Thursday, February 4, 2010

Trader Joe's Thursdays

In honor of the Super Bowl, here are a few of my favorite easy appetizers from Trader Joe's.....

1. Pesto Sun-Dried Tomato Torte. It's in the deli case by the cheese. Delicious! Get some! Serve w/ wheat thins (better than the TJ's kind) or a warm baguette , sliced thin. About $4 for the dip.

2. Cilantro JalapeƱo Hummus. It's in the deli case by the cheese. Delicious! Get some! Serve with pita chips or toast fresh pitas and make the chips yourself. Get some baby carrots too since this is a healthy choice for those watching their calories! About $3 for the hummus. (So random=I found this picture on-line....Guess I'm not the only one who loves this combo! hahahaha!)


3. Goat Cheese with Apricot Preserves. Buy a Goat Cheese log, warm up the whole little jar of apricot preseves from T.J.'s, pour over the top of the goat cheese. Serve with Pita Crackers-the little round ones in the box. SO easy and good! About $5 for cheese and preserves.

4. Man Approved Dip (Since not all men love hummus and goat cheese while watching football)=one can of spicy chicken chili and one block of cream cheese. Pour into saucepan and cook until cheese is melted and bubbly. Add some jalapeƱos and their juice to the dip for an extra kick! Serve with tortilla chips. (For added awesome hostess points put the chips on a cookie sheet and broil for a bit so they're hot! Impresses 'em every time!) About $4 for the dip.

5. Mini Chicken Corn Dogs. For the kiddos (or all of us. Who doesn't like a corn dog?!?! and these are cute since they're mini). Serve with honey mustard-mix it together yourself. About $4 for the box of doggies.

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