Our Book Club 2015 party went off last night and I had 20 taste testers helping me find the best (and worst) Trader Joes appetizers for you and your holiday events. Here you go!
Shrimp & Grits Bites : B-
Pretty bland, top with sharp cheese for extra flavor.
Vegetable Birds Nests: A
So good, and that sauce!
Scallion pancakes: A
Everyone’s favorite. Serve with sweet chili sauce and soy sauce, cut into quarters
Steamed Mussels : A-
Surprisingly good though not a huge portion. Another downside is you have to eat them right away. Not very good after sitting out. I would eat this for dinner with a big piece of crusty bread to dip in the sauce!
Scallops wrapped in Bacon: A
Very good though I would broil them at the end to crisp and maybe add cayenne or brown sugar.
Shrimp Toast: C very average
Crab and Longostino Rangoon: D
Fishy tasting and not great at all
Southwest Style Chicken Poppers: A
Everyone loved these!
Spinach and Artichoke Dip: C
Very average to not great. Lack of flavor
Camembert Cheese and Cranberry Fillo Bites: B+ Good inside but too much Fillo made it a little dry.
Smoked Salmon with Cream Cheese: B
Not enough Cream Cheese and needs crackers or bread and more herbs.
Cheers!
