09-12-12, 01:26 PM | |
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Ever changing Everything Trader Joe's Thread
Here is a list of favorite items from Trader Joe's, compiled from various threads on VF:
Please feel free to add to this I'll add more as I think of items. I will also eventually list items I tried and did not like-please add to that list also. Is it possible to make this a sticky thread? Thanks! I also recommend this site: http://www.whatsgoodattraderjoes.com/ Dairy: Greek Yogurt-plain and vanilla ($2.99 for 16 ounces) 4 ounce containers of yogurt which come in a six pack-they use whole milk, but they are small, so they are an indulgence for me. I really like the strawberry, banana, blueberry and vanilla flavors. They also sell peach yogurt in this size -sour cream -buttermilk -butter, including Kerry Gold and vegan margarine -cottage cheese -liquid eggs, egg whites and hard boiled eggs Juice: (refrigerator) -orange juice (32 ounces) is only $1.99. I buy the kind with extra calcium. They have a variety of other juices in this section, such as pineapple Refrigerated Items: -pizza dough-wheat or white $1.19 -fresh pasta-tortellini is only $1.99 -fresh ravioli -large variety of hummus and dips -wine country chicken salad -packages of grilled cut up chicken -fresh pesto -ready to bake small pizzas (have not tried them) Meats: -large variety of chicken sausage -very fresh ground turkey -excellent turkey bacon -nitrate free hot dogs-beef,chicken and turkey Cheese: -huge selection..too much to list (special mention for the lite sliced Muenster cheese, though!) -string cheese-I like the light cheddar Grocery/non perishable items: Large selection of non dairy milks, including almond, coconut, rice, and soy Nut Butters: -peanut butter -almond butter (best price I've seen anywhere). They also have varieties that contain flaxseed, which is really good -Better N Peanut Butter -their own version of Nutella-chocolate almond spread fruit butters: -love their seasonal pumpkin butter -fig butter -apple honey butter (I wasn't crazy about this, but that's just my preference) sweeteners: -agave -honey -maple syrup (cheapest I've seen it anywhere) Oils: -great prices on olive oil, canola oil and coconut oil spices: most are only $1.99 a jar, and they have a decent variety baking mixes/etc: -banana bread -pumpkin bread (seasonal) -truffle brownie mix -blondie brownie mix (new, have not tried yet) -their own version of Bisquick, which is much cheaper than the grocery store -white and white/whole wheat flour and wheat flour -chocolate chips-only $2.69 a bag -cocoa powder Jarred/boxed/canned grocery items such as sauces, etc: -pesto -eggplant garlic spread -bruschetta spread -tomato basil sauce -boxed broth for soups-vegetable, beef and chicken. I use the low sodium chicken broth, which is $2.29 for 32 ounces -their canned lentil, vegetable and split pea soups are very good -boxed roasted red pepper soup -boxed tomato soup -canned tomatoes and tomato paste. -tomato paste in a tube (great so you don't waste any) -canned beans (pinto, kidney, chickpeas) -minced garlic -parmesan cheese -salad dressings including their own Goddess dressing -tuna and canned crab -almond meal -panko bread crumbs Pasta: (dry) -whole wheat rigatoni -they also have a variety of gluten free pasta Bread/Bakery: -naan bread -egg bread -cinnamon raisin bread is REALLY good -selection of gluten free breads (have not tried any personally) -English muffins-good price-$1.99 , come in wheat and white -chocolate peanut butter muffins (enough said!) -variety of pita bread Cereals: very cheap prices on boxed cereal, such as their own versions of Cheerios, Rice Krispies and Raisin Bran -granola is very good-I really like the lowfat berry granola -quick cooking steel cut oats -large variety of oatmeal, including quick and long cooking, and flavored individual packages -their own version of cream of wheat cereal -gluten free cereals Seeds: -flax seeds -chia seeds Coffee: -huge variety-my DH likes the Classic Roast and their pumpkin coffee (seasonal) Tea: good variety for $1.99 a box -my favorite is the seasonal candy cane green tea Frozen items: (main dish and side dish) -good prices for various fish (breaded tilapia, cod, halibut), salmon patties -chicken tenders and chicken breasts (sell breaded varieties as well) -potstickers (vegetable, chicken and I think beef or seafood?) -frozen vegetables -Asian orange chicken (not the healthiest, but good for once in awhile) -no guilt macaroni and cheese -breaded eggplant slices -pasta single meals -spiced polenta and peas -large variety of Indian, Italian and Mexican entrees -pizza (I liked their chicken topped pizza) -gnocchi Frozen (other) -great price for frozen fruits-blueberries, strawberries, pineapple, mixed berry, mango, cherries -a ton of desserts-chipwich sandwiches, ice cream, cakes, frozen chocolate chip cookie dough (delicious!), cookie dough tarts, death by chocolate mini cakes -frozen fruit bars -breakfast burritos -waffles -variety of veggie burgers and Morningstar Farms products Produce: (can go bad quickly) -large selection of mixed greens for very reasonable prices -good selection of mushrooms, including portabello -mini peppers in a bag -broccoli/cauliflower (bagged) -clementines -good variety of apples -fresh herbs -bananas -shredded and whole carrots -green beans -sugar snap peas -tomatoes They have a wide variety of bottled juices, but I have not tried any -decent stock of cliff and other energy bars for cheap prices -good prices on protein/whey powder/soy powder -trail mix-really love the type with mini peanut butter cups, and the type with dried cherries/peanuts/almonds/peanut and chocolate chips -large variety of nuts and dried fruits Health/Beauty items: shampoo, conditioner, soaps, skin care, etc Pet food and cleaning supplies Fresh flowers huge wine/beer selection large variety of chocolate Cookies: chocolate chip dunkers, cat cookies, Jojo's (their version of oreos), chocolate chip cookies.... Snack items: -blue tortilla chips -vegetable tortilla chips -flaxseed tortilla chips -pita chips-taste the same as Stacey's brand, but cheaper! -dark chocolate covered almonds -dark chocolate peanut butter cups and mini peanut butter cups (great for baking) Seasonal items: (fall): -pumpkin butter -pumpkin bread mix -pumpkin pancake mix -pumpkin coffee -various holiday pies -stuffing mix -garlic mashed potato mix -jarred apples-can use in apple pies Winter: -candy cane green tea -tons of cookies and holiday chocolates
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09-13-12, 08:47 AM | |
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Thanks, Laura! I'm sorry that I missed adding your suggestions.
Jennifer-I've been avoiding the cookie butter-it's bad enough that I love the chocolate almond spread Sherry
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09-13-12, 10:07 AM | |
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No problem. They were in the "how much do you spend on groceries" thread that morphed into a TJ thread. I didn't even look to see if there were other comments (and there had to be since I was responding... )
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09-13-12, 04:59 PM | |
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I made Trader Joe's frozen Ravioli with Spinach/ricotta and tomato basil sauce. I was pleasantly surprised at how good it was! The sauce is frozen into cubes, but as you cook it, the cubes melt into a light tomato basil sauce. I cooked it on the stove instead of the microwave. I thought it would taste better that way. It only takes seven minutes on the stove. They have microwave directions also. I'm glad to have a quick dinner option.
The bag says three servings, but we're more likely to get 2.5 servings out of it. Since I'm sharing it with my son (DH is eating something else) we will have some left over. Each serving is one cup...it's hard for me to stick with that amount for pasta, but I'm trying. I'm sure we could stretch it to three servings with a salad and vegetables on the side. Sherry
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