Best things @ Trader Joe’s according to chefs

NDG

Nice list - figured I would share . . 

Best things to buy at Trader Joe's, according to chefs - Business Insider

https://www.businessinsider.com/best-things-to-buy-at-trader-joes-2019-3

marysvilleksegghead

not to mention: 

HeavyG

I like the "Everything But the Bagel" seasoning tho I wish it wasn't quite so salty. Haven't tried any of the others.

However, come April 28th I'll rarely go back to Trader Joe's because that is opening day for the new Wegman's in my hood. Woot!

SmokeyPitt

Good list- thanks for sharing.  I have tried the potstickers and they are good. I have aalo tried several of their frozen meals and sides.  We always get some mac and cheese for ththre kids.  

KiterTodd

It's nice to know I can get Smoked Paprika there.  I usually get it from Penzeys.

I have to say, I'm convinced "business insider" is not inside info at all.  I think it is all paid advertisement articles by the companies mentioned.  Every article is littered with ads, click throughs, and links to other "articles" all over the place.

Not that there isn't some interesting info in there, but I don't think "chefs" made the list.  It was more likely a chef a Trader Joes... 

NDG

@KiterTodd probably influenced by some adversiting $$ . . but thought provoking enough to share.

KiterTodd

NDG said:

@KiterTodd probably influenced by some adversiting $$ . . but thought provoking enough to share.

Yup...but I'd say 100% paid influence or just rehashing old existing lists.  I see a lot of intriguing titles come up on my Facebook feed, a lot of them are Business Insider, and they're never "insider".  But yeah, things to peek at as long as you know where it's coming from.

If you click through some more of their articles (I don't recommend it) you'll quickly see the pattern.

Carolina Q

HeavyG said:

I like the "Everything But the Bagel" seasoning tho I wish it wasn't quite so salty. 

@HeavyG, same here. I posted this before, but here it is again. I found the ingredients list online. Mixed up some without salt and frankly, I thought it was better than the TJ's bottle. I did have to buy poppy and black sesame seeds, but I had the rest. Indian market, THE place to go for spices! Which figures since I think 70% of the world's spices come from India. Or some such number!

Recipe (scroll WAY down)... https://www.asweetpeachef.com/everything-bagel-seasoning/

HeavyG

Carolina Q said:

HeavyG said:

I like the "Everything But the Bagel" seasoning tho I wish it wasn't quite so salty. 

@HeavyG, same here. I posted this before, but here it is again. I found the ingredients list online. Mixed up some without salt and frankly, I thought it was better than the TJ's bottle. I did have to buy poppy and black sesame seeds, but I had the rest. Indian market, THE place to go for spices! Which figures since I think 70% of the world's spices come from India. Or some such number!

Recipe (scroll WAY down)... https://www.asweetpeachef.com/everything-bagel-seasoning/

Thanks! I'll have to make a batch. I've already got everything except the dried onion flakes.

Looking at the nutrient info tho that recipe has as much sodium as the Trader Joe version. I think that what annoys me about the TJ stuff is biting into the occasional large dense salt crystal. I'll use some Maldens flake salt and maybe that won't trigger me so much.

Carolina Q

HeavyG said:

Carolina Q said:

HeavyG said:

I like the "Everything But the Bagel" seasoning tho I wish it wasn't quite so salty. 

@HeavyG, same here. I posted this before, but here it is again. I found the ingredients list online. Mixed up some without salt and frankly, I thought it was better than the TJ's bottle. I did have to buy poppy and black sesame seeds, but I had the rest. Indian market, THE place to go for spices! Which figures since I think 70% of the world's spices come from India. Or some such number!

Recipe (scroll WAY down)... https://www.asweetpeachef.com/everything-bagel-seasoning/

Thanks! I'll have to make a batch. I've already got everything except the dried onion flakes.

Looking at the nutrient info tho that recipe has as much sodium as the Trader Joe version. I think that what annoys me about the TJ stuff is biting into the occasional large dense salt crystal. I'll use some Maldens flake salt and maybe that won't trigger me so much.

