My family of 4 travels the US in a small motorhome. Here are 11 things we get at Aldi for simple, affordable meals.

As much as we adore sushi, we rarely dine out, and trying to roll our own is tricky in the motorhome.

These simple thaw-and-serve Fusia sushi rolls may not take us back to Japan, but they give us an easy way to enjoy a meal we love.

My family loves the Cosmic Crisp apples from Aldi. We always keep (at least) a bag's worth washed and ready to crunch into, especially on driving days. They also made a great bedtime snack.

Two packs of the Priano cheese tortelloni can feed our entire family. Sometimes, my wife and I like to grab the mushroom variety.

Along with a jarred marinara sauce or pesto, we can serve a tasty dinner, often augmented with sautéed ground meat and veggies.

Aldi's salad kits include a delicious range of fixings, from corn to cashews. We prefer mixes with a cabbage base instead of lettuce, as we find they last longer, stay crisper, and can have a broader nutritional value. Plus, Aldi's kits are more affordable than many others we've seen.

Aldi's three-packs of sweet bell peppers generally include a red, an orange, and a yellow pepper.

Along with raw carrots, cucumbers, radishes, or cabbage, we often set out sliced peppers on a platter as a snack or appetizer.

Sometimes, my wife and I even like to sauté a diced pepper or two.

Since our motorhome lacks an oven, sometimes we really miss baking. Thankfully, Aldi's Bake Shop triple-chocolate crème cake satisfies our cravings for baked goods.

The Specially Selected Italian loaf makes great grilled-cheese sandwiches or skillet-toasted "fried slices." Whenever we visit Aldi, we also look for a loaf of our favorite Specially Selected everything sourdough.

Whether stirred into oatmeal or yogurt, frozen fruit is a motorhome mainstay. With lots of cherries in every scoop, the Season's Choice frozen cherry-berry blend helps elevate our breakfast meals.

Behind our RV's passenger seat, a rope basket holds our stash of driving-day snacks.

One of our staples is Aldi's Southern Grove Unwind Trail Mix, which is a delightful combination of almonds, cashews, pineapple, cherries, and cranberries.

The nuts pack in protein and healthy fats, and the dried fruit is tangy and sweet.

Having a microwave in our RV means we can always melt shredded cheese on tortilla chips when we're hooked up to power.

Nachos are our daughter's comfort food, and Clancy's restaurant-style tortilla chips pack a delicious crunch at a great price.

The Earthly Grains rice mixes are easy to store, cost-efficient, and simple to cook. Since they're pre-seasoned with different herbs and spices, they have a great flavor right out of the box.

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