Celebrate a Colorful Summer
April 18 2014 - 12:29PM
Marketwired
Celebrate a Colorful Summer
MISSION, KS--(Marketwired - Apr 18, 2014) - (Family Features)
Unforgettable summer moments are typically defined by family,
friends and great weather -- and made even more memorable by the
meals. Take this summer to a new level of festive by adding fresh
pops of color to everyday meals and outdoor celebrations. Whether
it's an after-work steak on the grill, happy hour with your
favorite chilled drinks or a frozen treat by the pool, ALDI has all
the must-haves for a summer of color at prices up to 50 percent
less than traditional grocers.
For inspiration, try these warm weather tips from food stylist
and loyal ALDI shopper Janice Stahl:
- Mason Jar Salad: Keep salads fresh and delicious by layering
nutritious goodies in a mason jar. Start with dressing on the
bottom, then layer veggies, cheese, lettuce and your favorite
protein or topping. Everything stays separate and dressing-free
until you toss the salad together in a bowl.
- Sweet Summertime: End your meal with a light but special sweet
treat by serving fruit for dessert. Summer fruits can be baked,
grilled, frozen or simply used as fresh pops of color on top of
your favorite sorbet.
- A Toast to Summer: Raise a glass this summer in a toast to
refreshing seasonal beverages for all ages. From the sunny yellow
of lemonade to the ruby red of sangria, these drinks can double as
centerpieces for all your backyard get-togethers.
ALDI style tip: Fill ice cube trays with lemon juice, fruit or
fruit juice to add to your drinks. This will help keep them from
getting watered down as the ice melts.
With these simple tips and recipes, you'll be ready to celebrate
summertime anytime. Visit www.aldi.us for more ideas.
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Broccoli Salad with Bacon & Tomatoes |
Recipe Courtesy of Chef Apdiel, ALDI Test Kitchen |
$1.05
per serving at ALDI |
Prep
Time: 15 minutes |
Total
Time: 15 minutes |
Makes
8 servings |
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1 |
head broccoli |
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8 |
slices bacon, cooked and crumbled |
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1/2 |
cup chopped red onion |
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1/2 |
cup raisins (optional) |
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8 |
ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cubed |
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1/2 |
cup halved cherry tomatoes |
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1 |
cup mayonnaise |
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2 |
tablespoons white vinegar |
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1/4 |
cup granulated sugar |
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Salt, to taste |
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Ground black pepper, to taste |
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Wash broccoli thoroughly. Cut head into florets, and stem into
small bite-sized pieces.
Place broccoli in medium bowl. Add crumbled bacon, onion,
raisins, cheese and cherry tomatoes.
In small bowl, combine mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar. Stir until
sugar dissolves. Add to broccoli mixture; toss until well coated.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Raspberry Lemonade Ice Cream Cake |
Recipe courtesy of Chef Jonathan, ALDI Test
Kitchen |
$0.31
per serving at ALDI |
Prep
Time: 20 minutes |
Cook
Time: 10 minutes |
Total
Time: 30 minutes, plus 2 hours to freeze |
Makes
8 servings |
Lemon
Curd: |
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1/2 |
cup frozen lemonade concentrate |
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1/2 |
cup granulated sugar, plus 2 tablespoons,
divided |
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2 |
large eggs |
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6 |
tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed, room
temperature |
Cake:
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1 |
cup vanilla ice cream, softened |
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1 |
cup raspberry sherbet, softened |
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4 |
ounces loaf cake, sliced |
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To make lemon curd: In medium sauce pan, combine lemonade
concentrate and 1/4 cup sugar, bring to boil. Continue cooking for
2 minutes. In medium bowl, whisk remaining sugar with eggs. Slowly
temper lemonade mixture into eggs; whisking small amount in at a
time until all of lemonade mixture is incorporated.
Return mixture to saucepan. Slowly bring to simmer over medium
heat and continue whisking until thick and resembles pudding, about
3 minutes. Strain lemon curd into medium bowl, place over bowl of
ice water. Whisk butter into lemon curd, stirring every 5 minutes
until mixture is reduced to room temperature. Cover with plastic
wrap and refrigerate.
To assemble cake: Line one pound loaf pan with plastic wrap,
spread vanilla ice cream on bottom, followed by raspberry sherbet,
lemon curd and top with loaf cake slices. Cover with plastic wrap
and place in freezer for 2 hours. To serve, invert cake and
slice.
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Pineapple Mint Jalapeno Smoothie |
Recipe Courtesy of Chef Michelle, ALDI Test
Kitchen |
$0.30
per serving at ALDI |
Prep
Time: 10 minutes |
Total
Time: 10 minutes, plus two hours to freeze |
Makes
8 cups |
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1 |
pineapple, peeled and diced |
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8 |
mint sprigs |
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3/4 |
jalapeno, seeded |
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1 1/2 |
cups ice cubes |
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In blender, puree all ingredients. Pour into glass and
enjoy.
Summer Grilling Tips
- Prevent food from sticking by oiling your hot grill rack with
an oil-soaked paper towel. Hold it with tongs and rub it over the
rack.
- Before using a marinade, divide it into two containers. Use one
part as a marinade and the other as a dipping sauce, once the food
is cooked.
- Grill meat with a dry spice rub instead of a traditional sauce.
Supply a buffet of sauce choices that complement the rubs for
guests to choose and try.
- Use cinnamon sticks in place of skewers when grilling fruit
kabobs. These spicy skewers not only hold the fruit together, but
also impart a bit of flavor as they caramelize on the grill.
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