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Can someone point me to the Trader Joes thread the one where everyone listed favorite things to buy.
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susankentfieldca
Well-known member
I found it, and I'll add two more of my new favorites
The egg white salad, the Santorni and the Ranchero.
And I know this sounds weird,but the dark chocolate covered edamane are addictive!
http://eat.at/swap/forum/index.php?action=display&forumid=1&msgid=33000
The egg white salad, the Santorni and the Ranchero.
And I know this sounds weird,but the dark chocolate covered edamane are addictive!
http://eat.at/swap/forum/index.php?action=display&forumid=1&msgid=33000
michael-in-phoenix
Well-known member
I like the Ranchero too.
Gail, there have been several threads. Here are the texts from a couple plus some links to others.
Trader Joe's Stuff:
vinegar:
My fav right now is an Orange Muscat one from Trader Joe's, I like to mix it
with cranberry or pomegranate juice and mineral water. Yum!
lisa in la
Trader Joe's to the rescue >>
assuming you live near one. We always have their frozen "seafood mix" on hand, with scallops, shrimp and squid that can go frozen into a hot pan with some garlic and parsley, maybe some tomato sauce or whatever else is in the refrigerator. Meanwhile, boil up some of their parpadelle noodles and open a bag of thier salad. They also carry (at least in California) fresh salmon steaks stuffed with dilled couscous, 2 to a pack, that cook up in a few minutes. But my latest favorite is a "Taste of Alsace" frozen tart with caramelized onions, ham and creme fraiche that can go frozen right onto the oven rack. It's in the frozen appetizer section or with the frozen pizzas (also very good), in a green box.
No, I don't work for Trader Joe's, but I know my way around the store better than many people who do.
joe
I love Trader Joe's frozen chicken breasts, and their frozen fish>>>
are great too - with my new microwave, it really defrosts perfectly with no advance notice!
for the chicken, I have 2 favorites:
Chicken Tarragon:
2 chicken breasts, thawed
1-2 TBL butter
1/2 white wine
1 tsp fresh or 1/2 tsp dried tarragon
soak tarragon in the wine while defrosting the chicken, or for 15 minutes. Saute chicken in butter, turning, until cooked through ~ 5 min per side (if you are using a whole cut up chicken, it's 30 -45 minutes, covered, turning once). Remove chicken to a warm plate, add wine and tarragon to the pan, boil over high heat until reduced. Return chicken to the pan, coat in the sauce.
serve with rice or pasta, or my latest favorite, polenta (which cooks in 5 minutes!).
My other chicken favorite is a little similar, saute the chicken in oil or butter, toss in a little raspberry sauce (from Penzy's I think). so yummy - I like this one with peas or asparagus if they are around.
For the fish, I like TJ's tilapia fillets, steamed in my bamboo steamer with a little sliced onion, sesame oil, and whatever veggies I have (carrot, celery are always around) - nice with plain jasmine rice.
much better than ordering a pizza or Thai!
heather in sf
Tracy, If there is a Trader Joe's near you they have a bag of frozen chestnuts....
that I tried last weekend for the first time. It was snowing hard and I did not want to go out but wanted to make red onion marmelade with chestnuts to go along with Richard in Cincy's German Pork Roast. So, I sent DH. He had no idea how much he paid and could not find the recipt. But they were very good. Don't be suprised when you first open the bag and they are still in the shell. They are pre-roasted and peel up in 2 seconds. They are also on the smallish side but worked perfectly in my marmalade!
barbara in va
They have some thin-crust pizzas from Italy and an Alsatian-style ham, cheese and onion tart
that I'm totally hooked on right now. They all go frozen right onto the oven rack. They have good frozen taquitos and gnocci with tomato sauce and mozz. They have lots of good fresh things too but I like to have the frozen stuff on hand for emergencies.
joe
Haven't tried the tart...will look for it. The pizzas are good as are...
some of the mexican things and the gyoza are pretty good in an emergency too. I like the fresh curries if I'm in a hurry, but I do like to have some things in the fridge...sometimes emergency = oh blaah, I don't want to cook tonight!
lin in seattle
It's in a green box. (NT) - Joe - 9:37pm on 02/24/06
I just saw some recommendations for wines at Trader Joes. Thought you might like to try them:
Gaetano D'Aquino Pinot Grigio (white semi-sweet Italian wine)
I want to thank you for the tip about Geatano D'Aquino Pinot Grigio! I really like it and keep it on hand all the time...and at $4 a bottle it is really amazing! Thanks for mentioning it!
