Saturday, August 25, 2012

Apple Walnut Lentil Salad

Apple Walnut Lentil Salad (shared by Lara)


Ingredients:
1 cup green or black lentils
1 apple, chopped
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
1/4 cup scallion, sliced
1/4 cup bleu or goat cheese
Balsamic dressing (optional)

Directions:
Use Trader Joe's black lentils that already cooked. Mix all ingredients & serve. Double recipe if you want leftovers!  ENJOY :)

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

French Onion Fondue (shared by Megan)

Yum!  This past bookclub Megan made an amazing french onion fondue.  On a recent trip to Chicago Megan was inspired to make this delicious appetizer that she had the opportunity to try.

Check out the recipe: http://www.tastingtable.com/entry_detail/chefs_recipes/2757/French_onion_soup_takes_a_dip.htm

Herb Goat Cheese Log



Herb Goat Cheese Log - Trader Joe's recipe (shared by Courtney)

1 - 8 oz. plain chèvre goat cheese log (I used the larger size)
1/2 cup chopped and crushed candied pecans
1/2 cup chopped basil
1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries
1/4 tsp black pepper

Combine pecans, basil, cranberries, and pepper on a flat surface
Unwrap goat cheese and roll firmly in mixture, coating all surfaces.
Enjoy!


This recipe can also be found in "Cooking with All Things Trader Joe's" www.cookingwithtraderjoes.com

Malain's BookClub Salad


The Salad (shared by Malain)

Ingredients:
1 head of romaine lettuce
2 tomatoes
½ cup slivered almonds
Dressing – equal parts lemon juice and balsamic

Directions:
Mix together and serve :)