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kipper Mar 29, 2021 8:23 am


Originally Posted by corky (Post 33134361)
Are you under the impression that it is ok to eat 18 boxes of girl scout cookies as long as you have fruit with them?

Wait, you mean the fruit doesn't counteract the cookies?

ILuvParis Mar 29, 2021 9:58 am

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Ultimate comfort food last night. Scalloped potatoes and ham.

gaobest Mar 29, 2021 12:09 pm

Either leftover brisket or Trader Joe’s enchiladas tonight. Avocado either way as guacamole or salad.
raw organic celery / carrots / radish


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corky Mar 29, 2021 1:28 pm


Originally Posted by gaobest (Post 33135480)
Either leftover brisket or Trader Joe’s enchiladas tonight. Avocado either way as guacamole or salad.
raw organic celery / carrots / radish


https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...f231e56e6.jpeg

No crab legs?
See, those enchiladas look naked to me. All of that part that is just exposed tortilla is just going to be dry. When I make or order enchiladas they are completely covered with sauce (and cheese). I think this is why CE found them to be dry.

kipper Mar 29, 2021 1:55 pm


Originally Posted by corky (Post 33135712)
No crab legs?
See, those enchiladas look naked to me. All of that part that is just exposed tortilla is just going to be dry. When I make or order enchiladas they are completely covered with sauce (and cheese). I think this is why CE found them to be dry.

Same. They look naked to me.

JBord Mar 29, 2021 2:22 pm


Originally Posted by corky (Post 33135712)
No crab legs?
See, those enchiladas look naked to me. All of that part that is just exposed tortilla is just going to be dry. When I make or order enchiladas they are completely covered with sauce (and cheese). I think this is why CE found them to be dry.


Originally Posted by kipper (Post 33135788)
Same. They look naked to me.

I was just about to post the same thing. Do they come with a separate sauce pouch to pour over? I'm not even sure I'd call them enchiladas as they are pictured. I've never been able to eat an enchilada with my hands. I had assumed they at least came frozen with sauce that thawed when you heated the package. Good reminder why I don't buy prepared meals at TJ's :).

gaobest Mar 29, 2021 4:48 pm


Originally Posted by corky (Post 33135712)
No crab legs?
See, those enchiladas look naked to me. All of that part that is just exposed tortilla is just going to be dry. When I make or order enchiladas they are completely covered with sauce (and cheese). I think this is why CE found them to be dry.


Originally Posted by JBord (Post 33135885)
I was just about to post the same thing. Do they come with a separate sauce pouch to pour over? I'm not even sure I'd call them enchiladas as they are pictured. I've never been able to eat an enchilada with my hands. I had assumed they at least came frozen with sauce that thawed when you heated the package. Good reminder why I don't buy prepared meals at TJ's :).

All I can say from experience is that they’re not dry and we eat them weekly. Once they become a meal, I’ll take a picture with the package card separate with the ingredient info. It’s hard to take a picture of all the info while it’s still a package. It’s a 350 reheat product. They’re too soft and moist for hand eating.

no crab legs today - plus we’ve plans next Monday so it’ll be 4/12 for the next king crab leg meal.

corky Mar 29, 2021 5:01 pm


Originally Posted by gaobest (Post 33136331)
All I can say from experience is that they’re not dry and we eat them weekly. Once they become a meal, I’ll take a picture with the package card separate with the ingredient info. It’s hard to take a picture of all the info while it’s still a package. It’s a 350 reheat product. They’re too soft and moist for hand eating.

no crab legs today - plus we’ve plans next Monday so it’ll be 4/12 for the next king crab leg meal.


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These are at Costco...frozen & I think they use a low carb (cheese?) tortilla but they are certainly covered in sauce although I don't really even want the ends uncovered. If I was served those TJ ones in a restaurant I would send them back. I know you eat them weekly but have you tried others or restaurant ones or making your own just for comparison?
BTW, my Costco now had the snow crab claws in the freezer section ...they never carried them before although I know that yours has had them for a while . Anyway, the package says that thawed crab should be eaten within 2 days. I think you are taking a chance with your 5 & 6 day old crab legs. I can't imagine going that long with seafood...best to buy what you can eat for one or maybe 2 meals . Those crab legs you buy are previously frozen.

chgoeditor Mar 29, 2021 5:21 pm


Originally Posted by gaobest (Post 33135480)
Either leftover brisket or Trader Joe’s enchiladas tonight. Avocado either way as guacamole or salad.
raw organic celery / carrots / radish


https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...f231e56e6.jpeg


Originally Posted by corky (Post 33135712)
No crab legs?
See, those enchiladas look naked to me. All of that part that is just exposed tortilla is just going to be dry. When I make or order enchiladas they are completely covered with sauce (and cheese). I think this is why CE found them to be dry.


