I'm a former chef who shops for 2 at Costco. Here are 11 foods I get there that feel gourmet.

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As a trained chef, I like to buy several high-quality ingredients at Costco.

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I canceled my Costco membership after a year. I loved the store, but it fueled my worst habits.

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I didn't renew my Costco membership because the bulk-buy structure overwhelmed me.

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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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I pick up easy meal items from Costco's frozen and deli sections.

Dominic Bucca

I'm a former TV chef who spends about $150 a week at Costco. Here are 11 things I always get.

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I'm a former TV chef who loves shopping at Costco.

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I've worked at Costco for 18 years. Here are 10 of the best things I'm seeing on the shelves this month.

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This month, Costco is carrying plenty of home essentials and foods for the warm weather.

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6 Costco slang terms that members and employees use, and what they mean

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Costco employees and loyal members use slang terms to describe certain aspects of the shopping experience.

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6 myths about Costco that aren't true, according to members who shop there weekly

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Costco Wholesale.

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I'm a Trader Joe's fan who shopped at Costco for the first time. I get why members are so loyal, but I'm not convinced — yet.

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Costco and Trader Joe's provide very different shopping experiences.
Costco and Trader Joe's provide very different shopping experiences.

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There's a reason why Costco's layout changes constantly — and it's not just to trick you into buying more stuff

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Costco is known for its "treasure hunt" layout.

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8 of the best things you can buy at Costco, according to superfans who have been to over 200 warehouses

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David and Susan Schwartz think of Costco as their "happy place."

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