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

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 New Products September 8th, 2025

5 Fall Finds at Trader Joe’s That Might Save Your September! Sept. 8th, 2025

Because your pantry needs new friends and your Tuesday needs more wins (and maybe a cocktail) It’s September, the kids are back in school which means you’re simultaneously relieved and completely overwhelmed by the new schedule chaos, and somehow you’re STILL trying to figure out what to eat for every single meal like you haven’t

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Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Spice Mini Sheet Cake in its tray topped with thick cream cheese frosting

Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Spice Mini Sheet Cake Review: Is It Worth the Hype?

The Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Spice Mini Sheet Cake has been the talk of Instagram and the aisles this fall. When I first spotted it plastered all over my feed, I assumed it was another overhyped seasonal gimmick. After all, the pumpkin spice craze has reached candle-and-laundry-detergent levels. But curiosity (and a sweet tooth) won out,

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Trader Joe's Caro Sugo Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce

Trader Joe’s Caro Sugo Italian Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce Review

The pasta sauce aisle’s answer to “I want authentic Italian flavors but I’m wearing yesterday’s pajamas and it’s Tuesday” Confession time: I bought this because the jar looked fancy enough to make me feel like I was doing something sophisticated for dinner, but not so fancy that I’d feel guilty about eating it with frozen

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Trader Joe's Shepards Pie

Trader Joe’s Shepherd’s Pie Review: Why I Should Have Just Made It Myself

The frozen food aisle’s attempt at British comfort food, or: How I learned that some shortcuts lead straight to disappointment Here’s something I never thought I’d admit: I actually make shepherd’s pie at home regularly because it’s one of those perfect “dump everything in a dish and let the oven do the work” meals. But

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