It never lasts more than a day at my house. Simply Recipes / Getty Images It’s safe to say my number one food group isguacamole(Skinny margs? A close second.) Simply Recipes / Getty Images I have a party guac that slays with fresh-as-heck veggies and zesty limes. Hate storing them, but don’t want to eat the entire thing at once? Some avocados are huge! Simply Recipes / Trader Joes And they’re only ripe for 30 seconds!...
Its a whole meal ready in minutes. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Pastaany and all pastais hands down my husbands favorite food. Pasta amatriciana,spaghetti and meatballs,fettuccine Alfredo, andBolognese… the list goes on. Simply Recipes / Getty Images The budget grocery stores dinner hero status grew even bigger when I recently discovered its Specially Selected Pasta Fazool. The soup starts with lots and lots of tomatoes, along with Parmesan cheese and spices....
It makes cleaning a bit more satisfying. So when I saw ALDIsEasy Home Luxury Cleaning Toolsline, I was legitimately excited. Everything is so pretty! Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock My favorite feature of the ALDI brush is in its name. With just a push of a button, it dispenses soap right where you need it. While some might see aesthetics as unnecessary, I value beauty in these everyday things. Simply Recipes / ALDI...
I am convinced every kitchen should have at least one. It’s a frustrating daily wrestling match between me and my kitchenware. The referee is my patience; the prize is a single baking sheet. Simply Recipes / Getty Images So when I saw ALDI’sroll-up cooling rackslisted in their latest finds, I literally thought,This is brilliant. And Ive gotta say, my instincts were right. This roll-up design is genius, and I’m convinced every kitchen should have (at least) one....
I always keep these in my freezer, especially around the holidays. One surprising thing that helped was discovering the liberation that came with easy, impressive dishes I couldquickly prepare. Suddenly, getting together didn’t feel like a complex logistical challenge. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock It became something I could do with minimal stress. One of my genuine goals for 2025 is to socialize more. So, for me, these simple culinary shortcuts aren’t just about food....
We all wanted seconds! The gnocchi are incredibly tender and the mozzarella becomes creamy in the baked sauce. Rarely, if ever, would I make gnocchi alla Sorrentina at home. Simply Recipes / Getty Images So I gasped in delight when I recently found ALDIs PrianoSorrentina Gnocchiin the freezer section. ALDI fans especially love the pantry staples like bronze cut dry pastas andready-to-bake pastas. My only critique of the PrianoSorrentina Gnocchiis that I wish the bags were bigger!...
Dont make the same mistake I made. Simply Recipes / Getty Images I first learned about a tool called a ground meat chopper sometime in 2018. Six years later, Ifinallygot one, and my only regret is that I didn’t buy it sooner. Simply Recipes / Getty Images So, when I saw that ALDI was selling theCrofton Meat Chopper, I knew I had to share. Most people probably use a spatula to do this task, which has one main edge or blade....
Its replaced Rao’s as my go-to marinara sauce. It was half the price of the Raos and worth a shot. At dinnertime, I worried a little bit. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Would my selective, Raos-loving daughter notice that tonights pasta was different? To both my delight and surprise, she not only went back for seconds, she complimented dinner! There are even some Raos purists who swear this half-the-price jar is actually Raos in disguise....
They’re my family’s favorite after-dinner treat. EnterTrader Joes Hold the Cone! mini cones($3.99 for eight cones). Simply Recipes / Getty Images Hold the Cone mini cones have become our familys favorite after-dinner treat. Simply Recipes / Stephanie Ganz / Trader Joe’s
It’s one of the most versatile items in my pantry. One ingredient ubiquitous in both cuisines is the humble olive, so you might call me an olive connoisseur. The most shockingly tasty olive finds Ive discovered is thegrilled pitted green olives at Trader Joes. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock Yes, you read that right,grilled olives. Each of these Chalkidiki olives, packed in oil, has the cutest tiny grill marks youve ever seen....
Crispy, crunchy, and high in protein. I cant get enough. The mere idea of heating the waffle iron on a weekday gives me anxiety. Simply Recipes / Getty Images With this in mind, I grabbedTrader Joes Peanut Butter Protein Granolawhile on a shopping trip months ago. The rest is history. Its my breakfast secret weapon, one I rely upon to keep me sane on busy weekday mornings. Simply Recipes / Laurel Randolph...
Its a fall favorite I alway stock up on. The kit makes a simple yet elegant salad that just sings with autumnal flavor. Its base is a mix of fresh spring greens. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock The whole kit costs only $3.99, and it claims it makes 2 1/2 servings. I think it makes three to four perfectly-sized side salads. Or add the salad to grilled chicken, salmon, or turkey wraps for a festive fall sandwich....
It’s a pantry MVP I stock up on every time I go to TJ’s. While you might find decent canned salmon elsewhere, they usually cost a lot more. Beyond the price, though, this is seriously good salmon. Simply Recipes / Sarah Crowder After forming the patties, I shallow-fry them quickly in a skillet. It’s so easy! I rarely have any leftovers. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Retailers above...
