This $8 ALDI Appliance Is a Tiny Version of the One I've Used for 10 Years

It couldn’t be easier to use. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock Ive had two waffle makers in my life. One was an expensive gift from my good friend Ellen. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock The other I picked up in the AOS (Aisle of Shame) at ALDI. Which do you think was the better waffle maker? If you know anything about me, you know the answer was the Ambiano waffle maker from ALDI....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 232 words · Charles Williams

This $8.99 ALDI Steak Is a Omaha Steaks Dupe (and Cheaper)

I’m grilling them all summer long. However, have you seen the price of steak these days? It’s so expensive! Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock My family absolutely adores the steaks at ALDI. The two steaks equal almost a pound of meat. When we have time on weekends, we cook them on the grill. Simply Recipes / ALDI Then, I pop the whole pan into a 375F oven for about 10 minutes for medium-rare....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 90 words · Karen Burns

This $9.99 ALDI Fall Find Has Le Creuset Fans Flocking To Buy It

And it couldnt be more festive for fall. Simply Recipes / Aldi Last year, I was scrolling through Facebook when I saw thecutestholiday table setting. Every place setting had its own adorable little pumpkin-shaped dish as the main centerpiece. Simply Recipes / Getty Images They were $50 apiece, and I needed at least eight. There was no way I could comfortably make that purchase. But this year ALDI isallabout pumpkin-inspired decor, and they’ve released their ownmini pumpkin casserole dishesfrom Crofton....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 208 words · Andrew Thomas

This $9.99 ALDI Find Is a Copycat of a $200 Williams Sonoma Product

This “stunning” find is flying off the shelves and into my cart. (I mean, $200 fora wooden cheese boardis wild, don’t you think?) All are made from durable acacia wood, known for its beautiful grain and longevity. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Imagine making your kids individual snack plates or DIY pizzas on these round guysI can’t even! And every Father’s Day I use the board to create the most incredible homemade bagel andloxspread....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 85 words · Laurie Boyer

This $9.99 ALDI Find Is a Copycat of a Popular $48 Pottery Barn Product

Run, dont walk, to snag a set. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock I have expensive taste but a decidedly non-expensive budget. That’s why I love exploring ALDI’s weekly finds so much. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock And when I spotted the Croftonglass appetizer bowlsduring my latest ALDI run, I wasseriouslyimpressed. But, as with all of ALDI’s dupes, they’re sold at a fraction of the price. The charming, vintage-inspired beauties are fun and whimsical and add instant character to any kitchen or table setting....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 188 words · Richard Watson

This $9.99 ALDI Find Pays for Itself—It’s Life Changing

Stop throwing away produce! I finally gave in and bought theCrofton Produce Containerfrom ALDI. After just a few days, this $9.99 miracle worker is paying for itself. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Either way, I was eager to try it. It wasn’t until I opened it up that I understood how it worked. Who knew produce storage could be so high-tech? Simply Recipes / Aldi The only difference was that my wallet was much happier with ALDI’s price point....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 185 words · Lynn Montgomery

This 1-Ingredient Upgrade for Better Salads (It's Already In Your Fridge)

It jazzes up tossed salads and more. While I like them, my daughterloooovesthem. I say it like that because thats how 11-year-olds say things, with a touch of drama. Simply Recipes / Getty Images However, its not the pickle Im after,its the pickle juice. Heres why I love it for easily upgrading salads. That tiny bit of acidity helps brighten any dish, making it taste better instantly. Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek...

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 175 words · William Fowler

This 1-Ingredient Upgrade for Fried Eggs Will Blow Your Socks Off

It’s even better than butter. Simply Recipes / Karishma Pradhan Fried eggs are my favorite “struggle food.” An egg adds protein and the yolk acts as a sauce, enriching everything it touches. Simply Recipes / Karishma Pradhan It’s such a simple food that I never really considered cooking it any other way. That is… until I came acrosscream eggs. What Are Cream Eggs? Simply Recipes / Karishma Pradhan I’ve been following the Ideas In Food blog by Aki Kamozawa and Alex Talbot since the early 2010s....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 168 words · Sharon Barnett

This 1-Ingredient Upgrade Makes My Favorite Breakfast Taste Like Dessert

This little luxury makes everything taste like brownies. And before you ask: Is itreallynecessary to have your breakfast taste like a brownie? Does it make waking up in the morning a little bit sweeter? Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel Of course it does. Their new Everything Brownie sweet seasoning in collaboration with Benjamin Delwiche ofBenjamin the Bakeris no exception. The seasoning includes cane sugar, cacao powder, malt powder, and vanilla powder....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 171 words · Zachary James

This 1-Ingredient Upgrade Makes Smoothies Tastes Better (It’s Already in Your Pantry)

Try it once and you’ll never look back. You may already know that salt makes desserts taste better. EvenModern Familytaught the world thatchocolate milk is better with salt. Simply Recipes / Jessica Gavin I love sprinkling flaky salt on my ice cream. Noapple pieorchocolate chip cookiesare complete without at least a pinch or likely even a teaspoon or more of salt. Salt in a smoothie provides dimension and balance in a way you probably hadnt thought possible....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 170 words · Cristina Ferguson

This 1-Minute Dressing Recipe Was Made by More Than 600 Thousand Readers This Year

Its seriously easy and endlessly customizable. Simply Recipes / Molly Adams I grew up with a refrigerator door full of bottled salad dressing. Fast forward to today and I cant tell you the last time I bought the bottled stuff. Simply Recipes / Molly Adams Ive even turned both my dad and sister on to making it themselves, too. Its a simple ratio of two parts acid to three parts oil....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 95 words · Steven Oliver

This 10-Minute Meal Warms Me up on Cold Nights

Its just five cheap ingredients. My Secret Ingredient Two things set this recipe apart from the other beans and greens out there. see to it to drain the beans in a sieve set over a bowl as youll need the aquafaba. Simply Recipes / Ali Redmond Taste and season as needed before serving with freshly gratedParmesan cheese. Simply Recipes / Ali Redmond Simply Recipes / Ali Redmond

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 67 words · Tara Smith

This 10-Minute Nigella Lawson Pasta Is as Good as an Italian Restaurant's

My kids love it, too. Ive written before aboutmy noodle-loving daughterswe have pasta in some form at least a couple of times a week. Then I remembered Nigellas Lemon Linguine. Simply Recipes / Getty Images / Coco Morante She cooked it in the first episode of her show, “Nigella Bites.” Sounds good to me, Nigella! Once thewater has come to a boil, it takes about 10 minutes from start to finish....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 176 words · David Scott