Its as good as the real deal. If you were to ask him directly, though, hed probably tell you he’s achili cook-off champion. Not to toot my own horn, but hes got no chance (sorry, Dad!). Simply Recipes / Getty Images Hes got a little spice and a depth that makes you wonder, Whatisthat? Enter:Trader Joes Turkey Chili with Beans. Its my go-to for a quick and easy meal when I dont have time to make one from scratch....

It saves you time and money. Lemon juice is part of most of the dinners I cook, almost as ubiquitous as salt and pepper. Many of the recipes I make explicitly call for lemon juice. Simply Recipes / Getty Images But when they dont, if I taste something and think, What is this missing? the answer is often lemon juice. It can be used for almost any recipe that calls for fresh lemon juice....

Its my go-to when Im too tired to cook. It means that the only thing between me and dinner for two is a pot of boiling water. Im the food adventurer in my family, but my husband loves nothing more than a simple Italian meal. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Im so glad I took his advice. Its also a bargain at $2.99 for nine ounces. Not thesethey hold up nicely in their two-minute boil....

They are an instantly satisfying meal for my son, plus we love them, too. I found the perfect answer in the freezer section:Mama Cozzis Stromboli. These bready beauties come in two flavors: Pepperoni and Cheese or Three Meat and Cheese. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock They measure about seven inches in length, which is comparable to a half sub. Theyre precooked so if youre in a rush like my kiddo, nuking them in the microwave is fine....

Its so easy to turn this dinner shortcut into a full meal. This is why I plan to keep a few boxes of ALDI’s Priano pasta bakes on standby. But on a particularly hectic night, I tried the Bolognese version. Simply Recipes / Getty Images My go-to version is the Bolognese because it’s easy to turn into a full meal. that I can repurpose by tossing them into the pasta bake....

It tastes like fall. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock For me, its finally pumpkin spice time. Dont hit me with this seasonal flavor in Septemberits still summer in my mind. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock Second, a 13-ounce container costs only $2.99. Its a subtle aroma, but its there. The red velvet is a light pink color. Simply Recipes / Aldi The pink coloring comes from vegetable juice, which is a nice touch....

It’s the best breakfast deal I’ve found at ALDI. Simply Recipes / Getty Images My partner and I alternate working out in the mornings. (Go, us!) Simply Recipes / Getty Images (Let’s be real, they can’t perform magic.) Or, I’ll make a dipper out of Greek yogurt (homemade is unrealso delicious!) and maple syrup or fresh berries to boost the protein even more. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Retailers below...

I polished off an entire bag by myself. Chips can be one of the most versatile snacks around. Theyre perfect on their own or inside of asandwich. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock They’re great for road trips and sharing with friends while huddled around the TV on movie night. So snack on, baby. Otherwise, these chips are absolutely perfect on their own. Simply Recipes / ALDI

My family can’t get enough. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Mama Cozzis pizzas are a big thing in my family. My son Quinn was introduced to this product at his friend Jack’s house four years ago. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Jack loved Mama Cozzis French bread pizza, and after one bite, it became Quinns favorite, too. This is why now, at any given time, I have at least two packages in my freezer....

It’s perfect as-is. Unsurprisingly, we all loved it. If you like umami, youll love this salad kit. Simply Recipes / Getty Images It also brings out the savory flavors in the shredded Parm. Oh, its just so, so good. If you really love salad like my family does, you’ll want to pick up two bags. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Retailer below My son can eat an entire bag by himself (hence the two bags for one dinner)....

Stock up now for all your summer cookouts. Simply Recipes / Getty Images For the majority of my teenage years, I firmly dislikedpickles. Thankfully, my palate has refined with age. Simply Recipes / Getty Images A deliciously crisp grouping of sliced pickles on top of a juicy cheeseburger? A dill pickle on the side with my club sandwich? What a nice compliment. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / ALDI....

It reheats so nicely in the air fryer. ClassicPotatoes OBrienis a savory breakfast staple similar to home fries. In addition to tender potatoes, it also includes diced peppers and onions. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Heres why my family loves this freezer find. Youve got a 28-ounce bag of already-roasted potatoes ready to heat and eat at any time. Potatoes OBrien can do double duty as a dinner side, too....

I already have a few bags in my freezer. Simply Recipes / Trader Joe’s I have a true love-hate relationship withartichokes. That said, they could not be more high maintenance. Simply Recipes / Trader Joe’s Long gone are the days when Id wistfully wait for spring artichokes to make their debut at the store. Canned artichokes are preserved in brine, which muddies their inherent nutty, verdant flavor. Lately, my luck has changed....