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We have our Trader Joes favorites.

(Trader Joes has aProduct Hall of Fame, so we know were not alone in this.)

Some are shinier finds like thesalsawe rave about to all of our friends and the fan-favoritecauliflower gnocchi.

Trader Joe’s storefront

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Others are the back-of-house kind of products that are affordable, practical, and no less deserving of accolades.

One such item that is always stocked in our pantry isTrader Joes 10 Minute Farro ($1.79).

Theres nothing quite like farro!

Farro

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Its a hearty ancient grain that is nutty and delightfully chewy.

TJ’s version is a keeper for a reason.

The name says it all.

farro soup

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It’s a huge time saver!

(Instead of water, sometimes we use vegetable broth as the cooking liquid to infuse extra flavor.)

This foolproof product is convenient for nights when we want a quick and easy home-cooked meal.

Having it at our fingertips has elevated our weeknight meals.

Here are some of our favorite ways to enjoy it: