- Private chef Mila Furman shared her top Trader Joe’s picks for holiday entertaining.
- Furman, a Chicago-based chef, has shopped at Trader Joe’s for over 20 years.
- Her recommendations include gourmet cheeses and frozen appetizers for budget-friendly hosting.
With years of experience as a private chef and a longtime devotion to Trader Joe’s, Mila Furman has mastered the art of holiday hosting on a budget.
Furman, who is from the Chicago area, swapped her corporate career to pursue her passion for food, starting her own food blog and eventually her own catering and private-cheffing company.
She’s also been an avid Trader Joe’s shopper for over 20 years and says she uses the grocery chain “religiously” for entertaining and weekly grocery shopping for her clients and her own family.
From gourmet cheeses, crackers, and dips to frozen appetizers, Furman believes these 10 items will wow your guests without straining your wallet, which is especially important as grocery prices remain high this season.
Here are the Trader Joe’s products a private chef would recommend for any holiday celebration.
