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Aldi... what do you recommend?

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 664 ✭✭✭Space Dog


    I have another thing to add to my list with Aldi disappointments: The vegan sausage rolls. I really like the ones from Applegreen and Londis, but these are once again bland and the pastry has a weird texture. Will bin the rest, not worth the calories.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,652 ✭✭✭sillysocks


    Not sure if its been mentioned below but the stuffed mushrooms are lovely. They’re in the chilled food section. Have only had the sun dried tomato and spinach ones but very tasty for lunch.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,148 ✭✭✭✭thesandeman


    Had the GOSH veggie cocktail sausages from the chilled section yesterday. No need for heating.
    They were lovely in a sandwich with cheese and lettuce.
    €1.99 but I'll get 4/5 sandwiches out of them.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,549 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    sillysocks wrote: »
    Not sure if its been mentioned below but the stuffed mushrooms are lovely. They’re in the chilled food section. Have only had the sun dried tomato and spinach ones but very tasty for lunch.
    Just had the ham and leek ones, wasn't particularly impressed tbh.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,143 ✭✭✭akelly02


    Aldi Spice Box from the Chiller Section. It had two goujons, chips, a couple of poppin chicken, a scatter of diced pepper and a small curry dip and sachet of seasoning.

    Threw it into the airfryer. Twas grand nothing to write home about. Was very spicy for me.



    repeated on me for about a fortnight

    wont be going back for more


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 686 ✭✭✭0xzmro3n4y7lb5


    akelly02 wrote: »
    repeated on me for about a fortnight

    wont be going back for more

    Suffering here today too and when I think of it the ingredients list was as long as my arm for 100% chicken fillet and chips Mx


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,854 ✭✭✭54and56


    Suffering here today too and when I think of it the ingredients list was as long as my arm for 100% chicken fillet and chips Mx

    Better off making your own version using the Spice Bag Mix Aldi actually sells - https://www.facebook.com/pg/funkymonkeyfood/posts/

    I made one recently using air fryer made proper chips (peeled spuds etc) and chicken breast per the spice mix recipe (very easy) and the family scoffed it down without any latent issues next day!!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,653 ✭✭✭AulWan


    "The Deli" ready cooked smoked crispy bacon, which is in the section with the cold meats.

    Lovely in a chicken and bacon pasta salad, or added to a burger or sandwich. I've gone through a whole packet this week.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,213 ✭✭✭pm1977x


    Large cottage pie (serves 3) not bad at all for 4.50. Contains carrots... and peas, which was somewhat unexpected but fine.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 617 ✭✭✭LenWoods


    Anyone tried these specially selected Mature Cheddar cheese bake yet ?
    I've bought a Jalapeno & Spring Onion flavoured one
    They come in a little ceramic dish which I later plan to use as a puddle catch for a flower pot lol
    Cook them in the oven


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,141 ✭✭✭✭anewme


    LenWoods wrote: »
    Anyone tried these specially selected Mature Cheddar cheese bake yet ?
    I've bought a Jalapeno & Spring Onion flavoured one
    They come in a little ceramic dish which I later plan to use as a puddle catch for a flower pot lol
    Cook them in the oven

    I posted about them about two pages up the thread.

    I had the cheddar and cider one with a crispy roll.

    They are addictive.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 617 ✭✭✭LenWoods


    anewme wrote: »
    I posted about them about two pages up the thread.

    I had the cheddar and cider one with a crispy roll.

    They are addictive.

    Thanks,
    Might have to start clay pigeon shooting if I end up gathering too many ceramic dishes :D


  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 4,644 Mod ✭✭✭✭Daisies


    LenWoods wrote: »
    Anyone tried these specially selected Mature Cheddar cheese bake yet ?
    I've bought a Jalapeno & Spring Onion flavoured one
    They come in a little ceramic dish which I later plan to use as a puddle catch for a flower pot lol
    Cook them in the oven

    My favourite find of this 2019. My only worry is it's a seasonal Christmas only item


  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 12,420 Mod ✭✭✭✭igCorcaigh


    Damn... I must be going to the wrong Aldi.
    Just usually get pita breads and coffee lol!

    Seriously, those things sound delicious.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,549 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    LenWoods wrote: »
    Thanks,
    Might have to start clay pigeon shooting if I end up gathering too many ceramic dishes :D
    They are very handy, as are the little Le Parfait preserving jars the pate came in.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,141 ✭✭✭✭anewme


    igCorcaigh wrote: »
    Damn... I must be going to the wrong Aldi.
    Just usually get pita breads and coffee lol!

