Things to look out for in Lidl and Aldi

[Epona]

There's no way I can eat that many strawberries before they go off (the 2nd punnet is hidden under the mint and they are deep punnets that go all the way to the bottom of the veg box) so I think I'm going to make some compote to portion up and freeze.

 

[Funky_monks]

Its Aldi Oktoberfest - my favourite time of the Aldi year

Spaten is well worth the buy if you like lager, and its only £1.29 a bottle

 

[gentlegreen]

Aldi have at last got a few more French wines in. I was starting to worry I would soon have to risk their cotes du rhone or switch loyalty to another country...

 

[Johnny Vodka]

Enjoying this wine a lot. It was 6.99 in Lidl.

 

[quiet guy]

Aldi have a nice Big Sur Zinfandel at present

 

[blossie33]

 

[ruffneck23]

Just came here to post this

 

[blossie33]

Just came here to post this

I picked it up from FB - good isn't it!
I sent it to my sister in Germany she liked it too.

 

[Elpenor]

Got a kilo of coffee beans for £8 I think during Italian week at Lidl. It’s really good.

 

[porp]

Things to look out for in Lidl? A staffed till, but really don't get your hopes up.

 

[blossie33]

Things to look out for in Lidl? A staffed till, but really don't get your hopes up.

Yes quite!
There's only one at the small branch I use and no one there but, to be fair, one of the staff will oblige if necessary. I will also say that there are always at least two staff in the self service till area and they are very helpful and polite if you get stuck with anything.
Big up the Stroud Green Road Lidl

 

[UnderOpenSky]

Things to look out for in Lidl? A staffed till, but really don't get your hopes up.

It's where Aldi seems to really come out better.

 

[Elpenor]

Lidl had an eastern Mediterranean themed week

So I bought some tahini and harissa paste but don’t really know what to do with them, what sort of things can I add them too.

I can confidently cook a meat or veg curry, veg chilli, meat or veg stir fry, a generic tomato based pasta sauce, a generic veg based soup and that’s about it

 

[izz]

Elpenor, your tahini can be used in hummus, or just spread on toast I b'lieve and quite a few recipes in the Guardian use harissa. Excellent way to try new things I think.

 

[shakespearegirl]

Lidl had an eastern Mediterranean themed week

So I bought some tahini and harissa paste but don’t really know what to do with them, what sort of things can I add them too.

I can confidently cook a meat or veg curry, veg chilli, meat or veg stir fry, a generic tomato based pasta sauce, a generic veg based soup and that’s about it

These are lush, Lindt Excellence & Tahini Brownies Recipe | Waitrose & Partners

 

[gentlegreen]

There's almost nothing that tahini doesn't enhance - savoury or sweet ...
It's a slippery slope ...

 

[BoatieBird]

Lidl had an eastern Mediterranean themed week

So I bought some tahini and harissa paste but don’t really know what to do with them, what sort of things can I add them too.

I can confidently cook a meat or veg curry, veg chilli, meat or veg stir fry, a generic tomato based pasta sauce, a generic veg based soup and that’s about it

I've made this before and it's lush - it freezes well too.
I reckon it would be OK made with chicken too if you don't like lamb.

Harissa spiced lamb with cannellini beans recipe

Mary Berry's rustic lamb casserole is full of flavour, especially if made ahead, and the lamb is meltingly tender. Harissa is a chilli paste with quite a kick; rose harissa, which I prefer to use, is sweeter and less fiery due to the addition of rose petals. I don’t like my food too spicy, so...

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[UnderOpenSky]

Lidl had an eastern Mediterranean themed week

So I bought some tahini and harissa paste but don’t really know what to do with them, what sort of things can I add them too.

I can confidently cook a meat or veg curry, veg chilli, meat or veg stir fry, a generic tomato based pasta sauce, a generic veg based soup and that’s about it

Red cabbage tahini coleslaw.

Harrissa just use as a dip.

 

[gentlegreen]

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[Johnny Vodka]

It's where Aldi seems to really come out better.

The two Aldis near me are mostly scab tills. The Lidl doesn't have any scab tills.

