Keeping an arsenal of make-ahead school lunches on deck for the week can set your family up for success on busy mornings. If you love the idea of those popular crustless, sealed sandwiches, but don’t love the ingredients, you may want to try making your own at home and storing in the fridge (or freezer!) ...
“I love having dinner parties with my chosen family year round, but especially during Pride Month as a reminder that community is everything. I usually ask people to bring something shareable and easy, and not to stress about it. Let’s focus on spending time together more than making a fancy meal (bringing a bottle of ...
Our Better Than Takeout recipe series is meant to inspire cooking at home—rather than falling victim to the expensive, unhealthy, and often time-consuming process of ordering in from a food delivery app. As an alternative, we’ve assembled a few recipes that we think are more nutritious (and certainly more affordable!) than takeout, and they take ...
“After all the fun and indulgent food over the holidays, I love starting January with a reset salad. This one is full of fresh herbs, crunchy fennel, juicy pomegranate seeds, and topped with the umami, smoky crunch of my plant-based coconut bacon bits. It’s a salad that leaves you feeling both satisfied and refreshed.” —Madelyn ...
This article was written with help from AI and edited by Thrive Market’s talented team of human writers. When you’re craving a meal that’s both refreshing and satisfying, few dishes hit the mark like a chopped chicken salad. With tender chicken, crisp veggies, and a tangy dressing, this salad is a versatile favorite perfect for ...
This article was written with help from AI and edited by Thrive Market’s talented team of human writers. Carnitas, which translates to “little meats” in Spanish, is a beloved dish from Mexican cuisine that holds a special place in the hearts of food lovers. Known for its tender, juicy texture and rich, savory flavor, carnitas ...
Whether you’re dining seaside or preparing an elegant dinner at home, crab and lobster are two types of seafood that often vie for the spotlight on your plate. While these two crustaceans may share some similarities, they bring distinct flavors, textures, and nutritional benefits to the table. Let’s dive into the details to help you choose your next seafood delight.
Imagine your child excitedly opening their lunch box to find a sweet surprise among their sandwich, fruit, and snacks: a handwritten note just for them. A silly joke, kind affirmation, or a quick “I’m proud of you” is a daily reminder that they are loved, supported, and capable of tackling whatever the day holds. It’s easy to make lunch notes a cherished part of your child’s school day—just follow our tips to start (or enhance) this memorable tradition.
Tossing those broccoli stems and kale ribs into the compost bin is the second-best thing you can do with your vegetable scraps. The first? Eating them. Really!
Oh, the irony of meal prep. The concept seems great: by simply doing a bit of work at the beginning of the week, you can enjoy a few days of healthy, nutritious meals without much thought or effort. But for many people, meal prep can feel stressful and stifling, often associated with restrictive diets. And ...
This recipe is part of the Healthy Reset Meal Plan, our 5-day program of make-ahead breakfasts, throw-‘em-together lunches, and quick dinners designed to help you cook and eat healthy while minimizing waste.
This recipe is part of the Healthy Reset Meal Plan, our 5-day program of make-ahead breakfasts, throw-‘em-together lunches, and quick dinners designed to help you cook and eat healthy while minimizing waste.
There are lots of grain-free pasta brands out there, but how many help fight climate change? How about work to reduce food insecurity in their community? “At Chickapea, we’re on a mission to create good for the world through nutritious, organic meal options and impactful social contributions,” says Shelby Taylor, Founder & CEO of Chickapea. ...
Fast, nutritious, and Whole30®-compatible? If it sounds like a tall order, our recipe roundup of Whole30 lunch ideas will help keep your month on track with midday meals you’ll look forward to cooking and eating every day of the week.
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 Shirley S., a Family Medicine Resident Physician in Brooklyn, New York.
Pamela Salzman bought her first cookbook in second grade—and she’s cherished homemade meals and family dinnertime ever since. Her family’s simple meals influenced Salzman to learn how to make real meals from accessible and realistic ingredients.
Even if you’re usually pretty strategic when food shopping, your most recent grocery haul may have been anything but. During a time when we’re being encouraged to social distance and work from home, our pantry staples are becoming increasingly more relevant in our day-to-day lives. It’s perfectly understandable if your weekly stock-up has been more ...
As a busy parent, packing lunch can get tedious. But with a few easy habits—a little prep, a handy checklist of what to include in your kids’ midday meal, and a stash of reusable containers—you’ll be a lunch-packing pro in no time.
[schema description]What if your pantry-go-to can of tuna could transform into a vibrant, flavor-packed salad with international flair? That’s exactly the energy behind this canned tuna larb salad. Inspired by the Laotian classic “larb” (a meat salad bright with herbs, lime, and spice), this version uses canned albacore tuna, pickled red onions, jalapeño and lemongrass, ...
[schema description]This chicken sausage with sweet potato hash is the kind of dish you’ll turn to when you want something hearty, flexible, and genuinely satisfying for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Tender cubes of sweet potato are tossed in lime juice, ghee, rosemary and chili powder, then roasted until fork-tender. Meanwhile chicken sausage gets seared to ...
When you need a lunch or quick meal that hits all the right notes — protein-rich, savory, and uncomplicated — this tuna salad fits the bill. Between the cans of albacore tuna, briny Kalamata olives, creamy avocado oil mayonnaise and Green Goddess dressing, it comes together in minutes yet delivers contrast and freshness.
Smithsonian Magazine reports that according to legend, the world’s first chickens were discovered in ancient Greece. The bird has only climbed in popularity since then, becoming one of the most common animal proteins on American dinner tables night after night. From frying to baking, chicken is a versatile ingredient that can be added to a ...
Lindsay Surowitz radiates authenticity and creativity. As the creator behind Weeknight Bite, a go-to resource for nutrition, recipes, and wellness tips, Surowitz combines her formal training as a holistic nutritionist with her love for chocolate chip cookies. Is that counterintuitive? Not quite. Surowitz believes that enjoying great food with family and friends is one of ...
What’s for dinner? It’s hard to believe three simple words can elicit so much dread, but when it comes to getting healthy keto meals on the table—breakfast and lunch included—there’s a lot of prep that needs to happen to make home cooking seamless and pain-free. This is especially true when you’re following a specific diet ...