Originally Posted by kipper (Post 33135788)
Same. They look naked to me.


Originally Posted by JBord (Post 33135885)
I was just about to post the same thing. Do they come with a separate sauce pouch to pour over? I'm not even sure I'd call them enchiladas as they are pictured. I've never been able to eat an enchilada with my hands. I had assumed they at least came frozen with sauce that thawed when you heated the package. Good reminder why I don't buy prepared meals at TJ's :).

Yep, those were the lousy ones I bought. I had to smother them in salsa, because there is absolutely no sauce, which I think is the definition of an enchilada. Maybe they should just call them soft tacos or burritos or something, because they are not enchiladas. And not particularly good in my book.

corky Mar 29, 2021 5:50 pm


Originally Posted by chgoeditor (Post 33136479)
Yep, those were the lousy ones I bought. I had to smother them in salsa, because there is absolutely no sauce, which I think is the definition of an enchilada. Maybe they should just call them soft tacos or burritos or something, because they are not enchiladas. And not particularly good in my book.

Exactly...I was thinking taquitos but those are fried...burrito or soft taco is a better description. I have had them in a restaurant as well as made at home where it is actually hard to figure out where the enchilada is under all the sauce/cheese. :p
But I guess someone besides Gao likes them as TJ doesn't usually keep products around that don't sell. They aren't for me though.

These freezer ones look a bit closer to what I would call an enchilada but still are a bit naked.
https://www.becomebetty.com/wp-conte...5-683x1024.jpg

work2fly Mar 29, 2021 6:23 pm


Originally Posted by corky (Post 33136389)
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These are at Costco...frozen & I think they use a low carb (cheese?) tortilla but they are certainly covered in sauce although I don't really even want the ends uncovered. ...

2 net carbs? These are now on my shopping list.

Thank you!

Jaimito Cartero Mar 29, 2021 7:21 pm


Originally Posted by work2fly (Post 33136679)
2 net carbs? These are now on my shopping list.

Thank you!

Serving size 1/3 of an ounce? :D

kipper Mar 29, 2021 7:21 pm


Originally Posted by chgoeditor (Post 33136479)
Yep, those were the lousy ones I bought. I had to smother them in salsa, because there is absolutely no sauce, which I think is the definition of an enchilada. Maybe they should just call them soft tacos or burritos or something, because they are not enchiladas. And not particularly good in my book.

No sauce for enchiladas??? Yuck!

Originally Posted by corky (Post 33136565)
Exactly...I was thinking taquitos but those are fried...burrito or soft taco is a better description. I have had them in a restaurant as well as made at home where it is actually hard to figure out where the enchilada is under all the sauce/cheese. :p
But I guess someone besides Gao likes them as TJ doesn't usually keep products around that don't sell. They aren't for me though.

These freezer ones look a bit closer to what I would call an enchilada but still are a bit naked.
https://www.becomebetty.com/wp-conte...5-683x1024.jpg

I could deal with those, especially if I topped the naked area with cheese.

gaobest Mar 29, 2021 7:29 pm


Originally Posted by corky (Post 33136389)

These are at Costco...frozen & I think they use a low carb (cheese?) tortilla but they are certainly covered in sauce although I don't really even want the ends uncovered. If I was served those TJ ones in a restaurant I would send them back. I know you eat them weekly but have you tried others or restaurant ones or making your own just for comparison?
BTW, my Costco now had the snow crab claws in the freezer section ...they never carried them before although I know that yours has had them for a while . Anyway, the package says that thawed crab should be eaten within 2 days. I think you are taking a chance with your 5 & 6 day old crab legs. I can't imagine going that long with seafood...best to buy what you can eat for one or maybe 2 meals . Those crab legs you buy are previously frozen.

The frozen enchiladas look good! I know that restaurants smother enchiladas with sauce - my favorite taqueria has a similar burrito and I forgot the name for it. It’s possible that my spouse doesn’t like too much sauce. I have been to Trader Joe’s when the enchiladas are sold out so someone buys them. I just eat them because my spouse likes them.

corky Mar 29, 2021 7:29 pm


Originally Posted by work2fly (Post 33136679)
2 net carbs? These are now on my shopping list.

Thank you!

Good...you can be the guinea pig. Report back on how they are.


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