When the beginning of the month rolls around, you know you can count on a new slate of Aldi finds to help you shake up your routine in the kitchen. The popular grocery chain is always dropping fun, seasonal items that you can scoop up for a limited time each month, and the prices are pretty tough to beat.
This month, Aldi’s carousel of items includes a fun set of mini casserole dishes—perfect for the home cook who loves a weekend brunch of baked eggs and soldier toast. There’s also a cheesy slate of Easter goodies that will work for folks putting together a holiday charcuterie spread as well as those who just want a tasty new cheese to snack on. And you probably won’t want to miss out on the heat-and-eat pouches of whole grains and lentils that are perfect for lunch al desko. We’ve rounded up the best of the best—here are the seven items to look for this month.
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1. Crofton Mini Casserole Set
Mini casserole dishes aren’t just cute—they’re pretty handy. You can use one of these lidded pots as a salt cellar, a serving dish for hot or cold dips or as the perfect little pots for desserts like crème brûlée. Aldi is bringing their version of these pretty dishes to stores on March 13, when you can grab a set for $9.99. Be on the lookout for the pretty pale green color and the floral pattern—both are perfect for welcoming spring.
2. Stainless Steel Tumbler
If you’re always sipping on an on-the-go glass of iced coffee, a cup of water with lemon or another beloved ice-cold drink, it’s nice to have a sturdy reusable cup on hand. Aldi is bringing back its stainless steel version this month—complete with a lid and straw, of course—for just $6.99. Grab one of the four patterns starting March 20 and rep your Aldi fandom while you stay hydrated.
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3. Seasonal Wensleydale Cheese
Aldi is bringing back three of its Easter-themed cheeses this year, and the cutest of them all might be the lemony yellow, chick-shaped Wensleydale cheese flavored with lemon and honey. Perfect for a cheese board with all the fixings, this cheese packs in lots of flavor. But you could also use it in a grilled cheese with lots of veggies or shred it up to sprinkle on top of a lemony chicken casserole or flavorful salad. If the lemon-honey combo doesn’t appeal to you, you might want to check out the raspberry and white chocolate Wensleydale or the classic aged cheddar—both of those come in an Easter-ready egg shape. Grab any one of those cheeses for $3.99 beginning March 20.
4. Barissimo Ground Coffee
Shake up your caffeine routine with one of Aldi’s new spring coffee blends. This month, the store is launching floral, fruity flavors like honey-lavender and blueberry. Prepare your cup of java however you like it, whether black or with a splash of milk and sweetener. Each 12-ounce bag costs just $4.29 and will be available beginning March 20.
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5. Simply Nature Organic Grains and Lentils
If you’re building a hearty, filling meal, whole grains are a great place to start. Whole grains contain essential nutrients, packing in more fiber and antioxidants than you’ll get in refined grains. To make those helpful whole grains a little more convenient, Aldi is offering some microwavable pouches of grains and lentils that you can heat and eat in 90 seconds. You can grab packets of simple farro, barley with lentils, green lentils with sea salt and brown lentils with sea salt. You could easily use one of these pouches to kickstart something like our or. Grab a pouch for $2.29 beginning March 27.
6. Season's Choice Smoothie Blends
Keeping a store-bought mixture of fruits and veggies on hand is an especially convenient way to streamline your smoothie process. Starting March 27, Aldi will be offering two fun options on that front. There’s the super greens blend, which includes mango, papaya, kale and spinach, as well as the antioxidant blend, starring blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and kale. Each 32-ounce bag holds enough to make about six smoothies. Pair the smoothie blend with all your favorite bonus ingredients like yogurt, juice or nut butter, then whir everything together in a blender and start sipping. You can grab a bag of these smoothie starters for just $6.99.
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7. Estepa Virgen Extra Virgin Olive Oil
We probably don’t have to tell you that olive oil is one of the healthiest cooking oils out there, and plenty versatile, too. Olive oil can have anti-inflammatory effects, support healthy aging and help you take good care of your heart. That’s why we use it to sauté veggies, dress salads or sandwiches and even bake scrumptious cakes. Starting March 27, grab a pretty glass bottle of this extra-virgin olive oil straight from Estepa, Spain for just $12.99, and get ready to use it in all of your favorite recipes.
