From their low prices to their fun nautical theme, there are many reasons to visit a Trader
Joe's. However, the most important reason, of course, is the delicious food. These are
the Trader Joe's foods you need to try before you die.
The Trader Joe's item that must be in your cart is the Mandarin Orange Chicken, which
was voted by Trader Joe's customers as the favorite entree for 2019. This orange chicken
is the best Chinese food you can find at a grocery store. In fact, it might even be better
than the famous orange chicken served at Panda Express. All you need to do is cook it, add
the sauce, and then prepare yourself for a next-level Chinese meal.
Buy this cheese once and you'll never be able to leave a Trader Joe's without it again.
On your first bite, you'll be confused by Unexpected Cheddar's sorcery. It tastes like
aged Cheddar, but then, out of nowhere, you will swear that you're eating aged Parmesan.
By the time you swallow, all you will be able to think about is the next bite, so that you
can hop on the delicious roller coaster all over again.
"They have cheese. Cheese."
These potstickers are packed with shrimp and crab that has been expertly spiced with Sriracha.
Water chestnuts and mung bean noodles come along for the ride to add the right amount
of crunch. The dough for the wrapper is bolstered by the addition of carrot and red pepper.
While you usually need dipping sauce for potstickers, these things from Trader Joe's are perfect
as they are.
Cookie Butter Ice Cream is a mix of some of the tastiest ingredients ever. Trader Joe's
begins the process with a rich base of vanilla ice cream. Then, soft European-style cinnamon
cookies are blended in to add to the flavor and the texture. Finally, a splash of cookie
butter is added, which results in a spectacular gingerbread-like taste. This Cookie Butter
Ice Cream is something to always have in your freezer, because it can make any day bearable.
Eating a basket full of fries with a big glob of ketchup has become an American pastime.
Trader Joe's has made it a whole lot easier. No longer do you need to hit the drive-thru
or fry up some fries yourself. Simply buy a bag of Ketchup Flavored Spud Crunchies,
and all the work has been done for you. These snacks are basically potato chips that have
been shaped to look like fries and then covered with a ketchup-flavored coating.
For a healthier spin on Gnocchi, try Trader Joe's Cauliflower Gnocchi. Imported from Italy,
it's crafted by gnocchi experts. The only difference it's made with cauliflower to make
it healthier. Amazingly, not only is this gnocchi healthier, it arguably tastes even
better. This Cauliflower Gnocchi has fewer carbs and calories, and less fat. You can
saute it in a pan, boil it, or even microwave it. You may give up traditional gnocchi forever.
It's amazing how much this spread tastes like a cinnamon bun. You can taste everything from
the sugary icing to the freshly baked cinnamon bread, with hints of butter, vanilla, and
honey. Put the Cinnamon Bun Spread on waffles or pancakes for a breakfast treat. If you're
at the office, spread it on a piece of toast for a midday snack. It's so good that you'll
be tempted to just pull out a spoon, open the jar, and get to work.
This is one of the very best store-bought pies available anywhere. The key to Trader
Joe's Key Lime Pie is its authenticity. The custard is perfectly smoothed, given the proper
amount of tartness by way of real Key lime juice, and then sweetened just right. The
custard rests happily inside of a graham cracker crust that adds the optimal amount of crunchiness.
To get it ready to eat, all you need to do is thaw it in your refrigerator for a couple
hours.
"You want dessert? Well, you can't go wrong with the key lime pie."
Creamy Spinach & Artichoke Dip from Trader Joe's is not only a good substitute for the
spinach and artichoke dips you find at restaurants, it's even better. In addition to spinach and
artichoke, this stuff has Parmesan cheese, Swiss cheese, and all the right spices to
finish the job. Once you heat it up, the consistency of this dip makes it perfect for tortilla
chips, but it's also spreadable enough to easily add it to your favorite type of bread.
If you're in the mood for fajitas or burritos, Carne Asada Autentica is the meat you should
buy. Trader Joe's marinates this meat with the perfect mix of spices and citrus juice
just like they do in Mexico. While it's possible to cook this carne asada on your stovetop,
it's even better to grill it to unlock the most amount of flavor. While you're at Trader
Joe's, don't forget the tortillas, cheese, avocados, tomatoes, and onions so you can
have an epic Mexican meal.
These are spherical gifts from the snack gods above. To create these goodies, almonds are
roasted until they are perfectly crunchy. Next, a coating of pearly white coconut with
a sweet taste is applied to the almonds. The final piece of the puzzle is a layer of chocolate.
With each bite you take, you'll struggle to pinpoint whether you love the top layer of
chocolate, the middle layer of coconut, or the inner roasted almond the best.
Trader Joe's has taken the best aspects of a Bloody Mary and put it in a form that you
can scoop up with a tortilla chip. Whichever foods you typically add salsa to, you can
confidently add Bloody Mary Salsa and you'll be entirely satisfied. The ingredients in
this masterpiece are numerous: tomatoes, green chile pepper, jalapeno peppers, capers, onions,
pickling brine, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and, of course, horseradish.
It may sound complicated, but you won't be complaining once you buy this salsa.
Fans of chocolate peanut butter cups should head to the closest Trader Joe's. The chain's
Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups have a cult following, and many have named it the best
peanut butter cup on the market. While many of their competitors underwhelm when it comes
to the amount of peanut butter in each cup, that's not the case at Trader Joe's. You get
a sufficient amount of naturally tasty peanut butter surrounded by dark chocolate that manages
to balance the right amount of sweetness and bitterness.
