My family tried 18 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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