Fancy Cheeses
ALDIIt's time to throw a party, because you won't need to drop a ton of cash to put together a killer cheeseboard. The store's Priano Italian cheeses like Parmesan and Asiago have undergone blind taste tests and passed with flying colors, plus you can snag an 8-oz. wedge for $3.79.
Frozen Foods
ALDIIn addition to frozen fruits and veggies, you can find affordable frozen meals and sides that make it easy to throw together an impressive dinner. Microwavable items like Season's Choice Fiesta Quinoa or Asian Couscous Blend go for $2.99 per package, and they're fan favorites.
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Fresh Meats
ALDIMake sure to check out your store's weekly fresh meat offers on Wednesdays to snag quality cuts like filet mignon and ribeye on the cheap. There are also a ton of options when it comes to items like burgers and sausages — Parkview Premium beer bratwurst and beef and blue cheese sausage go for $2.99 for four.
Dried Fruit and Nuts
ALDICompared to most stores, ALDI's raw nuts and dried fruits are a total steal. Stock up on bags of almonds, pistachios, cashews and pecans, or cranberries, apricots and banana chips — all items that can cost an absurd amount if you don't know where to shop.
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Quality Breads
ALDIPick up store-brand sandwich loaves or next-level breads, like brioche or pretzel hamburger buns (under $2 per package), to step up your carb game.
Gluten-Free Foods
ALDIThe store's liveGfree brand is a favorite of shoppers with certain dietary needs. Get items like granola, baking mixes, pasta, bread ,and wraps at a decent price without feeling like you're eating cardboard. Even real pasta lovers can get down with their brown rice and quinoa pasta.
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Baby and Toddler Foods
ALDIIf you've got hungry little ones, you can never have enough healthy snacks around the house. ALDI's Little Journey line includes baby food pouches, toddler-friendly puffs and yogurt bites, which are much cheaper than big brands like Gerber.
California Wines
ALDIBroken Clouds Pinot Noir came in at No. 22 on Wine Enthusiast's list of the 100 Best Buys. The Sonoma County vino goes for about $12 — a bit steeper than Two-Buck Chuck, but also miles above when it comes to taste.
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Ice Cream
ALDIALDI stocks a wide variety of Belmont-brand ice creams that come in creative flavors like Brookie Dough — vanilla and chocolate ice cream, packed with brownie and cookie mix-ins. It comes in packaging that looks much like Ben & Jerry's, but their version comes at about half the price.
Munchies
AldiWhen you're craving a snack, you won't find brand names like Pirate's Booty in the aisles, but these savory puffs won the title of "Product of the Year" in 2017, so they must be on to something.
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Take & Bake Pizzas
ALDIThe markup on frozen supermarket pizzas can be steep, but this store's Mama Cozzi's brand sells for under $4 for frozen pies and under $9 for the pre-assembled deli pizzas, like this loaded Philly Cheesesteak variety. Sounds like a good alternative to delivery to us.
Beer
ALDIALDI stores that stock beer highlight a different brew every month, and their selection pretty much covers the bases for beer-lovers of all tastes. Pick up a $13.99 beer sample pack for a party, or try their hard ciders and hard root beers for something new.
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Healthy Snacks
ALDILook to the SimplyNature line — featuring chewy granola bars, applesauce and organic fruit snacks — for something smart to munch on. Crunchy root vegetable chips (much like pricier Terra chips) will run you less than $3 per bag.
European Chocolate
ALDIFor those who have a sweet tooth that demands high-quality chocolate, ALDI's imported German chocolates are a godsend. Their Moser Roth Premium Chocolate Bars come in varieties like 85 percent Cocoa (for the serious addicts), plus Milk Chocolate, Toffee Crunch, Chili and more, for just $1.99 per bar.
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