Recipes

The brunch hack you never knew you needed! Perfect for any brunch, game day, or just because, and it doesn’t get any easier. Using a handful of ingredients, these cheesy tater tots will be sure to please a crowd! Crispy, cheesy, and topped with bacon and sour cream, what could be better? Pat the Spatula hopes you give this recipe a try and enjoy!

Trader Joe’s hack you need to try: Crescent Roll Soft Pretzels! This recipe is SO easy! You roll the dough up, give it a little baking soda bath, and sprinkle it with salt (or everything but the bagel seasoning). Then you bake until golden brown…they are crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. Don’t forget mustard(s) or cheese sauce for dipping! You are going to love these just as much as Pat the Spatula does!

Game day snack alert! Whether you’re rooting on a team or just here for the snacks, this is one app you’re going to want to add into rotation. Don’t sleep on Trader Joe's Kettle Cooked Ridge Cut Chips- they are hearty, perfect for toppings, and have the best crunch! Other star ingredients include Fresh Mozzarella Pearls and Kale Cashew Basil Pesto. Pat the Spatula hopes you give this recipe a try and enjoy!

If you're looking for the easiest appetizer that only requires 5 ingredients and minimal time and effort, Pat the Spatula has you covered! If you haven’t yet tried Trader Joe’s Granny Smith Apple and Calvados Fruit Spread, this is your sign. The sweetness of the spread combined with savory Brie will make these biscuit bombs disappear quickly, you'll have to make more! Save this idea for later and Pat the Spatula hopes you enjoy!

Pat the Spatula loves a good hack, especially when it's so easy, full of flavor, and doesn't require a ton of ingredients or steps to make! This brand new Chicken Shu Mai Soup hack is perfect for when you are looking for a cozy recipe in the middle of winter! Pat the Spatula knows some of you are needing a little warming up and hopes you give this hack a try and enjoy!

By now, Pat the Spatula hopes you have had a chance to try the feta cheese pasta that has been taking TikTok and the internet by storm. If you haven't, Pat the Spatula has added a tasty spin on this instafamous pasta using Trader Joe's Caramelized Onion Goat Cheese! This addition make for the creamiest most delicious dish! Pat the Spatula hopes you give this a try and enjoy!