From flowers to fondue, ALDI helps put together the perfect treat for your  Valentine this year. Sweethearts will love the savings and quality of ALDI products that help make this holiday special. Surprise your sweetie for under $6.00 with one of the following goodies found at ALDI:

• Moser-Roth Chocolates – Premium Dark Chocolate 70% Cocoa and Chili Chocolate
• Fruits, breads or marshmallows for fondue dipping (check out ALDI exclusive recipes below!)
• One of ALDI’s exclusive, award-winning wines to pair with your treats:
• Memoir Red Wine (California)
• Chaza Moscato (South Africa)
• Sovinello Private Collection, Pinot Noir (Italy)
• A bouquet of roses or assorted fresh flowers

We tried out the Moser Roth chocolate and it was very interesting. I don’t really like “complicated” chocolate. I am a simple white chocolate, milk chocolate, truffles, etc type of girl. Having a taste of the Mint and Orange Almond flavors was interesting. While they weren’t for me, the boys enjoyed the orange. The mint left an aftertaste in my mouth that wasn’t very appealing to me. If you have tried Moser Roth chocolates before, tell me which ones and if you liked them or not.

To create a truly special occasion, try one of these ALDI test kitchen fondue recipes this month!

Cheddar Fondue – Recipe courtesy of Chef Jared, ALDI Test Kitchen

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Happy Farms Cheddar Cheese (cubed)
• 2 cups Happy Farms Colby Jack Cheese (cubed)
• 1 tbsp. Stonemill Essentials Minced Garlic
• 2 tbsp. Baker’s Corner All Purpose Flour
• ¾ cup Wernesgrüner Beer or ¾ cup GT Cola
• ¼ tsp. Stonemill Essentials Ground Black Pepper

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients together in a medium saucepan.
2. Over medium heat, stir until the cheese melts, approximately 10 minutes.
3. Pour the sauce into a small slow cooker and set on medium for 1 hour, stir occasionally.
4. Serve in slow cooker or pour into a serving dish.
5. Dip assorted fruits, vegetables, breads or cooked meats of your choice.

• 15 oz. Milk or Dark Choceur Chocolate Bars, chopped
• 1 cup (8 oz.) Friendly Farms Half & Half
• Pinch Salt
• 2 cups (3.5 oz.) Baker’s Corner Miniature Marshmallows
• 14 each (7.46 oz.) Benton’s Graham Crackers
• Optional: strawberries, banana slices, assorted cookies

1. Heat half and half in a small saucepan over medium heat, and bring just to a boil.  Immediately reduce heat to low, add chocolate pieces and a pinch of salt to the hot cream, and whisk the mixture until smooth and creamy.
2. Once combined, transfer mixture to a crockpot or fondue pot to keep warm on low heat.  10 minutes before serving, add mini marshmallows and stir just to incorporate.  As the mixture sits, the marshmallows will melt and the chocolate will thicken.
3. If desired, crush 2 graham crackers and sprinkle over the top of fondue mixture to garnish.  Serve fondue with graham crackers and your favorite fresh fruits or cookies for dipping.

*Prices may vary by state.

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