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There are two things in our lives that remain constant: our love of Costco, and the need to have dinner every single night. But if we’re being honest, sometimes coming up with new ideas for dinner can be a struggle, especially on nights when we’re pressed for time. So how can we resist the urge to spend a ton of money on take-out on those evenings? Load the freezer, fridge, and pantry with delicious international and internationally-inspired foods from Costco, of course! Because a last minute dinner doesn’t have to mean a spoonful of cottage cheese and bowl of cereal. Costco has tons of exciting foods to add to your repertoire, from microwaveable noodle bowls to croissant pockets and more. Take a look at these items, and the next time you head to Costco (you can sign up for a Costco membership here) add a few to your cart so you’re not left out to dry on those nights when the dinner inspiration just won’t come.
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Bibigo Kimchi & Cheese Rice Balls
Image Credit: Bibigo. Looking for a tasty new side dish idea? Instead of serving up a plate of bulgogi or galbi-jjim with rice and kimchi on the side, serve them with these Korean Kimchi & Cheese Rice Balls from Costco. They’re $13.99 per bag…and good enough to eat on their own on busy nights, too!
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Toom Garlic Dip
Image Credit: Toom. How to liven up a boring dinner of chicken, pork chops, or roasted veggies? Serve it with Toom Garlic Dip. Toom is a brand that sells Lebanese toum, a fluffy garlic spread that packs a huge punch of flavor to anything you serve it with. You can find Toom at Costco, and it’s also available on Amazon via Whole Foods.
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Nongshim Udon Noodle Soup Bowl
Image Credit: Nongshim. If you’re pressed for time but still want a satisfying meal, try swapping out your usual instant ramen for Nonshim’s Premium Udon Noodle Soup Bowl. The thick, springy udon noodles have a great bite, the broth has a rich meat and seafood flavor, and you can prepare a bowl in just four minutes in the microwave. Get it at Costco or Walmart.
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Silo StreetFood Thai Vegetable Curry with Jasmine Rice
Image Credit: Silo StreetFood. Costco is selling six packs of Silo StreetFood’s Thai Red Curry & Rice meal kits for just $13.99. Think of how much money you’ll save on takeout! No Costco near you? You can try Silo StreetFood’s Red & Green Thai Vegetable Curry from Amazon.
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Botticelli Foods Sicilian Eggplant Pasta Sauce
Image Credit: Botticelli Foods. Costco is now selling two-packs of Botticelli Foods Sicilian Eggplant Pasta Sauce. If you’re looking for an alternative to your usual jar of marinara, then try this silky sauce, which is like the world’s easiest shortcut to pasta alla Norma.
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Street Carts Asian Kitchen Shiitake Mushroom Potstickers
Image Credit: Street Carts Asian Kitchen. Savory shiitake mushrooms are the star of these potstickers, which make one of our favorite fast and easy dinners. Fry them up and serve with some stir-fried veggies for a full meal, or add them to chicken or veggie broth for a quick soup. They’re $12.99 in stores at Costco, or you can add them to your next Instacart order.
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SimplyFresh Korean Beef Bowl
Image Credit: SimplyFresh. You don’t have to go out to eat to get some tasty bibimbap, thanks to SimplyFresh Korean-Inspired Beef Bowls at Costco. These bibimbap bowls are filled with white rice, then get topped with bulgogi beef, mushrooms, onions, carrots, green onions, and sesame seeds. Get a two-pack for $9.99.
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La Boulangerie Smoked Ham & Swiss Cheese Croissant Pockets
Image Credit: La Boulangerie. Get an eight-pack of these French bakery-inspired smoked ham and swiss cheese pockets for nights when you really don’t feel like cooking, just $12.99 in-store at Costco (you can order them online, too). The flaky croissant, melted cheese, and salty ham are so satisfying, and they’re so much better than a basic hot pocket.
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Ajinomoto Japanese Style Pork & Chicken Goza
Image Credit: Ajinomoto Foods North America. Savory and juicy, crispy and tender, Japanese hane gyoza are an easy dinner option. These ones are stuffed with pork and chicken and come with their own dipping sauce, too. Get a pack of 60 for just $14.99 at Costco.
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Bibigo USA Vegetable Spring Rolls
Image Credit: Bibigo USA. Bibigo’s Vegetable Spring Rolls are a Costco exclusive. The crispy mini spring roll wrappers are stuffed with jicama, edamame, carrot, cabbage, and sweet potato, and come with a soy ginger dipping sauce. Serve these alongside your favorite meals as a side dish, or on their own as a tasty snack.
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Bachan’s Japanese Barbecue Sauce
Image Credit: Bachan's. Bachan’s Japanese Barbecue Sauce has a cult following, and for good reason. This teriyaki-inspired, gluten-free sauce is salty, sweet, and can be used in marinades and stir-fries, drizzled on top of veggies and proteins, used as a burger topper, and more. No Costco nearby? You can get Bachan’s on Amazon, too.
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La Vie Gourmand Halloumi Cheese Fries
Image Credit: La Vie Gourmand. If you’re tired of eating the same side dish night after night, try something from the island nation of Cyprus — halloumi fries! Halloumi is a salty, dense, squeaky cheese that holds its shape when hot, and it’s so much more exciting than a basic potato french fry. Grab a big box from Costco for just $13.89.
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Authentic Asia Hand-Wrapped Shrimp Wonton Tom Yum Soup
Image Credit: Authentic Asia. This Costco exclusive features hand-wrapped shrimp wontons in a Thai hot and sour soup broth that’s made with ingredients like coconut milk, lemongrass, ginger, and Thai chilis. Each bowl has five succulent shrimp wontons, and is ready for dinner after just three minutes in the microwave.
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