I pay for Costco's $120 executive membership even though I only shop for 2. Here are my favorite things to get from the frozen section.

Dominic Bucca
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I pay for Costco's $120 executive membership even though I only shop for 2. Here are my favorite things to get from the frozen section.

  • Even though I only shop for two people, I buy nearly all my groceries at Costco.

  • When it comes to frozen foods, I'm a big fan of the Kirkland Signature cod loins and salmon filets.

  • I love pairing the store-brand blend of frozen berries with Kirkland Signature vanilla ice cream.

I've been shopping at Costco for my household of two for over 20 years. Though I don't have a large family to feed, I pay for the store's executive membership, which has a 2% reward of up to $1,250 on qualified purchases.

Compared to other grocery stores in my area, Costco offers the best value for high-quality frozen products, including meat, seafood, and vegetables. In fact, the retailer is my go-to store for keeping my freezer stocked and my meal planning easy.

Here are some of my favorite things to get in the frozen section at Costco.

I use the Kirkland Signature boneless skinless chicken breasts in so many meals.

Two white cardboard boxes containing white pouches of chicken with images of cooked chicken on the packaging
The Kirkland Signature boneless skinless chicken breasts last a while in my household.Dominic Bucca

I use this Kirkland Signature product in several meals, from chicken piccata to Buffalo-chicken pizza. Although I cook with the chicken breasts at least once a week, the large bags from Costco easily last me a month or more.

Each breast is individually frozen before packaging, so thawing one at a time is easy.

I like the flavor of the Kirkland Signature farm-raised Atlantic salmon.

Blue cardboard boxes holding several blue packages of salmon in refrigerator at Costco.
In my opinion, the Kirkland Signature farm-raised Atlantic salmon tastes high-quality.Dominic Bucca

My diet includes a lot of fish, and in my opinion, the frozen-salmon products at Costco are excellent. I especially like the farm-raised Atlantic salmon for its consistent flavor and versatility.

I use the filets in various recipes, from salmon cakes to Scandinavian seafood soup. However, they're also wonderful when simply seared and served with a starch and vegetables.

The PuraVida flame-grilled provençale vegetables have a smoky, charred flavor.

Black and yellow cardboard boxes holding large black pouches of flame-grilled vegetables with pictures of bowls of vegetables on the packaging
The PuraVida flame-grilled provençale vegetables come with asparagus, mushrooms, squash, and more.Dominic Bucca

This blend of grilled asparagus, mushrooms, yellow squash, carrots, and red onion is delicious.

The vegetables are flame-grilled before freezing, so when they're cooked, it tastes like they just came off a charcoal grill. They make a wonderful addition to anything that requires a multitude of veggies, from stir-fry to risotto.

I love cooking with the Kirkland Signature wild-caught Atlantic cod loins.

Blue cardboard boxes holding blue plastic packages of salmon
The Kirkland Signature wild-caught Atlantic cod loins make a great addition to any chowder.Dominic Bucca

The Kirkland Signature wild cod is an excellent, economical alternative for those who prefer to avoid farmed fish.

It's a great addition to any chowder or seafood stew, from bouillabaisse (fish soup) to paella. I also like poached cod in a puttanesca sauce of tomatoes, olives, and capers alongside crusty bread.

A bag of Kirkland Signature organic broccoli florets is handy for when I'm out of fresh vegetables.

A freezer filled with green and white cardboard boxes holding green and white pouches of broccoli
The Kirkland Signature organic broccoli florets are perfect as a quick side dish.Dominic Bucca

Frozen broccoli always saves the day when I'm running low on fresh vegetables and can't get to the store.

This large bag contains four smaller pouches of broccoli, making it easy to thaw one packet at a time for a quick meal.

When I'm making a fancy meal, I pick up the Kirkland Signature raw sea scallops.

Bright-green cardboard boxes holding black and white packages of scallops with images of seared scallops on the packaging
I think the Kirkland Signature raw sea scallops taste fresh.Dominic Bucca

The Kirkland Signature scallops make a wonderful treat for special occasions, and if you ask me, their quality can't be beaten.

They're incredibly sweet and, when thawed, smell like they just came out of the ocean. I also like that they're quite large.

I like to sear the scallops in butter and serve them over risotto.

I use the Kirkland Signature organic green peas in pasta dishes.

Bright-green cardboard containers holding gray and green pouches of peas with images of peas on the side of the bag
The Kirkland Signature organic green peas add a nice burst of color to pasta carbonara and risotto.Dominic Bucca

I often cook with peas, so I always keep one of these large bags in the freezer. I like to use them in dishes like pasta carbonara and risotto.

The Kirkland Signature three-berry blend is perfect in smoothies or on top of ice cream.

White cardboard boxes with images of berries on the sides holding white and pink pouches of frozen fruit with Kirkland Signature logo on them
The Kirkland Signature three-berry blend contains raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries.Dominic Bucca

Costco's blend of frozen raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries is great to have on hand.

I have the berries in breakfast smoothies, over ice cream for dessert, or for a quick, nutritious afternoon snack.

The Kirkland Signature super-premium vanilla ice cream is delicious.

Large gray and blue boxes with images of a scoop of vanilla ice cream on them in a freezer
I love the quality of the Kirkland Signature super-premium vanilla ice cream.Dominic Bucca

I'd say the Kirkland Signature super-premium vanilla ice cream is comparable in quality to top brands like Häagen-Dazs.

Though keeping two large cartons of ice cream on hand may seem excessive, I've found that they hold up very well for several months without becoming freezer-burned.

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