Spices
Are These 3 Fall Flavors the New Pumpkin Spice?
Pumpkin has become almost synonymous with the fall season, but lately, it seems there are just as many people who love it as there are people who love to hate it. If you fall into the latter category and you’re looking for fragrant, cozy baked goods and warming, spiced beverages sans the pumpkin spice, you’ve ...
Healthy Reset Meal Plan: Indian Spiced Chicken Grain Bowl
This recipe is part of the Healthy Reset Meal Plan, our 5-day program of throw-‘em-together lunches or dinners designed to help you cook and eat healthy while minimizing waste. Yield: 2 servingsActive Time: 10 minutesTotal Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 2 ½ cups rice or grain*Yogurt-marinated chicken*1 cup zucchini*1 Persian cucumber, thinly sliced½ avocado2 tablespoons Thrive ...
Guide to Spices: From Allspice to Za’atar
One of the big things that separates a totally-fine dinner from a totally-delicious meal is expert seasoning—and for that, you need spices. But aside from a sprinkle of salt and pinch of pepper, how do you properly use them? When you open your spice cabinet, a few big questions may come to mind: How do ...
Embrace Your Love of Pumpkin Spice with GrossyPelosi’s Pumpkin Bread Recipe
It’s pumpkin spice season, which a) should surprise no one, b) delights many, and c) elicits eye-rolls from others. Fall’s favorite flavor has plenty of fans, but perhaps just as many haters.
9 Pumpkin Spice Recipes to Make This Fall
When summer turns to fall, we get extra excited about one specific thing: pumpkin spice season! Sure, there are golden leaves and cooler days, back-to-school vibes and holidays to plan for, but here at Thrive Market we’re always giddy about putting our favorite spice mix into all the things. We’re sharing the basics about what’s ...
7 Spices With Hidden Health Benefits
If you need some extra inspiration to try out new flavors in the kitchen, look no further! Along with adding plenty of delicious flavor, many common spices have incredible health benefits. Read on to learn more about a few spices that will elevate your meals and well-being. 1. Chili pepper If you dig food with ...
The Only 5 Spice Blends You’ll Need This Fall + 2 Recipe Ideas
It seems there are two types of people in the world: pumpkin spice for life(rs) and those who are over it. No matter where you fall, read on for five craze-worthy, warming spice blends that are long overdue for some love. For fireside sips, nothing beats a pinch of cloves, allspice, and cinnamon. To flavor ...
Cinnamon vs. Cardamom
Cinnamon and cardamom are such good flavor friends that they’re often paired together in recipes from savory (like curry) to sweet (like apple pie). But these two spices have some key differences, and today we’re opening up the spice cabinet to see what really sets these sticks and pods apart.
Spiced Maple Candied Bacon Recipe
[schema description]A crisp slice of bacon alongside your scramble or shortstack might be the perfect breakfast. But when you add a few sweet and spicy ingredients like maple syrup, paprika, and cinnamon, bacon gets even better! This candied version pairs perfectly with your favorite cocktails—just dunk a piece into a Bloody Mary, or garnish an ...
Coming in Hot: 4 Creative Ways to Spice Up Chicken Bone Broth
Bone broth is everywhere these days, and for good reason—in it, you’ll find vitamins and minerals like calcium, magnesium, and potassium [1]. Keep a few cartons stocked in your pantry year-round to quickly whip up soups and sauces, or sip it warm, straight from a mug! Beef broth is the most popular, but we like ...
This Spice Is the Only Ingredient You Need to Make a Brilliant Yellow Tie-Dye
Turmeric never ceases to amaze. We put it in everything from stir-fries to tea drinks to smoothies, are well-versed in all of its countless health and beauty benefits, and now we’ve unearthed yet another unconventional use: as a sunshine-hued clothing dye.
The Benefits of Raw Garlic
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.
How to Add Flavor to Your Go-To Healthy Recipes
While I’ve been doing my part to eat healthier, I fear I’m in a little bit of a cooking rut. Chicken or salmon with greens and a sweet potato every night just isn’t gonna cut it. Do you have any particular ingredients, recipes, or tips that might help me switch things up, while still keeping ...
Spicy Pickled Carrots Recipe
[schema description]A few jars, a little vinegar, and a handful of spices are all you need to quick-pickle almost any vegetable. Here, the natural sweetness from the carrots pairs perfectly with a spicy brine made from apple cider vinegar, red pepper flakes, and whole peppercorns. Trust us—one bite, and you’ll be hooked. Serve them alongside ...
8 Inventive Ways to Use Spices at the Breakfast Table
Way before maca, cacao, and goji berries hit the mainstream, spices were the original superfoods. No shade intended toward the newest generation of health-boosters—we’re all about antioxidant-loaded treats like banana-chocolate chia pudding! But can we just take a moment to recognize how powerful some of the most-loved spices in our pantry are?
Meet the Golden Spice That Takes Skin From Dull to Radiant in 20 Minutes Flat
“No gold, no wedding.” That traditional Indian saying refers to a particular custom, in which brides don gold—on their bodies, heads, and faces—as a symbol of prosperity on their big day. Turns out there’s often another type of “gold” involved that has nothing to do with bling: a head-to-toe tonifying skin mask made with our ...
6 Spice Blends to Take You All Over the World Without Leaving Your Kitchen
What’s the difference between chicken souvlaki and fajitas de pollo? Not much—it all comes down to spices. When ancient Greeks had no access to the hot peppers common in South America, they instead covered their chicken in Mediterranean herbs, like garlic and oregano.
Shrimp Tacos With Chipotle-Lime Slaw Recipe
[schema description]Celebrate Taco Tuesday—or any day really—with fiesta-ready shrimp tacos topped with a creamy chipotle-lime slaw and fresh avocado. Always a crowd-pleaser![/schema]
Why You Should Toast Your Spices
Buy whole spices, toast them, then grind them for maximum flavor.
One-Pot Chile-Ginger Chicken and Rice Recipe
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]Fresh ginger, garlic, and green chiles add bold flavor to this simple one-pot meal of chicken and rice. As the rice cooks, it steams the chicken so it comes out extra ...
Spiced Oat Milk Recipe
[schema description]Sweet oat milk—or avena caliente as it’s known in Latin America—is hearty enough to enjoy for breakfast and comforting enough to help lull you to sleep. Serve warm for a rainy-day beverage everyone in the family will enjoy![/schema]
Moroccan Spiced Carrots Recipe
[schema description]This might be a side, but it sure steals the show—honey, cinnamon, and ginger bring out the natural sweetness of the carrots, while cumin adds a welcome kick. As the dish slowly simmers on the stove, the sauce reduces into a shiny, flavorful glaze.[/schema]
Hot Wing–Spiced Chickpeas Recipe
[schema description]Garbanzos don’t need to be relegated to three-bean salad alone—when roasted, they turn into a crispy, protein-packed snack. Make a batch for movie night as a popcorn alternative, or have a few anytime you’re craving some crunch.[/schema]
Sage-Chile Chicken Recipe
[schema description]With poultry, seasoning under the skin is the key to developing incredible flavor. Here, butter mixed with sage, garlic, and chile spices up roasted drumsticks, while leaving the skin on keeps the meat tender and juicy. Serve with steamed veggies or a green salad for a fast yet tasty weeknight dinner.[/schema]