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The 8 Best Aldi Buys That’ll Make Your Kitchen Smell Amazing

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There are lots of reasons to shop at Aldi. Go for the take-and-bake pizzas and majorly discounted prices, stay for the weekly Aldi Finds and the chocolate aisle . And here’s one more to add to the list: Aldi has plenty of finds that’ll make your kitchen smell amazing. No need to live with lingering dinner odors at your house! Grab your quarter and your cart, and let’s get ready to shop for the best-smelling Aldi items.

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1. Specially Selected German Roasted Coffee, $4.99 for 17.6 ounces

The smooth, rich flavor of Aldi’s coffee may surprise you ( it sure surprised our Executive Lifestyle Director, Lisa Freedman !). What shouldn’t shock you is the enticing aroma that fills the kitchen from the moment you open the bag to your final sip!

2. Betty Crocker Devil’s Food or Yellow Cake Mix, $1.24 for 15.25 ounces

We’re firm believers that even dedicated scratch bakers should keep a box of cake mix in their pantries. It’s a surefire way to celebrate life’s little joys at a moment’s notice, and sometimes that joy is simply inhaling the scent of something sweet! Thankfully, Aldi carries classics like Betty Crocker’s Devil’s Food and Yellow Cake mixes, so you’ll always find a crowd-pleaser.

3. Huntington Home Fall 3-Wick Candle, $3.99 each

Aldi fanatics love when a new crop of candles hits the shelves. Seasonal scents are often part of the limited-edition Aldi Finds, but others can be found year-round. You can’t go wrong with this sweet, classic vanilla soy candle for your kitchen!

4. Simply Nature Unsweetened Applesauce, $1.95 for 46 ounces

After the apples are picked, and the pumpkins are plucked from the farmstand, there are still more ways to bring the fall feels indoors. Pour unsweetened applesauce into a small saucepan or slow cooker, and place it over low heat. Add a cinnamon stick or star anise to the pot, and let the sweet autumnal aroma fill the air while making a warm dessert at the same time.

5. Mama Cozzi’s Pepperoni Take-and-Bake Pizza, $3.99 for 45 ounces

We’d be remiss not to mention Aldi’s take-and-bake pizzas here. Slide one of these XL pies into the oven, and let the scent of rising crust, browning Italian cheeses, and sizzling pepperoni fill the air. It’ll be like you’re at your favorite pizza joint, but from the comfort of your own home (and your favorite soft pants).

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6. Appleton Farms Premium Sliced Bacon, $4.09 for 16 ounces

There’s nothing that says good morning quite like the sizzle of bacon. When the smoky, meaty aroma fills the kitchen, you know the day is off to a good start. The Appleton Farms brand of premium sliced bacon is a favorite among Aldi’s devotees, and for good reason. The rashers have an ideal ratio of meat and fat, and the slices cook up consistently!

7. Priano Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce, $1.69 for 24 ounces

We can’t all have an Italian grandma who toils away simmering homemade marinara. But you can add this Priano pasta sauce to a pan or slow cooker and experience the very same mouthwatering aroma!

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8. Specially Selected French Baguette, $1.75 for 9.5 ounces

Bring home a par-baked baguette and in minutes your kitchen can smell like a French bakery. That’s the brilliance behind these take-and-bake baguettes — all the warmth and flavor of just-baked bread without any of the effort. After all, what’s more welcoming than the scent of a crusty loaf of bread, hot from the oven?

Do you have favorite finds at Aldi that make your kitchen smell amazing? Tell us in the comments below.

Patty Catalano

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Patty is a freelance recipe developer who worked as Alton Brown’s Research Coordinator & Podcast Producer and in the Oxmoor House test kitchen. She loves maple syrup, coffee and board games. Patty lives in Atlanta with her husband and two children.

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