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
- Mac ‘n Cheese (frozen)
- Pizza dough and pizza sauce (Refrigerator)
- Organic Creamy Tomato Soup
- Quick cooked steel cut oats
- Mandarin Orange Chicken (Frozen)
- Pork, Chicken or Vegetarian Potstickers (frozen)
- Shredded Brussels sprouts (Refrigerator)
- Mirepoix (pre-cut carrots, onions, celery) (Refrigerator)
- Gnocchi
- Stir Fry Vegetables (Refrigerator)
- Veggie Burgers (Refrigerator)
- Chocolate Chip scones (Refrigerator)
- Frozen Croissants (Refrigerator)
- Turkey Bolognese (Frozen)
- Edamame (Frozen)
Snacks, Treats, & Dips
- Joe Joe’s Cookies (All Varieties)
- Rosemary Marcona Almonds
- Speculoos Cookie Butter
- Reduced Guilt Chunky Guacamole
- Hummus, all varieties
- Spinach & Kale Greek Yogurt Dip
- Cranberry Goat Cheese Log
- Rice Crackers
- Peanut Butter filled pretzels
- Pita crisp crackers
- Fiberful fruit leathers
- Dye Free Candy, gummy bears, gummy penguins, lollipops
- Mini peanut butter cups
- Caramel Bites
- Frozen Bon Bons
Great idea for a post! Thanks Tonja!
I love the Harvest Grains Blend, its a great vegetarian staple and I always try to have a few bags on hand.
Thanks Dish. I will give it a try!