Recipes

At Club Trader Joe’s we love to cook and keep it easy and quick! Here are the recipes that we have made and really love. All 100% Trader Joe’s ingredients and all easy weeknight recipes to make for your family.

Trader Joe's Pasta Festiva ravioli with sage and walnuts

Trader Joe’s Pasta Festiva with Brown Butter, Pancetta, and Sage: A Holiday Showstopper

By / December 30, 2025 / Leave a Comment

A refined holiday ravioli dish that lets Trader Joe’s seasonal gem shine while adding restaurant-worthy technique Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 18 minutesTotal Time: 28 minutesServes: 2-3 as a main, 4 as a first courseCost per serving: ~$4-5Difficulty: Intermediate (brown butter requires attention) Why This Pairing Works The Pasta Festiva’s ricotta-pesto filling already brings creaminess, […]

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Trader Joe's Easy Mac and Cheese Holiday Hash Bake Recipe

Trader Joe’s Holiday Hash Mac and Cheese Bake

By / October 13, 2025 / Leave a Comment

Because “heat and serve” deserves a glowup. 📅 Published: October 2025👨‍🍳 Recipe by: Steve Snyder, Trader Joe’s Reviewer and Founder of Club Trader Joe’s 🧾 Quick Takeaway If you’re looking for an easy, crowd-pleasing Thanksgiving side or cozy vegetarian meal, this Trader Joe’s Holiday Hash Mac & Cheese Bake delivers rich, cheesy comfort with minimal

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Trader Joe's Butternut Squash Ravioli with crispy sage, brown butter, sausage and arugula recipe in a dish

Trader Joe’s Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brown Butter Sage, Sausage & Arugula

By / September 18, 2025 / Leave a Comment

If there’s one thing Trader Joe’s loves more than pumpkin spice candles, it’s stuffing squash into unexpected foods. Enter: Trader Joe’s Butternut Squash Ravioli. It shows up in the refrigerated case every fall, looking all innocent in its triangular glory, whispering “buy me, I’ll make you feel like Ina Garten for $3.49.” The problem? Most

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Trader Joe's creamy black pepper barilotti with peas and pancetta recipe

Creamy Trader Joe’s Black Pepper Barilotti with Peas and Pancetta

By / August 8, 2025 / 4 Comments

This creamy, restaurant-style pasta uses Trader Joe’s specialty black pepper barilotti and costs just $3 per serving. I’ve made this 6 times in the past month – here’s why it’s become my go-to dinner party recipe. Quick Recipe Overview Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 20 minutesTotal Time: 30 minutesServes: 4-6 peopleCost per serving: $2-3Difficulty: Beginner-friendly

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