Finally, #1: Red pepper spread with eggplant and garlic
This one's #1 because it is an excellent addition to other dishes. Like, it's probably good spread on a cracker by itself, but it's best when sprucing up a pasta or stew. Really, really delicious.
I'm finally doing it: the Twitter thread ranking all the Trader Joe's products I've ever tried, an idea I came up with before leaving Twitter
Factors to consider: deliciousness, uniqueness, worth-it factor (prices vary but I'm going on general price category), usefulness in life
#2: Sublime ice cream sandwiches
There are 4 in a box and you'll want to keep all 4 to yourself. They're more expensive than the other frozen treats here, so they're more for when you need delicious comfort food for just you. And they get that job done. They're beautiful