I absolutely love Trader Joe's. The staff is friendly, the products are fun and there is a ton of variety!! There are even several blogs about it. Including a What's Good at Trader Joe's blog where a couple of guys try out products and give reviews. I have never regretted taking their advice.
Brown Rice-frozen packs of brown rice. They cook in 3 minutes in the microwave and come out fluffy and delicious. So easy!!
Roasted Corn-I love corn, but I never think to roast it. The bags of frozen roasted corn and great! I usually throw some on my salads for some extra flavor.
Chile Lime Chicken Burgers-I recently discovered these gems. The flavor is outstanding! Great for a burger or to crumble up as a salad topping. Or just to eat right off the grill!!
Garlic Olive Oil-This is cheaper than a lot of your infused olive oils. I think the quality is good and you can really tasted the garlic. I pretty much use it for all of my cooking!
Steel Cut Oats-These last for a long time and are quick cooking. Almond milk, peanutbutter, honey and a dash of cinammon...yes please!
Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup-I pair this with a grilled cheese sandwich for lunches in the fall and winter. Perfect combination for a warm and comforting meal!!
Chipotle Pepper Hummus-Super creamy and flavorful hummus. I love the hint of smokiness from the chipotle peppers.
Sea Salt Pita Crackers-A must buy because they pair nicely with the hummus!! :)
Avocados-Trader Joe's has great produce, but I usually try to buy from the Farmer's Market when I can. The exception is avocados. They have great avocados for a really good price!! They are always cheaper than the grocery store and avocados do not grow in the midwest...so TJ's for the win.
Dark Chocolate Covered Carmels-These are great to have instead of a full dessert. The 2 pieces always satisfy my chocolate/sweet cravings.
Charles Shaw Wine aka...Two Buck Chuck- It is actually $2.99, but I am not complaining!! The Cabernet and Shiraz are probably the best of the Charles Shaw wines. Honestly, they are not bad...especially not for $3!!!
There you have it...my Trader Joe's must haves. What is on your list from Trader Joe's? I always love trying new things from the store!!
I keep that rice on hand too! And I love their different hummuses, love those dark covered caramels, love the pita chips, and my hubby likes those burgers! I usually buy their mini crackers because I love that you can just put some cheese on them, or dip them, and they just pop in your mouth. :) Their chocolate chips are a staple. The 21 season salute is a staple. Their pasta sauce, olive oil spray, greek feta salad dressing, and coconut spray - all staples! And I try new wines from them every time I go. :) I LOVE TRADER JOES!!!! OH! And their frozen tamales aren't too bad either!
ReplyDeleteI love it!! Trader Joe's is the best!
DeleteI WISH I had a TJs near me! The closest one is over an hour away, so I usually only make it there a couple of times a year. I cannot wait until we move back to the city next year and I can spend my days wandering around the TJ shelves again... sigh.
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