Trader Joe's Favorites

 

One of my very favorite stores in the world is Trader Joe's. For those that don't know, it's a grocery store/specialty food store. They have a great selection of produce, frozen items and snacks. We typically try to do a Trader Joe's run about once a month to stock up on our favorites. We were long overdue for a trip! Today I'm sharing some of my favorites that I always stock us up on. 

#1 Cauliflower Egg Frittatas 

Don't let the word "cauliflower" scare you! These egg frittatas are one of my very favorite breakfasts. They are in the frozen section, and one little frittata makes the perfect breakfast. You can't taste the cauliflower at all and they are so easy to microwave and enjoy. They are pretty low in calories, but high in protein. I'm known to buy 4+ boxes at a time! 

#2 Canned Corn 

This corn is the closest thing you can get to Iowa sweet corn in the dead of winter, so we always make sure to stock up on several cans. It's super crisp and tender. I know it's a random find but make sure to add it to your cart. Warning: all other canned corn will taste TERRIBLE after you try this!

#3 Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup 

This soup is probably one of Dustin's very favorite things to get from Trader Joe's. We first tried it a few years ago during Lent, thinking it would be a good meat-free dinner option. He enjoyed the soup so much we eat it for dinner year round. We like to top ours with parmesan cheese, and freshly cracked black pepper - with grilled cheese and veggies on the side. :) 

#4 Sweet Italian Chicken Sausages 

For whatever reason I feel like the grocery stores in Newton have a terrible selection of these pre-cooked chicken sausages, so I always tend to grab a few packages from Trader Joe's whenever we are there. They are so easy to grill, or slice up for a sheet pan supper. Sammy really loves them, too. This variety is my favorite. There is also an apple sausage variety that is delicious in the fall with sweet potatoes. We typically slice this flavor up and roast them in the oven alongside some vegetables. It's such an easy dinner! 

This is just a short list of some of the staple items we always purchase. Here's a list of other items our family has tried and enjoyed: 

Freezer Section

• Mandarin Chicken 
• Jasmine Rice
• Turkey Corn Dogs
• Sweet Potato Gnocchi 
• Mini Pancakes
• Chicken Cilantro Won-Tons

Fresh Foods 

• Raviolis - any flavor. They are all so good!
• Seasonal salad mixes
• Vanilla Bean Yogurt 
• Colby Jack Cheese sticks
• 3 Layer Hummus 
• Buffalo Chicken Dip 
• Breads - any of them. We loved the strawberry muffins our last trip!

Snacks 

• Way More Chocolate Chip cookies (Sammy's favorite!)
• Sesame Cashews
• Sandwich Crackers 
• Sparkling Water (Blueberry Lemonade is delish)
• Seasonal Teas