I'm a Brit who moved to the US and made Trader Joe's my go-to store. Here are 10 things I get there.

Emma KershawJan 14, 2024, 06:13 IST

I love shopping at Trader Joe's now that I live in the US.Emma Kershaw

When I moved from the UK to the US, I began to rely on groceries from Trader Joe's.
Frozen meals like the Mandarin-orange chicken and cauliflower gnocchi have become staples for me.

When I moved from the UK to New York City, I was very excited to make Trader Joe's my go-to grocery store.

I'd visited the chain on vacation to the US before but I was only ever able to buy small, nonperishable items like the Everything but the Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend.

But now that I live close to a Trader Joe's, I've been stocking my pantry and fridge with all of the goodies I wanted to try.

Here are 10 things I've been buying at Trader Joe's lately.

Trader Joe's teeny-tiny avocados are a game changer for single servings.

Trader Joe's teeny-tiny avocados are perfect for me, as I live alone.Emma Kershaw

If you need a quick dinner, try the Mandarin-orange chicken.

Trader Joe's Mandarin-orange chicken is worth the hype.Emma Kershaw

Green Goddess dressing elevates my lunchtime meals.

Trader Joe's Green Goddess dressing is creamy yet light.Emma Kershaw

Trader Joe's lemony arugula-basil salad kit got me through the summer.

When I needed a quick lunch, I ate Trader Joe's lemony arugula-basil salad.Emma Kershaw

I turn the garlic naan into a full meal.

Trader Joe's garlic naan is the perfect base for a pizza.Emma Kershaw

If I want something lighter, I go for the cauliflower gnocchi.

I make soup with Trader Joe's cauliflower gnocchi.Emma Kershaw

The quinoa cowboy veggie burgers make a wholesome weeknight dinner.

Trader Joe's quinoa cowboy veggie burgers are delicious.Emma Kershaw

I would recommend the gluten-free breaded shrimp to all seafood fans.

Trader Joe's gluten-free breaded shrimp is crispy and tasty.Emma Kershaw

Italian night isn't complete without the tomato-and-burrata ravioloni.

I think Trader Joe's tomato-and-burrata ravioloni is perfect for a quick dinner.Emma Kershaw

The silver-dollar pancakes are suitable for any time of day.

I get Trader Joe's organic silver-dollar pancakes.Emma Kershaw

I made fried chicken using 3 different appliances, and my air fryer let me down

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