 

[Epona]

Lidl had an eastern Mediterranean themed week

So I bought some tahini and harissa paste but don’t really know what to do with them, what sort of things can I add them too.

I can confidently cook a meat or veg curry, veg chilli, meat or veg stir fry, a generic tomato based pasta sauce, a generic veg based soup and that’s about it

This dip below is the dog's bollocks, I managed to go to Egypt which was a bit of a dream for me, many years ago - and this was served with pretty much every meal.

Goes particularly well with grilled or BBQd meat or fish or falafel or veggie kebab type meals, with some salad and any sort of flat bread or crusty bread to go with. Absolutely delicious.

Egyptian Tehina sauce: صوص الطحينة على الطريقة المصرية

Egyptian Tehina sauce is a quintessential staple and fluffy and silky sauce, which is served as a dip, spread, and a salad.

cheznermine.com

 

[RubyToogood]

Lidl had an eastern Mediterranean themed week

So I bought some tahini and harissa paste but don’t really know what to do with them, what sort of things can I add them too.

I can confidently cook a meat or veg curry, veg chilli, meat or veg stir fry, a generic tomato based pasta sauce, a generic veg based soup and that’s about it

Tahini is good in salad dressing.

 

[gentlegreen]

I don't recommend this cheapo Aldi wine except for well into a meal...
Not undrinkable like their Cotes Du Rhone - less acidity and a decent amount of body, but I won't buy it again..

 

[porp]

This dip below is the dog's bollocks, I managed to go to Egypt which was a bit of a dream for me, many years ago - and this was served with pretty much every meal.

Goes particularly well with grilled or BBQd meat or fish or falafel or veggie kebab type meals, with some salad and any sort of flat bread or crusty bread to go with. Absolutely delicious.

Egyptian Tehina sauce: صوص الطحينة على الطريقة المصرية

Egyptian Tehina sauce is a quintessential staple and fluffy and silky sauce, which is served as a dip, spread, and a salad.

cheznermine.com

This is 100% what you do with Tahini. Compared to hummus it is lighter, smokier, nuttier and tastier and much easier to make.

Unlike hummus it is not shelf or fridge stable, which is why you don't see it in the shops, unlike the million types of hummus you can buy.

 

[furluxor]

Lidl had an eastern Mediterranean themed week

So I bought some tahini and harissa paste but don’t really know what to do with them, what sort of things can I add them too.

I can confidently cook a meat or veg curry, veg chilli, meat or veg stir fry, a generic tomato based pasta sauce, a generic veg based soup and that’s about it

Left-of-field suggestion, but I find the combination of tahini and kiwi fruit very compelling. Otherwise, it makes an easy dip that goes with a lot of stuff. If it can go in a kebab wrap, it can go everywhere.
Harissa is just spicy red paste, so goes in anything with tomatoes where the middle-eastern note won't wreak havoc. Or thin it with a little oil and brush something you intend to roast. I find it a bit meh so don't let it play first fiddle, but many people love it.

 

[gentlegreen]

I've said it before and I can't imagine ever being able to indulge again, but hot granary bread dunked straight into light tahini was deadly...

 

[The39thStep]

Lidl had an eastern Mediterranean themed week

So I bought some tahini and harissa paste but don’t really know what to do with them, what sort of things can I add them too.

I can confidently cook a meat or veg curry, veg chilli, meat or veg stir fry, a generic tomato based pasta sauce, a generic veg based soup and that’s about it

Try this , I love it

Couscous with merguez sausages

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[Epona]

Lidl don't seem to be doing their Favorina Continental Biscuit Selection for Xmas this year, I'm distraught, they were lovely.

If anyone sees any, let me know!

 

[Chz]

I've noticed Lidl've dropped the "All Butter" bit from their mini stollen and they aren't quite as scoffable as in the past. So of course they have the luxury ones at twice the price instead.

 

[gentlegreen]

Aldi have messed with their peanut butter again.
The shelves were stuffed with the palm oil version.
There was also a load of new recipe "wholenut" that looked rather light in colour and also turned out to contain palm oil.
So once more I have to resist the temptation of having a whole kilo of wholenut crunchy in the house