Ali in OR Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 What do you get? Going to Costco tomorrow, but had pizza tonight. What other easy dinner options can I pick up while I'm there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Rotisserie chicken + bagged salad + rolls 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 (edited) The enchiladas, the stuffed peppers, the salad with the poppyseed dressing, the chicken alfredo, or the rotisserie chicken . . . all from the fresh food, take-n-bake section near the chickens. Not that I don't cook from scratch every night. Oh, and sometimes I get the croissant sandwich platter and we graze for days. 😬 ETA: the mac n cheese Edited September 2, 2016 by KungFuPanda 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Stuffed salmon. Flank steak pinwheels to grill. Ribs. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 For us, it is the rotisserie chicken but we live close enough to have it still be hot when we get it home. We have it with salad, canned green beans and rolls. I only buy it for a quick dinner, so the sides are never fancy. I grab the chicken salads from the front of the store on occasion. They aren't super cheap but make a decent meal for when we need to eat on the go. My coworker eats a lot of their take and bake food. She likes it but it is usually a little salty to me. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Χά�ων Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 What do you get? Going to Costco tomorrow, but had pizza tonight. What other easy dinner options can I pick up while I'm there? Honestly, I would get something for self defense if I promised dinner from Costco and did not bring pizza. There would be a revolt. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 A tray of plain croissants, a container of their chicken salad, a bag of avocados (if ripe), and whatever ripe fruit looks appealing. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 rotisserie chicken. ceasar salad. just add some veggies and maybe rice. I've done indian food on vacation - it was a disappointment, and I had to go to my favorite indian place after we returned to fix the memory. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 The meal we call "the Costco" is rotisserie chicken, French beans that I nuke for four minutes, and croissants. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 A rotisserie chicken is my go to if I am not getting a pizza. I have also been known to purchase a sandwich platter and a salad and serve that up for dinner and then lunch the next day and maybe dinner again. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandra Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Chicken Caesar salads from the counter where you would have got the pizza Fruit smoothies, same location That way you do not need to stand in a long checkout line 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Rotisserie chicken, the kale slaw bagged salad mix (make my own dressing), tortas for the kids, and whatever berries look good 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IfIOnly Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 A bag or two of the Asian coleslaw with rotisserie chicken added. A fave at potlucks and easy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 The salmon with pesto butter, bagged salad and a take and heat side. Or the chicken pot pie in the deli. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted September 2, 2016 Author Share Posted September 2, 2016 Honestly, I would get something for self defense if I promised dinner from Costco and did not bring pizza. There would be a revolt. And my youngest would eat pizza every night if possible. I would too if I didn't feel mom-guilt that I'm not supposed to serve pizza every night! Rotisserie chicken and croissants are sounding good--I'm going to have to look more carefully to see what sandwich trays our store has. You guys rock--lots of great ideas and lots of stuff I didn't know exists! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 (edited) We really love their garden veggie burgers. Those are quick to pull together with some buns. I would get a salad to accompany. Also, they have some really great fresh stuffed pastas (raviolis and such) and refrigerated sauces. Those, too, are super-quick to cook up. Again, just grab some salad (maybe garlic bread, too!) and you're good to go. Edited September 2, 2016 by Audrey 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 (edited) dp Edited September 2, 2016 by Audrey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Rotisserie chicken Pulled pork and torta rolls Some kind of soup from the deli case + rolls They also have amazing tamales if you don't mind heating them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinyhappypeople Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Quiche or pulled pork and torta rolls. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocolatechip Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 The spinach mozzarella raviolis are awesome! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Rotisserie chicken plus sides. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zinnia Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 The caesar salad in the prepared food stuff is really good. Top with rotisserie chicken, adn you are good to go. I also like the kale salad (with some sweet-ish dressing) in the super cold room. It comes in a bag. Also with the chicken. We don't like their chicken salad, but most people do. If it's for a fast meal (not take home), my children are huge fans of the hot dogs. :) They've been known to choose it as a birthday meal before! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 And my youngest would eat pizza every night if possible. I would too if I didn't feel mom-guilt that I'm not supposed to serve pizza every night! Rotisserie chicken and croissants are sounding good--I'm going to have to look more carefully to see what sandwich trays our store has. You guys rock--lots of great ideas and lots of stuff I didn't know exists! No guilt in pizza every night. Pizza can cover all of the food groups if you top it right. