I love a good dip. A dip is something that I usually order as an appetizer when I go out to eat. But sometimes there are quiet nights where we just watch TV, Netflix, or a movie on DVD. So we make ourselves a couple of drinks and enjoy snack food rather and a real meal. Of all the dips I’ve tried Trader Joe’s Spinach and Artichoke Dip is my favorite. …
Trader Joe's Frozen
Some of Trader Joe's most popular items are in the frozen section. But quality can vary, fortunately, that's why you have this site!
From the Chicken Tikka Masala to the Sweet Potato Gnocchi to their very popular Cauliflower Gnocchi find hundreds of reviews of Trader Joe's frozen products and see which ones are worth your time and which ones you may want to consider leaving on the shelf!
Trader Joe’s Kung Pao Chicken Mochi Balls
Sorry for the time off. I think it is fair to say that, I was glued to the news like so many of you. And for the last few weeks like seems less and less normal by the day. So on my most recent shopping trip, I picked up a few essentials (after waiting in line but walked into a fully stocked store) and brought home enough groceries to last a bit. I’d rather not be part of the problem. So, I usually go shopping at Trader Joe’s twice a week to do small shops. Now, I’m probably going to do one larger shop every other week.
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Trader Joe’s Mandarin Style Orange Chicken Bowl
Ah, a new freezer item. I don’t know why I get more excited over these than other items. But anything to make a quick and easy lunch that I don’t need to think about.
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Trader Joe’s Roasted Vegetable Multi-Grain Lasagna
When I think of lasagna, I think of Sunday dinner. I think of thick dreamy layers of deliciousness interrupted by a single layer of pasta between the dreaminess. To this point, Trader Joe’s has not knocked it out of the park with their lasagna offerings.
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Trader Joe’s 12 Classic Lemon Bars
It’s wintertime. And citrus is really at its best this time of year. But aside from eating fresh fruit, there is on perennial favorite sitting in the freezer section that is ready-made, sliced up, and available in bite-sized pieces: Trader Joe’s 12 Classic Lemon Bars.
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Trader Joe’s Organic Cheese and Tomato Family Size Pizza
Well, here is one of the few items at Trader Joe’s that I’ve ever seen as being labeled as “Family Size.” But I am here to assure you that if your family is over the size of 2, you might need more. Sorry, this is no Costco sized item.
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Trader Joe’s Chicken Fried Rice
So you are craving Chinese, but for some reason you aren’t going out or ordering in. This is a good, but not a great answer to not getting it at your local Chinese food establishment. Why isn’t it great?
Well, the answer is simple: if it’s chicken fried rice, I expect there to be chicken with a healthy dose of veggies in there. Trader Joe’s Chicken Fried Rice was mostly brown colored rice with chucks of scrambled egg….
Trader Joe’s Kale Gnocchi
New Year, New You. Or maybe not. Maybe some New Year’s Resolutions have been made. Perhaps one of those resolutions was to eat more greens. Well, if you are looking for something green then this little bag of Trader Joe’s Kale Gnocchi has got you covered.
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Trader Joe’s Cuban Style Citrus Garlic Bowl
The quest for a quick and flavorful lunch is really what got this blog started. My love of Trader Joe’s did start in the frozen section. And with the Indian selections that I was eating for lunch. Trader Joe’s quietly added a new item: this Cuban Citrus Garlic Bowl. Now, if you’ve ever had good Cuban food you know it is deeply flavorful with the right amount of acidity. So with fingers crossed, I grabbed this one day for a quick meal.
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Trader Joe’s 8 Mini Croissants
Welcome to Trader Joe’s 8 Mini Croissants review 2.0. It should actually be considered 3.0 as I never got a chance to try the original mini croissants. But since publishing this more than a year ago, some very passionate fans of the old product have come out to share their thoughts. And I’m happy to report this product is back and improved from the ones in a bag.
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Trader Joe’s Chocolate Croissants
Right before I got married, a coworker and I took a Croissant making class at Sur la Table. Yes, I had a fluffy white dress that was tailored to my exact frame and I was making buttered treats. Sorry, not sorry. When I walked away from that class I realized something important: they are a TON OF WORK (and a lot of butter). Labor of love is fine, but even Betty Crocker acknowledged women have things to do most of the time. Why mess with perfection when you can buy Trader Joe’s Chocolate Croissants in the freezer section….
