Trader Joes! What to try?

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  • aseymour13
    aseymour13 Posts: 767 Member
    I think that just about covers it.... I also love their raw almonds and other nuts. one of the best places you can buy them unsalted. Think you have a pretty good list going but the hummus is my favorite of anywhere too. Roasted pepers I used in a lot of foods. If you have animals (slightly off topic) - my cats love their tuna and the dog treats are great too!. Just an FYI :-)
  • dsjohndrow
    dsjohndrow Posts: 1,820 Member
    There is not much low calorie stuff there. But I like the frozen stuffed salmon, the frozen linguine Alfredo and the chocolate covered almonds.
  • Dried seaweed! Numnumnumnum.
  • amysj303
    amysj303 Posts: 5,086 Member
    bumping for when we get one in Denver, not sure when, maybe sooner in Boulder.
  • silvergurl518
    silvergurl518 Posts: 4,123 Member
    EVERYTHING.

    turkey jerky
    thai chili lime cashews
    dried seaweed
    puffins cereal
    any of their hummus/dips/CHEESE
    guacamole kit
    dark chocolate covered anything
  • BarbBBQ
    BarbBBQ Posts: 49 Member
    Turkey meatballs, spinach/cheese tortellini, frozen veggies, almond milk....and for everyone else....onion rings, belgium waffles, pita chips, chocolate covered pretzels...its endless...enjoy!
  • I love the Bruschetta spread. Just a little bit of it adds a ton of flavor if something is bland.
  • Champagne Pear Vinaigrette with Gorgonzola. It's one of my favorite salad dressings. It's a Trader Joe's brand and I make a special trip there just to get it. Also, I think someone else said Almond Milk. I think they have the best Unsweetened Vanilla.
  • The mini peanut butter cups!!!

    The "?" wine is fabulous. I also am a big fan of the Simpler Times lager.

    In terms of food, I love their chicken sasuages as they are pork/MSG/Gluten Free. Frozen fish - great price and cooks up well, I usually grill or bake it; I use their Island Soyaki as a maraniade and it's super yummy every time. All the frozen veggies are great. My new favorite thing are the spicy shrimp bao - they are OMG good. You really can't go wrong with any of the frozen foods :)

    I love the baked plantain chips and snap pea crisps. And maple creme cookies.

    Their rice pasta is wonderful, the best I've ever had; and in addition to that, the GF Mac&Cheese is really good.

    Don't be afraid to be adventurous and try new things. They always have samples in the back of the store. If you want to sample items, just ask and they can open things up for you to try. Also, if you have specific food allergies, they can give you a printed list of all the items they have in stock that are Gluten Free.

    Happy shopping!!
  • kbru64
    kbru64 Posts: 16 Member
    Mandarin orange chicken -chicken nuggets for adults!
  • mjs3974
    mjs3974 Posts: 21 Member
    I like the spinach and artichoke dip and the frozen ready to eat steel cut oatmeal
  • BeccaLevine
    BeccaLevine Posts: 315 Member
    ....I personally love their wine ;)
  • Evagem
    Evagem Posts: 13 Member
    Love, love, love Trader Joes. Here are a few of our fav's:

    Trader Joe's - Pita Chips With Sea Salt
    Trader Joe's - Roasted Gorgonzola Crackers
    Pizza Crust
    Hummus
    Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
    Trader Joe's - Frozen Asparagus Spears
    Trader Joe's - Crunchy Black and White Rice Rolls
    Trader Joe's - Refried Pinto Beans Salsa Style
    Trader Joes - Large White Beans In Tomato Sauce
    Trader Joe's - Garlic Naan (Frozen)
    Trader Joe's - Swai Striped Pangasius
    Trader Joe's - Carne Asada
    cheeses
    Kerry Gold Butter (cheaper than any other store in the area)
    Trader Joe's - Frozen Garlic Fries (reminds us of garlic fries from Candlestick Park in SF- yum!)
    Trader Joe's - Truffle Brownie Mix
    Trader Joe's - Sparkling Blueberry Juice
    Trader Joe's - Lemon Curd
    wine, beer,
  • Hadabetter
    Hadabetter Posts: 942 Member
    I go there just for the heirloom tomatoes. They taste like tomatoes are supposed to taste like, and once did taste like before the industry bred all of the flavor out in favor of cosmetic appeal.
  • robynn412
    robynn412 Posts: 97 Member
    Mini Mint Mouthful Ice Cream Sandwiches (or some name to that effect) - mini oreo sized mint ice cream sandwiches, about an inch thick (including cookies), 60cal each. So yummy, and satisfies a little chocolaty/ice cream craving...especially if you're a mint chip fan.