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This Tender and Juicy $6 Aldi Find Delivers Weeknight Dinner in Less Than 30 Minutes
I’ll be the first to admit that when it comes to getting dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes, I’m normally batting a cool zero. Sure, I’ve had my moments where all my mise is done and I can quickly throw something together, but I’ve fully accepted the fact that I live in an ingredient household, and it’s a badge I wear proudly. If it’s taco Tuesday at my house, I’m probably making the tortillas, guac, and at least two salsas. I firmly believe that mashed potatoes should never come from a box, and tomato soup is best made from scratch.
Could I be a bit quicker in the kitchen sometimes? Absolutely! And I’m sure my partner, Kendall, would vehemently agree. It’s not that I like taking all day, although I live for a project—it’s just that sometimes I don’t have the forethought to prep hours in advance. And there’s not really a world where you can rush making cassoulet—know what I mean? Okay, so maybe I could choose simpler dishes to make on a weeknight, but where’s the fun in that? Who says I have to wait until the weekend to enjoy arancini with a homemade marinara sauce? Clearly, I’m not the problem here.
