I'm a mom with 3 kids and 2 jobs. These are the 6 items I buy every time I go to Costco to save money and get dinner on the table.

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The author with her family.
I'm a busy mom who relies on Costco for quick, flavorful meals I can feel good about serving my three kids.

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I'm a professional meal planner. These 5 quick dinners require just a handful of ingredients from Trader Joe's.

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A casserole of meatballs and two meatball sandwiches on display.
I'm a professional meal planner who loves making easy meals with Trader Joe's ingredients.

Stephanie Dreyer

I tried Gordon Ramsay's 10-minute 'gourmet' pasta. It's one of my new go-to weeknight dinners.

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Gordon Ramsay's quick, gourmet pasta dish with pancetta and peas.
After trying the recipe out for myself, I can agree that this pasta dish is Michelin-worthy.

Lizzy Briskin

My family tried 20 of Costco's premade meals, and we'd buy almost all of them again

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Kirkland Signature premade meals together on a counter
My family tried Kirkland Signature prepared meals from Costco to find the best options.

Ted Berg

I'm a mom of 2. My picky eaters love these Trader Joe's staples for a quick, easy dinner.

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Composite image, on the left the author is holding green beans from Trader Joe's in front of the refrigerated section, on the right a package of meat lasagna is in the refrigerator.
Green beans and meat lasagna from Trader Joe's are staples in the author's household.

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A scientist who used to advise ultra-processed food companies shares 2 surprising ways they make food irresistible

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Food companies appeal to all the senses to draw customers in, professor Barry Smith said.

Barry Smith

I pay for Costco's $120 executive membership even though I only shop for 2. Here are some of my favorite things to get for easy meals.

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Fridges filled with black boxes with images of ramen with chicken and vegetables on packaging
I pick up easy meal items from Costco's frozen and deli sections.

Dominic Bucca

Costco CFO's go-to meal is a $5 rotisserie chicken, shrimp cocktail, and Kirkland Signature vanilla ice cream

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Rotisserie chickens at Costco in New York City.
Rotisserie chickens at Costco in New York City.

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