A couple are seasonal, so snag them while it’s possible for you to! Simply Recipes / Getty Images Lately, the weathers been kind of wonky where I live. A snowstorm followed by sunshine and almost shorts-worthy temperatures, then a deluge of rain. Simply Recipes / Getty Images My favorite grocery store never lets me down, even if the meteorologist on TV does. ALDI loves to introduce new products as well as seasonal items, which means each visit holds new surprises....

My top picks: a weeknight dinner starter, a good-for-you drink, and the crispiest cookies. Daffodils, orchids, peonies, ranunculus, and potted basilline the stores' entryways. It’s such a delightful scene! Simply Recipes / Myo Quinn Along with the floral bounty, amazing new products landed on their shelves in April. Of the handful of new TJ’s products I tried this month, here are my top three picks. The 3 Best New TJ’s Products of April 1....

These delicious finds are great for hosting or gifting. Get in my cart. Tons of new chocolate treats? Simply Recipes / Trader Adobe Stock Id go on the weekend for lunch and get tea sandwiches served with a side of Terra Chips. Luckily,Trader Joes has a new dupethat I like just as much as the original. Theyre deliciously crunchy and salty and perfect for setting out at a casual holiday gathering....

There are so many great finds this month! And a bunch of them are bangers. TJ’s is on a roll. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock Im so glad I did. The instructions have you toss the raw broccoli with most of the dressing before roasting. This is something Ive never thought to do and is a great idea. Simply Recipes / Trader Joe’s The oil in the dressing helps the broccoli brown, and the dressing infuses it with flavor....

Im obsessed with all three. Simply Recipes / Sarah Crowder My neighbors and I have a regular Wednesday night meet-up we call driveway hangs. They get free snacks and I get free opinionsits my very own test group. Simply Recipes / Sarah Crowder It helps to have the reactions of a variety of people before declaring my favorites each month. Give them a try and share them with your neighbors!...

They’re real bargains. While they were all good, some weregreat. So great, I hope they’re not seasonal and stick around on shelves for a good long while. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe Plus, they are total bargainssomething worth noting withfood prices being so high. Here are the three best things I bought at Trader Joe’s this month. These swirlsare a fun take on their frozen chocolate croissants, making them even easier to share....

They’re instant adds to my shopping cart. It felt like every single day the grocery chain was plopping new and returning items on the shelves. It was honestly more than any TJ’s lover and product reviewer can reasonably handle. Simply Recipes / Sarah Crowder But never fear, dear reader, because I did my darndest. I estimate I tried close to 20 new products this month, and I lived to tell the tale....

An experienced hosts rules for low-stress party planning. It relies on three principles that are both easy to remember and execute. When It Comes to Food, Plan More of Less Menu planning is my favorite part of hosting! Simply Recipes / Sabrina Tan But it’s also really easy to get carried away with creating elaborate meals with multiple courses. Cull down your ideas and focus on serving just a few things....

A little bit of elbow grease and these tried-and-true methods will leave your Pyrex good as new. Theres a good reason why Pyrex dishes have stood the test of time and become family heirlooms. check that the paste covers any staining and leave it on for 15 minutes to an hour. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Getty Images This grease-fighting detergent stands up to the toughest stains, especially when paired with a sturdy Magic Eraser....

No need to tap the watermelon. Looks Do Matter A watermelon with bruises, dents, and bumps is out of the running. Small superficial scratches are OKthey probably happened during transportation. Lori Rice Simply Recipes / Getty Images 2. This yellow spot is known as the field spot. A watermelon with a creamy yellow field spot is likely perfectly ripe inside. Simply Recipes / Getty Images What About Tapping the Watermelon? This test really only works if you have experienceor a music degree from the prestigious Juilliard....

And experts provide the solution to single-use plastic. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Cucumbers are one of the few produces I keep stocked in my kitchen year-round. There are a few varieties of cucumbers to choose from at my local grocery store. Simply Recipes / Getty Images For pretty much anything else,English cucumbersare my go-to. I only have one hang-up: theyre always wrapped individually in plastic! (I’m not the biggest fan of single-use plastic....

For the tastiest, best-looking hot dogs in all the land. All you have to do is spiralize themI promise its not hard and you dont need a special tool! How to Spiralize Hot Dogs Spiralizing hot dogs is easy and fun. Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm Remove the skewer and you have a hot dog that looks like a spring or corkscrew. The 3 Reasons You Should Spiralize Your Hot Dogs 1....

Why you should rinse your canned beans, according to a chef-instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education. It turns out there are several good reasons that recipes call for rinsing canned beans. One commonly known reason is that rinsing can remove up to 41% of the sodium (i.e. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Here’s what I learned. Here are three reasons why rinsing canned beans makes sense: 1. “A significant and sudden increase in fiber consumption can cause bloating and gas....