Trader Joe's Just Announced Its Latest Recipe Contest—Here's How To Enter

The winner takes home a $200 gift card and some serious Instagram cred. Pizza pie, that is. Here’s everything you oughta know to clinch your cheesy victory. Simply Recipes / Getty Images “No idea is too pie-in-the-sky,” according tothe contest announcement on its website. However, there are some ground rules. Do not add any text, graphics, or watermarks to the image. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe Your caption must include the full recipe, including all the ingredients and the instructions for your pizza....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 150 words · Heidi Vasquez

Trader Joe's Just Brought Back My All Time Favorite Pumpkin Treat

And it wont last long. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham I have a confession to make. I amnota pumpkin spice girl. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham I have nothing against pumpkin in generalI lovepumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, or really hearty pumpkin soup. But I will go out on a limb and say absolutely no one needs pumpkin spice hummus. I think my fundamental issue with many of these products is they lack the actual pumpkin....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 192 words · Tammy Tanner

Trader Joe's Just Brought Back My Favorite St. Patrick's Day Find—It's Delicious

It’s my go-to shortcut to corned beef beef. However, I married a Quinn named after theApostle of Ireland. I make corned beef that takes five days to cure,soda breadfrom scratch, and the butteriestcolcannon. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe It’s an uncooked piece of brisket packaged in a brine solution that’s flavored with pickling spices. It’s almost entirely hands-off and saves me from having to cure the brisket myself. It’s a no-fail way to get the most tender meat....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 118 words · Austin Briggs

Trader Joe's Just Made This $4.99 Fan Favorite Even Better—Get It Before It's Gone

It’s a creamy, cheesy nod to New Mexico’s most famous crop. What Are Hatch Chiles, Anyways? Hatch chiles are grown specifically in New Mexico’s Hatch Valley. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock In other words, they can only be called “Hatch” if they’re grown in this region. It’s also an outstanding sandwich spread. Try it on soft white bread with sliced cucumbers and sprouts or microgreens (cilantro microgreens are elite). Simply Recipes / Trader Joe’s

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 74 words · Andrea Hill

Trader Joe's Latest Bakery Find Is Perfect for the Holidays

It’s my favorite gingerbread treat of the year. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock Every fall, thoughts ofgingerbreadfill my mind. ), baking my owngingerbread cake, and sampling the newest gingerbread treats around. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock And third, they are tasty! Its a pleasant, mellow blend of cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. With coarse sugar on top and vanilla-y frosting in the middle, theyre definitely on the sweeter side. Simply Recipes / Trader Joe’s...

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 122 words · Mrs. Jennifer Powell

Trader Joe's New Bakery Item Is So Good, Fans Are Running to the Store

It’s that good. It’s a limited-time productwho knows when it’ll go away. It’s just too early! Simply Recipes / Getty Images But I was persuaded byRedditors, who are so very excited about this new flavor. Luckily, the sheet cake hit stores where I live over the weekend. (Other flavors you may have tried include double chocolate, lemon, and vanilla bean.) Trader Joe’s Trader Joe’s Is TJ’s pumpkin spice sheet cake worth the hype?...

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 115 words · Elizabeth Jackson

Trader Joe's Now Carries the "Hottest Beer in America"—It's My Favorite

I’ve been stocking my fridge with my new favorite nonalcoholic beer. (I’mreallyfun at parties.) (The store says it now sells more Athletic than any other beer, including with alcohol.) Simply Recipes / Getty Images Is this non-alcoholic beer worthy of being called the hottest beer in America byThe WSJ? If youve ever been let down by non-alcoholic beerI dont blame youAthletic will change your mind. Its a really great beer, just without the alcohol....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 91 words · Chloe Yang

Trader Joe's Recalls 60,000 Bottles of Sparkling Water

Check your bottles for these lot codes. The recall was issued on March 12, 2025, after the supplier notified Trader Joe’s. I immediately ran to check my pantry, and you should, too. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe Which Sparkling Water Bottles Have Been Recalled? Customers with questions should contact Trader Joe’s Customer Relations at (626) 599-3817 orsend them an email. Simply Recipes / Trader Joes

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 65 words · Erik Gallegos

Trader Joe’s 14th Customer Choice Award Winners Are Here

We see all of our favorites on the list of winners. I’m a fan. Here are the winners by category: P.S. Simply Recipes / Wanda Abraham That’s how popular these are. Grab a bag or four while it’s possible for you to! According to a friend, these taste just like honeycrisp apples and are amazing with apple bourbon and ice. Simply Recipes / Trader Joe’s Best Trader Joe’s Cheese: Cheddar with Caramelized Onions What a genius combination!...

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 174 words · Marissa Miller

Trader Joe’s 16th Annual Customer Choice Awards Winners Are Here

Watch out, Chili & Lime Flavored Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips, there’s a new chip in town! Its easy to see why theyre so popular. With their tangy, lightly spicy flavor, a bag can be hard to put down. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock Throw insome queso, and these rolled chips disappear fast. And its small size makes it a great choice when you just need a little personal crock of dip....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 197 words · Debra Jones

Trader Joe’s Had 6 Recalls This Summer—Here’s What You Need To Know

Your favorite TJ’s find may have debris in it. The company self-reported the issues after vendors alerted them. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe Simply Recipes / Myo Quinn

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 28 words · Lauren Rogers

Trader Joe’s Homemade Cowboy Caviar

Dont forget the chips! Any Fans of Trader Joe’s Out There? How could Inotrevisit it? Simply Recipes / Sara Tane This is going to take your summer entertaining game to the next level. Im sure its delicious but that is not the challenge that I set out to complete. This is caviar fromscratch. Simply Recipes / Sara Tane Plus, I knew the pickling liquid would add a spicy kick to the dressing....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 283 words · Walter Perez

Trader Joe’s Just Raised the Price of Its Most Popular Item by Over 20%

For the first time in over 25 years, making banana bread just got a little more expensive. Simply Recipes / Getty Images If youre anything like me, Trader Joes is your one-stop shop. Recently I’ve noticed that some of my TJs mainstays have been going up in price. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Inflated price tags are no surprise, unfortunately. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 65 words · Morgan Perez