Trader Joe's favorites...what are yours?

I have not been to TJ is a long time...I can see I need to go soon!!!!!!
Thank you all for divulging your favorites!!!!

I go regularly as well. They have a lot of great vegetarian choices. Here are my staples from the frozen section -

- Roasted vegetable enchiladas
- Paneer tikka masala with spinach basmati rice
- Garden vegetable lasagne
- Stacked eggplant parmesan
- Vegetable masala burgers
- TJ's Veggie Burgers

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they have really great vanilla meringue cookies. They are low cal and so, so yummy!

i always wanted to try those:)

OK so my new FAVE is the Mandarian Orange Chicken. It is in the frozen section and the cals and sodium are not that bad!! It is freaking amazing! You put all the chix on a cookie sheet and bake it in the oven, then heat the sauce seperate in the microwave. It is awesome!!

Not exactly a food per se, but pick up a bottle of their 21 seasoning salute. It makes boring low cal stuff taste that much better! Everyday seasoning is pretty good too, but beware it has salt in it.

YES! I discovered this recently, and everything is just better with it.

Part of the reason I want to find a permanent job in the Minneapolis area is for Trader Joe's (and the Super Targets)...sick but true :happy:

Oh, man...my favorites are everything they sell! No, really...I don't remember ever being disappointed by anything I've tried there!

But to be more helpful, my real favs are their:

Vegetarian corn dogs
Teriyaki flavored marinated tofu
Persian cucumbers
Dried Montmorency cherries
Sesame honey cashews
Caribbean Fruit Floes
Fat free refried beans
Honey Greek yogurt
Triple berry Joe's O's cereal
Frozen Thai gyoza
Frozen mango chunks...great for throwing into smoothies!
Brie medallions and goat cheese medallions
Ginger Cat Cookies (For People)

I think I am going to get (nearly) everything on your list...you rock! Plus look into that pepper soup and fat free feta...

OK so my new FAVE is the Mandarian Orange Chicken. It is in the frozen section and the cals and sodium are not that bad!! It is freaking amazing! You put all the chix on a cookie sheet and bake it in the oven, then heat the sauce seperate in the microwave. It is awesome!!

My bf and I had this last week and we loved it too. So good!

i agree!! i love it!! i might have it this week again. i have it with one of those Minute Rice Brown Rice Cups..yum!!

Not exactly a food per se, but pick up a bottle of their 21 seasoning salute. It makes boring low cal stuff taste that much better! Everyday seasoning is pretty good too, but beware it has salt in it.

YES! I discovered this recently, and everything is just better with it.

Actually according to the ingredient labels it doesn't unless I'm missing something? I ask someone that works there and they shared it didn't, though I looked again myself...such tiny print, it's possible I missed it.

Hopefully it's sodium free, how great would that be as it's got some awesome spices in it and it is tasty on pretty much everything.

Love their Lemon Pepper Seasoning as well, ahhhhh so many things to add to this list, I'll be back another time very soon to do that.

ETA:

Shopping their again today. :blushing: My gym is only a few blocks from TJ's so it's easy for me to pick a few things up when I'm out of them.

I've gotten the best ideas from this list and the samples they offer. Like goat cheese crumbles with Arugula drizzled with Fat Free Balsamic Vinaigrette. I've also loved the Asian Style Peanut Vinaigrette goes so well with salads, dipping chicken, you name it and it is delicious with it. It's fat free and a little goes a long ways.

I like the idea of the Ginger Cookies for People, I might have to check those out today.

More from me later! :laugh:

Keep the ideas coming in folks we all love Trader Joe's and it's fun to hear what everyones discovered! I have a long list to share that's why I have to share it when I have more time.

Ohhh my the Vodka Sauce on the Lobster Ravioli or the Artichoke Ravioli ... mmm...to die for! Even after trying the Lobster Ravioli a number of times, I tried the Artichoke ravioli and have never looked back!

Cheers for a great day for Everyone!:drinker:

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I recently tried these awesome roasted chicken patties that I microwave and then cut up over a salad and soooo good. I like it because a little jucier than chicken breast and a different taste and texture!!

I also love thier Unsalted Potato Trio Chips - all natural!

Thanks 4 bump!! I love TJ!

Not exactly a food per se, but pick up a bottle of their 21 seasoning salute. It makes boring low cal stuff taste that much better! Everyday seasoning is pretty good too, but beware it has salt in it.

YES! I discovered this recently, and everything is just better with it.

Oh, man...I bought a bottle of the 21 Seasoning Salute after reading this thread....THANK YOU for recommending it! So tasty! I've been sprinkling that stuff into everything! Chicken, brown rice, even my scrambled eggs!

Wish we had Trader Joe's here! I've never been, but heard a lot about it.

I totally feel for you!! :flowerforyou: I was in your shoes about 3-4 months back. :sad: Never ever thought we'd get one here but now we have 3!

So don't lose hope!

I doubt we will ever see one in Canada.

Oohhh love TJ's! Below are a few faves:

Meatless Meatballs
Quinoa with Vegetable Melange
Stirfry Sauce
Jarlsberg Light Swiss
The Fiber Fruit Bars
Peanut Butter and Oat Bars
Chocolate Sorbet - yum!