Another fave from TJ's
Have you guys tried the Portugese Espiral? That's become the house summer patio sipping wine here. Very light, tart, clean, and brisk with hints of citrus and a delicious light carbonization that gives a little fizz in the glass when you pour. Makes a great white sangria as well.
Another good find at $5.00 a bottle is Caves de Papes Cotes du Rhone. It's in a squat-shaped bottle. A really good red table and cooking wine.
Plus: I like the Lambrusco TJ's has been selling. Much better than Riunite.
And a recommendation for a vinegar from Trader Joe's:
vinegar:
My fav right now is an Orange Muscat one from Trader Joe's, I like to mix it
with cranberry or pomegranate juice and mineral water. Yum!
also:
We always have their frozen "seafood mix" on hand, with scallops, shrimp and squid that can go frozen into a hot pan with some garlic and parsley, maybe some tomato sauce or whatever else is in the refrigerator. Meanwhile, boil up some of their parpadelle noodles and open a bag of thier salad. They also carry (at least in California) fresh salmon steaks stuffed with dilled couscous, 2 to a pack, that cook up in a few minutes. But my latest favorite is a "Taste of Alsace" frozen tart with caramelized onions, ham and creme fraiche that can go frozen right onto the oven rack. It's in the frozen appetizer section or with the frozen pizzas (also very good), in a green box.
and:
I love Trader Joe's frozen chicken breasts, and their frozen fish>>>
are great too - with my new microwave, it really defrosts perfectly with no advance notice!
for the chicken, I have 2 favorites:
Chicken Tarragon:
2 chicken breasts, thawed
1-2 TBL butter
1/2 white wine
1 tsp fresh or 1/2 tsp dried tarragon
soak tarragon in the wine while defrosting the chicken, or for 15 minutes. Saute chicken in butter, turning, until cooked through ~ 5 min per side (if you are using a whole cut up chicken, it's 30 -45 minutes, covered, turning once). Remove chicken to a warm plate, add wine and tarragon to the pan, boil over high heat until reduced. Return chicken to the pan, coat in the sauce.
serve with rice or pasta, or my latest favorite, polenta (which cooks in 5 minutes!).
My other chicken favorite is a little similar, saute the chicken in oil or butter, toss in a little raspberry sauce (from Penzy's I think). so yummy - I like this one with peas or asparagus if they are around.
For the fish, I like TJ's tilapia fillets, steamed in my bamboo steamer with a little sliced onion, sesame oil, and whatever veggies I have (carrot, celery are always around) - nice with plain jasmine rice.
much better than ordering a pizza or Thai!
If there is a Trader Joe's near you they have a bag of frozen chestnuts....
that I tried last weekend for the first time. It was snowing hard and I did not want to go out but wanted to make red onion marmelade with chestnuts to go along with Richard in Cincy's German Pork Roast. So, I sent DH. He had no idea how much he paid and could not find the recipt. But they were very good. Don't be suprised when you first open the bag and they are still in the shell. They are pre-roasted and peel up in 2 seconds. They are also on the smallish side but worked perfectly in my marmalade!
barbara in va
They have some thin-crust pizzas from Italy and an Alsatian-style ham, cheese and onion tart
that I'm totally hooked on right now. They all go frozen right onto the oven rack. They have good frozen taquitos and gnocci with tomato sauce and mozz. They have lots of good fresh things too but I like to have the frozen stuff on hand for emergencies.
joe
Haven't tried the tart...will look for it. The pizzas are good as are...
some of the mexican things and the gyoza are pretty good in an emergency too. I like the fresh curries if I'm in a hurry, but I do like to have some things in the fridge...sometimes emergency = oh blaah, I don't want to cook tonight!
lin in seattle
It's in a green box. - Joe
Just thought you might see what the folks at the cooking chat room are recommending at Trader Joe's.