    Seriously, those things sound delicious.

    I'm really sorry I discovered them, well my waistline is, so I'm trying to undiscover them.

    Lidl has them too. I got fig and blue cheese. Heaven.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,820 ✭✭✭Tigerandahalf


    A couple of nice things I have tried lately -

    The Spanish specially selected spicy chorizo sausage. It is really good, add to a dish or eat on its own.

    The serrano ham is also lovely on a cracker with some cheese. The Parma ham is also good.

    Aldi don't seem to stock gruyere cheese. The one in tesco is gorgeous. A lovely hard cheese, lovely with the above.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,653 ✭✭✭AulWan


    We just had a Specially Selected Maple Bacon and Taw Valley Cheddar Quiche and it was delicious.

    Especially as I added a little extra The Deli smoked crispy bacon on top. (see previous post).

    I will definitely be buying more quiches.

    PQUYrN6.jpg


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,685 ✭✭✭✭wonski


    AulWan wrote: »
    We just had a Specially Selected Maple Bacon and Taw Valley Cheddar Quiche and it was delicious.

    Especially as I added a little extra The Deli smoked crispy bacon on top. (see previous post).

    I will definitely be buying more quiches.

    PQUYrN6.jpg

    No Use By date?

    Or is it on the back somewhere?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,653 ✭✭✭AulWan


    wonski wrote: »
    No Use By date?

    Or is it on the back somewhere?

    You have sharp eyes! I blanked it out because I copied an old picture I got online. Didn't want anyone thinking I was eating out of date egg products.

    I bought it last Monday, the use by date on it was 21 January !


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,404 ✭✭✭✭vicwatson


    AulWan wrote: »
    We just had a Specially Selected Maple Bacon and Taw Valley Cheddar Quiche and it was delicious.

    Especially as I added a little extra The Deli smoked crispy bacon on top. (see previous post).

    I will definitely be buying more quiches.

    PQUYrN6.jpg




    Is that Deli smoked bacon uncooked? and comes in smoked and unsmoked and comes in 2 "portions" ? That's the only one I could find, cant get a picture. Actually the one I saw was "Pancetta" is that what you mean?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,653 ✭✭✭AulWan


    vicwatson wrote: »
    Is that Deli smoked bacon uncooked? and comes in smoked and unsmoked and comes in 2 "portions" ? That's the only one I could find, cant get a picture. Actually the one I saw was "Pancetta" is that what you mean?

    No it's cooked already, and its definitely not pancetta. I have some at home so I'll post a picture this evening.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,011 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    AulWan wrote: »
    No it's cooked already, and its definitely not pancetta. I have some at home so I'll post a picture this evening.

    Thanks. I couldn't find it either


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,564 ✭✭✭✭whiskeyman


    I know it's not food, but I've spotted biodegradable baby wipes for just 10c extra.
    (Normal wipes have plastic in them).
    Well worth making the switch.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,143 ✭✭✭akelly02


    them chicken thigh burgers are better than youd get in burger king!! unreal


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,181 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    Must admit I didn't like the thigh burgers at first in a bun but if you chop them up and drop them in a bowl of salad its spectacular.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 686 ✭✭✭0xzmro3n4y7lb5


    AulWan wrote: »
    We just had a Specially Selected Maple Bacon and Taw Valley Cheddar Quiche and it was delicious.

    Especially as I added a little extra The Deli smoked crispy bacon on top. (see previous post).

    I will definitely be buying more quiches.

    PQUYrN6.jpg

    They used to be so much nicer but they did an improved recipe.

    Now all the bacon has that white fatty glaze over it.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,653 ✭✭✭AulWan


    I found the bacon on mine was perfectly fine, and I added more. ;)

    As promised above,

    AYzReCW.jpg


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,278 ✭✭✭Cheshire Cat


    AulWan wrote: »
    I found the bacon on mine was perfectly fine, and I added more. ;)

    As promised above,

    Have been looking for that in two local Aldis. No luck :(


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  • Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 23,997 Mod ✭✭✭✭TICKLE_ME_ELMO


    AulWan wrote: »
    I found the bacon on mine was perfectly fine, and I added more. ;)

    As promised above,

    AYzReCW.jpg

    Ooh, I've been getting something similar from M&S for years. Do they do the non smoked in Aldi?


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