“They’re finally back!” Laura from the Costco Hot Finds Instagram account said in a recent video. “It’s pumpkin spice muffin season in the Costco bakery. You get eight in a pack. These are soft, super moist, and they smell out of this world. I love that pumpkin spice streusel on top. These are perfect with a cup of coffee.”
These are all-butter muffins, meaning they literally melt in your mouth when you eat them, and they’re made with moist and flavorful pumpkin puree, which Costco works into its signature pumpkin spice batter. You can grab a pack of eight muffins for just $6.99.
“Oh, I will be spreading cream cheese on mine!!” one person commented on Laura’s post. Another person said, “With a pumpkin latte…..yum.”
In the comments section, Laura recommends keeping these muffins in the freezer (or the fridge) until you’re going to warm one up and eat them. Because they’re so moist and packed with butter, they might spoil faster than other pastries. “The good thing is they’re not filled with preservatives,” she wrote, adding, “so just pop them in the freezer and they’ll be good as the day you brought them home when you heat them up!”
A few minutes in the air fryer or toaster oven will make these muffins taste like they just came out of the oven for the first time!
Pick up a package (or two!) of Costco’s pumpkin spice muffins to ring in pumpkin spice season in the best, most delicious way possible!
Satisfy your sweet tooth with more awesome Costco bakery items seen in the gallery below.
We know there are a lot of royal rules, but it seems there isn’t much about what they eat (besides avoiding shellfish)! During a royal trip back in 2016, specifically during their visits to India and Bhutan, Kate spoke to model Neelam Gill about her love for curry, to which Gill said that Kate “told me she loved Indian food, so I told her she’d be fine with the spices.” However, the Prince of Wales “struggles with the spices.”
Now, it’s unclear what types of curry she likes, but we do know about one recipe she adored back in 2013 when she was pregnant.
During her pregnancy, she enjoyed a vegetarian curry made of potatoes, peas, black lentils, spinach and cauliflower, prepared by Bucklebury’s Peach’s Spar store owner, Chan Shingadia’s wife, Hash Shingadia., per UsWeekly.
However, back then, it wasn’t spicy, so it seems Kate has truly embraced the spicier side of Indian cuisine (sans William, of course).
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Ina Garten is the master of transforming exquisite-looking, delicious meals into approachable, everyday recipes. For any avid follower of the celebrity chef, you know about her love of tomatoes. While she frequently recommends the canned variety to make her meals quick and easy, Garten clearly loves to use gorgeous, colorful, fresh tomatoes in her summer-ready dishes. In fact, she recently took to Instagram to celebrate tomato season and share her favorite easy tomato recipes.
“For me, tomatoes and corn are the taste of summer,” Garten captioned her post.
If you love tomatoes as much as Garten, here are all of the easy, light, and refreshing Ina Garten tomato recipes you need to have in your summer recipe arsenal.
Heirloom Tomatoes & Blue Cheese Salad
While tomatoes and mozzarella are a classic summer pairing, why not change things up by swapping the delicate mozzarella for some tangy blue cheese? It’s perfect for a fun take on an old classic. Plus, there’s no cooking involved!
Get the full recipe from Barefoot Contessa
Anna’s Tomato Tart
If you’re looking for a tomato-centric main dish and are craving something with a bit more substance, Garten has you and your plate covered — with cheese, that is. Whether you’re looking for a fresh dinner party recipe or to impress your friends and family with something special, follow Garten’s instructions to make a homemade crust (it calls for a secret ingredient: dried beans!). For the filling, Garten keeps it simple with sliced tomatoes, Guryére and Parmesan cheeses, fresh herbs, olive oil, and Dijon mustard for some extra flavor and depth. Get the full recipe here. (It’s also, as she helpfully notes, on page 79 of Cooking for Jeffrey.)
Slow-Roasted Tomato & Ricotta Bruschetta
Want to “#keepitsimple” but still whip up a crowd-pleaser? This dish calls for just three ingredients: fresh bread, soft cheese, and some slow-roasted tomatoes. Garten explained how she “didn’t even need a recipe!!” And, even without instructions, we trust that this five-minute appetizer will not disappoint. The chef suggests pairing it with either pesto pasta or grilled lamb chops for one easy, dinner party-ready spread.
