• I’m a trained chef who loves grocery shopping for my husband and me at Costco.
  • I stock up on fruit like lemons and cherries to make homemade beverages.
  • The Kirkland Signature Parmigiano-Reggiano and Foppen Norwegian-smoked-salmon slices feel gourmet.

Even though I no longer work in a professional kitchen, my training at the Culinary Institute of America never fails me.

My background as a chef means I have an eye for quality, value, and versatility when it comes to ingredients. Luckily, Costco typically has the high-quality items I’m looking for.

Though I only shop for two people, I love shopping in bulk at Costco, which is a leading retailer in customer satisfaction.

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In addition to the staples we rely on, I always find a few new foods to try, too. Here are 11 gourmet-feeling foods I add to my cart when I go to Costco.

Prices may vary by location.

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