Baking - SnceRvlo. And the promise of "double lemon" was especially exciting. Copyrights 2017 Baking Bites &trade. 10 inch ovenproof skillet (nonstick or cast iron). Theres a two-ingredient pizza sauce, a clever trick for opening chips, storage tips, and more! We were intrigued by the spelt flour and flax seeds incorporated into the mix. While the dampness of the tenders should be enough to get the coating to stick, you could always use an egg or a little buttermilk brine to get your tenders in frying shape. You would think that this cake would be bursting with lemon, but the finished product barely has any citrus flavor. Next time you're wandering the aisles of Trader Joe's and are craving something sweet, grab this lemon cake mix off the shelf. 1 Package Trader Joe's Vanilla Cake & Baking Mix (requires 2 eggs, 1 stick melted butter or 1/2 cup oil, and 1 cup cold milk) Zest of 2 lemons . this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. In Lieu of Pizza. Rather than enjoy it as a dip, use Island Salsa to marinate anything from chicken to fish (like mahi mahi) for a main dish with some Hawaiian flare. Turn Trader Joe's pre-made pizza dough into a French baguette. Surprisingly moist, adds Matt. However, this cake disappointed us in two ways. Just adjust the baking time. Use it for plain pancakes, or whisk in blueberries, chocolate chips, or mashed banana for fancy ones. Naan grilled cheese is evidence of that. The result: taco nachos. Here are a few more copycat recipe. Co-hosts Tara Miller, marketing director, and Matt Sloan, vice president of marketing, dished about their own hackswhich Sloan defines as "solutions or workarounds or in this case, Trader Joe's product hacks"then tapped fans and fellow employees to pack 25 minutes full of tricks. The tanginess of the ingredient pairs beautifully with the natural lemon flavor. Jenny, the creator of the hack, spreads a layer of jam in between the cake layers she suggests raspberry, peach, or a mix of raspberry jam and lemon curd before covering the cake with whipped cream. Store hours, products, and location information for your local Trader Joe's grocery store in Salt Lake City, UT. Next time you sizzle up a grilled cheese sandwich, cook it in a spoonful of Crunchy Chili Onion (Trader Joe's take on chili crisp) instead of melted butter or oil. Just dont forget the salt! I also liked the fact that the icing was included with the mix and already contained lemon juice, meaning you just had to add water and butter (it works with water alone, too) to make a quick and flavorful topping. Mara is the Groceries Editor at Kitchn. 2023 Complex Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Trader Joes employees and podcast hosts Tara Miller and Matt Sloan agree. She flips her Ghost Pepper Potato Chips bag upside down and opens it from the bottom. Once the onion rings are done, the result is a crispy game day food that tastes just like the popular spice blend. Lemon Basil Cake Ingredients. Instead of marinara or Alfredo sauce, heat up Trader Joe's frozen spinach artichoke dip and toss it with your pasta. Place the other cake half on top, then cover with whipped cream. Trader Joe's chocolate hummus is scrumptious at any temperature, but an employee in Boston swears that the sweet treat is even better frozen. It also has the secondary effect of making your house smell like freshly baked bread, adds Tara. While it's perfectly acceptable to snack on the yogurts directly from the fridge, a Trader Joe's employee in Washington recommends slipping a popsicle stick into the top of each yogurt and freezing it overnight. You simply add the pucks to the bottom of the 9-inch pan before pouring the brownie batter on top. Why? Krusteaz's Meyer Lemon Pound Cake, however misses the mark on both fronts. The loaf comes together very quickly, calling for an egg, water and melted butter to be stirred into the box of mix. These are a fruit that is a hybrid between two citruses: lemons and mandarin oranges. Can you make it in cupcake size servings? Here are seven of the hacks Trader Joe's employees are using at homejust make sure you have a pen and paper handy so you can take all this down. Your email address will not be published. Lemon is an ideal flavor for Angel, Layer, and Bundt cake mixes. EatingWell may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. If someone is taking care of dinner, it is