Grilled Bread With Tomatoes
This dish proves that less truly can be more and is perfect for vegans or anyone just trying to cut down on dairy. With only tomatoes, spices, and some fresh greens, this bruschetta-inspired dish is perfect for a hot day and to serve alongside other small plates or for happy hour. Grill up thick slices of rustic bread and top with some raw, ripe tomatoes, olive oil, and herbs for a delicious, nutritious snack or side any time of the day.
Roasted Tomato Caprese Salad
If you’re looking for an indulgent option without the bread, this timeless Caprese salad is perfect for the hot weather. To make Ina Garten’s take on this classic Italian starter, use plum tomatoes and soft fresh mozzarella with some balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, spices, and a bit of sugar. Top with basil leaves for a refreshing, artisanal touch. Get the full recipe here.
Tomato & Goat Cheese Crostata
For an elevated version of your standard homemade pizza, try out Ina Garten’s Tomato Crostata. Garten shared a similar recipe with Food Network that you make in under an hour. To make this recipe, use puff pastry, goat cheese, a tomato, onions, garlic, some fresh herbs, dry white wine, and good olive oil. Sauté the onion according to the directions, assemble, and place the tart in the oven for a nearly effortless Italian meal. Get the full recipe here.
Before you go, check out our gallery of Ina Garten’s best dinner recipes below:
Within the past couple of years, Swift has arrived in style (and with A-list pals) at so many hotspots in NYC. While we dissected everything about her reported favorite Italian restaurant, there are so many other places she frequents.
Swift has traveled the world over and over again, so ofc course she knows what’s good and what isn’t. So after some digging, we not only found the top eateries she loves in NYC, but also in Nashville and London!
So if you’re planning on dining like Swift, you might as well know about the restaurants, where they are, how much a meal or drink costs, and why Swift loves it.
Below, see how much it costs to dine at Swift’s 13 reported favorite restaurants.
]]>If you’re a cold brew addict, then you’ve probably already attempted to make your own cold brew at home. But if you don’t have the right gear, then you might end up with watery coffee that just doesn’t get the job done. Try this cold brew coffee maker instead. It comes with a super-fine filter, is compact enough to fit snugly in your fridge, and makes enough delicious coffee for you to enjoy throughout the week.
The Maestri House Cold Brew Coffee Maker, which comes in two sizes and four different colors, is a highly reviewed cold brew maker on Amazon. The pitcher comes with an insertable filter that allows you to brew the exact strength of cold brew you need, giving you endless customization options. The ultra-fine filter also prevents coffee grounds from slipping through, and removing the filter is easy and mess-free.
The 40-ounce pitcher brews six to seven cups of coffee at a time, so you’ll have coffee at the ready each morning of the week.
Maestri House Cold Brew Coffee Maker
“Outstanding unit for cold brew,” one reviewer wrote on Amazon. “The unit is well designed, smaller than my other units, while producing just as much coffee. Easy to clean after use, a breeze to use.”
“I don’t write a lot of reviews, but I felt like this product deserved one,” another person said. “This is an excellent cold brew maker. It is very easy to use and has a great 1,200 mL capacity. The plastic construction is more versatile (less fragile) than other brewers made from glass. The filtration system eliminates the sludge that other brew systems leave. The packaging is very thoughtful — a scoop and sponge are included.”
And someone else added, “This is the perfect size (40oz) for me, instructions were easy to follow, it is made of a quality plastic, doesn’t leak when placed on [its] side as recommended, and the coffee turned out perfect.”
So if you love cold brew, then you’re going to fall hard for this cold brew maker from Amazon. It’s so easy to use and produces quality cold brew every single time. Grab it now for just $35.
Satisfy your sweet tooth with more awesome Costco bakery items seen in the gallery below.
“Omgeeee pumpkin pies spotted today and the same great price of $5.99!” Shannon from Costco So Obsessed on Instagram wrote in a caption of a recent post. “Is it too early, or will you be buying one?”
In her post, Shannon shared a few shots of the pumpkin pie cooler in the bakery section, and they look so tasty. You can remove them from the plastic packaging and pop them right into the oven to heat them up and serve with ice cream after dinner. Or, keep them cold to treat yourself at breakfast time alongside a hot cup of coffee.
