The Playbook
Tips, tricks, and strategies for getting the most out of your Costco haul. From your first trip to holiday party planning.
Getting Started
Your First Costco Trip
Membership tiers, what to buy first, pro tips for newbies
Weekly Meal Plans
Feed a family of 4 for a week — three budget tiers
One Chicken, Five Meals
Break down a rotisserie chicken and stretch it across the week
Costco by Country
What's at your local Costco — all 14 countries mapped
Reference
Cost Index
Every recipe ranked by cost-per-serving
Dietary Index
Which recipes are vegetarian, gluten-free, or dairy-free
Seasonal Guide
What ingredients to buy by season — produce, meat deals, bakery rotations
What's In Season
What to cook this month — recipes matched to current Costco offerings
Freezer Guide
What to freeze, how long it lasts, and how to thaw it
Recipes by Ingredient
Find recipes by what protein or ingredient you have