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12 Best Products Hitting Trader Joe's Shelves This Spring, According to Employees

Chi-town girl — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 02:48:58 GMT

Anything on this new list of interest to you?

1. Chocolate and Peanut Butter Joe-Joe Cookies

Chances are, if you like TJ's Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups you'll love this new treat. Inspired by the Dark Chocolate Covered Peppermint Joe-Joe's that fly off shelves during the winter holidays, Sloan explains that this isn't just a cookie filled with peanut-flavored stuffing. The cookie developers "went from a dark chocolate coating to a milk chocolate coating to a peanut butter coating. I think it was worth it," he says. Miller adds, snacking as she chats: "I don't want to stop eating it!"

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Chi-town girl — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 02:52:08 GMT

2. Almond Butter Almonds

Already available and already a hit, these nuts are "perhaps the almondiest almond product we've ever offered," . "A little more savory, saltiness than I remembered and I like that," Sloan says. It's not too sweet but still full of flavor, since the recipe starts with a roasted almond. "So you get that crisp roasted texture," he adds.

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Chi-town girl — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 02:54:22 GMT

3. Grapefruit Body Butter

A new scent of an old beauty aisle favorite, this body butter has a moisturizing coconut oil base, plus vitamin E, aloe and a "very comfortable and warm aroma," according to Miller. Expect to spot it on shelves in early- to mid-March

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Mary Bailey — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 02:58:01 GMT

@Chi-town girl good to see you! I was concerned

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Chi-town girl — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 03:07:23 GMT

4. Ruby Red Grapefruit Segments

Peeled, packaged and ready to eat, Sloan admits the brand is handling a first world problem by taking the skin off the fresh and juicy citrus. "I'll take a moment to acknowledge how great life is when our biggest challenge is, 'God, that grapefruit is a real pain in the neck to deal with,'" he says. Still, these will speed up prep for our Romaine Salad with Grapefruit and Shrimp and Red Grapefruit Salad with Avocado and Pistachios we're not mad about that

Salad recipes from Eating Well

Ingredients

Ingredient Checklist

2 large red grapefruit (about 1 pound each)
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil plus 1 tablespoon, divided
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon hot sauce, or to taste
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper, plus more to taste
1-1 1/4 pounds peeled and deveined raw shrimp (16-20 count), tails left on if desired
8 cups coarsely chopped romaine lettuce
1 cup very thinly sliced red cabbage
½ cup slivered sweet onion
8 sprigs fresh cilantro

DirectionsInstructions Checklist

Step 1
Working over a medium nonreactive bowl, suprême grapefruit (see Tips). Squeeze the membranes to extract any extra juice. Measure 3 tablespoons juice into a large nonreactive bowl; save the remaining juice for another use.
Step 2
Whisk 1/4 cup oil into the large bowl along with vinegar, garlic, hot sauce, salt and pepper.
Step 3
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook, stirring, until pink and just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon of the dressing.
Step 4
To serve, toss lettuce, cabbage and onion with the remaining dressing in the large bowl. Divide among 4 plates. Top with the shrimp and the grapefruit segments. Season with pepper, if desired, and garnish with cilantro.

Tips

Tips: Be sure to use a nonreactive bowl--stainless-steel, enamel-coated or glass--when working with acidic food like grapefruit. Reactive vessels, such as aluminum and cast-iron, can impart off colors and/or flavors.

Tips

To suprême: Use this technique to get pretty, pith-free citrus sections every time. Cut a thin slice off the top and bottom of the fruit with a large sharp knife. Place on a cutting board. Remove the peel and white pith below, following the curve of the fruit as you go. Working over a bowl, switch to a small sharp knife and cut each segment from the surrounding membranes. Squeeze any extra juice from the membranes, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3 Oz. Shrimp & 2 1/2 Cups Salad Each

Per Serving:

324 calories; protein 25.2g; carbohydrates 16.4g; dietary fiber 3.9g; sugars 10.4g; fat 18.5g; saturated fat 2.6g; cholesterol 182.6mg; vitamin a iu 9502.7IU; vitamin c 59.9mg; folate 146.5mcg; calcium 131.9mg; iron 1.8mg; magnesium 68.2mg; potassium 780.3mg; sodium 469.8mg.

Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Fruit, 2 1/2 Lean Meat, 3 1/2 Fat

Ingredients

Ingredient Checklist

2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
3 large red grapefruit (about 1 pound each)
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 firm ripe avocados, thinly sliced
⅓ cup unsalted roasted shelled pistachios
¼ cup fresh chervil or 1 small bunch red watercress, trimmed
Maldon or other flaky salt for serving

DirectionsInstructions Checklist

Step 1
Remove skin and white pith from grapefruit with a sharp knife and discard. Cut each grapefruit into 1/2-inch-thick round slices.
Step 2
Whisk vinegar, shallot, honey and mustard in a medium bowl. In a slow, steady stream, whisk in oil until well combined. Season with kosher salt and pepper.
Step 3
Arrange the grapefruit slices, avocado slices, pistachios and chervil (or watercress) on a serving platter. Drizzle with the dressing. Serve sprinkled with Maldon salt and more pepper, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Cup Each

Per Serving:

272 calories; protein 3.8g; carbohydrates 23g; dietary fiber 7.2g; sugars 11.3g; fat 20.1g; saturated fat 2.8g; vitamin a iu 1575.6IU; vitamin c 46mg; folate 74.5mcg; calcium 46.5mg; iron 0.8mg; magnesium 39.3mg; potassium 577.3mg; sodium 70.5mg; added sugar 1g.

Exchanges: 1 Fruit, 4 Fat

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Chi-town girl — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 03:09:07 GMT

@Mary Bailey wrote:
@Chi-town girl good to see you! I was concerned

@Mary Bailey - hi! All is good - I just took a break. Hope you are well

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Chi-town girl — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 03:11:38 GMT

5. Ginger-Lemon and Lemon-Strawberry Sparkling Apple Cider Vinegar Beverages

"Fermented beverages...things like kombucha, kefir water, even drinking vinegars have been getting a lot of attention, which is kind of exactly what we've done with these two new organic sparkling apple cider vinegar beverages," Sloan says. The hosts agree they make a lower-sugar swap for soda and pack a refreshing, tart and tangy flavor. "I'm a kombucha drinker. I really like kombucha and I know that this doesn't have those same sort of probiotic benefits, but this reminds me of kombucha. And I really like it," Miller says. "I wonder if you could use the Ginger and Lemon one to make a version of like a Moscow mule?" We like the way you think, Tara.

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Chi-town girl — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 03:14:04 GMT

6. Oven-Baked Cheese Bites with Tomato and Chili

Miller describes these as "spicy, pizza-flavored oven-baked cheese bites," that pack in a little heat—reminiscent of the jar of red pepper flakes that's often served alongside your pie at slice shops. Sloan explains that these gluten-free bites are an evolution of sorts. "We started with the Plain Baked Cheese Bites, they were popular. We did a special holiday version of Truffle Cheese Bites and I think those have now become an everyday product, they're so popular. So if two is good, three must be better...I think this'll be really popular," he says.

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Chi-town girl — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 03:18:00 GMT

7. Gluten-Free Cinnamon Coffee Cake Muffins

"I love cinnamon and sugar...I sometimes get a little anxious when we put certain claims on a label. So this label says that these muffins are 'moist' and it's like, 'Oh, I hope they really will be cause we've got to live up to that.' These deliver. They're incredibly moist," Sloan says. Studded with cinnamon chips and even better enjoyed after being warmed in the microwave for a few seconds, these muffins are fully baked and available in a four-pack near the other breads and baked goods.

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Chi-town girl — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 03:21:58 GMT

8. Creamy Cauliflower Jalapeño Dip

Even though this new (and in stock now) dip is sold in the refrigerator section and designed to be served chilled, it might just be even better warm, Miller and Sloan say. Try slathering the cauliflower-based, 40-calorie-per-serving dip on focaccia, pizza crust or a halved baguette and broil until melty. "There is nithing cauliflower can't do. I never thought I would say those words because cauliflower has long...HAD long been my least favorite vegetable, just didn't like it. I eat it all the time now in all different kinds of ways. I eat riced cauliflower. I eat fried cauliflower. I eat roasted cauliflower," Miller says. "I'm about to go buy this Creamy Cauliflower Jalapeño Dip because it just has everything going on. It has creamy, creamy, creamy texture. It has a little kick from the jalapeño. It's super cheesy 'cause it has cream cheese, it has Parmesan cheese [and] it has ricotta cheese."

