Trader Joe’s Best and Worst Thanksgiving Foods

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, which means you’re probably already finalizing your holiday menu. And if you’re a Trader Joe fan (like me), you’re probably wondering which products are worth stocking up on.

I’ve tried a ton of festive Thanksgiving foods from Trader Joe’s, and they’re not all created equal. Here are 12 that I highly recommend stocking up on, and nine more that, frankly, aren’t worth buying.

1.

BUY: Caramel and Pumpkin Cakes

2.

SKIP: Pumpkin Cheesecake

5.

SKIP: Maple Glazed Donuts

6.

BUY: Rustic Apple Pie

seven.

SKIP: Apple Pumpkin Pies

8.

BUY: Pumpkin Cheesecake Croissants

9.

SKIP: Cranberry Walnut Dip

11.

SKIP: Sweet and Salty Slightly Spicy Pumpkin Spread

12.

BUY: Everything But The Leftovers Seasoning Blend

13.

BUY: Syrah Dipped Toscano Cheese Spread and Dip

14.

SAUTER: Brined bone-in half turkey breast

15.

BUY: Cutlet potatoes

16.

SAUTER: mashed sweet potatoes

19.

BUY: Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

21.

SKIP: Gobbler Quesadilla