only fair to bring dessert right? I'm an avid home baker, but I can't help but stock up on this cake mix every year. While the chicken cooks in the air fryer (or oven or skillet), he cooks some of the stores Spicy Mexican-Style Riced Cauliflower in a pan with some oil on high. 12 inch will also work, your cake will just be thinner and bake for less time! Turn Trader Joe's pre-made pizza dough into a French baguette. Jenny from Trader Joe's store 715 in Woodbury, Minnesota, has a next-level layer-cake idea. Once done, the treats are basically little chocolate chip cookie muffins that you can tweak to your liking. Stir together cup Italian Bamba Hot Pepper Sauce (found in the condiment aisle) with cup Garlic Spread and Dip (from the refrigerator case near the hummus). Instead of tortillas, try using frozen Taiwanese green onion pancakes as taco shells, especially filled with scrambled eggs and hash browns for breakfast. Meyer lemons have a wonderfully sweet lemon flavor because they are less acidic than their more common counterparts. "You get like the crispy sweetness of the orange chicken, the spiciness of the Mexican-style rice," Alex, a guest on the show, said. Pairing it with Betty Crocker's Lemon Frosting would certainly add another hit of lemon flavor, but the cake is perfect on its own. The hosting duo recommended keeping your facial mists and gel moisturizer (the one sold in the little tub) in the fridge. You could maybe make up for the lack in flavor by adding a lemony frosting, but you're better off looking into another cake mix that satisfies with the texture and the taste. (If you're using particularly big tenders, check them with a meat thermometer or cut one open after 10 minutes to make sure they're cooked through. I review products from Trader Joes (no affiliation) and share easy recipes and cocktail ideas. While its cooling, make the glaze per package instructions. Ive had some mixed results with Trader Joes baked goods in the past and, while some mixes have turned out well, like their bar cookies, others have been on the bland side. Now you can make an informed decision next time you're craving lemon cake and want to indulge in this tasty treat. Try dipping Bamba peanut snacks in jelly for the ultimate snackable take on PB&J. The presence of lemon flavor will balance out the inherent sweetness of the mix, whereas the presence of lemon flavor will provide the cake with a fresh flavor. EatingWell may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Then, pour the brownie batter on top and you've got an easy brookie! Trader Joes recently introduced a Meyer Lemon Cake Mix, offering a very easy way to get a taste of Meyer lemons to citrus-lovers. Just keep in mind this is a seasonal item on Trader Joe's shelves. Sloan is a firm believer that "crusty crusts" are what makes a good loaf of bread great. The chicken is really moist and tender, says Tara. You'll spend about 5-10 minutes in actually getting this ready, but most of the time will be spent either baking or cooling this. For just a couple bucks for a box, this cake is a no-brainer. Tell us in the comments below. Remove the glass, gently twist each piece, top with raw grape tomato slices, and bake for 25-30 minutes. The pudding incorporates more richness into the cake without weighing it down. Meyer lemon cake mix + blueberries = winning combo! Best of all, there are minimal ingredients required to make this. Price: $3.29 3.5 Summary Trader Joe's Meyer Lemon Cake Mix is a seasonal favorite on store shelves. Gone are the days when you need to decide between tacos or nachos. Sloan admits that he "always struggles with getting the crust crispy, but not too overcooked," on his frozen pizza. Then, cut each biscuit in half and fill each half with a tablespoon of shredded cheese and a tablespoon of the meat mixture before forming it into a ball. Jenny is also the source for this spicy breaded chicken hack. Pro tip: You can also use the (not frozen) chocolate hummus to frost cupcakes or cake. Once theyre nice and crispy, she removes them from the fryer, covers them in cheese a lot of cheese and then heats them in the microwave for about a minute. Reporting on what you care about. Keep reading for some employee-approved Trader Joe's food and recipe hacks you're going to want to try tonight, if not sooner! Matt also suggests putting it in meat rubs or simply sprinkling it over