Appetizers

This Trader Joe’s corn dip combines TJ’s Everything and the Elote Greek Style Yogurt Dip with TJ’s Corn Chile Salsa in equal parts. No cooking required: stir to combine, chill 15 minutes, and serve. Two containers from one grocery run are everything this dip needs. The Elote dip is what separates this from a plain …

This crispy, cheesy Trader Joes Nachos Recipe is made with organic corn chips and unexpected cheddar and ready in 20 minutes. Pulling the sheet pan out of the oven reveals perfectly melted cheese bubbling around spicy soy chorizo. I rely on this combination whenever I need a quick weekend snack. What Makes This Version Different …

This soft and savory Trader Joes Wontons Recipe is made with frozen mini wontons, soy sauce, and chili crunch and ready in 10 minutes. The hot wontons hit the spicy garlic oil and create a rich, glossy coating instantly. I rely on this quick meal whenever I need something satisfying but have no energy to …

This colorful festive Trader Joes Easter Charcuterie Board is made with Unexpected Cheddar, spring candies, and fresh berries and ready in 15 minutes. The bright chocolate eggs nestle perfectly among the savory cheeses and cured meats. I love how easy it is to assemble for holiday gatherings. The Secret To Getting It Right I used …

This Trader Joes Christmas Charcuterie Board Recipe is the holiday appetizer spread that looks like it took hours and costs $55 to $80 for 10 to 12 guests when built entirely from Trader Joe’s. The store’s seasonal Christmas lineup gives you everything you need for a genuinely festive board — the Cranberry Chèvre with its …

This Trader Joes Grazing Board Recipe is the most efficient way to feed a crowd without spending three hours in the kitchen. A fully loaded board for eight people built entirely from Trader Joe’s products typically runs between $50 and $65 — less than a restaurant appetizer order for the same number of guests. What …

This Trader Joes Cilantro Dressing Recipe is a five-minute blender copycat of the refrigerated bottle that Food Republic ranked the number one Trader Joe’s salad dressing out of everything on those shelves. The original has a flavor you cannot fully explain the first time you taste it — creamy without being heavy, tangy from the …

This Trader Joes Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board Recipe is the pre-dinner appetizer spread that keeps guests fed and occupied while the turkey rests and the kitchen winds down. Built entirely from Trader Joe’s products, a full board for 10 to 12 guests costs between $55 and $75 and takes 20 minutes to assemble. The defining difference …

This Trader Joes Focaccia Bread Recipe uses the Trader Joe’s Focaccia Bread Mix as the base and turns it into something that looks and tastes like it came out of a proper Italian bakery. The mix already has the yeast and herb packet measured in — all you add is warm water and olive oil. …

This Trader Joes Sliders Recipe is the one I reach for whenever I need something that looks like effort but comes together in under 35 minutes. Most baked slider recipes I have tried use standard yellow mustard or nothing at all, which leaves the filling tasting flat the moment the bread absorbs everything. The Trader …