Author: Ashlie Dulien
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Five Layer Hummus Dip
Looking for a crowd pleasing recipe that’s simple to throw together, but stands out from your typical store bought platter? Look no farther than this five layer hummus dip. It can be prepped in minutes either right before serving or the night before so you can spend your pre party time focused on other tasks.…
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Salmon Bruschetta over Lentil Salad
If you’ve ever been to any sort of book club, PTO potluck or other gathering where a group of women flock to a house holding their favorite tray of snacking goodness, you’ve probably come across the Trader Joe’s 3-ingredient lentil dip. Traditionally, this recipe calls for just three ingredients – all found at Trader Joe’s:…
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Brussel Sprout Saute
Brussel sprouts are one of those foods you either love or hate (cilantro). If you’re like me and you love Brussel sprouts it can be hard to convince the rest of your household that brussel sprouts with dinner is a good idea. I’ve covered them in cheese, butter, tried various cooking methods – all to…
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Cheater Bolognese Sauce
Sometimes dinner just needs to feel like Sunday sauce — but you’ve got a weeknight schedule and zero time for an all-day simmer. Enter my Cheater Bolognese: a rich, savory, macro-balanced comfort meal that comes together in about 30 minutes thanks to a little Trader Joe’s magic. The hero? Trader Joe’s Mirepoix Mix. It’s pre-chopped…
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Chicken Lemon Dill Soup
Happy fall y’all! Since I’m officially a Texas girl, I can say that, right? I’ve been MIA for the last couple months so I’ll quickly fill you in on some recent events. We’ve relocated from California to Texas for my husbands job, which has been scary, exciting and a LOT of work! I am so…
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Trader Joes Chicken Shawarma Bowls
Raise your hand if you’ve ever been so tired you don’t even have the energy to think up what to make for dinner! Me!!!! How about if you’ve ever googled “Easy dinner” in the parking lot of the grocery store? Me!!!! And raise both hands if you’ve ever bought the ingredients for said “easy dinner”…
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Everything but the Bagel Chicken Tenders
Anyone else a proud member of the Trader Joe’s Everything but the Bagel seasoning cult? It’s one of my absolute favorite Trader Joe’s products and I use it so many ways – mixed in cottage cheese, on top of avocados, scrambled eggs, inside of sandwiches, chicken salad, hummus….and I’m just getting started. If you haven’t…
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Built Bars – Review and Flavor Breakdown
Update: I’ve updated the flavor breakdown with the newest flavors through October 2020. Recently Built Bar wiped out their inventory, got new equipment which assembles their bars using technology previously used to create candy bars instead of traditional protein bar production. This makes for an extra smooth and creamy bar. With the change, they’ve updated…
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Construction Site Birthday Cake
This one is a little out of my usual focus for a recipe, but what can I say – I’m a sucker for my FOUR year olds requests (demands) and he wanted a construction truck cake for his family dinner birthday cake. Not only did I get a request for a construction cake, but a…
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Creamy Banana Chia Pudding Bowls
Years ago, my best friend and I somehow managed to line up childcare for all five of our babies (between the two of us!) and sneak out for a moms’ lunch. And honestly? That alone was reason enough to celebrate. Back then, getting out of the house without a diaper bag felt like a national…
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