Trader Joe's Finds

So every once in a while, I don't feel like pulling out pot and pans to make a meal for myself. Today I found myself in such a lazy, hungry predicament that I drove over to Trader Joe's for my favorite brie. I thought it'd be fun to share with you all my favorite TJ "recipes."

Have one yourself? Feel free to leave a comment and share~!

Red Wine Cheese Ensemble

• Belletoile Tripple Cream Brie (look for the gold label) - Out of all the brie I've tasted at TJ's this is by far my favorite. It has a great balance between creaminess, saltiness, and great cheese flavor.
• Bite Size Everything Crackers - Think of it as a cracker version of the classic Everything Bagel. It has great savory onion and fennel flavor, and finishes with a bread-like sweetness.
• Columbus Dry Italian Salami

Toasted Mini Turkey Sandwiches

• Rosemary Rolls - They're about the size of your palm, are topped with cheese, and come 8 to a bag
• Chive & Yogurt Dip - Super low in calorie per serving of yogurt, without losing the creamy thickness of a cheese-like spread. Tangy flavor is PERFECT for this combination
• Italian Style Sliced Turkey - Of all the sliced turkey I've tried, this is by far my favorite flavor. Oven Roasted would take the silver medal.

Cut the rolls in half as if making burger buns. You have to toast it. This is a mandatory step in the process. You can't judge this "recipe" unless you've tried the Rosemary Rolls toasted. Toasting will reinvigorate the roll with fresh rosemary oil flavor, and the warmth is going to make the bread and cheese topping chewy while adding a bit of crunch. Smear a generous helping of yogurt dip to the roll and top with a slice of turkey. This sandwich is out of this world. Yes, they're tiny... but perfect for sneaking into the theater as a yummy snack ;)