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The 9 Best Trader Joe’s Frozen Foods We’ve Tasted This Year

by KURT SUCHMAN

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It’s nearly impossible to exit the store without a frosty dessert or new favorite dinner shortcut. Here’s a list of our top nine buys this year.

Classic Naples Style Sfogliatella Pastry, $4.49

Filled with a rich ricotta punctuated with candied orange peel, these pastries are just begging to be dipped into a latte. 

Image Credit: Mackenzie Filson

Image Credit: Mackenzie Filson

Rigatoni alla Contadina, $4.49

It’s both creamy and rich, yet light enough for a quick lunch. Pro tip: Add shaved Parmesan or pecorino to make it a real experience! 

Buffalo-Style Chickenless Wings, $4.99

Tossed in a vegan-friendly Buffalo sauce with a surprising kick, these wings would be fire on a salad, in a wrap, or in a dip. 

Image Credit: Mackenzie Filson

Image Credit: Mackenzie Filson

Shrimp Boom Bah, $8.99

Ready in just 12 minutes in the air fryer. Should you have any leftovers, try adding them (sauce and all) to an extra-exciting Po’Boy sandwich. 

Japanese-Style Fried Rice, $3.49

Top it with an egg, add broiled teriyaki-marinated tofu cubes or ribbons of smoked salmon to create a makeshift poke bowl.

Image Credit: Mackenzie Filson

Image Credit: Mackenzie Filson

Yuzu Ripple Coconut Frozen Non-Dairy Dessert, $4.49

With a creamy, lightly coconutty base, this frozen dessert delivers two punches of bright yuzu.

Gluten-Free Battered Plant-Based Fish Fillets, $4.49

These "fish fillets" are scary good, with a flaky, briny interior and a crisp and crunchy batter.

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Image Credit: Mackenzie Filson

Coffee Bean Mini Hold The Cone! Ice Cream Cones, $3.79

The coffee ice cream is nicely balanced by a chocolate-laced chocolate cone and topped with more chocolate. 

Kung Pao Tempura Cauliflower, $5.49

Coated in tempura batter, fried to golden and crispy perfection, then slicked with a sweet-spicy sauce, they’re pretty darn delicious.

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