I’m a private chef who loves shopping at Trader Joe’s. Here are 10 items I always buy when creating meals for my clients.

• I’m a private chef, and Trader Joe’s is my go-to store for buying unique yet versatile ingredients.
• To avoid waste, I prioritize buying items that can be used in several dishes.
• Some of my favorites items include Trader Joe’s orzo and Green Goddess seasoning blend.

As a private chef, I prepare a variety of meals each week for my clients. When cooking for them, I try to create meals that aren’t redundant but use as many of the same ingredients as possible. This allows me to make the most of my clients’ grocery budgets and avoid food waste.

Trader Joe’s is my favorite place to shop for ingredients I can get creative with in the kitchen without breaking the bank.

Here are 10 items I rarely head to a client’s house without.

Editor’s Note: Product availability varies. Some items on this list may not be available at Trader Joe’s nationwide.