Living on Social Security can make for a tight budget.
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Costco’s bulk buys can help retirees lower costs per meal, as long as they stick to basics that work in various recipes or can be eaten on their own. Here are four of the best picks that cost just about $30 total and can deliver meals for at least a week.
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Kirkland Signature Seasoned Rotisserie Chicken
- Price: $4.99
Costco shoppers will get plenty of value with Kirkland Signature seasoned rotisserie chicken, which can provide about four meals for one person or two meals for two if you quarter it. You can also pull the chicken off the bone and use it in a variety of recipes, including quesadillas, chicken tortilla soup, chicken salad or chicken broccoli rice casserole. And don’t forget about the bones. Add them to a pot of water with some carrots, celery, garlic, onion and preferred spices to make nutritious bone broth.
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PuraVida Fire-Roasted Primavera Mistura
- Price: $14.74
A bag of frozen PuraVida fire-roasted primavera mistura from Costco yields 21 2/3-cup servings. The mixture contains broccoli, red bell pepper, red onion, yellow squash and zucchini in avocado oil with black pepper, Himalayan pink salt and other spices. Cook on the stovetop or in the microwave as a side dish. You can also add the veggies to omelets or use them as a baked potato topping.
Baking Potatoes
- Price: $5.66
Baking potatoes are a nutrient-dense food that can be used in recipes or eaten whole, and this 10-pound bag can stretch across several meals. Make potato soup, potato salad or mashed potatoes. You can also top a whole baked potato with shredded rotisserie chicken and other desired toppings.
Kirkland Signature Eggs
- Price: $4.53
Kirkland Signature eggs come in a pack of 24, which will last all week for two people. These large eggs can be scrambled or fried for breakfast, hard-boiled for snacks, or used in recipes, such as frittatas, sandwiches or crepes.
Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.
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