Most of Trader Joe’s pre-marinated meats are really good, and this Trader Joe’s chicken shawarma is no exception. The savory blend of a bunch of different spices in this marinade make for a super juicy grilled or baked chicken. Of…
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Trader Joe’s Jalapeno Sauce, with Fresh Jalapenos
This Trader Joe’s jalapeno sauce is an interesting creation. It can be really spicy if you use too much of it (and it comes out of the bottle super fast), but it can also be a creamy and cool addition…
Trader Joe’s Pub Cheese, Sharp Cheddar
Trader Joe’s pub cheese spreads perfectly on crackers. It’s the perfect all purpose dip. It can be eaten with a spoon (just me?). This reminds me of Merkt’s cheese that is at most groceries. TJ’s version has a really nice…
Trader Joe’s Sparkling Water
Most of Trader Joe’s Sparkling waters are really good. This Winter Sangria sparkling water is exciting because of the fun name, but it basically is kind of like blood orange and berry flavor. Really delicious but at this point I…
Trader Joe’s Kung Pao Chicken
As with a lot of TJ’s frozen products, this Trader Joe’s Kung Pao chicken comes in a few different plastic bags within the big bag. There is the peppers, the veggie, the sauce, the peanuts and the chicken. The chicken…
Trader Joe’s Basmati Rice, Grown in India
TJ’s has a ton of both frozen and non frozen rice, but this Trader Joe’s basmati rice is one of my favorites. Basmati rice has a super delicate texture that I love with thick and pungent sauces. A lot of…
Trader Joe’s Spatchcock Chicken
Trader Joe’s Spatchcock Chicken comes in a lemon rosemary brine that is super delicious. Spatchcocked basically just means the back bone of the chicken was cut so that it can lay flat when cooking. This allows for more of a…
Trader Joe’s Greek Yogurt, Plain
Trader Joe’s Plain Greek Whole Milk yogurt has a fairly neutral, non yogurt taste. It goes well in recipes and dips, or to thicken up a smoothie or fruit parfaits. Eating this plain I didn’t get much of a flavor…
Trader Joe’s Protein Pancakes
These Trader Joe’s protein pancakes are a good way to bulk up on protein while having your pancake fix. But they are definitely not as good as regular pancakes. And there is not a ton of buttermilk flavor coming through.…
Trader Joe’s Sweet Potato Fries
These Trader Joe’s sweet potato fries are a really good healthy alternative to regular fries. They have a really unique fried smell when you bake them in the oven that I love. They are more difficult to get crispy than…