"Trader Joe's just might be the best grocery store for cooks who don't always have the easiest time in the kitchen. The chain is known for its wide variety of frozen meals and easy, ready-to-use kitchen staples that can make dinner a breeze regardless of skill level. But it's not just amateur chefs who rely on TJ's to stock their pantries and freezers. As it turns out, some professional chefs are devoted fans as well."
"For Jeff Mauro, chef and co-host of The Kitchen, Trader Joe's is full of go-to grocery favorites. The first one to come to mind? The Norwegian Sourdough Rye Chips, which he describes as "so good." Mauro and his wife, Sarah, are also fans of the chain's Hold the Cone! Mini Ice Cream Cones (especially the pumpkin flavor in the Fall and the chocolate flavor year-round), the Strawberry Mochi, and frozen jasmine rice."
"While we didn't catch up with Jake Peterson, chef and co-owner of Dēliz Italian Steakhouse, at the New York City Wine and Food Festival, he still shared his favorite TJ's finds with us via email. Peterson says he has many go-tos, but the first that came to mind was the Super Sour Scandinavian Swimmers. He also gave a shoutout to the Taiwanese Green Onion Pancakes and Chicken Gyoza Potstickers as some of his other favorites."
Trader Joe's offers a wide variety of frozen meals and ready-to-use pantry staples that simplify dinner preparation for cooks of varying skill levels. Professional chefs also purchase items from the chain and rely on specific products at home. Jake Peterson names Super Sour Scandinavian Swimmers, Taiwanese Green Onion Pancakes, and Chicken Gyoza Potstickers as frequent purchases. Jeff Mauro highlights Norwegian Sourdough Rye Chips, Hold the Cone! Mini Ice Cream Cones (pumpkin seasonally and chocolate year-round), Strawberry Mochi, and frozen jasmine rice. The frozen jasmine rice provides an easy solution for households with picky eaters. Product selection ranges from freezer essentials to limited-edition snacks.
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