"Hey, you got your chocolate in my peanut butter!"
"You got peanut butter in my chocolate!"
"What?"
You can add these to a soup, but the Steamed Chicken Soup Dumplings from Trader Joe's are
actually at their best when they are all alone with you and a large spoon. And, surprisingly,
the best way to cook them is in the microwave. In just two minutes, you will have perfect
soup dumplings. When you take a bite, broth with a savory taste erupts from the dumpling.
Then the chicken melts on your tongue. As you chew the dumplings, the splashing of all
the rich flavors in your mouth will make you long for the next bite.
Trader Joe's has put the great taste of buffalo chicken into a dip that you can eat with tortilla
chips or a stalk of celery. Buffalo Style Chicken Dip is everything you're imagining
— and more. There are even chunks of chicken inside of the dip. Joining in are Monterey
Jack cheese, cream cheese, cayenne pepper sauce, and sour cream. Heat it up, and you
and your guests will be overjoyed by how good it tastes.
You can make your own cold brew coffee at home, but it takes time and there's no guarantee
that the result will be pleasing. Instead of wasting your time, just go to Trader Joe's
and get a bottle of Cold Brew Coffee. Made with 100 percent arabica beans, the flavor
is bold, but this coffee goes down smooth. You can add some milk or cream if you wish,
but be sure to taste it first, because you might not need to add anything.
"It's coffee."
"Iced coffee? Tell me it's iced coffee!"
When you see the Soy Chorizo at Trader Joe's, you probably won't have high expectations.
But you should prepare to be blown out of the water when you taste it. The texture of
this not-meat is very close to pork chorizo. But where the Soy Chorizo really shines is
its spices. Even if you eat meat, this Soy Chorizo is something you should add to your
culinary rotation. Taste it and you'll see why.
This heat-and-serve meal from Trader Joe's is something you should eat at least once
in your life. Philly Cheesesteak Bao Buns are filled with succulent shredded beef, flavorful
bell peppers, and tasty onion. It's a surprisingly authentic combination for a fusion item. Surrounding
the cheesesteak is a bun that is soft and delicate but not too flaky or crumbly. The
only downside is that each box only contains four buns.
If you truly wish to experience the finer things in life, you must enjoy the flavor
explosion of the Milk & Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel Popcorn at Trader Joe's. While
there are a lot of different flavors mixing together at once, the execution is flawless.
The base of this snack is delicately popped popcorn that remains soft and chewy. That
popcorn is treated with a mixture of caramel and sea salt. From there, half gets a milk
chocolate cover and the other half gets a dark chocolate cover.
You can buy a can of chili at a superstore and be underwhelmed by what you get. Or, if
you're smart, you can go to Trader Joe's and buy a tub of Angus Beef Chili with Pinto Beans.
First of all, the beef in this chili is of excellent quality. It's angus beef that is
antibiotic-free and hormone-free. In the chili, you will find pinto beans and some refreshingly
tangy lime juice. To add some spice to your life, the chili has chipotle and poblano peppers
among others.
The winner for the overall favorite Trader Joe's food item in 2020 was this Everything
But The Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend. If you're wondering how a seasoning blend got top honors,
you've obviously never tried it. Everything But The Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend is so
good that there's virtually no limit to what you can put it on. From grilled chicken to
steamed vegetables and everything in between, this stuff will enhance your food with sesame
seeds, dried garlic, sea salt, dried onions, poppy seeds, and a whole lot of goodness.
It's debatable whether these corn puffs are indeed the puffiest in the world. But they
may just be the yummiest in the world. World's Puffiest White Cheddar Corn Puffs from Trader
Joe's are unbelievably light, but even more tasty. Each puff of cornmeal is completely
covered with real white cheddar cheese. Be warned that all other cheese puffs you find
elsewhere will be ruined once you start munching on this Trader Joe's snack.
The dilemma you'll face with the Chocolate Dilemma Cheesecake is which of the eight slices
to eat first. The cheesecake has two slices each of four fantastic options: triple chocolate,
chocolate chip, tuxedo, and plain. Don't overlook the plain cheesecake, as there's nothing plain
about its flavor. If you love chocolate and can never have too much, the triple chocolate
is enough to send you to chocolate heaven within two or three bites. And the tuxedo
cheesecake offers a little bit of everything that makes the rest of the options so amazing.
"Who wants cheesecake?"
Truffle Honey Mustard from Trader Joe's tastes like honey mustard made for billionaires.
It's so fancy that you will have to double-check your receipt to verify you didn't spend an
arm and a leg. Truffle Honey Mustard begins with tasty dijon mustard, which is mixed with
white wine. Next, pieces of truffle are added for taste and texture. Finally, when everything
else is ready, a spoonful of honey completes the concoction. Add it to anything you usually
eat with honey mustard. And you can do it without guilt.
This is a cheese dip with such flavorful spiciness that it can even put you in a good mood on
a Monday morning. All it needs is a few minutes in your microwave and it's ready to eat with
tortilla chips, veggies, or anything else that could use a cheesy upgrade. It has queso
fresco, poblano peppers, and soy chorizo. Once it's heated, the cheese is perfectly
creamy. Never settle for bad queso again.
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