Aldi Eats: Pad Thai Style Pasta

Last week I made this Pad Thai Style Pasta recipe straight from Aldi's website. I really liked how it turned out! My husband, who is a Thai food fan, enjoyed it too. We had no left overs, which is also a good sign. Technically this post should be titled "almost" Aldi Eats, since I didn't use all of their ingredients. I needed to use up what I had on hand in the pantry and fridge. Honestly, the dish probably would have been BETTER using their shrimp, as I had small, pre-cooked frozen shrimp. The recipe calls for their medium easy peel raw shrimp--which I've used before from Aldi and they are delicious! I still wanted to share this recipe, though, because it was a winner in my book and since it's on their website you should have no problem finding the ingredients. One other quick note, I'm learning that the earlier in the day you shop at Aldi the better! By the time I stopped by the store they had sold out of their green onions. Lesson learned.

I didn't have to buy much for this recipe since I already had the following on hand: shrimp, cabbage, soy sauce, chili sauce, minced garlic, brown sugar, lime juice, sriracha sauce, eggs, and red pepper. Here's what I picked up for just over $9. If I had needed the shrimp, it would have cost an additional $6.

 The meal came together in 30 minutes...

Go Aldi's Test Kitchen!  We approve! :)

Aldi Eats: Maple Salmon with Couscous and Broccoli

Feeding a family of five adds up quickly. That's why I love shopping at Aldi. I can't get over the low prices and money I save! Maybe you've tried Aldi, but don't shop there consistently because of the limited selection. That's where I hope the Aldi Eats series will help. It features recipes I've tried, using ingredients I purchased at Aldi.

To me, this dinner is the ultimate 'fast food'. I used this Maple Salmon recipe and paired it with couscous and broccoli. Besides the time it takes to marinade the salmon, this meal can be made in less than a half hour. And, it's packed with great tasting, nutrient-rich food for my family. Heck, I was feeling a little crazy, so I threw in some French bread and white wine that was under $3 (it's good, too!). Forget the drive-thru, people, this is the way to go!

Okay, here's a look at what I bought at Aldi to make this meal happen (I had the soy sauce, minced garlic, and seasoning on hand.): Two boxes of garlic flavored couscous, a 2 lb bag of frozen Salmon fillets, a good sized bottle of pure maple syrup, broccoli, a French baguette, and a bottle of Pinot Grigio all for about $24.00. The salmon is individually packaged so I only used what I needed for our family that night. I also have lots of maple syrup left for pancakes this week!

Here's a look at the final product with a disclaimer that I'm not a food stylist:

For a busy weeknight dinner, I'll take it! It felt like a real treat!