I'm a professional baker and my boyfriend is a chef. Here are 13 of our favorite things to buy at Costco.

Alana Al-HatlaniFeb 16, 2024, 23:35 IST

I grab Kirkland Signature's smoked salmon and Mama Lil's peppers at Costco.Alana Al-Hatlani

I'm a professional baker and my partner is a chef — we both shop at Costco for several staples.
We often buy Kirkland Signature's extra-virgin olive oil and maple syrup in bulk for a good price.

I'm a baker and my partner is a chef, so Costco is our go-to when we need to stock up on ingredients.

Here's what we get when we make a Costco run.

Most of our home cooking starts with garlic.

Garlic is a common ingredient in Italian food.Alana Al-Hatlani

Prosciutto can act as a replacement for bacon.Alana Al-Hatlani

Each snack pack has three mini balls of mozzarella.Alana Al-Hatlani

A large bag of Theo's chocolate cookie bites costs under $20.Alana Al-Hatlani

We also use Kirkland Signature's smoked salmon in salads and risotto.Alana Al-Hatlani

You can substitute maple syrup for white or brown sugar using a one-to-one ratio.Alana Al-Hatlani

You can add Mama Lil's peppers to different baked goods and pizzas.Alana Al-Hatlani

Each pack of Kirkland Signature's oat milk comes with six boxes.Alana Al-Hatlani

I prefer apple cider over beer.Alana Al-Hatlani

Kirkland Signature's extra-virgin olive oil is affordable.Alana Al-Hatlani

Kirkland Signature's Parmigiano Reggiano sells for half the price of that at local shops and grocery stores near us.Alana Al-Hatlani

My partner uses canned tomatoes to make shakshuka.Alana Al-Hatlani

I always buy Yotam Ottolenghi's latest cookbook.Alana Al-Hatlani