10 Best Costco Buys for Foodies This December

This do-it-all Ninja Speedi 14-in-1 Rapid Cooker and Air Fryer is a great culinary centre for your kitchen. It can cook a full meal in as little as 15 minutes using the Speedi function, and has a 5.6 litre capacity for family-sized yields. It can fit up to four chicken breasts or 1 pound of pasta. You can select from Speedi Meals, Steam & Crisp, Steam & Bake, Steam, or Proof in Rapid Cooker mode or Air Fry, Bake/Roast, Air Broil, Sear and Saute, Slow Cook, Sous Vide, Dehydrate, and more. You’ll cut the fat of deep frying by up to 75 per cent on air fry mode, and the nonstick pot and crisper tray are dishwasher-safe and easy to clean. 

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Ember’s 14-ounce temperature-control smart mug warms your morning (or day) bevvy so it stays the perfect temperature from that first sip to last. It ranges from 120°F to 145°F and has an 80-minute battery life, which is rechargeable. It comes with a charging coaster, pairs with the Ember App and is both iOS and Android compatible.

De’Longhi’s All-in-One Pump Espresso and Drip Coffee Machine is a great option for those who both require big batches that drip coffee can yield, and like their coffee bar options too. The drip coffee function can serve up to 10 cups of piping hot coffee in the carafe, while the espresso function makes authentic 15-bar espresso, cappuccino and latte. For the latter drinks, an advanced cappuccino system mixes steam and milk for rich, silky foam and filtered water ensures that the base of your beverage is free from impurities. 

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For a more traditional-yet-outdoorsy take on a mug that is equal parts beautiful and functional, Pendleton’s Collectable Mugs come in four-pack, are glazed in rich, vibrant matte colours and have a rustic clay base reminiscent of that fresh-air hike.

If you’re planning a memorable holiday feast, you’ll need proper tableware to accompany the delicious eats. This Henckels flatware set can’t be beat in terms of value. You get 12 sets of knives, forks, spoons, salad forks, teaspoons as well as five serving spoons. Each piece is stainless steel, dishwasher safe, heavy gauged and is corrosion-resistance with a high luster finish.

Gift ready, wrapped and tied with a ribbon, this online exclusive features rich Belgian milk chocolate cranberry clusters and assorted fine Belgian chocolates — both made in Canada. For other chocolate (or coffee) inspired holiday treats, try one of these 12 recipes to warm your belly.

For simple last-minute appetizers to bring or serve during the holidays, these crackers are the perfect, tasty vessel. They are low in saturated fat, are cholesterol- and gluten-free and non-GMO.

For sweet treat lovers, this full-size Cadbury chocolate bar variety pack is sure to deliver something for everyone. The pack contains 18 bars in Crispy Crunch, Wunderbar, Caramilk, Mr. Big and Crunchie.

For any budget-mindful meal planners out there, there is a lot you can do with canned salmon. Full of omega-3 polyunsaturates, and certified sustainable seafood, this wild sockeye salmon is a great way to eat healthy while staying on budget.

The popular biscuits are available at Costco as 300 individually wrapped crunchy “speculoos” cookies so you can pack them, stash them, and eat them wherever the craving hits. They are made in Belgium in a nut-free facility, and pair great with your morning coffee, tea or as part of a more elaborate recipe (we recommend the Biscoff Hot Chocolate or No-Bake Biscoff Cheesecake). They are non-GMO, have no artificial flavours, colors or preservatives and they are vegan friendly and made with RSPO-Certified palm oil.