As many of you know, Trader Joe’s is one of my FAVORITE places to shop! In this episode, I share my top 20 tried-and-true favorite items. 

EPISODE AT A GLANCE: 

If you are familiar with the blog or my Instagram, you know how much I LOVE Trader Joe’s. From fresh produce to a great frozen section to snacks, meat, and even flowers, there is so much to try -and love- there! However, it can be a little overwhelming if you do not know where to begin. In this episode, I share my all-time favorite Trader Joe’s finds. Whether you have never darkened the door of a Trader Joe’s or are there several times a week, I hope this episode inspires you to try something new!

Below are 20 of my favorite items from Trader Joe’s, organized by category. From 

FROM THE PRODUCE AISLE: 

• Mirepoix
• Steamed Lentils
• Organic Tomato and Roasted Red pepper soup – I use this and the steamed lentils in my Healthy & Yummy Tomato Lentil Soup. By using these items, you will have a delicious lentil soup in just 20 minutes! 
• Shelled Edamame
• Southwestern Chopped Salad
• Cruciferous Crunch
• La Petite Carrots of Many Colors – These are perfect for my Fork Tender London Broil Mississippi Roast! 
• Basil
• Cilantro

DAIRY:

• Burrata Cheese

FROM THE FROZEN SECTION: 

• Extra Fine French Green Beans 
• Mexican Style Roasted Corn
• Cauliflower Gnocchi 

JARS:

• Hot and Sweet Jalapenos – There are so many uses for this delicious condiment! These are FAB on my Alabama Style Redneck Charcuterie Board, and would make a great addition to my Zesty Tuna Salad or Curried Chicken salad! 
• Soy Vay Veri Veri Teriyaki Sauce

SNACKS:

• Quinoa Black Bean Infused Tortilla Chips
• Chipotle Black Bean Dip
• Trader Joe’s Organic Dark Chocolate

MEAT:

• Butcher’s Shop Trader Joes Boneless Pork Tenderloin- Jeff Macaravech shared his delicious Coffee Rubbed Pork Tenderloin recipe on the podcast this summer. It is perfect for anyone looking for a delicious new way to serve a classic tenderloin!
• Spicy Jalapeno Chicken Sausage