Costco is my go-to place to shop for Thanksgiving. Here are 15 of my favorite things to buy.

The tray contains an assortment of colorful, crunchy, and cruciferous produce and comes with a delicious ranch dip.

The vegetables come in a plastic platter which eliminates the need to wash additional dishes.

Simply peel off the plastic cover and set it out for your guests to enjoy.

In our home, we usually serve Thanksgiving dinner around 4 p.m. so I like to set out small dishes and snacks for guests to have beforehand.

A charcuterie board is a great way to ensure no one gets too hungry or full before the main course.

Costco even has flights that include an assortment of soft and hard cheeses.

All of the accompaniments needed to customize your board are readily available, including nuts, crackers, dried and fresh fruit, olives, etc. You can also stop by the liquor section on your way out to pick up wine pairings.

Simply bake this brie in the oven for 15 to 18 minutes for an elegant and effortless appetizer that your guests will love.

You can serve it with store-bought crackers or pick up a freshly-made baguette from the Costco bakery.

Thinly slice the bread, then coat it with olive oil, salt, and pepper and put it in the oven for a few minutes until it's lightly golden on both sides.

Once both the brie and baguette slices are baked, arrange them on a large plate and let your guests feast.

The sell-by dates for the turkeys usually fall after Thanksgiving, so you can purchase them relatively far in advance as long as you have the space in your refrigerator.

If you shop at Costco a day or two before Thanksgiving, there's a chance they may sell out of your preferred size.

The turkeys may range from as little as 10 pounds and up to 22 pounds or higher.

Depending on the variety, they may be priced as low as $0.99 per pound. You can also find organic turkeys at around $2.99 per pound — but prices and selection may vary based on your location.

If you're not cooking a whole turkey this year, you can find precooked oven-browned turkey breast for only $3.99 per pound. This is a great option for those who prefer white meat over dark. The turkey remains moist and juicy after getting warmed up in the oven.

It's also a great choice if you are serving ham, steak, or seafood as the main course but would like to offer a traditional turkey option.

You can choose from a wide array of meats like rib-eye, prime rib, or a rack of lamb.

Depending on the location and time of year, you may also find cold-water lobster tails priced at around $31.99 per pound.

They can be poached in butter and served on their own or paired with steak for a classy Thanksgiving surf and turf.

At any other time of the year, you may find it difficult to justify purchasing 6 1/2 pounds of potatoes. However, during the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, it just makes perfect sense.

Costco offers an assortment, such as sweet potatoes, creamed potatoes, or yellow potatoes.

You can make plenty of your favorite version of mashed potatoes for your guests to have seconds and take home as leftovers. I like to make a garlic mash or mashed sweet potatoes.

You can find 2-pound bags of pre-snipped, washed, and ready-to-use green beans at Costco.

Once cooked, you can sauté the green beans in garlic, butter, and lemon and top them with Kirkland Parmigiano-Reggiano or add them to a baking dish to make a casserole.

This bag of crispy onions is currently on sale for $3.99.

This topping can provide a satisfying crunch and texture that will elevate your casseroles, salads, or even meat dishes.

If you are strapped for time and need a few more sides to your Thanksgiving spread, you can find premade side dishes at Costco like scalloped potatoes, macaroni and cheese, or roasted Brussels sprouts from Chef Hak.

The sprouts come with a tray of bacon and cranberries that are already seasoned and cooked.

These sides are also great for those who lack oven space as they can be easily heated up in the microwave, toaster oven, or air fryer.

It's not only delicious — it can feed up to 12 people for just $5.99. Top the individual slices with whipped cream.

If you have leftovers, you can wrap and freeze them for another time.

The freshly-baked pumpkin pie is quite a popular item around Thanksgiving so I highly recommend getting to Costco early before it sells out.

Homemade whipped cream is superior, but these canisters can help you easily upgrade your pecan pie.

If you decide to make the topper yourself, you can also find heavy whipping cream in Costco's refrigerator section.

Whether you are hosting Thanksgiving this year and want to dress up the house with some seasonal decor or are attending as a guest and would like to gift the host with a beautiful arrangement, Costco is the place to go.

You'll find a beautiful bouquet of fresh-cut flowers for $15 which is significantly less than what you would pay at a local flower shop or online.

Costco also has floral arrangements in decorative vases to add to your Thanksgiving tablescape for as low as $19.99.

If you're looking for something a little more elevated than the run-of-the-mill paper plates you've been using for your backyard cookouts, then look no further.

Costco offers a selection of elegant plastic plates and tableware that, at first glance, appears close to porcelain and silver.

The Reflections cutlery comes with 160 pieces of heavyweight plastic silverware for $10.59. The Kirkland Elegant plastic plates are priced at $9.99 for 50 small and large dishes.

Once everyone has eaten their fill, I like to provide take-home containers so my guests can continue to enjoy their Thanksgiving leftovers after they leave.

Glad's meal-prep pack comes with 25 containers for $7.99. Each container holds about 38 ounces of food and is recyclable.