Trader Joe, our communal grocery boo, dreams up all sorts of unique appetizers, savory mains, trendy snacks and seasonal desserts. And this month, he's encouraging us to savor summer with a timely lineup that's sure to satisfy.
Below, you'll find 14 of my favorite new Trader Joe's items to shop this July, ranging from French butter cookies to risotto semplice. Scour my top picks and add anything that entices you to your shopping list—I'll meet you in the parking lot in five.
You might think sandwiches are all about the toppings...but I'd argue a sammy is only as delicious as the bread it's made on. These puffy buns are focaccia-like in their dimpled appearance and chewiness, and contain olive oil and sea salt for a subtle savoriness that will enhance everything from roast beef to turkey to salami.
Need something elegant to serve for dessert or breakfast with a pot of coffee? These crisp, crumbly, melt-in-your-mouth cookies, hailing from a French bakery in Nantes, fit the bill. They're delectably buttery, so good luck stopping after just one (OK, two).
Two of the trendiest condiments, united in one cool, creamy dip. Greek yogurt and buttermilk turn up the tang a few dozen notches, while the ranch dressing-inspired herbs give the product a fresh, aromatic quality you'll crave. Now, would you like pita chips, cucumbers or crostini for dunking?
You're only five microwave minutes away from a gourmet-looking Italian side dish. Teeming with olive oil, saffron, cultured butter and cheese, this risotto is the definition of comfort food. Plate it with any protein or roasted veggies that you have on hand.
One of Trader Joe's most popular cheeses gets a soul-soothing makeover, courtesy of broccoli, carrot, butter and a flurry of seasonings and spices. Hot take: If you don't treat yourself to a sourdough bread bowl to serve it in, you're doing it wrong.
On a 90-degree morning in the dog days of summer, nothing gets me out of bed like a caffeinated beverage, namely silky-smooth cold brew. Made with Arabica beans from Mexico and Colombia, the coffee is medium-roasted and slow-brewed, complete with notes of citrus, nuts and chocolate.
I feel a s'mores spree coming on. Crafted in Spain, these marshmallows are prime for ice cream floats, crispy rice treats, sparkling drinks or no-frills snacking. (They get their cute colors from vegetable juice, spirulina extract and turmeric, BTW.)
This has Insta-worthy picnic written all over it. Think two layers of pillowy-soft sponge cake, decadent custard filling, airy whipped cream and sweet, saucy strawberries. Simply defrost it in the fridge overnight and bring a knife for slicing—you won't need the oven for this summer dessert.
Close your eyes, take a lick and pretend you're in Rome. This half-and-half split of nutty, earthy pistachio and milky, clean fior di latte (that means "flower of milk" in Italian) frozen treats taste divine paired with shortbread, espresso or...nothing at all.
Consider it a magical mystery how Trader Joe got these gummies to be so darn delicious. Each bag contains three iterations of the strawberry bites: plain, sugar-coated and sour. Use them to garnish strawberry shortcake, or snack on them straight from the bag at your next outdoor movie night.
Not gonna lie, I'm chomping at the bit for this confection in particular. The strawberry cake, which contains organic strawberry preserves, is crowned with a layer of tangy cream cheese frosting dappled with bits of fruit. Stick a candle in it and pretend it's your birthday.
On the opposite end of the spectrum is this chocolate treat, which has no added sugar. (It's sweetened with allulose instead.) Made with Colombian cocoa and cocoa butter, the thins are studded with roasted cocoa nibs for crunch and finished with a touch of sea salt.