My point was, just leave out some or all of the salt. I left out ALL of it

55Kevy

I agree w/ @KiterTodd although when they asked me to either turn off my adblocker or pay them money I said "no thanks".

lkapigian

KiterTodd said:

It's nice to know I can get Smoked Paprika there.  I usually get it from Penzeys.

I have to say, I'm convinced "business insider" is not inside info at all.  I think it is all paid advertisement articles by the companies mentioned.  Every article is littered with ads, click throughs, and links to other "articles" all over the place.

Not that there isn't some interesting info in there, but I don't think "chefs" made the list.  It was more likely a chef a Trader Joes... 

FWIW cold smoking your own Paprika ( and other spices) I know it's hard to find sometimes so I started doing my own

fishlessman

one "CHEF" chose prepared frozen foods im not eating at his restaurant

nolaegghead

I buy a bagel seasoning mix at the dollar store that's similar except it's...ONE DOLLAR.  Mix half the bottle into some no-knead bread and it works magic.

northGAcock

I think I have been in the one in our city maybe 2-3 times. It is not convenient to where i live. Maybe next time i am in the area....will give it another look. Might be about all though.

HeavyG

Carolina Q said:

HeavyG said:

Carolina Q said:

HeavyG said:

I like the "Everything But the Bagel" seasoning tho I wish it wasn't quite so salty. 

@HeavyG, same here. I posted this before, but here it is again. I found the ingredients list online. Mixed up some without salt and frankly, I thought it was better than the TJ's bottle. I did have to buy poppy and black sesame seeds, but I had the rest. Indian market, THE place to go for spices! Which figures since I think 70% of the world's spices come from India. Or some such number!

Recipe (scroll WAY down)... https://www.asweetpeachef.com/everything-bagel-seasoning/

Thanks! I'll have to make a batch. I've already got everything except the dried onion flakes.

Looking at the nutrient info tho that recipe has as much sodium as the Trader Joe version. I think that what annoys me about the TJ stuff is biting into the occasional large dense salt crystal. I'll use some Maldens flake salt and maybe that won't trigger me so much.

My point was, just leave out some or all of the salt. I left out ALL of it

Yeah, I get that.

I was just a little surprised that that website which says this:

"Eating clean doesn’t mean giving up on your favorite flavors! Make everything taste like your favorite bagel by making a healthier, homemade version of the (Better than!) Trader Joe’s Everything Bagel Seasoning!"

Would then create a recipe where the sodium level was almost identical to the item it is mimicking.

Again, thanks for the link.

thetrim

But Some “Simpler Times” beer.   Good and $2.99 for a sixer.    Good for those who drink in volume or drink for the express purpose of hitting LEO.   

dharley

I'm not sold that these clowns are actual chefs. More like "Applebee's chefs". I only know two chefs personally. Neither of them would buy frozen meals or pre-made, anything. 

GATraveller

We love these in my house.  Really good!

nolaegghead

GATraveller said:

We love these in my house.  Really good!

Those are legit good.  I am ramping up to delve into the world of dim sum cooking.

northGAcock

GATraveller said:

We love these in my house.  Really good!

I love dumplings....but love a good dipping sauce to go with them. Do you make or purchase a nice dipping sauce for them? 

nolaegghead

northGAcock said:

GATraveller said:

We love these in my house.  Really good!

I love dumplings....but love a good dipping sauce to go with them. Do you make or purchase a nice dipping sauce for them? 

A decent sauce from TJ's is:

General purpose dipping sauces can easily be made in seconds at home using a combination of soy sauce and rice vinegar, commonly added are sesame oil and some kind of pepper.  You can mix it up by changing the soy and vinegar -- the diversity in those products are immense.  Or add spiced oils like garlic, chive, etc.

There are many other asian dipping sauces, many for special purposes.  One example is peanut sauce which is usually served with Vietnamese spring rolls.

nolaegghead

you don't *need* a recipe to make dipping sauces.  Just start out with the ingredients you think will work well for your application.  Start making a small batch where you can easily change the proportions and f*ck around with it until you like the taste.

northGAcock

nolaegghead said:

you don't *need* a recipe to make dipping sauces.  Just start out with the ingredients you think will work well for your application.  Start making a small batch where you can easily change the proportions and f*ck around with it until you like the taste.

Thank you sir. The above info is all I need to get started. 

NDG

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