The creator behind Costco Love on Instagram spotted pumpkin pies at their local Costco, too.
“Never too early!!!” one person commented on Shannon’s post. Another said, “I saw them yesterday, too. So good and great value.”
Seriously! Each three-pound pie is just under $6, making them an absolute steal. They feature a flaky pie crust, Costco’s own signature pumpkin pie filling recipe, and each one is baked in-store. You can grab one to enjoy right now and then another one to keep in the freezer until later in the season.
It sure looks like fall is officially here! Check your local Costco to see if pumpkin pies have hit the bakery floor to celebrate the season.
Satisfy your sweet tooth with more awesome Costco bakery items seen in the gallery below.
The Trader Joe’s insider behind the famous @traderjoesobsessed Instagram account shared a preview of the new Halloween mini-totes that are expected to hit stores in September.
The new totes seem to come in four new designs: an all-black tote, an all-orange version, an all-purple design, and a purple, green, and black combo colorway.
Trader Joe’s Obsessed says the new Halloween mini totes are expected to arrive in September.
Don’t worry, the good news doesn’t end there, as many new and returning fall goodies are also being spotted on store shelves. For instance, Trader Joe’s recently dropped new Cinnamon Rolls that are already generating a good amount of buzz online.
“They were good but got to heat them in the microwave for 17 seconds. Will buy again!” one shopper commented on Instagram.
If you’re more of a savory person, Trader Joe’s just brought back one of its most popular items: the chunky guacamole.
The chunky guacamole retails for $4.49, and several shoppers commented that it tastes “homemade” and “as good as a restaurant’s.”
If you want to jazz up your morning coffee, Trader Joe’s new chocolate-flavored whipped cream is perfect for you.
Earlier this month, TJ’s dropped lots of tasty new treats, including some Sesame Sunflower Seed & Pepita Salsa Macha that’s described as “nutty, smoky, spicy perfection” by @Traderjoesaficionado on Instagram.
The early August drop also included Mini Cinnamon Sugar Cookies, Snack Pack Joe-Joe’s that are perfect for back-to-school lunches, Dark Chocolate Covered Cashews, Hot Honey Popcorn (the item I’m personally most excited about), All Butter Apricot Shortbread Cookies, Dragon Fruit Drink Concentrate (a Starbucks pink drink dupe), and Crunchy Milk Chocolate & Sea Salt Thins.
While we don’t have an exact date for the drop of the new Halloween mini totes, they are known for selling out incredibly fast. We suggest checking out your local Trader Joe’s as early in September as possible to ensure you grab one before they’re gone for good.
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If you love to watch cooking shows on Food Network, then you’ve definitely heard celebrity chefs talk about “good” olive oil. Your standard EVOO (extra virgin olive oil) from the supermarket may not be doing as much as it could be in your dishes. Higher-quality oils have deeper flavors, richer texture, and will really make your ingredients sing — but which oils are best?
We found three celebrity-chef-approved olive oils that are worth trying if you want to up your cooking game, and they’re all readily available on Amazon. That means better-tasting meals are just a single click away!
For Giada De Laurentiis, Lucini’s Everyday Extra Virgin Olive Oil is always a go-to — that is, when she’s not using her own Giadzy-branded oil. “It is an extra-virgin olive oil, but it’s a light one, so it’s really easy to cook with,” De Laurentiis said in a video posted on Instagram back in 2019. “You just have to be careful you don’t cook with it at too high a heat, but otherwise, it’s fantastic.”
And De Laurentiis isn’t the only one who loves Lucini. Reviewers say it’s flavorful and excellent for both cooking and finishing.
Lucini Everyday Extra Virgin Olive Oil
“Gotta have my olive oil and this oil is great; not too strong or too weak but what I wanted,” one person wrote in their review. “A good tasting olive oil that goes so good with everything.”
Ina Garten, who knows a “good olive oil” when she tastes it, loves Olio Santo Extra Virgin Olive Oil, which is made in California — she even links to it on her Barefoot Contessa website.
“I like California olive oil better than I like Italian,” Garten told Bon Appétit in 2018. “It’s fruiter. It doesn’t have that little turpentine-y edge or bitterness from the olives. My favorite one is Olio Santo. I would say I’ve been using it for the 20 years that I’ve been writing cookbooks, but probably long before that too.”