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Chi-town girl — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 03:29:40 GMT

9. Organic Banana Fruit Spread

If you dig peanut butter and jelly, but are getting a bit bored by your usual fruit preserves, this might just be your jam (literally). It looks like butterscotch pudding, according to the hosts, but pairs well with peanut butter and bread or as a filling for peanut butter cupcakes. "I think this is going to be a hit," Sloan says

Recipe from Eating Well

Ingredients

Peanut Butter Blossom Mini Cakes

Nonstick cooking spray
½ cup flour
3 tablespoons ground lightly-salted peanuts
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ cup creamy peanut butter
¼ cup sugar (see Tip)
¼ cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed, or 1 egg
½ teaspoon vanilla
¼ cup fat-free milk

Chocolate Frosting

⅓ cup butter
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups powdered sugar
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 to 2 tablespoons milk

DirectionsInstructions Checklist

Step 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat twenty 1-3/4-inch muffin cups with cooking spray or line with paper bake cups; set aside. In a small bowl combine flour, ground peanuts and baking powder; set aside.
Step 2
In a medium bowl beat peanut butter with an electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds. Add sugar (see Tips); beat on medium speed until well combined. Beat in egg and vanilla. Alternately add flour mixture and milk to peanut butter mixture, beating on low speed after each addition just until combined. Spoon 1 tablespoon batter into each prepared muffin cup.
Step 3
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. While cakes are still warm, press the back of a measuring teaspoon into tops of cakes to flatten the tops. Cool cakes in muffin cups on wire rack for 5 minutes; remove cakes from cups. Cool completely.
Step 4
To prepare the frosting: In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat, stirring constantly. Add cocoa powder and stir until combined. Remove from heat. Slowly beat in powdered sugar, vanilla and enough milk (1 to 2 tablespoons) to make a creamy consistency.
Step 5
Place Chocolate Frosting in a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe one large star atop each cake.

Tips

Tip: If using a sugar substitute, choose Splenda(R) Sugar Blend for Baking or Sweet'N Low(R) bulk or packets in place of granulated sugar. Follow package directions to use product amount that's equivalent to 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Nutrition analysis per serving: same as below except 72 calories, 7 g carbohydrate.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Mini Cake

Per Serving:

81 calories; protein 2g; carbohydrates 9g; dietary fiber 1g; sugars 6g; fat 4g; saturated fat 1g; sodium 53mg.

Exchanges: 1 Fat, 1/2 Other Carbohydrate

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Chi-town girl — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 03:31:32 GMT

10. Vegetable Samosa Burrito

A real contender for the #1 pick for both Sloan and Miller, this new Trader Joe's product features a "vegan samosa-inspired filling of potatoes, cauliflower, carrots and peas with savory spice tomato chutney in a flour tortilla. That's pretty much it. And it doesn't even begin to get close to how tasty this is and how aromatic it is when you heat it up. It's just got this wonderful, warm aroma," Miller says. Look for it coming soon in the refrigerated case. Each 480-calorie burrito has 11 grams of protein and 9 grams of fiber, and is made fresh and delivered daily.

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Chi-town girl — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 03:36:03 GMT

11. Cold Brew Coffee and Boba Coconut Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert

Miller's top choice of all new spring 2021 products? This. "It is so good. It's cold brew coffee ice cream with boba, except it doesn't have any cream in it," she says. "It's made with coconut milk, but it doesn't taste like coconut. And there's something really cool to me about the combination of the coffee flavor and the boba, the little tapioca pearls." It tastes a bit reminiscent of Kahlúa, the hosts confirm, so they suggest for happy hour, you mix a scoop or two with a shot of vodka in a blender for a boozy non dairy shake.

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Chi-town girl — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 03:38:39 GMT

12. Rutland Red Leicester Cheese

This "spotlight cheese," available for about one month only, is Sloan's absolute top pick for best spring product. The United Kingdom-based cheese brand's "emphasis on tradition is what makes this traditionally made cheese so darn great," he says of Rutland's practices. "Some might want to call it a Cheddar and while you'd be close, there's some differences there...They actually wrapped the wheels in cloth and they actually use a butter paste on the outside of that cloth to sort of keep the moisture in and to control the aging process." It's aged 10 months and has a crumbly, melt-in-your mouth texture

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qbetzforreal — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 03:57:47 GMT

@Chi-town girl- Thank you for sharing. We love Trader Joe's. I get in so much trouble in that store. Everything so delish!!!

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DiAnne — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 03:59:26 GMT

Good timing. I have not been using Trader Joe's much because of no delivery but I am heading there next week with a big list.

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Chi-town girl — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 04:11:35 GMT

@qbetzforreal @DiAnne & all - The February TJ Flyer magazine introduced a new condiment. ..it's supposedly a dupe of the famous In-N-Out sauce

It flew outta my store in a week and not restocked yet. I missed it but look for it weekly.

If anyone scores it, please post a review

When it came time to name this new sauce/condiment/gift from the gods, there were many contenders. In the end, though, its utter magnificence dictated that only >>>cue booming superhero voice<<< Magnifisauce would do..

