I tried 13 of Trader Joe’s holiday meal items, and I’d buy 7 of them again

• I tried 13 of Trader Joe’s holiday meal items to see which ingredients and appetizers were the best.
• I don’t think I’d buy Trader Joe’s artichoke bread pudding or Portuguese bacalhau tartelettes again.
• I was a big fan of Trader Joe’s family-style meat lasagna and eggplant parmigiana sfogliatelle.

When it comes to seasonal meal items at Trader Joe’s, it can be difficult to figure out what to get to entertain family and friends for the holidays.

So, I tried 13 of Trader Joe’s holiday food items to see which were the best and what I wouldn’t get next time.

Here’s how each food item stacked up.

Editor’s Note: This story was originally published on December 22, 2023, and most recently updated on December 11, 2024. Product availability varies — some items on this list may not currently be available at Trader Joe’s.