15 Costco Items You Need for Cooking & Entertaining this Season

The holiday season is officially here, and that means tailgates, fall festivals, Halloween parties, Thanksgiving feasts, Christmas gatherings, and all the festive events in between! In this episode, I’m sharing 15 must-buy Costco items that will make entertaining and hosting guests so much easier this season.

From bulk pantry staples to time-saving essentials, these are the products that will help you prep ahead, entertain effortlessly, and spend more time enjoying the celebrations rather than stressing in the kitchen. Whether you’re planning a cozy fall gathering or a big Christmas feast, this episode has everything you need to stock up your kitchen now and simplify your holiday hosting.

Costco Items Mentioned:

Heavy duty, long aluminum foil
Garbage bags
Paper goods, such as paper towels and plates
Solo cups- They’re the best price at Costco!
Acrylic flatware for easy entertaining
Rosemary Parmesan Bread- Hands-down the best bread I’ve ever tasted!
Extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
- I used to buy all my oils from Costco, but now I love using Kosterina’s oils, balsamic vinegars, and vinaigrettes. You can use my link to receive 15% off your first order!
Croutons- Think of how many salads you’ll be making between now and New Year’s.
Flat cut beef brisket
- During the Christmas season, I love nothing more than enjoying a Texas-style beef brisket. The great thing is you can purchase the brisket ahead of time and freeze it in the marinade (so it’s ready to pull out and cook whenever you’re ready). I recently did this with a beef brisket from Porter Road, an online butcher shop that will ship fresh cuts of meat straight to your door.
- If you want to give Porter Road a try, you can use my code FAMILYSAVVY15 for 15% off your order!
Prime Beef Tenderloin
Belgian Waffles- Perfect for a waffle bar or a quick breakfast to serve to company.
Pecans (at least 1 pound)
Walnuts
Ham

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