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Professional chefs reveal the Costco staples they actually buy, from salmon and steaks, to pantry essentials and cooking oil

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Costco $COST has a way of turning an ordinary grocery run into a test of restraint. You went in for eggs and somehow found yourself contemplating a three-pound cheesecake, a new patio set and enough batteries to power a small village. But according to professional chefs, the warehouse club is also a surprisingly smart place to stock up on ingredients you’ll actually use.

Reader’s Digest spoke with five culinary professionals about the Costco purchases that regularly make their way into their carts. Their choices range from high-end ingredients to everyday staples.