More Trader Joe's suggestions at post 8066-
Trader joes
Green Plant Juice. It looks like swamp water, but it tastes like a mango. Good, and good for you. (NT) - Scott in Scottsdale - 11:12am on 09/27/07
oh yeah, my DD said I should try this - looks awful, tastes wonderful! (NT) - cheezz - 11:05pm on 09/27/07
It's yummy. (NT) - LisainLA - 12:41am on 09/28/07
wine, pound plus chocolate, white choc hunks, white choc chips, dried fruits/nuts,
angAK
Sun dried tomato chicken sausages and their port salut cheese (from France) (NT) - Sandy_in_Philly - 3:57pm on 09/27/07
I don't want to start an argument here but I'd stay away from the "Two Buck Chuck". NT (NT) - Janet in NC - 3:44pm on 09/27/07
never tried it, but I would tend to agree. (NT) - AngAk - 4:10pm on 09/27/07
When I still drank alcohol, I found 2 Buck Chuck to be actually ok. Now it's 3 Buck, tho... (NT) - Julie R - WA - 4:24pm on 09/27/07
Some are OK - not fine drinking, but the cab is drinkable after breathing for a while. (NT) - LisainLA - 12:43am on 09/28/07
nuts of all kinds, cheeses, chocolate raspberry sticks, frozen blueberries, snack bars, peanut butter pretzels, fruits, vegetables, dried pastas, saffron - and other spices, cereals, eggs, fat-free half 'n half, butter... oh what the heck, just buy one of everything smileys/smile.gif
cheezz
Cheeses, including 'Comte, King of Gruyere" and "Pastures of Eden" Feta, in the green and yellow wrapper, and Morbier or raclette if they have it. Nuts, dried fruit, canned whole plum tomatoes (the best!), pappardelle noodles, "Pound-plus" chocolate, "Sutter Formula" peanut butter cookies with milk chocolate chips.
EV Olive oil, (Santini or the 100% Italian,) Gaetano d'Aquino Pinot Grigio (only $3.99!), Sweet Italian Sausage, Volpi prosciutto.
Frozen: Uncooked Jumbo Shrimp (tail on) Alsatian tart (green pizza box), Seafood mix, Shrimp Goyza.
joe
I regularly get cheese, nuts, yogurt cheese, edamame, pate, and lavender dryer bags. smileys/smile.gif (NT) - Julie R - WA - 12:40am on 09/28/07
what are the dryer bags? I must look for them next time. (NT) - AngAk - 2:19pm on 09/28/07
They're like big tea bags (think 2 tea bags) filled w/ lavender that you toss in dryer. Wonderful! (NT) - Julie R - WA - 3:43pm on 09/28/07
Pizza sauce, bruchetta, TJ's cheap lox bits, roasted red & mixed peppers The bruchetta is new to our list which also includes a wide assortment of nuts, dried fruits and rice. Colleen
colleenmomof2
If you like Indian flavors, try the Vegetable Masala patties - they taste like samosas
They are in the frozen section near veggie burgers at mine. They make a great sandwich on a ciabatta roll, or you can eat them as-is.
Also, the Mojito Salmon is excellent, also in the frozen section. It is a bit pricey (for Trader Joe's) $7+ for a two portion package. It is very delicious, and as soon as I figure out how to make the sauce, I'll do it myself. smileys/smile.gif
Check out the salads, especially the Pomegranate one - so good.
Whole Wheat Couscous, Arborio Rice, and Spelt with Peppers are all fantastic.
The "Just" juices are wonderful as well - I especially like the Just Cherry and Just Blueberry ones. They are nice mixed with the French Lemonade and a splash of vodka.
lisa in la
And a couple more threads
http://www.finerkitchens.com/swap/forum1/81185_Trader_Joes_Frozen_Puff_Pastry_is_the_best_made_with_real_butter_-_puts_Peppe
http://www.finerkitchens.com/swap/forum1/51367_Salad_idea_for_Trader_Joes_fans
http://www.finerkitchens.com/swap/forum1/26753_Trader_Joes_find
http://www.finerkitchens.com/swap/forum1/41627_I_just_had_one_of_the_best_salads_in_my_life_-_Trader_Joes_Pomegranate_Salad
Happy shopping! Wish I could go with you. I also don't have a Trader Joe's nearby.
