I'm single, retired, and on a tight budget. Here are 6 of my favorite low-cost items to buy at Trader Joe's.

As a recently retired man on a budget, my favorite Trader Joe's items include the frozen pastas and desserts.

Michael Maupin

Cooking used to be one of my favorite activities. However, now that I'm newly retired, single, and living on my own, making intricate and time-consuming dishes is too much for me to do every day.Lucky, shopping at Trader Joe's is the best hack for newly retired seniors like me, and is a great way to have delicious meals in a flash — without breaking the bank.With a little planning and strategy before hitting the store, I'm able to squeeze out multiple meals from any of Trader Joe's frozen items. Here are the products I always grab from the store.Prices may vary depending on location.

I think Trader Joe's kung pao chicken is better than takeout.

Trader Joe's kung pao chicken tastes great with the store's organic brown rice.