Tasty Frozen Foods from Trader Joe's You Can't Pass On
For Whom/What:
lazy cook who wants quick and satisfying meals
Requirements:
only available at Trader Joe's
easy to make
staples
no vegan
Extra Details:
What are some of your go-to frozen foods from Trader Joe's? I'm planning a big haul as the nearest TJ is a 2-hour drive, so any suggestions are welcome. No vegan-friendly options, please.
Trader Joe's Mandarin Orange Chicken is a fan-favorite frozen meal, loved for its crispy texture and deliciously tangy-sweet orange sauce. The meal kit includes bite-sized chicken pieces that can be quickly cooked in an oven or air fryer to achieve a crisp, golden exterior. Once the chicken is hot, it's tossed in the provided orange sauce, which combines bright citrus flavor with a hint of savory soy and mild spice.
I love how versatile it is as it goes well with noodles or rice. My go to recipe is cooking it with some veggies like onions or bell peppers and serving it with rice.
It’s affordable, easy to prepare, and delivers a restaurant-style meal at home, making it a staple for Trader Joe’s shoppers.
Now the calamari and karaage are not uniquely Trader Joe's, but they are much better than other brands, in my opinion. I air fry them, and they have the perfect amount of batter - crispy and crunchy.
And you can't go wrong with the mushroom and black truffle flatbread. It tastes good itself, but it tastes infinitely better if you add extra mozzarella, freshly grated.
Tasty Frozen Foods from Trader Joe's You Can't Pass On
lazy cook who wants quick and satisfying meals
only available at Trader Joe's
easy to make
staples
no vegan
What are some of your go-to frozen foods from Trader Joe's? I'm planning a big haul as the nearest TJ is a 2-hour drive, so any suggestions are welcome. No vegan-friendly options, please.
Trader Joe's Mandarin Orange Chicken is a fan-favorite frozen meal, loved for its crispy texture and deliciously tangy-sweet orange sauce. The meal kit includes bite-sized chicken pieces that can be quickly cooked in an oven or air fryer to achieve a crisp, golden exterior. Once the chicken is hot, it's tossed in the provided orange sauce, which combines bright citrus flavor with a hint of savory soy and mild spice.
I love how versatile it is as it goes well with noodles or rice. My go to recipe is cooking it with some veggies like onions or bell peppers and serving it with rice.
It’s affordable, easy to prepare, and delivers a restaurant-style meal at home, making it a staple for Trader Joe’s shoppers.
These are my current TJ obsessions.
Now the calamari and karaage are not uniquely Trader Joe's, but they are much better than other brands, in my opinion. I air fry them, and they have the perfect amount of batter - crispy and crunchy.
And you can't go wrong with the mushroom and black truffle flatbread. It tastes good itself, but it tastes infinitely better if you add extra mozzarella, freshly grated.