Aldi... what do you recommend?

dudara

vicwatson wrote: »

1.49 specially selected fresh Tagliatelle is great, in with the pies and ready made dinners etc, they have spaghetti too but didn't try that

The gnocchi is excellent. I’ve used two packets recently and been really pleased.

Muahahaha

Do Aldi sell provolone cheese by any chance? Tesco dont have it on their website and I was in Lidl earlier and no joy there either.

Dial Hard

Muahahaha wrote:

Do Aldi sell provolone cheese by any chance? Tesco dont have it on their website and I was in Lidl earlier and no joy there either.

Only as part of certain specials, I'm afraid.

sillysocks

vicwatson wrote: »

1.49 specially selected fresh Tagliatelle is great, in with the pies and ready made dinners etc, they have spaghetti too but didn't try that

Really like the fresh Tortellini along with the fresh tomato & mascarpone sauce. Dinner in minutes too!

Muahahaha

Dial Hard wrote: »

Only as part of certain specials, I'm afraid.

Was thinking that might be the case

Anyone know if Dunnes or Super Value sell it?

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

vicwatson wrote: »

1.49 specially selected fresh Tagliatelle is great, in with the pies and ready made dinners etc, they have spaghetti too but didn't try that

Have had both and have to say I think it's the best of the fresh pastas I've had from any of the supermarkets. And it genuinely cooks in 2 minutes!

HeidiHeidi

sillysocks wrote: »

Really like the fresh Tortellini along with the fresh tomato & mascarpone sauce. Dinner in minutes too!

Excellent, this is on my menu for the coming week! Which tortellini did you have?

Alun

Bought the cardamom chai tea bags yesterday, lovely! Saw some other flavours there too, anyone tried those?

Ryath

Alun wrote: »

Bought the cardamom chai tea bags yesterday, lovely! Saw some other flavours there too, anyone tried those?

I quite liked the Specially selected Peppermint and Liquorice definitely going to try some of the other flavours. Not usually a herbal tea drinker but I want to cut back on my late evening coffee drinking a bit.

Alun

Ryath wrote: »

I quite liked the Specially selected Peppermint and Liquorice definitely going to try some of the other flavours. Not usually a herbal tea drinker but I want to cut back on my late evening coffee drinking a bit.

Are they the ones with the normal tea and coffee by the entrance? If so I like the forest fruits one.

The chai varieties are one of their special buys, in the central aisle with the other food items.

Ryath

Yea they were the ones just inside the door.

Missyelliot2

Alun wrote: »

Bought the cardamom chai tea bags yesterday, lovely! Saw some other flavours there too, anyone tried those?

Tried the ginger one, which was lovely.... not too keen on the coconut one though

Alun

Missyelliot2 wrote: »

Tried the ginger one, which was lovely.... not too keen on the coconut one though

Thanks, they also seem to do a Masala one. Found their website here ...

https://www.teaindia.co.uk/our-teas/

McMurphy

Just after eating one of them African nut and chickpea stew with red rice for my lunch.

That was absolutely delicious, must try the Brazilian one next, but honestly - the African one was quality, I highly recommend.

sillysocks

HeidiHeidi wrote: »

Excellent, this is on my menu for the coming week! Which tortellini did you have?

It was a Spinach one, maybe spinach and cheese but think it’s the only spinach one.

Thargor

Those organic cookies in the green packs in the food specials aisle are damn nice, just a plain cookie with chocolate on top, Im not buying anymore because Im just tearing through them.

lassykk

Tried a new salad today in Aldi and it was unreal.

Edamame bean, buckwheat, lentil, red pesto and a few other bits. Really tasty with some added chicken

Best bit about it for a seeded food was no nut traces so my OH can have it too

In the same place as the Hummus in my local aldi.

Good sized portion too

Cakerbaker

Their Italian 00 flour special is back. And I was panicking as I finished my last bag from last time this morning. It seems to be popular though, there were loads of French, spelt and rye bags left and I got the last 4 Italian ones.

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

Cakerbaker wrote: »

Their Italian 00 flour special is back. And I was panicking as I finished my last bag from last time this morning. It seems to be popular though, there were loads of French, spelt and rye bags left and I got the last 4 Italian ones.

Is it any good? I usually buy my 00 flour in the health food shops because the local Dunnes never have it. I was looking at it the other day in Aldi and it looks a good big bag.

Cakerbaker

TICKLE_ME_ELMO wrote: »

Is it any good? I usually buy my 00 flour in the health food shops because the local Dunnes never have it. I was looking at it the other day in Aldi and it looks a good big bag.

I find it perfect. Use it for both pasta and pizza dough and have never had any issues. It’s €1.99 for a 1.5kg bag.

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

Cakerbaker wrote: »

I find it perfect. Use it for both pasta and pizza dough and have never had any issues. It’s €1.99 for a 1.5kg bag.

That's great value. I think I usually pay over €3 for the smaller bag in the health shops. Hopefully there's still some left when I'm in next.

Muahahaha

Cakerbaker wrote: »

Their Italian 00 flour special is back. And I was panicking as I finished my last bag from last time this morning. It seems to be popular though, there were loads of French, spelt and rye bags left and I got the last 4 Italian ones.

Could I ask what % protein is this? Im looking for a high gluten flour with protein 13%-14% per 100g

Cakerbaker

Muahahaha wrote: »

Could I ask what % protein is this? Im looking for a high gluten flour with protein 13%-14% per 100g

Just checked. It’s 11.2g protein per 100g

Ryath

Muahahaha wrote: »

Could I ask what % protein is this? Im looking for a high gluten flour with protein 13%-14% per 100g

Their normal strong flour is 12g protein per 100g

RhubarbCrumble

Have the little chilled desserts in the earthenware pots gone? The salted caramel and chocolate orange ones. Haven't seen them in my local store now in a few weeks

Ryath

Missyelliot2 wrote: »

Tried the ginger one, which was lovely.... not too keen on the coconut one though

Alun wrote: »

Thanks, they also seem to do a Masala one. Found their website here ...

https://www.teaindia.co.uk/our-teas/

Got the ginger one today. Was very nice made with milk and a teaspoon of honey. Had never had a Chai latte in my life before! Will definitely try the masala and cardamom versions.

McMurphy

They are doing 8oz "ultimate burgers" which are the business.

I highly recommend them, sold in 2 x packs, cant for the life of me remember how much they cost, but they were massive burgers and tasted fantastic.

vicwatson

Johnny Dogs wrote: »

They are doing 8oz "ultimate burgers" which are the business.

I highly recommend them, sold in 2 x packs, cant for the life of me remember how much they cost, but they were massive burgers and tasted fantastic.

Fresh or frozen?

McMurphy

vicwatson wrote: »

Fresh or frozen?

Fresh.

I'm not joking, they're absolutely MASSIVE, don't get me wrong, they will fit in a burger bun easily, but its the height that's massive, it's like biting into a massive meatball.

vicwatson

Johnny Dogs wrote: »

Fresh.

I'm not joking, they're absolutely MASSIVE, don't get me wrong, they will fit in a burger bun easily, but its the height that's massive, it's like biting into a massive meatball.

€3.49 per pack and yes they are magnificent

I made a "big mac" out of one of them with 1.5 buns, and gouda cheese and it was terrific.

Pricey enough at €3.49 but whatever seasoning they use in it is the biz, cheers for the heads up