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I'm a culinary judge who shops at Costco for the holidays. Here are 10 things I recommend buying.
I'm a culinary judge who shops at Costco for the holidays. Here are 10 things I recommend buying.
Meredith OchsNov 21, 2022, 19:42 IST
<p class="ingestion featured-caption">I pick up cranberries and praline pecans from Costco.Meredith Ochs</p><ul class="summary-list"><li>As <a href="https://www.insider.com/best-things-to-buy-from-trader-joes-culinary-judge-photos-2022-7" rel>a judge for the Specialty Foods Association</a>, I've evaluated hundreds of high-quality goods.</li><li>I think Costco is a great place to stock up on holiday staples and specialty winter treats. </li></ul>
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Fresh cranberries herald the holiday season.
Cranberries freeze well.Meredith Ochs
Costco has POM Wonderful pomegranates, which can dress up dining tables and holiday dishes.
Pomegranates are full of red arils.Meredith Ochs
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A frenched lamb rack makes for an elegant holiday meal.
Frenched lamb racks have had the fat and meat removed from each bone.Meredith Ochs
The flavor of this cranberry-walnut bread matches many herbaceous, meaty winter dinners.
The Kirkland cranberry-walnut loaf is great with herbed or salted butter.Meredith Ochs
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You can't make classic green-bean casserole without crispy onions.
Fresh Gourmet's crispy onions are a versatile staple.Meredith Ochs
Smoked salmon can upgrade your brunches and traditional latkes.
I love topping latkes with smoked salmon, crème fraiche, and caviar.Meredith Ochs
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El Almendro's nougat candy is a European holiday tradition.
Each pack of El Almendro's nougat candies contains three boxes.Meredith Ochs
Praline pecans are a good addition to breakfast, lunch, and dinner dishes.
A container of Kirkland's praline pecans costs $15.99.Meredith Ochs
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This fruit-forward cabernet sauvignon has a surprising flavor profile.
The Gnarly Head 1924 cabernet sauvignon is a great wine to pair with winter dinners.Meredith Ochs
Don't forget about beer drinkers during the holidays.
This 12-pack includes Samuel Adams' Winter Lager and other varieties.Meredith Ochs