Every day, multiple times a day, the time comes to decidewhat to eat.

On good days, you’ve maybe made afew preparationsin advance for this exact moment.

But, on more chaotic days, mealtime can sneak up, catching you completely off-guard.

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This is certainly a scenario you and your family want to avoid.

Of course, there are a handful ofgeneral frozen productsyou should grab no matter where you you shop.

But, at Costcoone of thebest grocery chains for frozen foodsthe lineup looks a little bit different.

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Read on to find out what experienced chefs designate as the top frozen staples to always purchase at Costco.

And, be sure to heed their advice so you can avoid another stressful day of unplanned meals.

“I dress them up with caramelized onions, eggplant bacon, and homemade sundried tomato ketchup.”

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Costco typically carries theMorningStar Farms Chipotleburger brand, priced at $19.99 online for a 12-pack.

Costco is stocked with a few different brands to choose fromsome of which are organic or gluten-free.

They’re great to just mindlessly throw on a pan to cook.

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Of course, as a chef, Ibrahim always makes sure to doctor them up a bit.

“This tasty mix made of cherries, raspberries, blueberries & strawberries will surely come handy.”

Wild Caught Fish Fillets

The seasoned chefs also found common ground with Costco’s frozen fish fillets.

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Frozen Poultry

Stewart’s absolute top suggestion from the Costco freezer section is chicken.

“A freezer without frozen poultry is a pale, unsatisfying place,” he says.

Vegetable Samosas

Costco’s vegetable samosas are a must-try, according to Stewart.

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he says of the savory South Asian-style filled pastries.

Zucchini Spirals

Normal pasta noodles are out.

“Zoodles” are in!

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But, unless you have a nifty spiralizer, they can be time-consuming to make.

Purchase the frozen Zucchini SpiralsGreen Giant’s version of the fad vegetable noodlesfrom Costco.

“They’ll add extra texture (and nutrition!)

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kirkland signature frozen chicken breasts

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