Appetizer Recipes
Easy Party Food Ideas: A Stress-Free Guide to Delicious Party Foods
Easy Party Food Ideas Infographic click here Whether you’re in charge of organizing a casual work party, looking for birthday party food ideas, or hosting a group of very hungry teenagers after a game, the perfect spread shouldn’t add extra stress. That’s why we’ve curated effortless party food ideas so you can craft a delicious ...
Cream Cheese, The Infinite Schmear
Cut to March of last year. It’s six in the morning. The air is tinged with a blueness, and I barely keep my eyes open as I get ready to drive across LA county for a video shoot near the coast. The kettle comes to the boil; my stomach barks. I scan the half-empty fridge ...
How to Host a Wine Tasting
Hosting a fun and memorable wine tasting doesn’t have to be complicated, and we’re here to help. With an impressive selection of clean wine to choose from (plus tasting tips from and easy recipe ideas), you’ll be swirling and sipping in no time. Plus, we reached out to our Master Sommelier, Josh Nadel, for his ...
Summer BBQ Menu: The Best Apps, Sides, and Desserts
When you’re firing up the grill for a backyard cookout, don’t forget about the unsung heroes of your menu: appetizers, sides, and desserts. Today’s post has more than 20 great summer BBQ ideas, so there’s something for everyone. If you need to brush up on your outdoor cooking techniques, don’t miss our guide to all ...
Air-Fryer Duck Fat French Fries
There’s nothing quite like golden, crisp French fries — but when they’re air-fried and kissed with duck fat, they become something a little extra. In the video, Chef Megan Mitchell shows how you can coax crispiness and depth from Yukon Gold potatoes using only melted duck fat, salt, and air fryer technique.
Crispy Spicy Queso Tofu Sticks Recipe
[schema description]This fiery appetizer is everything you want in a filling vegan snack—crunch, spice, and a nutritional boost thanks to silky tofu and crispy chips made from beans. Another bonus? You can whip it together in 15 minutes using ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.[/schema]
3 Ways to Pickle With Chef Megan Mitchell
Don’t throw out that pickle brine! We’ve got three inventive ways to repurpose it and get the most out of every jar. In today’s installment of Prep School, self-proclaimed pickle lover Chef Megan Mitchell shows us the light.
Easy Vegan Appetizers
If hungry sports fans are set to invade your home this season, let Thrive Market help you get prepared. Chef Megan Mitchell is back on Prep School to help you make your next appetizer spread totally crave-worthy … and vegan! The Ultimate Vegan Nachos Instead of pulled pork or ground beef, we use a mix ...
It’s Picnic Season! Tote Along These 2 Easy Recipes
In our latest edition of Prep School, Chef Megan Mitchell shares her tips for planning a picnic with a hint of fancy—minus all the fuss. “Whether you’re going to the beach or the park, these are great things to pack—and they’re portable.” From salad on a stick to a three-layer dip that looks like an ...
Keto Wedge Salad Toasts Recipe
[schema description]Talk about an elegant appetizer! Amp up your salad game by skewering BLT ingredients on homemade toasts made with gluten-free ingredients like almond flour, nutritious hemp hearts, and coconut flour. A pinch of thyme adds herbal notes to every bite, and the whole thing is drizzled with Thousand Island dressing for good measure.[/schema]
Peruvian Botija Olives – What are They?
Desert sun, coastal breezes, and pristine soil make our new organic Botija olives, which are ethically sourced in Peru, extremely rich and flavorful. If you’ve never tried this savory superfood, you’re in for a treat.
Keto Everything Cheese Balls Recipe
[schema description]Everything about an everything bagel is pretty appealing—tender dough baked with a bold blend of garlic powder, onion powder, and sesame seeds. For your next party, keep it keto (thanks to an easy recipe from Primal Kitchen founder Mark Sisson) by nixing the bread and prepping these zesty cheese balls instead. We like using ...
