It’s a taste of summer in a jar. Simply Recipes / Getty Images ALDI’sBerryhill Summer Jamflavors this year piqued my curiosity. The idea was so strange that I couldn’t help but add it to my grocery list. Simply Recipes / Getty Images The truth is, this jam isdelicious, with a relatively muted lychee flavor. These aren’t your grandma’s jams (though I’m sure she’d love them, too). Since picking up a jar, I’ve been slathering it on everything....

Its saving my hectic back-to-school weeknights. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Summer is my favorite seasoncan’t beatpeachandtomatoseason. It’s a delightful mix of sweet potatoes and carrots, all pre-chopped and seasoned heartily. Simply Recipes / Getty Images (for the 123rd time that day). The thoughtful combination of flavors sets this blend apart from the ones I’ve tried at other stores. And I’d be remiss not to mention the price. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / ALDI...

This is one of my favorite findsit’s so delicious. Simply Recipes / Getty Images I have a bittersweet relationship with ALDI. Like many of my favorite ALDI releases, their availability is always fleeting. Simply Recipes / Getty Images I love how easy it is to air fry them when Im short on time. Theyre extra hot at this point, so I let them cool off for a few minutes before serving....

It makes dinner prep a breeze. ), onions have been my nemesis. Onions can also be a polarizing ingredient. Simply Recipes / Getty Images That is until Julia Child reminded me thatpearl onionsexist. I went to three stores before I finally found fresh pearl onions. Undeterred, I bandaged my finger, went back to Kroger, and boughttheir frozen pearl onions. Simply Recipes / Getty Images I finally made Julias recipe, ate every delicious bite, and never looked back....

It adds pizzazz to everything it touches. Enter Trader JoesPizza Sprinkle Seasoning Blend. Were on our third or fourth bottle of itits that much of a hit in our house. Simply Recipes / Sarah Crowder Whats In The Bottle? Pizza Sprinkles vs. Sauce Why add sprinkles instead of actual sauce? Simply Recipes / Sarah Crowder Unlike a lot of pizza sauces, theres no added sugar in this spice blend. Plus, they love sprinkling it over the top of their food....

A buttery little luxury my whole family loves. Regardless of variety, they all pair perfectly with milk, coffee, or tea. Though theyre fantastic on their own, they also would be perfect in a trifle. Simply Recipes / Getty Images For me, no matter how I enjoy them, they remind me of my weekends in France. Simply Recipes / Trader Joe’s

Simply Recipes / Getty Images Have you ever experienced sticker shock so intense it made you gasp? That’s what happened when I came across theCrofton cast-iron braiserin this week’s ALDI finds. Its a dead ringer for the Le Creuset equivalent but for a mere five percent of the price. Simply Recipes / Getty Images No, that’s not a typo! At $24.99, this braiser is a steal compared to Le Creuset’s $445 version....

Its a high-quality product at an affordable price. She knew how to stock her pantry with versatile, useful foods, especially when they were on sale. Because of her, I know that having canned fish in the cupboard is always a smart move. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock Thats why I stock up on ALDIsNorthern Catch Pink Salmonat only $3.29 for a 14.75-ounce can. Its wild-caught Alaskan salmon, not farm-raised, and Alaskan waters are considered some of the cleanest....

It’s the only potato salad I’ll buy. Simply Recipes / Getty Images I mostlymake my own potato salad. At higher-end stores, even regular potato salads easily cost double this price. Simply Recipes / Getty Images It also tastes much better than most potato salads Ive bought at other storesincluding the fancier ones. And this potato salad is fancy indeed. Sweet and smoky, this potato salads got it going on. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Retailers below...

It makes everything taste better. Either way, consider it an express ticket to dinnertime deliciousness. I love that it’s not fiery but has just enough zip to keep things interesting. Simply Recipes / Getty Images For example, this week, I plan to use it to add some sweet heat tocarnitastacos. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Retailer below

Simply Recipes \ Getty Images All my life I have adored the state fair. The one thing I cannot leave any fair without sampling, however, is funnel cake. Use a whisk to combine the wet and dry ingredients until no clumps or dry spots remain. Simply Recipes \ Getty Images Once the batter is smooth, simply transfer it back into the container and prepare the oil for frying. Finally, I transferred the cake to a wire rack to cool, then dusted it with powdered sugar....

It disappears as soon as I unpack my grocery bags. Simply Recipes / Getty Images ALDIs freeze-dried fruit is a big thing in my house. ALDIs chocolates are also a big thing in my house. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Theyre a returning item after an appearance so short last year that I missed them. My son found my most recent stash and told me These arereallygood, Mom. Thats high praise from a 14-year-old who deems almost everything just fine....

They’re as good as it gets. Even more, some are better reheated from frozen than freshly made by me. I am a soup dumpling connoisseur. Simply Recipes / Wanda Abraham To me, theres nothing like themfamiliar, warm, and comforting. Trader Joes frozen soup dumplings hold a special place in my heart too. The dumpling skins are paper-thin with a translucent quality, which is a winning quality for soup dumplings. Simply Recipes / Wanda Abraham...