My husband and I live with our middle-aged daughter, my mother-in-law and two of her teenage grandchildren – three generations, six people, all in one house.
Trying to accommodate all the different preferences and feed this crew on a budget can sometimes feel like navigating a field full of landmines. But shopping at Aldi has become a lifesaver with its cheaper deals on many of the items we eat regularly, with each trip costing around $100.
Here are a few of the many products I always get at Aldi.
Prices may vary depending on location.
The Fremont Fish Market’s salmon fillets are a great value.
Jennifer Krausz
Whenever I’m at Aldi, I always grab a bag of wild-caught pink salmon from the Fremont Fish Market.
This 2-pound package of frozen fillets costs $11 and is a go-to for lunch or dinner at our house. Plus, it’s delicious.
I love the Kirkwood ground turkey.
Jennifer Krausz
The Kirkwood ground turkey is a staple in our household of six. This 1-pound package costs $2, and tastes great in tacos or spaghetti.
Chef’s Cupboard chicken stock is packed with flavor.
Jennifer Krausz
My husband likes to prepare a feast for us at dinner time, and he uses a lot of chicken stock from the Chef’s Cupboard because it is safe from his mom’s chicken stock. low sodium diet.
A bonus: It adds incredible flavor to any meal and only costs just over $1 at Aldi.
I never leave Aldi without grabbing Friendly Farms ultra-filtered milk.
Jennifer Krausz
Whenever I’m at Aldi, my shopping cart is always filled with Friendly Farms ultra-filtered milk. Not only does it contain 14 grams of protein per serving, but it also costs just $4 per box.
The regular flavor is great, but I always get a chocolate version too.
Aldi has a great cheese selection.
Jennifer Krausz
My family loves charcuterie platesso I appreciate all the cheese options available at Aldi.
Our favorites include the crumbled feta, cubed cheddar cheese, Sriracha Gouda, and white cranberry cheddar.
We’re obsessed with Park Street Deli’s cannoli dip.
Jennifer Krausz
The Park Street Deli cannoli dip with chocolate chips is so delicious that I always make sure to pick up a container when I’m at Aldi.
Whether we serve it at a party or simply snack on it with some pretzels, it’s a must-have in our house.
I love how large a container of Pretty Lady Vineyards grapes is.
Jennifer Krausz
Pretty Lady Vineyards’ organic red seedless table grapes are an incredible value, with a 2-pound container costing just $5.
My family eats these all week, and they are great for school lunches or as part of a fruit salad.
Aldi’s gluten-free baking mixes make it easy to make something tasty.
Jennifer Krausz
The gluten-free brownie mixes at Aldi they only cost $3, and I think they taste better than some that cost twice as much at other stores.
Although we try to avoid desserts, it doesn’t take long for our family to indulge in the occasional sweet treat.
I can’t get enough of Choceur’s chocolate almond bars.
Jennifer Krausz
I like to keep a stash of these Choceur Dark Chocolate Almond Bars on my desk. Not only are they delicious, but each bar only costs $2.
Summit Diet Cola is inexpensive.
Jennifer Krausz
My daughter loves Diet Coke, but likes to satisfy that craving with Aldi’s Summit brand, which costs only $4 for a pack of 12 and tastes just as good.
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