Trader Joe's Products (2017–)

[rotuts]

The parking lot @ MyTJ's is ample.

 

I do go early.  it might not be so ample peak hours when Tj's is packed.

 

It can get very busy .

 

its the only parking lot where Ive seen people back in , sometimes several at a time.

 

I asked some of the WineBuds I have there about that , they smiled and chuckled a bit.

[Shel_B]

11 hours ago, Smithy said:

Oh boy, I had the other Chile Relleno from the package for tonight's dinner. I'm glad I bought two packages! I'd stock these on a regular basis if I could. This time I remembered to take better cross-sections.

 

 

Mine came out looking much paler than yours. How did you prepare them. I microwaved and then gave 'em a bit of time under the broiler, cooked and thickened the sauce a bit. I may try them again ... for my taste  there was enough to like to offset that which was disliked. They are definitely worth trying. Results, I'm sure, will vary.

Edited 4 hours ago by Shel_B (log)

[Smithy]

31 minutes ago, Shel_B said:

Mine came out looking much paler than yours. How did you prepare them. I microwaved and then gave 'em a bit of time under the broiler, cooked and thickened the sauce a bit. I may try them again ... for my taste  there was enough to like to offset that which was disliked. They are definitely worth trying. Results, I'm sure, will vary.

 

I cooked them in a convection mode; I happen to have a Cuisinart Steam Oven which has a Convection Bake cycle, so I didn't have to heat my entire oven for a single chile. I cooked them at 375F, flipped them at about 20 minutes, and stopped cooking when they were crisp and browned to my satisfaction. Total time was probably 45 minutes, maybe only 40.

[Shel_B]

22 minutes ago, Smithy said:

 

I cooked them in a convection mode; I happen to have a Cuisinart Steam Oven which has a Convection Bake cycle, so I didn't have to heat my entire oven for a single chile. I cooked them at 375F, flipped them at about 20 minutes, and stopped cooking when they were crisp and browned to my satisfaction. Total time was probably 45 minutes, maybe only 40.

I imagine the Breville could provide a.similar result. I'll give it a try when I get back home. Thanks.

[Shel_B]

4 hours ago, Maison Rustique said:

Dang it! I wish TJs would open nearer to me. I want chili rellenos!! Maybe I'll get some take out from the Cuban place to console myself.

As good and.as convenient the TJs item is, if you've got a nearby place to get good "CRs", that would be a better choice, IMO. I

[blue_dolphin]

3 hours ago, Smithy said:

@blue_dolphin, I rarely buy any prepared foods these days, and as noted in an earlier post it was @JAZ who inspired/tempted/corrupted me to try some of TJ's offerings. The ingredient lists of the items I bought looked like things I'd normally eat anyway (i.e. not highly processed), so you may wish to take a peek at what they have to offer

I’ll take a look.  It’s usually the salt that puts me off.  I’m kind of a lightweight in that department! 

[Shel_B]

5 minutes ago, blue_dolphin said:

I’ll take a look.  It’s usually the salt that puts me off.  I’m kind of a lightweight in that department! 

Like you, I'm not a heavy salt user, and I find that the TJs items that I regularly purchase are not at all salt offensive. The usual YMMV disclaimer applies.

[blue_dolphin]

28 minutes ago, Shel_B said:

Like you, I'm not a heavy salt user, and I find that the TJs items that I regularly purchase are not at all salt offensive. The usual YMMV disclaimer applies.

 

Yeah, I’ve had to discard many due to inedible salt levels and hate wasting food so I’m wary.