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  • 1 day ago | parade.com | Jeanette Donnarumma

    Jun 6, 2025 6:00 PM EDTA few weeks ago, Trader Joe’s announced they were making a Dubai-style chocolate bar. As a digital food creator, recipe developer and Trader Joe’s enthusiast, suddenly my texts, DMs and group chats were on fire. “Have you tried it yet?”…“Is this real?”… “You’ll have to try this on Trader No-s or Trader Go-s,” my crew exclaimed. I hadn’t even seen the product yet, but everyone wanted me to weigh in.

  • 1 week ago | yahoo.com | Jeanette Donnarumma

    I Dipped My Way Through 16 Different Taco Bell Sauces and the Winner Was a Total Surprise originally appeared on Parade. If we’re being honest, I think we can all agree that condiments are the unsung heroes of the food world. Of course, the main dish does the heavy lifting, but it’s the sauces and dips that amplify flavors, enhance texture and keep you wanting just one more bite.

  • 1 week ago | parade.com | Jeanette Donnarumma

    May 31, 2025 11:00 AM EDTIf we’re being honest, I think we can all agree that condiments are the unsung heroes of the food world. Of course, the main dish does the heavy lifting, but it’s the sauces and dips that amplify flavors, enhance texture and keep you wanting just one more bite. Whether it’s a dunk in, drizzle on or full drench of your meal, the right dip or sauce can turn an ordinary meal into something extra special.

  • 2 weeks ago | parade.com | Jeanette Donnarumma

    Smash burgers are having a moment. The thin, juicy patties with extra crispy edges are comforting, super satisfying and a lot of fun to make and eat. The quick-cooking method not only makes a delicious burger, but it's also surprisingly easy to recreate at home.  But no worries if you're wondering how to make a smash burger. To find out, I turned to Chef Matthew Borgersen, owner of the wildly popular Eighty Twenty, a smash burger joint in Westwood, New Jersey.

  • 1 month ago | parade.com | Jeanette Donnarumma

    I’ve never been one to pass up a new Trader Joe’s find and I usually double down when it involves cocktails, so when I spotted the new Trader Joe's Organic Margarita Mixer on the shelf, two bottles nearly jumped into my cart. With Cinco de Mayo coming up, the warmer weather creeping in and the patio chairs finally power-washed of pollen, it felt like the right time to run a little taste test.