Vegan Pimento Cheese Recipe
What is pimento cheese? At its core, pimento cheese is a creamy spread made from shredded cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, and chopped pimiento (or “pimento”) peppers—often slathered on crackers, sandwiches or celery sticks. Though its popularity is deeply tied to Southern cuisine, the spread actually has roots in Northern U.S. food manufacturing in the early 20th ...
3 Ways to Cook With Leftover Wine
Whether you prefer red or white, sometimes there’s a little extra wine left in the bottle. Not to worry, these inventive recipes will make sure the vino doesn’t go to waste! From a boozy latte to a gooey cheese dip, plus decadent chocolate brownies, don’t miss these three unexpected ways to cook with wine.
Dinner Party Ideas: Recipes, Games & More
Love to entertain but find the idea of hosting a formal dinner party a little intimidating? Breathe easy, friend. We’ve rounded up our favorite party-ready recipes, games, and even some clever shortcuts for making this an event you won’t end up dreadinwineg and will actually want to do again. Here’s how to treat your guests ...
Apricot-Sesame Cauliflower Wings Recipe
[schema description]In the Thrive Market test kitchen, we’re big fans of Chef Chloe Coscarelli (evidence here!). Her vegan recipes are so flavorful and creative, they instantly make anyone a fan—no matter what kind of eater they are. These cauliflower “wings” are straight from her latest cookbook, Chloe Flavor, and make the perfect appetizer to feed ...
Dairy-Free Cheese Log Recipe
[schema description]Meet your new favorite party trick: the Dairy-Free Cheese Log, a show-stopping appetizer that looks as beautiful as it tastes. Made from velvety cashews, live probiotics, and bright lemon juice, this log spreads just like creamy goat cheese—without a drop of dairy. After a slow ferment in the fridge, it develops tang and body, ...
10 Recipes Using Flaxseed
When chia seeds steal the spotlight as a superfood super seed, it’s easy to forget that flaxseed has long been on the scene delivering key nutrients to our ancestors. Whether eaten whole, ground into flaxseed meal, or pressed into oil, there are many ways to enjoy this omega-3 powerhouse. If you haven’t familiarized yourself with ...
Lemon Garlic Cauliflower Dip With Carrot Chips Recipe
[schema description]Here’s a hummus hack you’ll love—make it with cauliflower! We’ve got nothing against garbanzo beans, but cauliflower also whips up to a smooth base you’ll love for dipping everything from veggie chips to pita bread. An infused garlic oil amps up the flavor, and if you purée the ingredients for at least 2 minutes—trust ...
The Best Summer Dishes for Every Meal
Ready to heat things up this summer? From easy apps, sumptuous sides, and grilling favorites, to sweet treats, and crave-worthy cocktails, we’ve gathered the best summer recipes to enjoy all season long. Whether you’re planning a big family cookout, a potluck, or a no-fuss dinner party, these recipes will win over hearts while still leaving ...
Raw Tahini 3 Ways
Tahini might be a mainstay in every batch of hummus, but there’s a lot more you can do with this spread! We’re smitten with the sesame seed paste from Artisana that’s Certified R.A.W (Real Alive Whole), which helps preserve more of the nutrients. From crunchy apple toast to falafel—and yes, even brownies—we’ve got three new ...
How to Make Veggie Tots
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]Think crispy, bite-size tots—but instead of potatoes, these use a blend of cauliflower and broccoli as their base, making them a clever and veggie-forward upgrade. Thrive Market’s Veggie Tots recipe ...
Build a Vegan Meze Board
Easy entertaining means taking shortcuts so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your guests. A meze board is a great no-fuss appetizer option—it’s easy to make vegan so everyone can enjoy it. Start with a classic, creamy hummus like Hummustir, then arrange it alongside all kinds of tasty vegan ...
Paleo Appetizers and Sides
The idea behind the Paleo diet is to eat like you would have in the Paleolithic era. That means eating nuts, seeds, meat, fruit, and vegetables, while avoiding grains, refined sugar, and chemicals. It’s easy to find Paleo main dishes because the diet consists primarily of meat and vegetables—but what can you make for Paleo ...