Trader Joe has no shortage of unconventional appetizers, enticing mains, trendy snacks and festive desserts on his shelves. Like he always does, he just released a bunch of new items for the month that you'll definitely want to add to your cart. (Some of them are a natural fit for your Thanksgiving table.) Here are 11 of my favorite Trader Joe's items to shop this November, from a zesty pizza ranch salad kit to the cutest mini pecan pies you ever did see. Bring a large tote and an appetite—I'll meet you in the parking lot.
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Some are destined for your holiday menu
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Published Nov 8, 2024
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In your mission of letting no drop of mashed potatoes, gravy or cranberry sauce go to waste this holiday, consider these your tasty partners in crime. Buttery, flaky and aromatic, the biscuits are studded with bits of rosemary, thyme, Parmesan and cheddar. Pop 'em in the oven for 30 minutes and they're ready to devour.
If you have guests who are allergic to wheat (or you just don't feel like making your own gravy from turkey drippings and flour), this TJ's pick is a total lifesaver. It's thickened with corn starch and a touch of rice flour instead of the standard stuff.
Apple and pumpkin get all the attention, but this is hands-down my favorite classic Thanksgiving food. And with the help of your favorite grocery store, you can indulge in a single-serve miniature pie instead of fighting your sister for the last slice of a full-size one. Bonus points for topping it with vanilla ice cream.
5. Hot Chocolate Stirring Spoon
TJ's nixed the salted caramel this year in favor of semisweet chocolate from the U.K. that tastes like nostalgia (and that doesn't even take the mini marshmallows into account). Simply dunk the spoon into a mug of hot milk or a non-dairy bev of your choice and stir until it dissolves.
If you're not a fan of canned, jellied cranberry sauce, this rustic, chunky alternative will hit the spot. It has an intriguing sweet-and-spicy flavor profile, courtesy of ginger, garlic and cayenne pepper. I'll be slathering mine on bread for Thanksgiving sandwiches on Black Friday, TYVM.
Berry season may be over at the farmers market, but this breakfast (or snack) is still teeming with your favorite summer fruits. Sweet-tart dried blueberries and strawberries make a delightful pairing for this granola, made from rolled oats and sweetened with cane sugar and brown rice syrup.
Do you always drizzle ranch dressing on your slice? This salad is an homage to that timeless combination. Think crunchy romaine, cabbage and carrots, paired with pizza-seasoned four-cheese crisp crumbles, herb flatbread strips, Parmesan cheese and pizza-seasoned ranch.
9. Spicy Farfalle Pasta with Italian Chicken Sausage
TJ's wears the crown for heat-and-eat dinners that actually satisfy. Here, farfalle is smothered in spicy tomato sauce and mixed with crumbled Italian chicken sausage for a protein-packed meal that will keep you full ('til dessert, anyway). Finish it with fresh basil and grated Parm for a little razzle-dazzle.
Brewed in kettles from whole black tea leaves and sweetened with cane sugar, this simple sipper is easy to love. (Did I mention it's caffeinated?) Serve it in a tall glass of ice, and cut it with lemonade if you're in the mood for an Arnold Palmer.
11. Soppressata Uncured Salami
This chewy, delicately spiced pork product just might outshine the fancy cheeses on your holiday charcuterie board. It pairs stunningly with sharp cheddar, hot honey, provolone, briny olives, hot pickled peppers or even fresh mozzarella.