Trader Joe’s Chocolate Lava Gnocchi
In tonight’s review of something you didn’t think you need in your life is Trader Joe’s Chocolate Lava Gnocchi. Now, I can honestly say I’ve never thought about pairing chocolate and potato before. Heck, I’ve seen a lot of hype via the internet. But would it be as strange as the Chocolate Hummus? Or would it need to be made crisp like the Outside in Gnocchi?
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Trader Joe’s Cheesecake in a Bite
If New Yorkers do three food items well it is bagels, pizza, and cheesecake. Most people know Junior’s cheesecake. I personally prefer a complete hole in the wall in the middle of nowhere called Cascon Cheesecake. Others in the neighborhood always raved about La Cheesecake. In either case, good cheesecake was never far away.
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Trader Joe’s Pappa al Pomodoro
If I’ve had one complaint in 2019 about Trader Joe’s, it is that I’ve tried too many snack related items. Not that I mind, I just look forward to the healthier options more. And only recently have some of those healthier options been hitting shelves. Like the recent Acai Bowl. Now that the weather is cooler, Trader Joe’s Pappa al Pomodoro is a quick meal that keeps the calories in check.
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Trader Joe’s Philly Cheesesteak Bao Buns
Food fusion here. Now, if you are from Philly, let me apologize on behalf of Trader Joe’s. These do not do a good Philly Cheesesteak justice. But as far as bao go, the dough here is at least as good as the Pork Bao Buns. However, as a combination Trader Joe’s Philly Cheesesteak Bao Buns just don’t match the hype.
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Trader Joe’s Organic Tomato Mozzarella Piccolo Pizza
There is absolutely nothing like New York pizza. I’m not sure if it is the water or some other magical factor, but nothing comes close. Not even in a frozen pizza. However, there has been a bit of a shuffle in Trader Joe’s frozen pizza aisle where certain items have been discontinued. So, when something gets discontinued something else takes its place and in this case, it is Trader Joe’s Organic Tomato Mozzarella Piccolo Pizza.
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Trader Joe’s Nantucket Style Cranberry Pie
And just before Halloween happens, Thanksgiving has hit Trader Joe’s. While there seem to be some new items, most of what is hitting shelves is a returning classic including Trader Joe’s Nantucket Style Cranberry Pie.
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Trader Joe’s Organic Acai Bowl
In all of the pumpkin and fall-themed items in the freezer section quietly sits a much-welcomed option. One that doesn’t have a ton of added sugar to it. Yes, they are hopping on the train of trendiness with Trader Joe’s Organic Acai Bowl.
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Trader Joe’s Cinnamon Rugelach
Ah, the holiday season has hit Trader Joe’s. And there are so many sweets hitting shelves. So many maple things to try, a few pumpkin things to try, some apple things to try. And then in the frozen section are Trader Joe’s Cinnamon Rugelach.
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Trader Joe’s Black Bean and Cheese Taquitos
It’s been a while since Trader Joe’s Black Bean and Cheese Taquitos have been found on store shelves. And that made me sad. And it made my readers sad because these were the more flavorful of two taquito options.
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Trader Joe’s Light Ice Cream
Maybe this has happened to you: You are having a bad day, so you reach for a tub of ice cream. You sit, you watch some TV or Netflix. Before you know it, the container of ice cream has suddenly become empty. This was probably the inspiration for light ice cream. And now Trader Joe’s Light Ice Cream has entered the market of light ice creams with containers that are under 400 calories should you find yourself consuming the whole thing.
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Trader Joe’s Chicken Chilaquiles Rojo
Every now and again, I have to clarify that I’ve bought some products more than once for the sake of testing them. If you buy Trader Joe’s Chicken Chilaquiles Rojo, please read through my review, because I have to be honest, I wasn’t loving this product the first time around. Odds are you might think badly of this product too.
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Trader Joe’s Neapolitan Joe Joes Ice Cream
Every now and again you get hit with a product that is a spin off of an original. And every now and again that spin off is better than the original. That seems to be the case here with Trader Joe’s Neapolitan Joe Joes Ice Cream.
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Trader Joe’s Mac and Cheese Bites
Is there anything more comforting than Mac and Cheese? I didn’t think so until I ate Trader Joe’s Mac and Cheese Bites. How can Mac and Cheese be made better? Clearly, the answer is breading them and frying them. This is another item from the freezer section, but I would keep this to a crowd pleasing appetizer or snack.
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