Recently, we asked Tasty readers to share the Trader Joe's items they never leave the store without. From fan-favorite frozen meals to hidden gem ingredients, here's what 25 people said:
In case you need a little bit of inspiration for your next grocery run.
1.
"The frozen garlic cubes and the frozen ginger cubes. The best cooking shortcut ever!"
2.
"Frozen Mac 'n Cheese is a staple for my kids."
3.
"I hate to admit this, but their frozen Jasmine rice."
–Colleen R., Facebook
4.
"Hot & Sweet Jalapeños. I take several jars every trip because I put them on almost everything."
5.
"Their frozen hashbrown patties, IYKYK."
6.
"Whatever the seasonal Kringle is!"
7.
"Scandinavian Swimmers! Regular and sour."
8.
"I stock up on the Mandarin Orange Chicken and frozen broccoli for my grandkids. I steam or sauté the broccoli and add it to the chicken before adding the sauce to get those veggies in! The kids love it."
9.
"I love the tomato paste that you can screw the lid back on the tube instead of the can!"
10.
"In the freezer section, there’s this Spanish tortilla — kind of like a potato quiche."
11.
"I put the Sweetened Dried Orange Slices in cocktails/mocktails. I love them!"
12.
"Candied pecans to break up over my salads."
13.
"Dark chocolate peanut butter cups — the little package of individually wrapped ones, not the big plastic container. They are not the same and not as good."
14.
"The Milk Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter Pretzels. Sometimes I have to look away so I don’t get them."
15.
"Their Yangnyeom Sauce! I put it on EVERYTHING."
16.
"Toscano Cheese Soaked in Syrah!"
17.
"Ketchup-Flavored Lattice Potato Chips. OMG."
18.
"Their cheap sparkling Moscato! Tastes just like my favorite, and it's half the price!"
–Andrea N., Facebook
19.
"Vegetable Bird’s Nests. Love them!"
20.
"Chicken Soup Dumplings because they're the only reason I stop there in the first place. If they’re out, I leave."
21.
"The sour belts — one for the kids, and a separate one for me."
22.
"Frozen Mini Croissants — perfect with breakfast, and since they are in a box of eight, you can bake right from frozen! Great as a treat for unexpected guests too!"
23.
"All the different Charles Shaw (Two Buck Chuck) wines for $3.99 now."
24.
"99-cent spaghetti. I stock up and buy 10 packages each trip."
–Lori C., Facebook
25.
"Plantain Chips. I always have to stock up on those!"
Do you have a favorite item that belongs on this list? Let me know in the comments!
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