
Gourmet dining doesn’t have to mean splurging at a fancy restaurant. Trader Joe’s offers frozen foods that look and taste upscale — without the hefty price tag.
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Here are six picks that can elevate any meal for under $11.

Mini Filet Mignon en Croute
- Price: $9.99
This limited-time appetizer is made with beef tenderloin, mushrooms and shallots, wrapped up in a puff pastry. It’s sure to be a hit at any dinner party.
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Mini Mushroom Tartelettes
- Price: $5.49
A limited-time frozen hors d’oeuvres, these mushroom tartelettes make a great vegetarian accompaniment to the mini filet mignon en croute. Each bite-sized crust is filled with sliced white and shiitake mushrooms, chopped garlic, shallot, Parmesan, cream cheese and ricotta.

Uncured Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
- Price: $10.99
Pair the smokiness of bacon with the seafood-y sweetness of scallops, and you have a winning combination. Each package of this heat-and-eat appetizer contains eight delicious pieces.

Truffle Risotto
- Price: $4.99
If you’re looking for a decadent side dish, look no further than this truffle risotto. Available for a limited time, this frozen delicacy combines Carnaroli rice, Asiago cheese, cultured butter, white wine, cream and black truffle.

Garlic & Herb Butter Mussels
- Price: $5.99
This versatile frozen dish can be served as an appetizer, side dish, pasta topping or entree. Each package contains a dozen fully cooked and flavored mussels, imported from France. It’s available for a limited time, so be sure to snag it while you still can.

Japanese Soufflé Cheesecakes
- Price: $3.49
Imported from Japan, this unique dessert combines the lightness of a soufflé with the denseness of a traditional cheesecake. Each package contains two single-serve cheesecakes.
Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.
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