Trader Joe's - never been there, but friend is going & asked if I want anything

iowalinda

She's offering to bring stuff back for me, but it needs to be stuff that doesn't need refrigeration. I'm thinking seasonings. Please suggestion your favorites for me
Also, does Trader Joe's have a fruit powder? A spinach powder?

Any other shelf stable items that you feel are a "must have"?
Thanks so much for your help. It sounded like a good opportunity to try some stuff I wouldn't normally be able to get.

SuzySunshine99

I like some of their stir-fry and simmer sauces. General Taos sauce. Red, green and yellow curry sauces. Masala simmer sauce. They are all good for a quick dinner with whatever meats and/or veggies you like.

DX2JX2

Depends what you're into.

My faves (the ones that I can't get elsewhere):

Everything Bagel Seasoning
Dried mangoes (both plain and chili seasoned)
Dried tangerines
Dried persimmons
Red pepper spread
Eggplant spread

nic_27_grassisgreener

Speculoos cookie butter!! (Not a health food..😂)

madwells1

Green dragon sauce.

DoubleUbea

Did you know if you ask to try a product they will open it up and let you try it. (Not including food that needs to be cooked)

I just deleted a list of "must try" Trader Joe foods, here are some others. (A lot of cross-over in these lists)
https://www.businessinsider.com/trader-joes-foods-employees-favorite-2018-5
https://www.businessinsider.com/trader-joes-customers-best-products-2018-1
https://www.thekitchn.com/our-readers-favorite-products-from-trader-joes-205344
https://whatsgabycooking.com/31-trader-joes-products-cant-live-without/
https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/46-favorite-finds-trader-joes/
https://www.refinery29.com/best-trader-joes-food-products

Everything but the Bagel seasoning.
Seaweed snacks (yes I like this)
Their tiny avocados. (six to a pack)
Produce is usually sold by "each" price not by pound.
Trader Joe's Pumpernickel Pretzel Sticks

That is just to get you started.

htimpaired

I love that their flours are cheaper than my local grocery store (almond, coconut, etc).
The cauliflower gnocchi is great (frozen section).
They have a great selection of dried fruits, nuts with different flavors.
They have these sparkling beverages that I like-I can't remember the name but they come in four packs and one of the flavors was strawberry hibiscus.

NewLIFEstyle4ME

I LOVE Trader Joe's so much. I just found some Kung Pow Tempura cauliflower last night and can't wait to try it. I also found some "gyro" meat last night that I'm excited about too. I usually buy their Vanilla Rice Milk, pomegranate seeds, and fruits and veggies there. Dried mangoes, chicken tacos, chicken spring rolls, spicy shrimp fried thai rice, frozen jasmine rice, double dip chocolate dunkers, grilled asparagus(LOVE THESE), wasabi mayonnaise, various seasonings, spinach dip, spicy pecans, hot and sour walnuts, orange, mango, tangerine juice, pomegranate juice, they have the BEST organic hamburger meat ever. hot links, pork chops, raisin Challah(sp) bread --too many things to name. What I like about Trader Joe's is their foods taste like stuff tasted years and years ago (when I was a kid, foods nowadays tastes so different from back then)--old school tasting stuff.

jjpptt2

alpine1994

Everything but the Bagel seasoning, Chili Lime seasoning, pink Himalayan salt grinder, maple cookies, any of the salsas, Arrabiata pasta sauce, mango black tea, strawberry oatmeal cups, dark chocolate peanut butter cups, Spindrift seltzer.

If your friend can bring back frozen food for you, that's where the really good stuff is! Cauliflower rice (stir fry), chili lime chicken burgers, masala veggie burgers, mashed cauliflower, scallion pancakes, mushroom ravioli, spinach and kale bites

FireOpalCO

Their dark chocolate peanut butter cups. They are like crack.

glassyo

nic_27_grassisgreener wrote: »

Speculoos cookie butter!! (Not a health food..😂)

I was soooooo gonna say this.

I don't buy much fruit and veggies there other than the bananas and persian cucumbers which are a good price.

I mostly buy:

mini chocolate chip cookies
animal crackers
turkey jerky
pistachios in the shell (takes longer to eat)
mini milk chocolate peanut butter cups
reduced sodium turkey breast (but that needs refrigeration so nevermind)

And I recently just tried their streusel topped blue berry muffins and damn, those were pretty darned good.

HoneyBadger302

I love their Peach salsa and black bean salsa. They have great hummus flavors as well, but may not fit your "no fridge" needs.

I'm a HUGE fan of their tapenades and pasta sauces, and they have a really reasonably priced pesto, too.

Grapeseed oil for cooking.

They have a couple really good blue corn tortilla chips, too.

Lots of other stuff I get there as well, it's my preferred grocery store!

skelterhelter

jjpptt2 wrote: »

Yes, this! I absolutely love that salsa. I also love their dried mandarins (great sweet snack!), PB+J Bars, Cookie Butter (not healthy in the slightest), tubs of cookies, Spicy Cheese Crunchies (like a Flaming Hot Cheetos), and Everything But the Bagel Seasoning. Actually, a LOT of their spices are dirt cheap and very good. There's more but most of what I love from there is refrigerated.

BigRed2525

Seriously, that Salsa Authentica. Would eat that stuff on cardboard.

Dnarules

DX2JX2 wrote: »

Depends what you're into.

My faves (the ones that I can't get elsewhere):

Everything Bagel Seasoning
Dried mangoes (both plain and chili seasoned)
Dried tangerines
Dried persimmons
Red pepper spread
Eggplant spread

Dried persimmons? I need to look for this!

Maxxitt

The various sausages made from chicken are pretty good.

iowalinda

Thank you so much, Everyone!

HereToLose50

Low carb tortillas are great and low calorie. I'm not a low carb person but theirs are soft and like a regular tortilla with a lot less calories.

Dried nuts and fruits.
Coffee
Dolmas
Boxed soups
Spices already mentioned

If you could do refrigeration there is so much more really good stuff.

kam26001

Their Mango Nectar drink. It's near the wines and shelf stable.

margbarco

“Everything but the Bagel” seasoning
Arabiatta Tomato sauce - yum!
Red lentil pasta (it’s better than any other brand of red lentil pasta)

DX2JX2

Dnarules wrote: »

DX2JX2 wrote: »

Depends what you're into.

My faves (the ones that I can't get elsewhere):

Everything Bagel Seasoning
Dried mangoes (both plain and chili seasoned)
Dried tangerines
Dried persimmons
Red pepper spread
Eggplant spread

Dried persimmons? I need to look for this!

They are surprisingly good. They have a deep caramel-y sweetness and a satisfying chew to them. Contrast that with their dried mango which has more of a vanilla bent and a swedish fish type lasting chewiness, or the dried tangerines which are all upfront sugar with no real chew to them.

Yes, I've considered TJ's dried fruit selection quite a bit. I forgot to add that the dried coconut is also good though it's a little higher in calories.

madwells1

Oh, and Old Amsterdam gouda. One of the few stores in the US that sells this do always stock up!

Machafin

I love their carbonated flavored water, taste great!