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Trader Joe’s does seasonal fall products like no other grocer. The popular chain’s pumpkin game is simply unmatched. I threw a cozy fall party to kiss summer goodbye, and with these 6 recipes, you can too.

Impress your guests with easy-to-throw-together cocktails and dishes including pumpkin spice espresso martinis, apple cider sangria, pumpkin nachos, hearty sausage stew, lentil dip, and pumpkin nachos. My pumpkin-lovin’ pals were begging for the recipes before they left with full bellies (and slightly lowered inhibitions.) And the best part? You can purchase every single ingredient at your local Trader Joe’s.



This savory dish can work as a main or a side, depending on how much food you make and how many guests you are serving. The ravioli, sauce and toppings are savory and rich, and the sprinkle of candied pecans adds a nice sweet and crunchy pop. INGREDIENTS 1 package pumpkin ravioli (adjust for number of guests; each package could serve 1-2) Goat cheese crumbles Parmesan cheese Candied Pecans 5 tablespoons butter Sage Shallot Mushrooms (Bella or Crimini) DIRECTIONS 1.

Bring a pot of water to a boil. 2. Start your browned butter and sage sauce.

Add butter to a pan on medium-high heat and let your butter get foamy and fragrant before you add about 6 or 7 sage leaves coarsely chopped. Bring the heat down to low and give your pan a few swirls over the next 15 minutes. 3.

While your butter browns, grab another pan and add your mushrooms, sliced or chopped. After a minu.

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