you could’t really shop atTrader Joe’swithout becoming a fan, at least on some level.
Heck, that’s probably why you’re reading this.
You’re an avid TJ’s enthusiast, aren’t you?
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You probably even have one of those canvas tote bags with the store’s embroidered logo.
You gobble up the fun, crunchysnacks.
You slice through the vast and eclectic selection ofcheese.
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And you’ve got the option to hardly resist all the intriguingsweets.
But, most of all, you go for the frozen foods.
Many of the staffers here atEat This, Not That!are regular Trader Joe’s shoppers, too.
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And we spend a lot of time in the freezer section.
Frankly, it’s the coolest place in the entire store, and not just because of the temperature.
Where else can you find so many worldly flavors in one place?
We all have our own favorites.
Keep scrolling to find out which frozen meals our editors love the most.
You might even discover your next fave.
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That’ll give you one more reason to go back.
Just don’t forget to take your tote!
I love the combination of veggies in this frozen dish and the sweet and savory sauce.
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The one thing I could never get enough of was lasagna.
Naturally, I preferred my mother’s homemade version.
(Don’t worry, Mom, it’s still my fave!)
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That’s why we always kept a bunch of Stouffer’s brand meat lasagnas in the freezer.
Those microwavable single servings became my routine afternoon “snack.”
Also, it’s a heckuva lot larger.
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According to the package, the two-pound, family-style portion feeds up to four people.
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