Trader Joe's Stuff:
vinegar:
My fav right now is an Orange Muscat one from Trader Joe's, I like to mix it
with cranberry or pomegranate juice and mineral water. Yum!
lisa in la
Trader Joe's to the rescue >>
assuming you live near one. We always have their frozen "seafood mix" on hand, with scallops, shrimp and squid that can go frozen into a hot pan with some garlic and parsley, maybe some tomato sauce or whatever else is in the refrigerator. Meanwhile, boil up some of their parpadelle noodles and open a bag of thier salad. They also carry (at least in California) fresh salmon steaks stuffed with dilled couscous, 2 to a pack, that cook up in a few minutes. But my latest favorite is a "Taste of Alsace" frozen tart with caramelized onions, ham and creme fraiche that can go frozen right onto the oven rack. It's in the frozen appetizer section or with the frozen pizzas (also very good), in a green box.
No, I don't work for Trader Joe's, but I know my way around the store better than many people who do.
joe
I love Trader Joe's frozen chicken breasts, and their frozen fish>>>
are great too - with my new microwave, it really defrosts perfectly with no advance notice!
for the chicken, I have 2 favorites:
Chicken Tarragon:
2 chicken breasts, thawed
1-2 TBL butter
1/2 white wine
1 tsp fresh or 1/2 tsp dried tarragon
soak tarragon in the wine while defrosting the chicken, or for 15 minutes. Saute chicken in butter, turning, until cooked through ~ 5 min per side (if you are using a whole cut up chicken, it's 30 -45 minutes, covered, turning once). Remove chicken to a warm plate, add wine and tarragon to the pan, boil over high heat until reduced. Return chicken to the pan, coat in the sauce.
serve with rice or pasta, or my latest favorite, polenta (which cooks in 5 minutes!).
My other chicken favorite is a little similar, saute the chicken in oil or butter, toss in a little raspberry sauce (from Penzy's I think). so yummy - I like this one with peas or asparagus if they are around.
For the fish, I like TJ's tilapia fillets, steamed in my bamboo steamer with a little sliced onion, sesame oil, and whatever veggies I have (carrot, celery are always around) - nice with plain jasmine rice.
much better than ordering a pizza or Thai!
heather in sf
Tracy, If there is a Trader Joe's near you they have a bag of frozen chestnuts....
that I tried last weekend for the first time. It was snowing hard and I did not want to go out but wanted to make red onion marmelade with chestnuts to go along with Richard in Cincy's German Pork Roast. So, I sent DH. He had no idea how much he paid and could not find the recipt. But they were very good. Don't be suprised when you first open the bag and they are still in the shell. They are pre-roasted and peel up in 2 seconds. They are also on the smallish side but worked perfectly in my marmalade!
barbara in va
They have some thin-crust pizzas from Italy and an Alsatian-style ham, cheese and onion tart
that I'm totally hooked on right now. They all go frozen right onto the oven rack. They have good frozen taquitos and gnocci with tomato sauce and mozz. They have lots of good fresh things too but I like to have the frozen stuff on hand for emergencies.
joe
Haven't tried the tart...will look for it. The pizzas are good as are...
some of the mexican things and the gyoza are pretty good in an emergency too. I like the fresh curries if I'm in a hurry, but I do like to have some things in the fridge...sometimes emergency = oh blaah, I don't want to cook tonight!
lin in seattle
It's in a green box. (NT) - Joe - 9:37pm on 02/24/06
I just saw some recommendations for wines at Trader Joes. Thought you might like to try them:
Gaetano D'Aquino Pinot Grigio (white semi-sweet Italian wine)
I want to thank you for the tip about Geatano D'Aquino Pinot Grigio! I really like it and keep it on hand all the time...and at $4 a bottle it is really amazing! Thanks for mentioning it!
Another fave from TJ's
Have you guys tried the Portugese Espiral? That's become the house summer patio sipping wine here. Very light, tart, clean, and brisk with hints of citrus and a delicious light carbonization that gives a little fizz in the glass when you pour. Makes a great white sangria as well.
Another good find at $5.00 a bottle is Caves de Papes Cotes du Rhone. It's in a squat-shaped bottle. A really good red table and cooking wine.
