Butternut Squash and Caramelized Onion Appetizer

Ooh baby! An amazing fall appetizer made completely from Trader Joes ingredients. Shout out to @traderjoesinsider for always keeping me up on the latest TJ craze!! Sourdough Whole Wheat bread, toasted Frozen butternut squash, heated through with brown sugar, butter, and S&P Pre-chopped Onions, Caramelized with olive oil and balsamic vinegar Shredded Brussels Sprouts, sautéed on high heat until crispy Pomegranate Seeds

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Apple filled Brussels Sprouts Salad

The prettiest fall salad all year! INGREDIENTS: Brussels Sprouts, sliced thinly Pears, cut into small chunks Manchego cheese, grated Bacon pieces Pomegranate seeds Pecans, toasted Dressing Maple syrup Balsamic Vinegar EVOO Shallots S&P METHOD: Cut off top of apple and scoop out middle with a melon baller or knife. Meanwhile thinly slice Brussels sprouts and add pecans, bacon, pomegranate seeds, cheese, and pear chunks. Dress and fill apples with salad. Dress by @shopburu

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Easy Croque Madam

Did any of you see my easy Croque Madam on Fox? It’s perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! INGREDIENTS: Prepared hollandaise sauce (Trader Joes) Gruyere or Swiss cheese, grated Brioche or Challah bread, toasted Ham, thinly sliced Eggs S&P METHOD: Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Cook poached or sunny side up eggs. Set aside. Place toast on a work surface and spread each piece with sauce. Cover sauce with cheese, a slice of ham. Top each sandwich with another piece of toast. Spread each sandwich with more sauce and sprinkle evenly with remaining grated cheese. Place sandwiches on prepared baking sheet, and bake until heated through, about 5 minutes. Add fried or poached egg on top of sandwich. Transfer baking sheet to broiler and broil until golden brown and bubbly. ETC. Making eggs for a crowd? Cook eggs (slightly undercooked) and put on cookie sheet. Before serving warm through and serve.

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Burrata, Proscuitto, and Pear Salad

A delish and easy salad to make at home. Kale and Arugula Grilled pear slices Burrata Prosciutto Raw corn kernels Whole almonds Red Wine vinaigrette (Recipe on my website, it’s my favorite go-to dressing.). ETC. The raw corn kernels and whole almonds were my favorite part of this salad.

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Donut Croissant

Found at Dans Supermarket! The best thing I’ve ever eaten. It’s a croissant and doughnut in one. (Not a Cronut. I’m honestly not a big fan.) It’s soft and chewy in the center and flaky with sweet icing on the outside. And heated up, Oh. My. Gosh! This splurge is absolutely worth it. Remember make your splurges count!

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Cauliflower rice with Lime and Cilantro

Have you heard about cauliflower rice? Well, it’s all the rage and I have not been able to find it at my Trader Joe’s so I made my own. INGREDIENTS: One bag cauliflower florets (Costco) EVOO Lime juice and zest Cilantro, chopped S&P METHOD: In a blender or Cuisinart pulse cauliflower until rice size (don’t blend to paste). Working in batches works much better then all at once. Sauté with EVOO until warmed through. Add lime juice, zest, cilantro, and S&P.

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