The closest Trader Joes for me is about half an hour away -- not terribly far, but not someplace that I go for weekly shopping. When I do go, I find myself wandering the aisles and taking the opportunity to stock up. I always feel like there are hidden treasures at TJs, if I could just find them. I often experiment but I also love to hear what other people have to say about their personal favorites. Let's make a deal -- I'll list my newest favorites here & you tell me yours. Okay?
Egg Rolls -- I've been eating these since I was a single gal and love them. They are perfect for a super simple dinner or lunch and they are something that I'd never make from scratch.
Garlic Basil Linguine -- This is one of my recent experiments that turned out soooo well. I love to eat it for lunch with just a little olive oil on it & nothing else. So delicious.
Chicken Sausages -- I'm a big fan of the sun-dried tomato variety,but I've tried & like other flavors as well. They are really good grilled & eaten in a hot dog bun or sliced and used in a pasta dish. And, bonus, they are good for you!
Flounder Stuffed with Crabmeat -- OK, I recognize that frozen fish sealed in plastic doesn't seem appetizing, but stay with me here. These are Really, Really good. A friend who I consider to be the ultimate host served these along with beef as surf & turf at a dinner party. Everyone raved.
OK, your turn! Tell me your favorite Trader Joe's foods!
We should have coffee by Trader Joes next time. I think you should wander there with your friends ever now and then so that you can find out what awesome things they buy and how to use them. My latest obsessions:
-shelf stable whipping cream (remarkably good and $1.49/8oz, so it's great to have in the pantry)
-frozen croissants that you proof overnight and bake to flaky deliciousness in the morning
-diced pancetta, perfect when a pasta or salad recipe calls for diced bacon...I hate trying to chop up bacon slices.
Posted by: Cindy | December 31, 2012 at 09:22 AM