It’s my new favorite cheese. I’m using it on everything. I buy these two items all the time. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock Sometimes, I even combine the two products at home. So I was really excited to see that ALDI combined the two in itsEmporium Selection Everything Goats Milk Cheese. I really like it as a substitute for cream cheese on bagelsits just a bit tangier. Simply Recipes / Aldi...

It feels like a premium find from an upscale home goods store. So when I spotted ALDI’s new ceramic and silicone travel mug, its portability sold me. I can see it becoming my constant companion as I chase my kids around the house. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock And since it’s so affordable (similar mugs sell for upwards of $30elsewhere! ), I decided to give several away as a cute and thoughtful gift this season....

It’s great for dinner but would be at home as an appetizer or on a brunch table. Its got a touch of oregano, and its so, so luscious. For more protein, toss on some shredded chicken before you put it in the oven. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock That way, the crust is nice and crispy. To learn more about our approach to product recommendations, seeHERE. Simply Recipes / Aldi

Its not only festive; its a total steal at $4.99. This annual party has become our absolute favorite holiday tradition. We hang out and have fun, and its so low-pressure. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock For this years party, Im bringing my latest favorite wine from ALDI:Alegrete Vinho Verde. It’s also a great deal. It was there that I first tasted Vinho Verde. Simply Recipes / ALDI Translated, it means green wine, but its really a light and refreshing white wine....

It makes a “ridiculously comforting” dinner. All I need is to choose my proteinchicken or porkand throw some vegetables into a pot. It’s become my go-to on busy weeknights. Simply Recipes / Getty Images As for vegetables, I slice onions, chop carrots, and cube potatoes. I also add broccoli, which I like to blanch before stirring in, but that’s purely optional. First, saute the vegetables in butter for a few minutes before adding the chicken....

It’s a perfect lunch in a bowl. BULGOGI, it said, sharing my ardor for Korean barbecue beef with every passing motorist. Some of them are just meatier than others. Simply Recipes / Kroger That means heating it with its cover on for a few minutes before I remove it and stir. Another round in the microwave and Im done. One of my favorite things about Korean barbecue at a restaurant is the myriad pickles....

If you like broccoli and Caesar salad, it’s the best of both worlds. Thats how much I love it! Theres broccoli, Caesar dressing, shredded Parmesan cheese, and crouton crumbs in the bag. Simply Recipes / Getty Images The first time I made it, I followed the recipe on the package exactly. In the last few minutes of baking, you add the crunchy croutons crumbs and the Parmesan cheese. When its done, you drizzle on the remaining dressing just before serving....

Its going to be a serious timesaver. Thats the feeling I got when I sawTrader Joes Cheesy Herby Biscuits. Could thisseasonal productbe the new hot item on my Thanksgiving table? Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock Of course, I grabbed a box to find out. For example, I often makehomemade dinner rollsfor holiday meals, but the process is time-consuming. Could Trader Joes Cheesy Herby Biscuits hold up as the stand-in for my rolls?...

These bite-sized snacks are great for stress-free parties. Simply Recipes / Getty Images One thing I miss about the Philippines is the hospitality of the people. However, preparing these foods from scratch can take time. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Finding ingredients alone can be challenging especially if you dont live near a Filipino grocery store. The square-shaped wonton wrappers look as if they were meticulously folded by hand one by one....

My hands-down favorite brand of puff pastry is the one from Trader Joes. Ive tried a few different brands, and TJs always comes out on top. If you better use a dairy-free puff pastry, choose Pepperidge Farm. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock Otherwise, the Trader Joes version wins in every way! Second, Trader Joes puff pastry comes in two rolled-up sheets, so there are no folds or creases. Theyre just so pretty!...

I cant leave the store without a few bags in hand. Theyre dried apricots.From California. To be polite, I took one. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Sarah Crowder / Getty Images This apricot was different. Its flavor was intensely apricot-y, the fruity power of 1000 normal apricots condensed into one chewy nugget. It tasted simultaneously sweet and tart, evocative of Starburst candies and nearly as melt-in-your-mouth. Simply Recipes / Emma Christensen...

I’m not sure how I ever lived without it. (Despite its precise name, the meat chopper is far from gimmicky!) The me from 15 years ago wouldn’t have had this boundaryI wanted to try and own everything! Simply Recipes / Getty Images And I’m so happy I bought it. I’m not sure how I ever lived without it. Features of Target’s Dollar Spot Juicer This juicer is beautifully simple. Simply Recipes / Kris Osborne...

Its been a total game changer. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock My kitchen storage situation is awkward. I live in a big house, and the kitchen looks good on the surface. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock It was hugely inconvenient, to say the least. And you already knowmy parchment paper struggles! That all changed two years ago when I bought a bamboo organizer for my kitchen wraps and rolls. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock...