blue cheese and pecan dip
addictive as a dip or on a baked potato
Dairy Case
Strauss Whole Milk Yogurt
Best yogurt you can get in a grocery store. Unfortunately TJ’s does not stock the nonfat version, which is IMHO even better tasting, and maybe a little better for you. Info at http://www.strausmilk.com/index.php?mod=products
smoked gouda
This cheese is easily the best smoked gouda ever made. Let it sit for 10 min. incredible flavor.
Asian Stir Fry Vegetable Mix
This is a 1 lb. plastic container of fresh stir fry veggies for $3.99. It has green and red peppers, broccoli, red and white onions, snap peas, snow pea pods, bamboo shoots, bok choy (though not a lot), baby corn, mushrooms, carrots, and water chestnuts. This mix is really convenient for …
Avocados Number Guacamole
My husband makes his own guacamole which is great! He also orders it at our favorite Mexican restaurant all the time. This product I found at Trader Joes is exactly like the one my husband makes without the work. It is fantastic served with TJ tortilla chips or mango torilla chips.
Baby Red Beets
If you like fresh beets but don’t like the work it takes to cook and peel them, then these are for you. They are already cooked. All you need to do is microwave them or cook them in a bag in boiling water or even grill them. The can also be …
Cabot 75% Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese
This is a tasty cheese with a great texture that I don’t feel guilty eating. This cheese cuts nice and even melts! I hope you try it even if you are not dieting!
Rice Pudding
One of my favorites, and I never would have noticed it if they hadn’t had it as a demo product one day. This is the same rice pudding as a snack called Risifrutti which you can only get in Scandinavia. I would bet money on the maker of the Trader Joe’s …
Silver Goat Chevre
I always have some of this at home. I’m no goat cheese connoisseur, but this cheese is smooth, creamy with that sour tartness you expect of goat cheese. I use it all the time in salads, mashed potatoes (yup, try it!) and use it for pizza toppings. The best part is …
Artichoke Ravioli
These are fresh ravioli, filled with a mixture of artichoke hearts, olives, ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese. I found them in the refrigerated case, next to the dairy and meat cases. Preparation is incredibly easy. Bring a pot of water to a boil, add the ravioli, cook for 4-5 minutes, drain, …