Do you grocery shop at Aldi? What do you like to buy there? Since I cook a lot, I get questions about what is good to buy at Aldi to use in various recipes.
Here is information about grocery shopping at Aldi. There are lots of great deals that you can find there, so take a look at all these items when you are at the store next time. You can save a lot of money by shopping at Aldi, and comparing Aldi prices to prices are other stores you shop at. If Aldi prices are lower, you are going to be saving money by buying those items at Aldi.
If you are wondering how to shop at Aldi, make sure to bookmark this post, as I will be adding reviews and other items as I purchase them or remember them.
There are lots of great foods, and cooking ingredients that you can buy at Aldi. There are also some non-food ingredients that you can buy there. Let’s take a look:
Breakfast Items
– Old Fashioned Oats, are great, and available at a great price. I always have some on hand. I use them to make regular oatmeal, or delicious overnight no-cook oatmeal.
– Crispy Oats Cereal, whole grain cereal, at a great price, too.
Dairy
– Milk, they have a great price on milk.
– Greek Yogurt, delicious yogurt to use in recipes, or just to eat with fruits or oats. You can use it in Green Goddess Dressing Recipe
– Cream Cheese, tastes just as good at many other brands, and costs less.
– Cream Cheese With Chives, if you like cream cheese with chives on your bagel, this is another item that is delicious and available at a great price.
– Heavy Whipping Cream, great when making cream soups or you need whipped cream to serve with summer berries. Also, the price is better than what I can find elsewhere. Use it in Ambrosia Fruit Salad.
– Butter, one of the basic and delicious ingredients. Use it in Butternut Squash Risotto or Potato Leek Soup Recipe.
– Goat Cheese, I like Honey Goat Cheese and Herb Goat Cheese. They also have Cranberry Cinnamon Goat Cheese around Christmas, which is very very delicious.
– Havarti Cheese, another great cheese to serve with grapes, crackers and other fruits.
– Other Cheeses, I like all kinds of cheeses, and I have tried quite a few, and they all have been pretty good.
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Check the Aldi ad for the specials on fruits and vegetables for the week. There are some good deals every week, so see what you need among the deals.
Bananas, onions, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, cantaloupes, pineapples, grapes, apples, potatoes, organic mixed baby lettuces, mushrooms, baby carrots — I have tried all of them, and all have been pretty good.
Organic Fruits and Vegetables, if you buy organic fruits and vegetables, they are some organic fruits and vegetables at Aldi, at great prices.
Frozen Foods
– Frozen Peas, great to use in Fried Rice Recipe.
– Frozen Corn, also great in many recipes, including Vegetarian Fried Rice.
– Frozen Berries, great for smoothies or yogurt.
Canned Goods
– Canned Peas
– Fruit Cocktail
– Canned Peaches, good in smoothies.
– Canned Mandarin Oranges
– Canned Pears, you can use them in this Pear With Blue Cheese and Pecans Salad
Dry Goods
– White Rice, great in Rice Pilaf Recipe.
– Brown Rice.
– Dry White Beans
– Dry Pinto Beans, great in Refried Beans and Chili.
Baking Supplies
– Brown Sugar
– White Sugar
– Chocolate Chips
– Flour
– Canola Oil
– Cinnamon
– Vanilla
Snacks
– Crackers
– Fruit Pouches
– Pretzels
– Root Vegetables Chips
– Raisin Bread
Desserts
– Dark Chocolate Bars
– Dark Chocolate Bars with Nuts
– Chocolate Covered Caramels with Sea Salt, this was a holiday item.
– Gingerbread Cookies, also a holiday item.
Meats
– Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
– Chicken Leg Quarters, for making chicken stock.
Time Limited Items
Aldi has many limited time items. Around Christmas time there are tons of very delicious items, that disappear after the holidays. Various desserts, chocolate candies, ginger bread cookies and lots more.
Twice a year they have German week, and they have many German items during those times. If you like those items, grab them when you see them!
Non-Food Items
Did you know that there are lots of non-food items that you can buy at Aldi?
The Aldi weekly ad also has deals on non-food items, such as toys, home decor, kitchen supplies, and many more. Those are only around for about a week, and then get replaced with new non-food items. If you like something, grab them when you see them.
There are other items that you can purchase all the time:
– Aluminum Foil
– Plastic Wrap
– Sandwich Bags
– Freezer Bags
What are your favorite items to buy at Aldi? Share in the comments!
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