This Trader Joe’s cornbread mix is solid. I wouldn’t say it’s the best cornbread I’ve ever eaten, but it gets the job done. When you’re slathering butter on a hot piece of cornbread fresh out of the oven, everything tastes…
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Trader Joe’s Chicken Salad
As a rule, a lot of Trader Joe’s prepared foods can be hit or miss. TJ’s has had a few different variations of chicken salad over the years. This wine country chicken salad is among my favorites, even though it…
Trader Joe’s Vegan Cream Cheese
Trader Joe’s vegan cream cheese is one of the best tasting vegan cream cheeses on the market. I have tried several of the big brands and this is at the top. Made with coconut oil and cultures among other things,…
Trader Joe’s Taco Seasoning
Trader Joe’s taco seasoning is excellent. It has a little bit of a kick to it but if you use it with enough ground beef or whatever protein you like, it incorporates really nicely. It also has a lot less…
Trader Joe’s Soyaki, Teriyaki Marinade
This Trader Joe’s Island Soyaki is a fantastic sauce, marinade or baste for grilling meats and veggies. The sesame, ginger and garlic really come out when you put this on fish or marinate skirt steak in this stuff. The main…
Trader Joe’s Kimchi, with Napa Cabbage
One of the most common questions I get is ‘does Trader Joe’s sell kimchi?” The answer is most definitely a yes! The TJ’s kimchi version has a really good salty and vinegary taste that mixes well with the cabbage. I’m…
Trader Joe’s Chicken Tikka Masala
Trader Joe’s Chicken Tikka Masala is definitely one of the best tasting frozen meals at TJ’s. The richness of the sauce and the good sized pieces of chicken are perfect. And the basmati rice under it is legit. As with…
Trader Joe’s Fried Rice, Chicken
There are so many different types of rice at TJ’s, but this is one my faves. It has legit pieces of egg and chicken in it, and can be made in the microwave or on the stove top. Sometimes the…
Trader Joe’s Falafel, Fully Cooked
These fully cooked and frozen Trader Joe’s falafel are such an easy and great tasting snack. They are fairly small but pack a good hint of garlic and chili peppers. If you prefer the Trader Joe’s falafel mix, these aren’t…
Trader Joe’s Chocolate Chip Cookies
Another TJ’s staple, these Trader Joe’s chocolate chip cookies are so good. I like that there’s a ton of chocolate chips in them. And that they aren’t too big. And the tub they come in is clear so I can…