affordable!) gift basket by adding yummy Trader Joe's goodies. Watch this video for tips on how […]

Recipes using boiled eggs from Easter Sent Monday, April 9, 2012 Cooking with Trader Joe's What to do with all those eggs? If you're looking at a pile of boiled eggs leftover from an Easter egg hunt, we have ideas to help you make use of them this week. They make a great grab-n-go breakfast meal. Put boiled eggs into lunchboxes, a great addition for kids and adults alike. I also like slicing them and making quick sandwiches with toast and ketchup. Below are some recipe ideas using boiled eggs: Egg Salad Olovieh, a […]

Share your love and get a free TJ cookbook Sent Tuesday, February 7, 2012 Happy Valentine's! In love with a Trader Joe's product or recipe? Tell your TJ favorites how much you love them. Post your reviews on our website, and we will reward you with a FREE TJ COOKBOOK. Here's how: post 20 reviews for either your favorite TJ products or TJ recipes, then send us an email (info@cookTJ.com) with your username, book request and mailing address. It's that easy! If a TJ product you love isn't already in our database, please add it! But search […]

Easy winter soups Sent Thursday, January 19, 2012 Cooking with Trader Joe's Easy Winter Soups Cold winter months are the perfect time to warm up with comforting homemade soups. Homemade doesn't have to mean time-consuming, though! Here are some easy, nutritious soups you can prepare in minutes, using clever shortcuts from Trader Joe's. Soup's on! Taco Soup All the things you love about tacos, in a big satisfying soup. This is a great one-pot meal for parties. Simply serve buffet style with all the fixings, and let […]
A new book and TJ's favorite products list Sent Thursday, January 5, 2012 Cooking with Trader Joe's Happy New Year! If you want to eat better and slim down this year, check out our newest cookbook, Skinny Dish! Use the power of plant proteins and Jen's easy-to-follow plan to shed pounds, feel bionic, and never resort to fat pants again. What are readers saying? I am in love with 'Skinny Dish'. I've been finding myself bored with my usual go to recipes and short on time to make a healthy meal. This book has inspired me! I've been […]

Spread holiday cheer with Trader Joe's Sent Wednesday, December 21, 2011 Happy Holidays! Spread holiday cheer by giving a homemade Trader Joe's gift basket! They make great holiday or hostess gifts! They're fun, filled with stuff people want, and economical. Click here to learn how to make your own Trader Joe's gift baskets. Make them even better by adding one of our deliciously fun Trader Joe's cookbooks. HOLIDAY RECIPES Whether you're hosting the big holiday dinner or bringing a dish to share, browse through our database of Trader […]

After Thanksgiving soup - and contest reminder Sent Friday, November 25, 2011 Cooking with Trader Joe's After Thanksgiving Soup Wait! Don't throw out those turkey bones! Why not make turkey soup with the leftovers from last night's feast? It's a great way to use every last bit of the bird (as well as leftover veggies and even stuffing), and you'll have enough to freeze several batches to enjoy throughout the winter months. You won't believe how comforting and delicious this soup is, with all the flavors and aromas of Thanksgiving. The […]
Thanksgiving contest and recipes Sent Friday, November 18, 2011 Cooking with Trader Joe's Thanksgiving Contest Have a favorite Thanksgiving recipe? Share it with us, and you'll be automatically entered to win an anodized Calphalon pan, plus your choice of one of our popular Trader Joe's cookbooks. Whether it's an annual favorite on your Thanksgiving table, or a new recipe you're debuting this year, please send it in! Each recipe counts as one entry, so post more recipes to increase your chances of winning. Post recipes on our […]

Halloween, Trader Joe's style Sent Saturday, October 29, 2011 Trader Joe's has been geared up for Halloween for weeks now. Pumpkins galore, pumpkin products galore from Pumpkin Spice Coffee to Pumpkin Pancakes, new Halloween themed Joe-Joe's, and cute pumpkin trees in the floral section. Of course, we have some old-time seasonal favorite recipes for you right here, including some really adorable ones that will take center stage on your dinner or appetizer table. Join the fun below! Mashed Boo-tatoes, Cobweb Guacamole, and Spooky […]

Preview NEW TJ lunch cookbook & enter to win! Sent Tuesday, August 23, 2011 Download sample recipes from our newest book And enter to win your own copy! Pack a Lunch! Move over, boring sack lunch. Bye-bye greasy fast food. Celine Cossou-Bordes' new cookbook is the cure for the common lunch, using handy shortcuts from Trader Joe's. Readers will discover easy, healthy lunchbox meals; ideas for re-purposing leftovers; favorite ready-made snack solutions; finger foods for camping, picnics and plane trips, and more -- all using […]