Olio Santo California Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Others who have tried it also love it for its smooth taste. “This olive oil is very light with no bitterness at all,” one Amazon reviewer wrote. “I use it sparingly for cooking due to the price; however, it cooks well. I won’t be wasting my money on the lower-priced oils in the market. I’m a fan of Olio Santo!”
And although Alex Guarnaschelli doesn’t have a top-tier favorite, she does have Villa Manodoni’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil in her collection. It’s “thinner bodied and equally delicious” compared to other quality extra-virgin oils out there, she said in a TikTok video from earlier this year. It’s cold-pressed, which gives it a rich flavor, making it ideal for finishing and salad dressings.
Villa Manodori Extra Virgin Olive Oil
According to the Amazon listing, this oil has both fruity and peppery notes that give it a richness you just don’t get with less expensive brands.
So if you’re looking to upgrade to an olive oil that will do more for your dishes, these three options are a great place to start. Shop them now on Amazon to see what the hype is all about.
Before you go, check out Ina Garten’s easy weeknight dinner recipes below:
“Right now, we’re very deep in a sourdough obsession that has taken over my life,” Swift said during the podcast. And she isn’t just making basic sourdough, she is getting creative with fun flavor combos. “There’s a blueberry lemon, there’s cinnamon swirl, cinnamon raisin,” Swift shared. “And this one I’ve been workshopping for the girls because they love everything rainbow: Funfetti sourdough.”
Kelce was quick to add that his personal favorite is Swift’s blueberry recipe, but he’s also a big fan of the original sourdough and even asked her to make and send two loaves of it to him while he was at training camp in Florida.
Swift added, “I’m just like, always like baking bread and texting my friends and being like, can I send you some bread? I need some feedback. Do you like this one better than you liked the other one? Like, I did the rise a little differently. I’m on like sourdough blogs. There’s a whole community of us, and I didn’t know it.”
Baking isn’t the only hobby Swift has been enjoying in her downtime. She shared that she has been working on sewing, adding, “I specialize, as you know, in children’s purses and baby blankets.” She also revealed that she enjoys painting and cooking.
After such an intense tour schedule, we’re so happy to see Taylor taking some time to rest, relax, and get as obsessed with sourdough as the rest of us.
]]>Instagram user Natasha Rochelle (@traderjoeslist) spotted an uncured pepperoni pizza from Trader Joe’s recently. “Hot take: this frozen pizza could pass for restaurant-quality 🍕✨” she captioned a video on Instagram. In the video, she picked up one of the Trader Joe’s latest pizza to try it with a friend.
The $5.99 pizza looks amazing fresh out the oven, with a greasy pepperoni dripping down the top of the pizza and a fabulous cheese pull. The crust rises naturally for 24 hours, according to info on the box, and is then hand stretched and cooked in a wood-fired oven. The pepperoni is crispy, the crust holds up, and it looks so good.
In the caption, she added, “The crust? Perfectly airy & chewy from a 24-hour rise. The sauce? Simple, savory tomato goodness. The cheese blend melts into gooey perfection, and the pepperoni brings that smoky, salty punch we all crave.”
“My friend gave it an 8.7/10—and honestly, that’s high praise from her 😂🔥,” she added.
Other shoppers agreed with this fabulous review. “I’m not a pepperoni person but these were so good!” one person said. Someone else wrote, “I’m a real big fan of it. This and the new margherita pizza are 🔥🔥🔥”
“We had it on Saturday and it was delicious,” another commented.
Trader Joe’s also recently released a new version of their Margherita pizza, where they traveled to Italy to improve the already-delicious frozen pizza. Like the pepperoni, the Margherita is also made with 24-hour fermented Amalfi-style dough that is baked in a wood-burning oven before frozen and delivered to Trader Joe’s. This one also features a pureed tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, grated Grana Padano cheese, and basil leaves.
Treat yourself to pizza that’s more than just fuel for a busy night. Enjoy one of Trader Joe’s new pizzas with a glass of wine and pretend you’re really in Italy. It’s so good, you’ll never want to go back to your old go-to frozen pizza.
