{"id":107921,"date":"2026-04-02T10:18:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T10:18:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/02\/my-10-favorite-things-from-trader-joes-right-now-2\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T10:18:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T10:18:16","slug":"my-10-favorite-things-from-trader-joes-right-now-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/02\/my-10-favorite-things-from-trader-joes-right-now-2\/","title":{"rendered":"My 10 Favorite Things From Trader Joe’s Right Now"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Last year, I shared my 10 favorite things from Trader Joe\u2019s<\/a>. I\u2019m still a devoted fan of many of those items \u2014 beans in tomato sauce remains a weekly dinner staple<\/a> in my apartment \u2014 but I do have a handful of new (or new-to-me) faves that I wanted to share. So, here are 10 things I\u2019m loving these days at Trader Joe\u2019s\u2026<\/p>\n

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Frozen Sliced Shiitake Mushrooms<\/a><\/strong>. I never leave TJ\u2019s without at least two bags. I love shiitake mushrooms, but it\u2019s weirdly hard to find them on their own (not as part of a mix or a pre-made stir-fry, for example). The TJ\u2019s ones are always earthy and buttery, and the texture holds up perfectly after defrosting. My go-to way of using them is in this vegetarian shepherd\u2019s pie recipe<\/a>, which I\u2019ve made no fewer than seven times in the past three months \u2014\u00a0and these mushrooms really take it over the top.<\/p>\n

PB&J Oat Bites<\/a><\/strong>. Bite-sized though they may be, these things are dense, chewy, and decidedly not muffins. They\u2019re all oat and no flour (they\u2019re actually gluten-free) and surprisingly filling. I keep one in my backpack for mornings when I\u2019m too rushed to eat breakfast before leaving. My only wish is that the mysterious powers who make product decisions at TJ\u2019s would consider a nut-free version, so I could stick them in my daughter\u2019s school backpack, too!<\/p>\n

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Freeze-Dried Fruit<\/a><\/strong>. The stock changes a lot with this item, so you never know what kind of freeze-dried fruit they\u2019ll have on the shelves \u2014\u00a0strawberries<\/a>, raspberries<\/a>, blueberries, and mangoes are common options (last week I also saw apricots<\/a>!) \u2014\u00a0but whatever they have, I buy. They\u2019re delicious on their own, but I also use the strawberries to make this strawberry milk<\/a>, and the blueberries are great for adding color and flavor to yogurt or overnight oats. <\/p>\n

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Lemongrass Coconut Body Oil<\/a><\/strong>. I bought this last summer, in a fit of rage and desperation, after a particularly bad mosquito attack at the playground (they went right for my ankles, y\u2019all). It felt and smelled so damn good. The oil is rich, so a little goes a long way. I now keep it in the shower and put it on just before stepping out. If you enjoy a bright, verdant fragrance that doesn\u2019t smell perfume-y, this one\u2019s for you. <\/p>\n

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Quinoa & Black Bean Infused Tortilla Chips<\/a><\/strong>. These chips don\u2019t get enough praise among the Trader Joe\u2019s fandom, and though I don\u2019t want them to become too popular and sell out, I think it\u2019s time they got a proper shout-out. In my opinion, these are the platonic ideal of a dipping chip. They\u2019re sturdy and thick and will hold up against any guac or chunky salsa you\u2019ve got. But personally, I prefer them on their own. They\u2019re super flavorful, but unlike other flavored tortilla chips, they\u2019re not so covered in citrus salt that they leave your mouth sore (I love you, Hint of Lime chips, but we both know that\u2019s not a \u201chint\u201d of anything).<\/p>\n

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Chicken Gyoza Potstickers<\/a> + Soyaki<\/a> + Thai Style Red Curry Sauce<\/a><\/strong>. Another recipe I\u2019ve made a surprising number of times lately? The viral Trader Joe\u2019s dumpling bake<\/a>. I don\u2019t know who first decided to throw these three TJ\u2019s products together and bake them on a bed of spinach, but I\u2019d like to shake their hand. It\u2019s one of those magic meals that everyone in the family loves, but what makes it even better is the clean-up is even easier than the prep. You mix all the sauces right in the casserole dish, so there are zero extra bowls or surfaces to clean. It\u2019s the little things!<\/p>\n

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Fried Rice<\/a><\/strong>. My husband often pops into TJ\u2019s on his way home just to see what\u2019s new in the frozen fried-rice section, and we\u2019ve yet to find a variety we don\u2019t like. Our usual method is to stir-fry it with whatever vegetables or proteins we have in the fridge \u2014 or just throw an egg on top. Boom! Dinner.<\/p>\n

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Norwegian Crispbread<\/a><\/strong>. Man, do I love these seedy, sturdy things \u2014 truly the unsung hero of the pantry aisle. As simple as a cracker, yet so much more. They hold up under heavy stuff, like tuna salad or a thick smear of nut butter, and they don\u2019t crumble with moisture either, so bring on the dips. Flavor-wise, they\u2019re so mellow that they\u2019ll pair with pretty much anything, but they bring so much texture that they\u2019re not at all boring. I love them with TJ\u2019s garlic spread<\/a>, but my favorite way to use them is to make a simple, open-face PB&J for an afternoon snack.<\/p>\n

Now it\u2019s your turn! What\u2019s on your must-try list?<\/strong><\/p>\n

P.S. Three Trader Joe\u2019s meal hacks<\/a>, and 10 TJ\u2019s products that\u2019ll shake up breakfast<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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