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 A tray of plain croissants, a container of their chicken salad, a bag of avocados (if ripe), and whatever ripe fruit looks appealing. That's my go to. Chicken salad on croissants and fruit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjzimmer1 Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 The no effort meal - rotisserie chicken and the Asian Kale Salad. The low effort meal, panko crusted chicken tenders, bag of frozen broccoli, and whatever dry packaged starch that appealed to me (Annie's mac and cheese, they have some really good rice and/or quinoa blend things, etc). Also we really like the pretzel buns but they are pricey so I only get them for a special treat if they are on sale (still pricey but not as bad) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 In case you get tired of the rotisserie chicken...Our store carries a lime and cilantro shrimp that is quite tasty. Works on a salad, too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmseB Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 It is not good for me, but I love their penne alfredo with chicken. mmmm, carbs. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedClams Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Does fresh fruit, cowboy caviar, and a bag of chips not count? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnificent_baby Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 I second the spinach mozzarella ravioli's. My kids love it. I also love the spinach and artichoke dip with pita chips. I rarely buy it anymore because I can't control myself around it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Does fresh fruit, cowboy caviar, and a bag of chips not count? Mmm, hummus and pita chips or just screw it all and get a cheesecake 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymonster Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 My eyes are being opened here. We have had a Costco membership for years and I've never done a take and go meal like this. What a foolish person I am!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TX Native Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 I'm surprised no one has mentioned hot dogs yet, except that is more so lunch food. So not good for you, but the easiest and cheapest option besides pizza. I would serve with fresh fruit of choice, baby carrots, and salad to counter guilt about the main course. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted September 2, 2016 Author Share Posted September 2, 2016 Does fresh fruit, cowboy caviar, and a bag of chips not count? This absolutely counts--sounds really good in fact. So, stupid question--Costco has a pre-made cowboy caviar? Or would I have to put it together myself? I'm surprised no one has mentioned hot dogs yet, except that is more so lunch food. So not good for you, but the easiest and cheapest option besides pizza. I would serve with fresh fruit of choice, baby carrots, and salad to counter guilt about the main course. I would totally do hot dogs, but I typically have one for lunch in the food court when I do my Costco runs. But I could do pizza there... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedClams Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 This absolutely counts--sounds really good in fact. So, stupid question--Costco has a pre-made cowboy caviar? Or would I have to put it together myself? Seriously? Mix it myself? That's //cooking//. It's in a tub. In the fridge section. The hardest part is getting that plastic shrink wrap off inside. Sometimes it tears and then you have to find a knife and cut the rest of it off. That's annoying. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 I do like their chicken. Also the Ling Ling chicken potstickers are pretty good, along with a veggie stir fry or just carrot sticks. Sometimes they have fantastic pre-marinated pop into the oven and die happy stuffed pork tenderloin. It cooks pretty fast. You just take the wrapper off and put it in the oven. I like a bagged salad along with it. If you want some of their outside 'where the pizza is' stuff, OMGosh, those big honking chicken stuffed sandwiches are much bigger than the picture looks like, and are wonderful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted September 2, 2016 Author Share Posted September 2, 2016 First of all, I recommend not shopping at Costco near the beginning of the month (payday) on a Friday before a holiday weekend. Nightmare! But I have dinner. I went with the food-demo impulse buy. They had different flavors of kielbasa sausages and I remembered that my youngest and pickiest eater loved those when they had them about this time last year. I tried the roasted garlic and the beef and cheddar but went with the roasted garlic. If anyone wants a bread product with that they'll have to figure out how to slice it and fit it on a torta roll because I decided not to buy 3 dozen hot dog buns just for dinner. That would last us about a year. And then I got fresh peaches to go with. Pretty lame compared with some of the amazing options presented here, but we're headed in multiple directions at multiple times tonight, so I think this will work okay. I would have got a small sandwich or roll-ups tray if I could have found one everyone would eat (that picky eater again). I'll be looking for that cowboy caviar next time--I didn't try to maneuver into that corner with the other 36 carts in that area. Thanks all--lots of great ideas for future trips. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 (edited) Got St. Louis style ribs, cowboy caviar and the superfoods salad mix for tonight. Not grab and go as the ribs had to be cooked, but yummy! Got steaks to grill this weekend, too! Eta: Wine! Don't forget the wine! Edited September 2, 2016 by ScoutTN 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matrips Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 My kids new favorite is the Alaskan Pollack Burgers. They're frozen but cook up or grill quickly. On a bun with guacolmole or their Asian slaw. Yum! Side of corn and salad. Quick dinner. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umsami Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Churros and frozen lattes? :) My kids like the fettucini alfredo chicken which is in the ready to cook meals section (little foil trays includes meatloaf, tortilla turkey rolls, etc.) We like their precooked shrimp there too. (Cilantro lime, I think.) Our store in SW Florida has a frozen Greek Pastito which was delicious, and tastes just like Egyptian Macarona Bechamel. Our store up in NE FL does not carry it. :( 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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