What’s so magnificent about Trader Joe’s Magnifisauce? Only... everything. We were inspired by some famous condiments that are not widely available and that do, in other places, require the purchase of other comestibles. Unlike our primary source of inspiration, our version of this special spread is available across the country, and we do not require additional purchases. (Though you are, as always, welcome to shop for what suits your mood in the moment.)

Magnifisauce is a truly special sauce whose flavors harken to an array of classic condiments; it’s a mustard-mayo-ketchup-relish kind of blend, with the subtle tang of vinegar and a spread of spices. In other words, it’s made with “slow-food” ingredients, but a squeeze of the bottle gets you the best of the fast-food experience. Magnificent... Magnifisauce.

We’re selling each 9.5-ounce squeeze bottle for $2.99. You’ll find it in the condiment section of our grocery aisle.

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Chi-town girl — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 04:16:01 GMT

If that burger meal made you drool...here's the recipe

Magnifi-Slaw Burger Meal

Serves: 4 Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cooking Time: 20 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

1 cup TJ’s Magnifisauce
2 packages TJ’s Organic Shredded Cabbage & Carrots
4 TJ's Burgers or Meatless Patties of your choice
TJ's Sea Salt & Pepper
1 package TJ’s Burger Buns
1 bag TJ’s Handsome Cut Fries OR TJ’s Potato Tots
TJ's ripe avocado, jalapen~o, or your favorite burger garnishes

DIRECTIONS

In a large bowl, toss cabbage and carrots with about a cup of Magnifisauce (adjust to taste) until well-combined. Set aside.

Bake fries according to package directions.

While fries bake, season burgers/patties with salt & pepper and cook to your liking, on a grill or grill pan, under the broiler, or in a skillet. Grill buns if desired.

Place burgers/patties on buns; top burgers with prepared Magnifi-Slaw. Serve with fries and a sidecar of Magnifisauce for dipping. Enjoy your Magnifi-Meal! (Feel free to make a milkshake for maximum fast-food style indulgence.)

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Chi-town girl — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 04:21:17 GMT

This is also new. Was able to grab a couple of jars. Interesting twist on tomato soup. Spicy but not too spicy. A nice compliment to grilled cheese or some crusty bread to dip in it

Calabrian Chili Tomato Dumpling Soup

There’s nothing quite like a steaming bowl of soup to warm you up in winter, especially when that soup gets a little assistance in the heat department. Our newest seasonal soup starts with creamy tomato, adds in savory dumplings, then scores some extra spice via the inclusion of Calabrian chilis, known affectionately in southern Italy as “Devil’s Kiss” peppers. All together, these elements combine into Trader Joe’s Calabrian Chili Tomato Dumpling Soup, one seriously satisfying, delightfully spicy soup that’s as simple to prepare as heat, serve, and enjoy.

Packed inside a hefty and handsome mason jar, this peppery Tomato Dumpling Soup is a great option for a starter or partner to a grilled cheese, and more than substantial enough to make a meal in its own right. What could be better than coming in from a blustery winter’s day, pulling a jar down from your shelf, and being mere minutes away from a bowl of this homey, heartwarming medley of flavors? How about a retail of $3.99 for each 23-ounce glass jar? For a limited time, you can find Trader Joe’s Calabrian Chili Tomato Dumpling Soup in our grocery aisle

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Chi-town girl — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 04:25:39 GMT

Breaded Fried Ravioli

Like many regional delicacies, the exact origins of toasted ravioli are hotly disputed. According to local legend, this sensational starter was created when a chef accidentally plopped a fresh ravioli into the deep fryer instead of a pot of boiling water. While several restaurants in St. Louis’s The Hill neighborhood claim to be the original site of this happy accident, there’s one thing that’s unambiguously clear: toasted ravioli are an appetizer to be reckoned with. That’s why we’re introducing Trader Joe’s Breaded Fried Ravioli, a quick, convenient way to bring this regional treasure into your home with just a few minutes in the oven, skillet, or air fryer.

Each Breaded Fried Ravioli starts as a stately square of semolina pasta, filled with a mouth-watering mix of five kinds of cheese: creamy ricotta, mild Monterey Jack, rich mozzarella, savory Asiago, and piquant Parmesan. These Ravioli are then battered and deep fried to perfection, then flash frozen for you to finish the job at home. Once prepared (we find an air fryer to be particularly suited for the job), they’re everything a cheesy appetizer should be: warm, gooey, and phenomenally cheesy, with a crispy, savory exterior—a little like a breaded mozzarella stick, taken to the next level.

Unlike its popular origin story, the deliciousness of Trader Joe’s Breaded Fried Ravioli is no accident, and neither are their tremendous value: we’re selling 16-ounce bags for $3.99. You’ll find them in our freezers.