
If you're looking for a twist on the traditional pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving, try this quick, easy, and light pumpkin cheesecake. It's a great no-bake option for those who don't have double ovens at their disposal. We start with gingersnap cookies for the crust...

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Planning a big Thanksgiving feast? Here's just a sampling of the great products you can get at Trader Joe's this time of year. Time-saving items like Turkey Gravy, boxed or frozen Mashed Potatoes, Fried Onions, Pumpkin Butter, Pumpkin Spice, Pumpkin Pancake Mix, Pumpkin Bread/Muffin Mix, Pie Crusts, Cornbread Stuffi...ng, Sweetened Condensed Milk, Whole Kernel Corn, Teeny Tiny Potatoes, Tri-Color Pearl Onions, and Baby Sweet Potatoes. And don't forget your turkey - TJ's has Brined and Kosher turkeys, also Tofurky!Več

Cooking with All Things Trader Joe's Trader Joe's Frozen Pie Crusts: This year they're in a bigger, flatter box and the crusts are flat, not folded. Crusts bake up golden and flaky, perfect for any filling! Made with only natural ingredients and no hydrogenated oils. 2 crusts for $4.29

If you're cooking for a smaller gathering this Thanksgiving, Trader Joe's pre-stuffed turkey breasts are just perfect. They can easily feed 6 people and make a gorgeous, impressive presentation with cranberry-jeweled stuffing in the center...

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Trader Joe's Pumpkin Butter: Use this sweet pumpkin blend to fill
little tarts, stir into soups, serve on scones, add to ice cream or
yogurt, fold into puff pastry turnovers, or spread on pancakes. Try a
dollop on top of the Pumpkin Oatmeal recipes we posted earlier this
month, or stir some into steamed carrots or sweet potato cubes.

Cooking with All Things Trader Joe's Trader Joe's Cornbread Stuffing: savory cornbread stuffing; use per instructions or customize by adding mushrooms, leeks, cranberries, or nuts.

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One
of the many reasons I love Trader Joe's: They bring in items like these
huge Brussels Sprouts Stalks! At my store yesterday for $2.99/stalk.

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Easy Yogurt Parfait: 3/4 cup plain yogurt, 3/4 cup granola (TJ's has great choices, including gluten-free), and 3/4 cup fresh berries. Alternate layers of ingredients in a glass and enjoy this easy breakfast!
If you don't have fresh berries on hand, substitute a few Tbsp of the Fruit Spreads at Trader Joe's.

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First person who can answer this trivia question WINS a signed copy of our brand new book, "The Trader Joe's Companion: A Portable Cookbook."
In our first book (pictured below), what is the background "art" on page 244 made of? (behind the yogurt parfait)
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This week, even Southern California felt a tiny bit more brisk and temperatures finally dropped from the 70-degree days earlier this week. Working at home and feeling a bit chilled, I felt like I wanted a meal that would warm my body and soul simultaneously. I had just been reading my friend a...




















