I used to think Trader Joe’s was overrated, but now it’s my go-to for quick, easy meals. Here are 10 of my favorite items to buy there.
October 19, 20240
Trader Joe’s spicy meat pizza has gotten me through many nights when I spent all my energy elsewhere and couldn’t imagine having to make dinner from scratch.
It’s perfect for a weeknight pick-me-up, and I like it even more when I add some pepperoni on top before throwing it in the oven. It also has a great balance of sweet and spicy flavors.
The Unexpected cheddar chicken sausage is surprisingly versatile.
I find that the trail mix at Trader Joe’s tends to be cheaper than the versions at other stores, but there’s no sacrifice in quality.
Though Trader Joe’s offers multiple options for this particular snack, the “Rainbow’s End” version includes some candy-coated milk-chocolate pieces reminiscent of M&Ms, making it the perfect blend of sweet and salty.
The brown-sugar oat-milk creamer is the perfect addition to my morning brew.
Sometimes I feel like having a cold brew but don’t want to spend the money on a cup from a coffee shop. That’s when Trader Joe’s cold-brew concentrate comes in handy.
At less than $10 a bottle at my local Trader Joe’s, this product is worth it every time. I typically end up getting about six cups out of one bottle.
I use Trader Joe’s fire-roasted peppers and onions to spice up every meal.
Trader Joe’s frozen roasted-potatoes and peppers make a great side dish with dinner.
I love having it with kielbasa or another type of sausage, but it’s also a good choice to eat with a burger or some salmon.
The beef-and-broccoli meal from Trader Joe’s is better than the versions I’ve had at some restaurants.
Homemade pizza is one of my favorite foods, and thanks to Trader Joe’s, it’s easy for me to make it relatively often.
Both of Trader Joe’s’ premade pizza-dough options are delicious, but I prefer the garlic-and-herb version for the extra flavor.
With just one package, I can make a large enough pizza for dinner and still have leftovers for lunch the following day.
Trader Joe’s salad kits are the perfect addition to dinner.
If I leave the store without picking up a salad kit or two, I immediately regret it.
My favorite is the Southwest chopped-salad kit, which is fine on its own but even better if you add some of the ready-to-eat chicken available in the same section.