I'm a trained chef. Here are 12 foods I'm buying from Costco this winter.
- I'm a chef who shops at Costco, and the chain has many foods that are great to have for the winter.
- Dried cranberries and pecans are seasonal favorites and also quite versatile.
Dried cranberries add color and sweetness to a variety of veggie dishes.
One of the common shortcomings of some winter-inspired dinner spreads is the lack of bright, acidic flavors. So cranberry sauce or dried cranberries can add a sweet tang to your veggie sides and salads.
Toss a handful of dried cranberries on top of roasted Brussels sprouts or carrots for an instantly elevated dish.
It costs $8.99 for a 4-pound bag.
Olive oil can be worth buying in bulk.
Generally, you want to use a bottle of olive oil within a few months, but if you expect to cook a lot, you might as well invest in Kirkland's organic, extra-virgin option.
It's just $11.99 for 2 quarts.
Cornbread is a tasty winter staple.
You can enjoy this mix as a cozy side with dinner or use it as the base of cornbread stuffing, simply make it a day ahead of time and let it dry out.
My family is all about cornbread stuffing, and when I'm feeding a crowd, it's easiest to go all-in on a big box of mix.
A box that's over 5 pounds costs $7.99 at the wholesale chain.
Bonne Maman's jam is great for baking cookies or spreading on toast.
Gem-like Linzer cookies are a must at my house in the winter, and this fruity jam makes for the perfect filling.
Consisting of strawberry, cherry, redcurrant, and raspberry preserves, it's also delicious on toast.
A 36-ounce jar sells for $7.99.
Simple Mills' almond-flour crackers are great for charcuterie boards.
I love that these gluten-free crackers are flavorful on their own and make a great blank canvas for soft and hard cheeses, cured meats, and spreads.
Plus buying them at Costco is a great way to save money since a 20-ounce box costs $9.99.
Pecans are tasty and stay fresh in the freezer.
Whether it's for pie, casserole, or nut mix, pecans feel at home on a winter table.
Keep your nuts in the freezer to maintain their fresh flavor.
You can snag a 2-pound bag for $10.89.
Roast duck would make for a sophisticated centerpiece on a dinner table.
Nothing says special occasion better than a gleaming, lacquer-skinned whole-roast duck.
Snag Maple Leaf Farm's whole free-range duck from the freezer section for just $3.19 a pound.
Eggs are a cooking staple that can run out fast.
The winter season often includes making baked goods and breakfasts for a crowd, so I go through eggs left and right.
I like to grab the reasonably priced 24-pack of eggs from Costco to make sure I don't run out.
It costs just $6.69 for two-dozen eggs.
Alouette's petite Brie collection is perfect for varied appetizers.
Brie is always the first to disappear from the appetizer plate, so this sampler will keep you covered.
Plus it gives you more plating options. Serve one wheel at room temperature and wrap another in puff pastry for a decadent baked treat.
Costco sells four 5-ounce Brie wheels for $9.49.
Elevate your dinner spread with a rack of lamb.
A roast rack of lamb makes an impression on any winter dinner table, and Costco sells a high-quality option for $14.49 a pound.
Plan to serve two or three lamb chops per person with sides.
Yellow potatoes are a versatile ingredient.
Pick up a sack of these spuds for your mashed potatoes, casseroles, and hash browns all season long.
Keep them in a cool, dark place and they'll last for months.
It costs $5.99 for a 10-pound bag.
Clementines are a tasty ingredient or dessert.
When you're not digging into a warm pie for dessert, a sweet, juicy clementine makes for a refreshing meal finisher.
I also like to add clementine sections to fruit salads for breakfast.
Snag a 5-pound bag for $6.99.
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