Trader Joes’s Top 30

I have plenty of friends whom I consider “Trader Joe’s experts.”  I am always asking them  their favorite things to buy.  I love shopping here because it’s inexpensive, organic and I like trying their fun new foods.  I have been digging around here a lot in the past few months (the manager thinks I’m a stalker), and here’s what I found as my top 30 Trader-Joe shortcuts for your home pantry.  These are in no particular order and this is by no means comprehensive; just a few of my favorite things to make your life a little easier on busy days when you aren’t feeling inspired. I would love to know your “must have’s” so send me a note. See you at Trader Joes!

Shortcuts For Your Pantry and Quick Meals

1. Mac ‘n Cheese (frozen)
2. Pizza dough and pizza sauce (Refrigerator)
3. Organic Creamy Tomato Soup
4. Quick cooked steel cut oats
5. Mandarin Orange Chicken (Frozen)
6. Pork, Chicken or Vegetarian Potstickers (frozen)
7. Shredded Brussels sprouts (Refrigerator)
8. Mirepoix (pre-cut carrots, onions, celery) (Refrigerator)
9. Gnocchi
10. Stir Fry Vegetables (Refrigerator)
11. Veggie Burgers (Refrigerator)
12. Chocolate Chip scones (Refrigerator)
13. Frozen Croissants (Refrigerator)
14. Turkey Bolognese (Frozen)
15. Edamame (Frozen)

Snacks, Treats, & Dips

1. Joe Joe’s Cookies (All Varieties)
2. Rosemary Marcona Almonds
3. Speculoos Cookie Butter
4. Reduced Guilt Chunky Guacamole
5. Hummus, all varieties
6. Spinach & Kale Greek Yogurt Dip
7. Cranberry Goat Cheese Log
8. Rice Crackers
9. Peanut Butter filled pretzels
10. Pita crisp crackers
11. Fiberful fruit leathers
12. Dye Free Candy, gummy bears, gummy penguins, lollipops
13. Mini peanut butter cups
14. Caramel Bites
15. Frozen Bon Bons