Plus: I like the Lambrusco TJ's has been selling. Much better than Riunite.
And a recommendation for a vinegar from Trader Joe's:
vinegar:
My fav right now is an Orange Muscat one from Trader Joe's, I like to mix it
with cranberry or pomegranate juice and mineral water. Yum!
also:
We always have their frozen "seafood mix" on hand, with scallops, shrimp and squid that can go frozen into a hot pan with some garlic and parsley, maybe some tomato sauce or whatever else is in the refrigerator. Meanwhile, boil up some of their parpadelle noodles and open a bag of thier salad. They also carry (at least in California) fresh salmon steaks stuffed with dilled couscous, 2 to a pack, that cook up in a few minutes. But my latest favorite is a "Taste of Alsace" frozen tart with caramelized onions, ham and creme fraiche that can go frozen right onto the oven rack. It's in the frozen appetizer section or with the frozen pizzas (also very good), in a green box.
and:
I love Trader Joe's frozen chicken breasts, and their frozen fish>>>
are great too - with my new microwave, it really defrosts perfectly with no advance notice!
for the chicken, I have 2 favorites:
Chicken Tarragon:
2 chicken breasts, thawed
1-2 TBL butter
1/2 white wine
1 tsp fresh or 1/2 tsp dried tarragon
soak tarragon in the wine while defrosting the chicken, or for 15 minutes. Saute chicken in butter, turning, until cooked through ~ 5 min per side (if you are using a whole cut up chicken, it's 30 -45 minutes, covered, turning once). Remove chicken to a warm plate, add wine and tarragon to the pan, boil over high heat until reduced. Return chicken to the pan, coat in the sauce.
serve with rice or pasta, or my latest favorite, polenta (which cooks in 5 minutes!).
My other chicken favorite is a little similar, saute the chicken in oil or butter, toss in a little raspberry sauce (from Penzy's I think). so yummy - I like this one with peas or asparagus if they are around.
For the fish, I like TJ's tilapia fillets, steamed in my bamboo steamer with a little sliced onion, sesame oil, and whatever veggies I have (carrot, celery are always around) - nice with plain jasmine rice.
much better than ordering a pizza or Thai!
If there is a Trader Joe's near you they have a bag of frozen chestnuts....
that I tried last weekend for the first time. It was snowing hard and I did not want to go out but wanted to make red onion marmelade with chestnuts to go along with Richard in Cincy's German Pork Roast. So, I sent DH. He had no idea how much he paid and could not find the recipt. But they were very good. Don't be suprised when you first open the bag and they are still in the shell. They are pre-roasted and peel up in 2 seconds. They are also on the smallish side but worked perfectly in my marmalade!
barbara in va
They have some thin-crust pizzas from Italy and an Alsatian-style ham, cheese and onion tart
that I'm totally hooked on right now. They all go frozen right onto the oven rack. They have good frozen taquitos and gnocci with tomato sauce and mozz. They have lots of good fresh things too but I like to have the frozen stuff on hand for emergencies.
joe
Haven't tried the tart...will look for it. The pizzas are good as are...
some of the mexican things and the gyoza are pretty good in an emergency too. I like the fresh curries if I'm in a hurry, but I do like to have some things in the fridge...sometimes emergency = oh blaah, I don't want to cook tonight!
lin in seattle
It's in a green box. - Joe
Just thought you might see what the folks at the cooking chat room are recommending at Trader Joe's.
