The golden age of frozen pizzas is finally here. From upgraded ingredients (like feta cheese and roasted garlic) to diet-friendly recipes (cauliflower crust, anyone?), today’s ready-made pies are definitely not the cardboard-flavored varieties served up in your childhood. [1] If you haven’t taken a look around, our freezer aisle is packed with the best frozen ...
Welcome to What I Eat in a Day, a blog series that showcases the daily lives and meals of Thrive Market members like you. Today we’re talking with Kasey Ring, a pediatric oncology nurse at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
Welcome to Dining In—a series that takes you into the homes of Thrive Market employees and brand partners to share what cooking in our own kitchens really looks like. Today, we’re introducing you to Justin and Erica Winn, creators of the healthy food and lifestyle blog The Real Simple Good Life. As former accountants who ...
Welcome to Dining In—a series that takes you into the homes of Thrive Market employees and brand partners to share what cooking in our own kitchens really looks like. Today, we’re introducing you to Erin Morrissey. Morrissey is the recipe developer and blogger behind Erin Lives Whole, a destination for healthier recipes that don’t sacrifice ...
Welcome to Dining In, a series that takes you into the homes of Thrive Market employees and brand partners to share what cooking in our own kitchens really looks like. Today, we’re introducing you to Pamela Salzman, a certified holistic health counselor and full-time cooking instructor! During a time when connecting with others looks a ...
Socializing is looking a bit different lately. Instead of meeting up for weekend brunch with friends or having a neighborhood potluck, our social interactions have suddenly gone digital. But it’s 2020—and being social doesn’t have to mean sharing a physical space with someone. While the transition to social distancing has been an adjustment for all ...
The most romantic day of the year is coming up, so it’s time to start thinking about healthy Valentine’s Day menu ideas ASAP. Whether you’re celebrating with a significant other or a group of girlfriends, or making it a family affair with the kids, there are plenty of ways to indulge (without all the calories). ...
[schema description]Mole is the ultimate Mexican sauce layered with big flavors (and sometimes dozens of ingredients) and it usually simmers for hours. Not tonight! This batch is ready in 45 minutes and relies on pantry staples like savory spices (cinnamon, garlic, and cayenne to name a few), rich tomato paste, and dark chocolate to round ...
Summer is prime time for impromptu parties, and we know the last thing you want to do on a hot day is get stuck in the kitchen. That’s why we’ve rounded up six super easy, pantry-friendly recipes to make entertaining a breeze.
[schema description]Whether you prefer to call it a wrap, burrito, or hand roll, there’s no question that this recipe is a delicious alternative to lunch mainstays like soup, salads, and sandwiches. Our sweet and spicy Asian-inspired sauce gets tossed with chicken, then rolled in a toasted nori wrapper alongside fluffy and perfectly sticky Lundberg Farms ...
If you’re a frequent reader of this blog, you’re well aware of our love affair with coconut oil. And while our devotion to this extremely versatile, heart-healthy ingredient will never fade, we’ve made some room on our shelves for its decadent cousin: coconut butter. Artisana Organic Raw Coconut Butter is made from 100% raw, pureéd ...
[schema description]A restaurant-worthy Caesar salad is easy to make at home with the right ingredients—in fact, you may already have some of them stocked in your pantry. Most recipes call for anchovies, but we subbed in Wild Planet Sardines in Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Sustainably caught in the Pacific Ocean and lightly smoked, they add ...
At Thrive Market, we’re working hard to make healthy eating easier and more accessible to everyone—but we know it still takes time, energy, and planning. That’s why we’re so inspired by stories from our members. We love hearing how they find creative ways to make wholesome meals a priority. Occasionally, we’ll share their stories with ...
If you’re new to healthy cooking, it can be a little intimidating—especially when you might be missing an ingredient and need to improvise. The key is stocking your pantry with nutritious and versatile staples.
For some people the holidays mean Christmas, but many others also celebrate Hanukkah. Also known as the Festival of Lights, it’s a Jewish tradition that began more than 2,100 years ago and is celebrated every year around the same time—this year, it begins on December 24.
[schema description]A thick cream sauce and a dash of spicy nutmeg bring out the natural sweetness of the potatoes in this simple side dish. Plus, the vibrant orange hue of the potatoes will wow your guests![/schema]
A mainstay of the healthy food scene, coconut oil has, in large part, risen to fame for its culinary versatility. It contains medium-chain triglycerides, which have been known to improve energy and raise good cholesterol (HDL). It’s flavor is subtly sweet and tropical, but not overpowering, making it perfect for sweet baked goods, smoothies, and ...
Zucchini, butternut squash, and pumpkins don’t just look pretty on the outside; all of these gourds also offer something pretty tasty on the inside. With a low glycemic index, tons of antioxidants and vitamins, and creative uses, they can add something special to most diets.
This recipe appears in the Thrive Market cookbook, Healthy Living Made Easy. Get your copy here, and find the ingredients in this shopping list. [schema description]These flavorful, tender meatballs are a breeze to whip up when you use a top-quality organic jarred tomato sauce. Add fresh mozzarella and chopped basil, and you can’t go wrong. ...
[schema description]Bread alternatives are having a moment. Between sweet potato toast, avocado buns, and cauliflower crust pizza, it seems like just about any substitution is fair game. Next time you’re craving a burger, try these sliders with roasted portobello mushroom caps for buns—they’re the perfect size and shape! And given their hearty, almost meaty flavor, ...
[schema description]Polenta doesn’t get enough love. The Italian corn porridge might not look as enticing as pasta, but one bite will prove you wrong. The silky, creamy texture goes with almost any dish, and tastes especially luscious with salty parmesan cheese stirred in. Top it off with olive oil–stewed cherry tomatoes and lemony kale for a sophisticated vegetarian entree.[/schema]
[schema description]Our “instant” version of classic Thai tom yum soup hits all the spicy, sour notes of the original recipe—and it’s ready in minutes. As portable lunches go, it’s hard to top. Just prep a few jars ahead of time, then add in hot water when you’re ready to eat. The zucchini noodles and sliced veggies cook ...
The pungent smell is pretty unmistakable. Whether it’s cooked up with some roasted veggies, thrown into pasta sauce for some added punch, or smeared onto fresh French bread, garlic can add amazing character to whatever dish you create.