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Whether you are hosting discernable dinner guests or consider yourself a foodie, sometimes only the best will suffice.
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Luckily, you don’t always have to spend top dollar to get gourmet-worthy food.
Here are 7 budget groceries that shoppers (including myself) say taste gourmet.
Both are incredibly easy to make and can be doctored up with proteins and veggies.
Trader Joe’s
Consider picking up a few for your next party instead of ordering delivery.
“Their dried fruit and most of the nuts tbh.
Especially freeze dried fruits.
Whole Foods
Best tasting are those candied orange slices,“writesa shopper.
Trailmixes at the store are also a crowd-hey, and cost less than the competition.
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Aldi Guacamole
“Their guac CRUSHES imo.
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I love the fat chunks of avocado they leave in there personally,” one shoppersays.
“The guacamole in the plastic tub is indeed amazing,” a secondconfirms.
“Get that guac and a container of their pico.
Aldi
Mix, add cumin, salt, and lime to taste.
Call it a ‘secret family recipe’ when everyone at the potluck asks for the recipe,' anotherclaims.
Costco
Trader Joe’s
Aldi