More Trader Joe's suggestions at post 8066-
Trader joes
Green Plant Juice. It looks like swamp water, but it tastes like a mango. Good, and good for you. (NT) - Scott in Scottsdale - 11:12am on 09/27/07
oh yeah, my DD said I should try this - looks awful, tastes wonderful! (NT) - cheezz - 11:05pm on 09/27/07
It's yummy. (NT) - LisainLA - 12:41am on 09/28/07
wine, pound plus chocolate, white choc hunks, white choc chips, dried fruits/nuts,
angAK
Sun dried tomato chicken sausages and their port salut cheese (from France) (NT) - Sandy_in_Philly - 3:57pm on 09/27/07
I don't want to start an argument here but I'd stay away from the "Two Buck Chuck". NT (NT) - Janet in NC - 3:44pm on 09/27/07
never tried it, but I would tend to agree. (NT) - AngAk - 4:10pm on 09/27/07
When I still drank alcohol, I found 2 Buck Chuck to be actually ok. Now it's 3 Buck, tho... (NT) - Julie R - WA - 4:24pm on 09/27/07
Some are OK - not fine drinking, but the cab is drinkable after breathing for a while. (NT) - LisainLA - 12:43am on 09/28/07
nuts of all kinds, cheeses, chocolate raspberry sticks, frozen blueberries, snack bars, peanut butter pretzels, fruits, vegetables, dried pastas, saffron - and other spices, cereals, eggs, fat-free half 'n half, butter... oh what the heck, just buy one of everything smileys/smile.gif
cheezz
Cheeses, including 'Comte, King of Gruyere" and "Pastures of Eden" Feta, in the green and yellow wrapper, and Morbier or raclette if they have it. Nuts, dried fruit, canned whole plum tomatoes (the best!), pappardelle noodles, "Pound-plus" chocolate, "Sutter Formula" peanut butter cookies with milk chocolate chips.
EV Olive oil, (Santini or the 100% Italian,) Gaetano d'Aquino Pinot Grigio (only $3.99!), Sweet Italian Sausage, Volpi prosciutto.
Frozen: Uncooked Jumbo Shrimp (tail on) Alsatian tart (green pizza box), Seafood mix, Shrimp Goyza.
joe
I regularly get cheese, nuts, yogurt cheese, edamame, pate, and lavender dryer bags. smileys/smile.gif (NT) - Julie R - WA - 12:40am on 09/28/07
what are the dryer bags? I must look for them next time. (NT) - AngAk - 2:19pm on 09/28/07
They're like big tea bags (think 2 tea bags) filled w/ lavender that you toss in dryer. Wonderful! (NT) - Julie R - WA - 3:43pm on 09/28/07
Pizza sauce, bruchetta, TJ's cheap lox bits, roasted red & mixed peppers The bruchetta is new to our list which also includes a wide assortment of nuts, dried fruits and rice. Colleen
colleenmomof2
If you like Indian flavors, try the Vegetable Masala patties - they taste like samosas
They are in the frozen section near veggie burgers at mine. They make a great sandwich on a ciabatta roll, or you can eat them as-is.
Also, the Mojito Salmon is excellent, also in the frozen section. It is a bit pricey (for Trader Joe's) $7+ for a two portion package. It is very delicious, and as soon as I figure out how to make the sauce, I'll do it myself. smileys/smile.gif
Check out the salads, especially the Pomegranate one - so good.
Whole Wheat Couscous, Arborio Rice, and Spelt with Peppers are all fantastic.
The "Just" juices are wonderful as well - I especially like the Just Cherry and Just Blueberry ones. They are nice mixed with the French Lemonade and a splash of vodka.
lisa in la
And a couple more threads
http://www.finerkitchens.com/swap/forum1/81185_Trader_Joes_Frozen_Puff_Pastry_is_the_best_made_with_real_butter_-_puts_Peppe
http://www.finerkitchens.com/swap/forum1/51367_Salad_idea_for_Trader_Joes_fans
http://www.finerkitchens.com/swap/forum1/26753_Trader_Joes_find
http://www.finerkitchens.com/swap/forum1/41627_I_just_had_one_of_the_best_salads_in_my_life_-_Trader_Joes_Pomegranate_Salad
Happy shopping! Wish I could go with you. I also don't have a Trader Joe's nearby.
Back from Trader Joe's Thanks all for input. I had to cook dinner when I arrived
home. Made TJ's fresh spinach and ricotta ravioli and garlic roasted chicken sausage very good and quick, served with vodka sauce. Everyone talked about their orange muscat vinegar and I missed it on my list. I grabbed a big jug of balsamic vinegar and asked my daughter if she could help me shove it in my pocket and she just looked at me kind of weird. LOL
home. Made TJ's fresh spinach and ricotta ravioli and garlic roasted chicken sausage very good and quick, served with vodka sauce. Everyone talked about their orange muscat vinegar and I missed it on my list. I grabbed a big jug of balsamic vinegar and asked my daughter if she could help me shove it in my pocket and she just looked at me kind of weird. LOL