Favorites @ Trader Joe's!?

Question

Hi there!! I just found out that we have a Trader Joe's nearby and I've heard such awesome things about it! What are your favorite things to buy from there, or what are your fave recipes that use their food in!? Thanks!!

Answer 1

Trader Joes has alot of good stuff! I personally like to get the Australian rack of lamb, the cheeses are awesome too- Roquefort,Gouda, Swiss, etc.  You really can't go wrong with TJ'S. Their policy is if you buy something and don't like it, you can bring it back for a refund- no questions asked. I don't see many people do that though. Just go in and look around. Try different things and you'll be hooked. They also have really good wines for cheap too!

Answer 2

cookies n creme promax bars

those are the best

Answer 3

Wow, where do I start?

Frozen:

single-serving quiches

Sweet potato fries

Any of their frozen veggie mixes and stir-fries

Creme brulee

Breaded Calamari

stuffed salmon

One-pan pasta dishes

Orange chicken

Pumpkin ice cream (seasonal only)

Grocery:

Boxed pad thai with tofu (in the fresh aisle)

Artichoke dip- great for company!

I forget what it's called but there's this great orange sauce for chicken

No-Pudge brownie mix

Cuban black beans- SO many uses for those!- I like warming them with some shredded cheese on top and serving with tortilla chips.

jasmine rice and basmati rice

Olive oil

Marinara sauces- several varieties!

Flaxseed chips

5-seed breakfast bars (with the cookies)

Pretzel sticks

Any of the cereals- ours has great prices on cereals!

Chocolate-covered pretzels

Lots of great trail mixes, nut mixes, dried fruits

Peppermint Joe-Joe's (Christmas only)

Prepared rice mixes- just heat and serve! I like the Thai rice with lime.

Seedy currant cookies

Brownie bites

Oatmeal chocolate chip cookies

Fresh:

Love getting mini-pitas and hummus!

Pretzel bread

Salsa

Soy milk

Rice pudding

Cocoa yogurt

goat cheese

brie

Turkey bacon

You can make a great pizza using all fresh ingredients- they sell pizza dough in the refrigerated section- you just need to roll it out!

They have a demo station set up which will feature products and recipes. Our store even has a wall with many recipes that you can take with you for reference. And they will open up anything you want to taste to give you a sample (within reason, anyway). You won't find friendlier or more helpful employees anywhere!

Answer 4

I love Trader Joes and stock up regularly.  Here are my TJ favs:

1.  Cheeses (you can't beat the price!)

2.  Uncured bacon

3.  Chicken broth

4.  Artichoke hearts

5.  Crackers and crisps

6.  Simply Chicken and Simply Salmon

7.  Greek Yogurt

8.  Feta and Artichoke Sausages

9.  Seasoning Grinders:  lemon pepper, salt, and peppercorn medley

10.  Frozen Mushroom Linguini and Fettuccini Alfredo

11.  Fish:  salmon, swordfish, tuna, shrimp

12.  Pecan Pie (seasonal)

13.  Various muffins/pastrys

14.  Charles Shaw wines:  sauvignon blank, cabernet sauvignon, merlot

15.  San Pelligrino sparkling water

and much much more!!!!!  Favorite recipes are too numerous to list.  Check out my online cookbook, though:  Jenny's Kitchen Cabinet to see some of my items.