Boston Cream Pie-Stuffed Hawaiian Rolls Recipe: Sweet Cream-Filled Buns

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Let me introduce a delicious treat that combines soft, sweet rolls with classic Boston cream: Boston Cream Pie Stuffed Hawaiian Rolls. These tender Hawaiian rolls are filled with a smooth vanilla custard and finished with a glossy chocolate glaze. Each bite delivers a comforting balance of pillowy bread, creamy filling, and rich chocolate—perfect for brunch, … Read more

Classic Pan Bagnat Recipe: How to Make the Traditional French Tuna Sandwich

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Pan Bagnat is a classic French sandwich ideal for picnics and gatherings. The sandwich is filled with high-quality tuna, crisp vegetables, hard-boiled eggs, and a simple dressing. After assembling, chill it under weight so the flavors meld, then slice into portions to serve. For this Pan Bagnat recipe I used Wild Planet Albacore Tuna in … Read more

Low-FODMAP White Ragù (Italian Meat Sauce)

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Today I’m sharing a classic Italian favorite with a gentle twist: Low FODMAP Ragù Bianco. While the Low FODMAP adaptation isn’t traditional, this version keeps the authentic flavors so well that it tastes just like the regular ragù. This ragù pairs beautifully with my Low FODMAP Vegetable Stock. If you’re not following a Low FODMAP … Read more

Yeasted Chocolate Chip Pancakes with Rich Cocoa Batter

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Friends, if you’re here for yeast-raised chocolate chocolate chip pancakes, you’re in the right place. These pancakes double down on chocolate — cocoa in the batter plus chocolate chips — and are heartier and chewier than baking powder pancakes. They also pack more flavor. The technique is simple; you just give the yeast time to … Read more

Crispy Baked Nachos with Tangy Salsa Verde

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These baked nachos with salsa verde are crunchy, spicy, creamy and packed with flavor. Nachos are hard to resist — whether shared at a restaurant or made at home. They often arrive piled high and overflowing with toppings, and before you know it the nacho plate is gone and you’re too full to enjoy the … Read more

12 Costco Salad Kits: Which Ones to Buy and Which to Skip

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This post is updated whenever a new salad kit arrives in the warehouse. The last update was April 4, 2025

I’ve tried every Costco salad kit—and I mean every single one. When a new kit shows up at the warehouse, I buy it, taste it, and evaluate how it performs. Some disappear from my fridge in a single day; others won’t make it back into my cart.

Costco salad kits are a convenient solution for busy days, delivering fresh greens, crunchy toppings, and flavorful dressings in one package. That said, not all kits are equal. Some deliver great texture and balanced flavor while others fall short. If you want to know which kits are worth buying (and which to skip), this guide will help.

Below I break down every Costco salad kit I’ve tested—what’s inside, how it tastes, and whether it earns a permanent spot in the fridge. Whether you need a quick lunch, an easy side, or a way to add more vegetables to your meals, this review covers it.

Let’s dig in! 🥗

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Perfectly Roasted Garlic: Simple Steps for Golden, Sweet Cloves

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Learn how to roast garlic to silky, caramelized perfection—ready to spread on bread, stir into mashed potatoes, blend into hummus, or melt over steak. With just fresh garlic, olive oil, aluminum foil, and a hot oven, you’ll get tender, golden cloves every time. Why this recipe works Roasting garlic concentrates its natural sweetness and softens … Read more

Peanut Butter Swirl Avocado Brownies — Fudgy, Creamy Recipe

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Picture this: it’s the Tuesday after a long weekend and an extra avocado is sitting in your fruit bowl, threatening to spoil if you so much as glance at it. Avocados are notorious for this—one day they’re rock-hard, the next they’re so soft the only sensible move is to mash them into an immediate personal … Read more

Vegan Vodka-Baked Ziti with Creamy Tomato Sauce

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Vodka, pasta, vegan cheese, sign me up! Here’s a toast to a super-quick, delicious weeknight dinner: vegan baked ziti alla vodka. A creamy vegan vodka sauce is combined with ziti or penne, transferred to a baking dish, topped with vegan mozzarella and baked until golden. It’s fast, comforting, and likely to become a regular in … Read more

Vegan Lentil & Quinoa Bolognese Sauce Recipe

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This thick and comforting Lentil Quinoa Bolognese Sauce is perfect for a chilly evening. Carrots, kale, Italian herbs, and a splash of red wine or balsamic vinegar combine to make a rich, satisfying sauce. Serve it over your favorite pasta or zoodles for an easy, flavorful meal. This recipe is adapted from The Great Vegan … Read more