Trader Joe's recommendations

sarahandtim

Since the north hills Trader Joe's finally opened I wanted to get some recommendations for things to try. I'm hoping to stop in next week sometime. For once I'm actually happy to add another store to my weekly grocery shopping rotation!

gwennythepooh

Mmmmmm - so.many.options! Here are some of our favorites:

Frozen veggies 
Asparagus Risotto
Roasted Vegetable Lasagna
Pork Tenderloin
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Pumpkin Seeds
Any of the nuts
Coconut Oil (Awesome as a moisturizer!!)
Contemplate Inner Peas (baked pea puff snacks - highly addictive)
Chocolate covered blueberries
Chocolate croissants (ah-mazing, but you do have to let them sit out 8 hours beforehand)
Very Berry Cereal
Cheddar Cheese Sticks (I get the light)
Chocolate Chip Dippers (Long chocolate chip cookies)
Cinnamon animal crackers
Oatmeal raisin cookies

Ummmm, I'm sure there is more I'm forgetting!

kris356

We are big fans of:

Thai Gyoza (shrimp and veggie)

Taco Seasoning (it is spicy but can be adjusted and a pack last forever)

Salted Caramel Sauce

Frozen fruit

Frozen soups

Eggplant Cutlets

jarred artichoke hearts

jarred roasted red peppers

jarred sundried tomatoes

hummus

salsa

I have more:

country potatoes with green beans and mushrooms

garlic potatoes with parmesean sauce

nuts

whole milk regular yogurt

bride2003

I don't shop there alot since it was a haul but I like the breakfast bars in addition to other things mentioned above.  My sister swears by the peanut butter pretzels (which she said the new store couldn't keep on the shelves).  She likes all the snacks.  I like the 2 buck Chuck but that won't be there

october2004

I love their cheese selection. I've liked everything I've tried. I get their shredded cheese, Brie bites and a block of a cheddar Parmesan blend that is my favorite.

I also love their lavender dryer sachets (like natural fabric softener -- smells amazing), their Raisin Rosemary crisp crackers, their thin and crispy cookies in coconut and ginger flavors, frozen tamales, refrigerated butternut squash ravioli, pumpkin waffles (seasonal), and pizza dough (great for grilled pizza). I also buy their dog treats.

october2004

Oh, and TJ's is my favorite place to buy fresh flowers. Great prices.

egpitt22

I just went there yesterday for the first time...loved it, I swear I'm never going back to giant eagle ever again!

Haven't tried everything yet, but the cheese looks amazing (I'll probably dig into that over the weekend)....I also got gorgonzola crackers and hummus that I've had at a friend's house, it's sooo good.  I grabbed little frozen chocolate covered banana bites for the kids, they loved them last night.  I'll let you know more once I sample the rest of my stuff

gwennythepooh

OH! And around Thanksgiving they have mini pumpkin pies that are insanely good. Like I don't even like pie crust all that much and I couldn't get enough.

I need to go to TJs soon, clearly :P

kris356

Oh, the frozen fried rice is awesome too. 

lishie

I agree with the cheese selection. I'm actually planning to run to TJs at lunch to get gruyere for croque madame sandwiches I want to make for dinner tonight.

I buy the big pound plus chocolate bars when I need to melt chocolate down to cover something (chocolate covered oreos, etc).

We love their version of Terra chips. I also really like their berry jams.

The already cooked breaded chicken tenders are great making a for a quick salad topped with chicken.