Your next Costco haul is going to be epic—and with these goodies, you’ll be ready to host a classically fun dinner party for six or more with barely any effort on your end. Let’s get shopping!
Appetizers
Taylor Farms has a great selection of fresh products at Costcos around the country, so let’s start there! (Find our Costco salads and other products here.)
Pick up the Mexican Style Street Corn Chopped Salad Kit from Costco to make a recipe for Street Corn and Chicken Tacos as a hearty appetizer. You can easily make them more bite-sized by using small corn tortillas or tostada rounds, or simply swap in tortilla chips and convert them to nachos instead—your choice!
Salmon and Fresh VegGIE Tray
If you’d like to serve something a bit lighter, put together a fresh vegetable tray for guests to enjoy as they arrive. Start with the Taylor Farms Vegetable Tray with carrots chips, sweet sugar snap peas, cherry tomatoes, sweet mini-peppers, crisp celery, cauliflower, and ranch dip. Then add other snackable tidbits, like olives, cheese, and crackers, or this smoked fish collection. Easy and fresh!
Side Dishes and Salads
Taking advantage of Taylor Farms’ pre-washed and trimmed veggies can cut down on prep time while ensuring consistency in the quality and size of your vegetables. Here are two great examples of filling side dishes and salads that can easily satisfy your dinner crowd.
Pick up this fan favorite: the Organic Mediterranean Crunch at Costco. Greek-inspired flavors come together in this easy salad blend. We’ve included organic romaine, chicory, broccoli, cauliflower, red cabbage, and carrots, topped with feta cheese crumbles and crunchy strips of flatbread. Top it all with a tangy basil vinaigrette and you have a fresh salad ready in 3 minutes.
This classic dish offers up the comfort of baked potatoes stuffed with the time-tested combination of butter, cheese, sour cream, your choice of either bacon or pancetta and Taylor Farms Broccoli Florets that happen to be the perfect size for stuffing. And if you have a pressure cooker on hand, the potatoes can be done in just 20 minutes.
Air-fried Brussels sprouts? You better believe it. Tossing some seasoned Brussels sprouts in an air fryer results in a crispy outside and tender—the perfect vessel for a topping of creamy goat cheese, crispy bacon, crunchy pistachios, and a rich garlic aioli dip that brings it all together.
Need an air fryer for the task? Check out this Ninja Foodi 10-in-1 Smart XL Air Fry Oven featuring a brisk 90-second pre-heat time and Smart Cook System to achieve the perfect doneness.
Main Course
For your main course, why not go with an innovative spin on surf and turf—and some burgers to boot? This Chicago Steak Filet Mignon & Scallop Combo includes four six-ounce filets (aged four-to-six weeks), two trays of scallops totaling 1.5 lbs, and, as an added bonus, eight steakburger patties. Truly something for everyone! (Or maybe a little bit of everything for everyone.)
Dessert
Costco is known for pre-made desserts, from decadent cakes to mini cookies. Pick up a package of brownies or cookies to set on a tray, or try this luxurious mile-high peanut butter cake to serve to your guests, complemented with a bit of decaf coffee.
Set the Table
If you’re going for a classic dinner party, you’ll definitely want some linens. Bonus: you can toss them in the laundry and use again and again (and again). Better than disposable napkins and much nicer for your guests, check out these cloth napkins that you can reuse for years or this neutral 7-piece tablecloth set to set the tone for your table.