15 Costco Dinner Starters That Make Life Easier
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Costco never lets us down when it comes to all of our grocery-shopping needs, and it's hands down the best place to shop for fast and easy weeknight dinners. Thanks to its extensive frozen selection, big-bulk items, and marked-down prices, Costco is full of options that cut cooking time in half — you just have to know where to look. These are 15 must-have dinner staples from Costco, plus exactly what to make with them. Add these to your list on your next Costco shopping trip, and you'll be on your way to a low-stress (and low-cost) meal.
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Frozen Salmon
What to buy: Kirkland Signature Wild Sockeye Salmon
What to make: one-pan salmon with crispy cabbage and kale
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Organic Ground Beef
What to buy: Kirkland Signature Organic Ground Beef
What to make: ground beef tacos
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Rotisserie Chicken
What to buy: Kirkland Signature Seasoned Rotisserie Chicken
What to make: chicken enchiladas
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Frozen Chicken Thighs
What to buy: Kirkland Signature Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
What to make: honey-garlic chicken thighs
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Cheese Tortelloni
What to buy: Kirkland Signature Five-Cheese Tortelloni With Parmigiano Reggiano
What to make: slow-cooker tomato basil tortellini soup
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Organic Frozen Vegetables
What to buy: Kirkland Signature Organic Normandy Vegetables
What to make: chicken vegetable stir-fry
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Organic Chicken Stock
What to buy: Organic Chicken Stock
What to make: fast and easy chicken noodle soup
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Salmon Milano
What to buy: Kirkland Signature Salmon Milano With Basil Pesto Butter
What to make: Salmon Milano with a simple green salad
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Thick-Cut Steak Strips
What to buy: Kirkland Signature Steak Strips
What to make: steak fajita foil packs
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Organic Ground Beef Patties
What to buy: Kirkland Signature Organic Ground Beef Patties
What to make: brie-stuffed burgers with spicy scallion mayo
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Italian Sausage
What to buy: New York Style Sausage Company Mild Italian Sausage
What to make: one-pan roasted Italian sausage, peppers, and onions
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Organic Tofu
What to buy: House Foods Organic Premium Firm Tofu
What to make: one-pan roasted tofu with sweet potatoes