ice cream. Here are 15 awesome tricks to take your favorite Trader Joe's foods to the next level. This recipe hack comes from Cynthia, a TJ's employee in Woodbury, Minnesota. Obsessed with travel? "I'm serving it cold, but you know what? Roll the dough out to -inch thickness, then cut it into nugget size pieces (1 to 2 inches each). You may have a tough time getting the yogurt pops out of their cups at first, but pinching the bottom of the cup (or the top of the pop) will help you get it loose, they say. The taste is more similar to cardboard than it is to lemon cake. Drop the pucks in the tin, bake them, and when theyre fresh out of the oven and still warm gently press a peanut butter cup into the cookie muffin. Thanks to gravity and the cold temperature, the oil will rise to the top of the jar (which is actually the bottom) and when you flip it over it will be much easier to mix and less messy to stir. This cook & review on Trader Joe's Meyer Lemon Cake Mix with Lemon Icing won over my usual lemon cake prepared at my local grocery store bakery. You can find the full recipe in the podcast episode notes. The chocolate melts slightly, creating a "hot lava" center. History and food are a source of empowerment to change the narrative regarding nutrition and health across the African diaspora. Grab a six-pack of yogurt cups and some craft sticks (aka popsicle sticks, typically found at craft stores) and, as Tara explains, just stick one into each of the yogurt cups and put em in the freezer overnight. If anything, the texture is more similar to a hockey puck. So to "reanimate" a Trader Joe's baguette, he says, "Run it under a little cold water. Turn TJ's Crispy Crunchy Chocolate Chip Cookies and dark chocolate frozen "Gone Bananas" into the most delicious mini ice cream sandwiches. If you want to take it a step further, add some chopped veggies like tomato and cucumber plus a drizzle of olive oil and lemon. All rights reserved. As frequent TJ's shoppers may know, the chain sells six-packs of yogurt in various flavors, such as peaches and cream and Meyer lemon and cream. [Cook one in a skillet to] crisp up a little bit on both sides," and use as a taco shell or tortilla swap. To freeze it thoroughly, pop it in the freezer overnight and simply eat it by the spoonful when you're in the mood for a chocolatey dessert. After listening to every second of the episode and taking thorough notes of the ones that sounded most fun, here are 12 that we can't wait to try ourselves. The only thing better than a buttery crescent roll is crescent roll pieces mixed with powdered sugar. They listed off a wide range of favorite hacks and products in the half-hour episode including the age-old trick of wetting store-bought bread before baking to get a crispy crust and . Unlike standard supermarket cake mixes that call for oil and water, Trader Joe's Meyer Lemon Cake uses butter and milk to add more richness while still staying light and fluffy. Great question! Throw it into a hot oven, like 450F, directly on the rack just for a few minutes." In the morning, fold it into a baguette shape, let it rise for another hour, then score the top, and bake on a hot pizza stone or baking sheet in a 450F oven for 20 minutes.". Turn frozen Brazilian Cheese Bread into chewy, cheesy, gluten-free sliders filled with anything from smoked salmon and goat cheese to ham and cheese. April 20, 2021 by Sydni Ellis. While we think the hosts played it a little fast and loose with the word hack, they did give us lots of great ideas. This final trick helps prevent that mess that can occur when the oil separates in a jar of natural peanut butter. 98 ($0.47/Ounce) Grocery & Gourmet Food Pantry Staples Cooking & Baking Baking Mixes Cakes Currently unavailable. Do you have a favorite Trader Joe's ingredient hack people should know about? He sometimes adds crushed nuts or drizzles a cream cheese frosting over the top, too. Our favorite cake of the bunch has a 4.5-star rating on Betty Crocker's website. Pillsbury combines natural and artificial lemon flavor for their Moist Supreme Lemon Cake. Just a few minutes and that baguette is transformed into something wonderful. transform grain salads with a simple step. But it was the topic of the 27-minute episode, featuring Matt and his co-host, Tara Miller, as they shared the best grocery inspired tips and tricks theyve learned from crew members.