I used to think Trader Joe’s was overrated, but now it’s my go-to for quick, easy meals. Here are 10 of my favorite items to buy there.

Trader Joe’s spicy meat pizza has gotten me through many nights when I spent all my energy elsewhere and couldn’t imagine having to make dinner from scratch.

It’s perfect for a weeknight pick-me-up, and I like it even more when I add some pepperoni on top before throwing it in the oven. It also has a great balance of sweet and spicy flavors.

I use the Unexpected cheddar chicken sausage in so many recipes. My favorite way to use this item is to chop it up with some potatoes and fire-roasted veggies, throw it all on a baking sheet with a little bit of avocado oil, and bake it until the potatoes are crispy.

Sometimes, I use it as an addition to mac and cheese for a lunch that’s full of childhood nostalgia.

I find that the trail mix at Trader Joe’s tends to be cheaper than the versions at other stores, but there’s no sacrifice in quality.

Though Trader Joe’s offers multiple options for this particular snack, the “Rainbow’s End” version includes some candy-coated milk-chocolate pieces reminiscent of M&Ms, making it the perfect blend of sweet and salty.

I don’t typically avoid dairy, but Trader Joe’s brown-sugar oat-milk creamer is such a good addition to my coffee that I use it every morning. I especially like it mixed with cold brew.

Sometimes I feel like having a cold brew but don’t want to spend the money on a cup from a coffee shop. That’s when Trader Joe’s cold-brew concentrate comes in handy.

At less than $10 a bottle at my local Trader Joe’s, this product is worth it every time. I typically end up getting about six cups out of one bottle.

The fire-roasted peppers and onions, found in the frozen section, can be added to just about any meal to spice it up and bring some depth of flavor.

I personally love it in hashes, scrambled eggs, and cheesy pasta. I also like to use it as a topping on burgers.

Trader Joe’s frozen roasted-potatoes and peppers make a great side dish with dinner.

I love having it with kielbasa or another type of sausage, but it’s also a good choice to eat with a burger or some salmon.

Another quick dinner I love whipping up is Trader Joe’s beef and broccoli. I crave Chinese food somewhat often, and this always hits the spot.

Homemade pizza is one of my favorite foods, and thanks to Trader Joe’s, it’s easy for me to make it relatively often.

Both of Trader Joe’s’ premade pizza-dough options are delicious, but I prefer the garlic-and-herb version for the extra flavor.

With just one package, I can make a large enough pizza for dinner and still have leftovers for lunch the following day.

If I leave the store without picking up a salad kit or two, I immediately regret it.

My favorite is the Southwest chopped-salad kit, which is fine on its own but even better if you add some of the ready-to-eat chicken available in the same section.