Trader Joe's recommendations please
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Just listing some things we always have on hand that TJs has that are more expensive or unavailable at other groceries:
unsalted toasted slivered almonds
chili lime chicken burgers
rosemary turkey burgers
tuna burgers
salmon burgers
soyccatash (mixed frozen veg with edamame instead of limas)
frozen grilled corn
light feta
pesto Genovese (in refrigerator case, not the jarred stuff)
hard grating cheeses like parmigiano reggiano, peccorino romano, etc.
whole milk Greek yogurt
unsweetened soy milk
Whole milk ricotta that's just milk & cultures, no thickeners
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annette_15 wrote: »Oh oh . and the canned turkey chili with beans is absolutely delicious!
Ugh. I can't. I had a stomach bug not too long ago and thought I would be well enough to try that... never again!
From the turkey chili?!? I bought it!
Youll be okay, she was sick and couldnt stomach it lol. Its delicious!1 -
Mochi ice cream balls
Pre-mixed hollandaise sauce
These are my "only available at TJ's" go to items, although I think I saw the mochi balls at 99 Ranch too.
Just dropped by TJ's a few mins ago.
Instead of the mochi ice cream balls, I bought a box of chocolate ice cream bon bons -- 12 for just $4 and only 60 cals each. Same cals as the mochi balls but you only get 6 of those for $4+, so the bon bons are a better deal.
I buy them instead of just a pint/qt/gallon of ice cream because it provides a means of portion control w/o feeling deprived. Same for the Ghiardelli chocolate squares that I also buy elsewhere.
Also bought some frozen peas and tofu but you can buy them anywhere.0 -
sunburntgalaxy wrote: »I second the chili lime chicken burgers and yes they do have cilantro but honestly I have never noticed it in there so it must be very little (I actually looked on the package - I just got some the other day - otherwise I wouldn't have realized it was in there). Also the mini ice cream cones, the French onion soup, any of their brittles (they had this pumpkin seed one that was awesome but I forgot to see if they had it this year), the frozen macarons,and the frozen mac and chees with hatch green chilies. My cousin said the truffle cheese is awesome (not my thing). And for non-food I love their tea tree tingle soap - it smells so minty and yummy.
I love the tea tree tingle body wash. Their prices on breakfast cereal, nuts, and cheese are great. My husband loves their coffee.
If you have calories, their vanilla ice cream is the best I've had. I'm also a fan of the Nutty Bites and the Baconesque Popcorn.2 -
There's a tea tree tingle body wash?0
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Riced cauliflower (in the produce section), and frozen soup dumplings (just tried this week)!0
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After reading this thread, I went by TJs. I *was* going to get the turkey chili as I am always eating the cup of turkey chili and Panera but, whoa, I thought the calorie count was fairly high on that for the cup, so I passed. I did get the mini-ice cream cones at 70 calories each and the chicken gyoza. They seemed like a good caloric deal.
They were giving out samples of the chocolate chocolate chip waffles with Jingle Jangle ice cream on top. Delicious. Bought some of each but I'm not eating. I will just watch my kids eat it!1 -
Carne asada is yummy for fajitas1
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GottaBurnEmAll wrote: »sunburntgalaxy wrote: »I second the chili lime chicken burgers and yes they do have cilantro but honestly I have never noticed it in there so it must be very little (I actually looked on the package - I just got some the other day - otherwise I wouldn't have realized it was in there). Also the mini ice cream cones, the French onion soup, any of their brittles (they had this pumpkin seed one that was awesome but I forgot to see if they had it this year), the frozen macarons,and the frozen mac and chees with hatch green chilies. My cousin said the truffle cheese is awesome (not my thing). And for non-food I love their tea tree tingle soap - it smells so minty and yummy.
I love the tea tree tingle body wash. Their prices on breakfast cereal, nuts, and cheese are great. My husband loves their coffee.
If you have calories, their vanilla ice cream is the best I've had. I'm also a fan of the Nutty Bites and the Baconesque Popcorn.
I love the baconesque popcorn too but they haven't had it the last 2 times I've been there.
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My TJ's haul today! I'm so happy!
Notice the flowers!!! FREE! Long story but totally heartwarming. The store was nutso busy, parking lot insanity, fender bender has happened. Inside it was wall to wall people and kids and chaos. I tried my best to take my time, thank heavens I had a list from you guys! When I got up to the cashier I mentioned how I love TJ's but there is no way I could work there as its so nuts, especially around the holidays. I jokingly told the cashier I had some Xanax in my purse if he needed some. He jokingly replied back that they hand them out at the door. So by then he handed me my receipt and I was saying "thank you" and he said "wait just a minute" he then turned around and another employee handed him a bouquet of flowers and he handed them to me. I asked why and he said "you're my favorite customer of the day." And gave me a little (non-creepy) side hug. I was in shock, my eyes teared up. That was so nice! Made my day, my week! Isn't that awesome?!?
I heart Trader Joes!9 -
The 3-cheese wafers are delicious, and you get a ton for very few calories. I also like the pickle popcorn, butter waffle cookies, selection of olives (oooops), fig butter, kettle popcorn chips, and PB&J bars.
You might notice I suggested no perishables... because I don't live within 300 miles of a Trader Joe's and I order everything from Amazon.
I am so sorry to hear this!
ETA: I got the three cheese wafers upon your recommendation. Have not tried them yet. They seem like they would be good on soup.0 -
MelanieCN77 wrote: »The frozen chicken gyoza are an amazing calorie deal and really good.
@MelanieCN77 how do you prepare them? I mean with what type of seasoning/sauce? I'm a pretty inexperienced cook. I bought a bag upon your recommendation though and want to do it right! Thank you!0 -
Oh, I forgot about this. I've been a good girl. Got it for Thanksgiving at a friend's and I've still got half a jar left. But it's sooooo goooood! LOL
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Man I should have gotten this for my brother when I saw it in November. I didn't see it yesterday.Wynterbourne wrote: »Oh, I forgot about this. I've been a good girl. Got it for Thanksgiving at a friend's and I've still got half a jar left. But it's sooooo goooood! LOL
I really just wanted to buy all the things.
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MelanieCN77 wrote: »The frozen chicken gyoza are an amazing calorie deal and really good.
@MelanieCN77 how do you prepare them? I mean with what type of seasoning/sauce? I'm a pretty inexperienced cook. I bought a bag upon your recommendation though and want to do it right! Thank you!
Generally I have a little side dish with some soy sauce and sriracha mixed together, don't need much at all. If I am feeling fancy I'll chop some green onions and garlic to go in there too. I actually had them last night with a side of edamame. My regular Ralph's has the PictSweet brand frozen edamame in little microwaveable boxes. Super easy. For the cooking, the instructions on the bag are pretty perfect. Go with your best non stick pan and you'll only need a spray of oil, and follow what they say.1 -
These are so nice, I bought them twice.1
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