Baking Ideas
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 ...
Easy Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Recipe
When the first juicy strawberries hit the market and the stalks of crisp-tart rhubarb start appearing, there’s nothing quite as joyous as baking something that celebrates the moment. This vegan strawberry rhubarb crumble is that joy in a baking dish: it brings together deeply red, sweet strawberries and the bright acidic bite of rhubarb, all ...
Pantry Ghee Drop Biscuits Recipe
Biscuits elevate any meal or snack, and this savory recipe delivers something extra special. The ingredients are forgiving and adaptable—swap in sherry or white vinegar instead of ACV, or use almond milk or real buttermilk instead of coconut milk. You could also use unsalted butter instead of ghee if that’s what you have on hand. ...
How to Bake a Cake
Need a surefire way to stress out your inner baker? Google the term “cake recipes” and watch as more than 900 million results pour in. In the pursuit of more baking with less overwhelm, we’re keeping things simple today. Baking a cake isn’t complicated, so don’t let any internet rabbit hole make you feel as ...
Stevia vs. Sugar: Health Benefits & Nutrition Facts
Life is always a little bit sweeter when sugar is involved. Mary Poppins used sugar to make the medicine go down well. But would a modern Ms. Poppins use stevia? What’s the difference between sugar vs stevia? Gone are the days when white sugar is the only pick—alternative sweeteners have become increasingly accessible in recent ...
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 ...
Cooking With Coconut Flour
Paleo, ketogenic, and vegan, coconut flour is an All-Purpose flour alternative worth knowing about. Baking with coconut flour doesn’t have to be intimidating, either. Today we’re exploring all this ingredient has to offer, including the best coconut flour recipes, tips for cooking with coconut flour, the benefits of coconut flour, and the best coconut flour ...
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies (Gluten-Free Version!)
When the aroma of browned butter fills your kitchen, you know something magical is happening. Browning butter transforms it: the milk solids toast, the scent deepens into nutty richness, and every bite gains complexity. That’s the heart of this gluten-free brown butter chocolate chip cookie recipe — a cookie that looks classic but delivers upgraded ...
We’re Celebrating Thrive Market’s 5th Birthday With Fluffy, Gluten-Free Cake
[schema description]Thrive Market is turning 5! To celebrate, we raided the pantry for colored sprinkles and our new yellow cake mix to make the perfect dessert—gluten- and grain-free, of course. We may be another year older, but this party is really about you—our amazing members who continually inspire us to make healthy living accessible to ...
3 Gluten-Free Recipes That Upgrade Basic Boxed Cake Mix
Boxed cake mix is great in a pinch when you need to bake something on the fly, but also oh-so-easy to upgrade. Think crowd-pleasing cake pops, decadent red velvet brownies, and irresistible vanilla bourbon cupcakes. Oh, and did we mention all three recipes are gluten-free? Thanks to one of our favorite GF brands, Simple Mills, ...
More Than a Flavor: Meet Thrive Market Organic Vanilla Extract
When we set out to create Thrive Market Organic Vanilla Extract, we wanted to make sure it delivered on quality, price, and—most important—taste. Read on to discover vanilla’s rich history, how we’re transforming the supply chain, and why this flavor-filled bottle deserves a spot in your pantry.
Girl Scout Cookies 3 Ways
When it’s that time of year it can be oh-so-tempting to pick up a few boxes of Girl Scout cookies to stash in the freezer. (We’ve all been there.) If you’re trying to stick to a specific diet but still have a sweet tooth, here’s your fix. We took three favorites and made them a ...
Keto Conversation Heart Candies Recipe
[schema description]This Valentine’s Day, skip the candy bag and make some DIY hearts to share! Packaged treats are often full of chemical preservatives, added sugar, and other unhealthy ingredients. And while our version of the classic holiday treats aren’t 100 percent good for you (they’re candy, after all!), they’re a more wholesome (and keto-friendly) option ...
The Best Homemade Garlic Knots Recipe
[schema description]There’s something comforting and nostalgic about soft, fluffy garlic knots—those twisted bites of dough infused with garlic, olive oil, and herbs. Traditionally made with wheat flour and yeast, garlic knots have long held a place in pizza orders, bakery cases, and Italian meals. Now, with a gluten-free twist, you can enjoy the same savory ...
Cooking With Almond Flour
There’s a reason we’re nuts about almond flour (and it’s not just because it’s a lower-carb alternative to wheat flour). For starters, almond flour is delicious. Baked goods that are made with it are light and airy, and this flour lends a nutty heartiness to savory recipes. Beyond flavor, almond flour offers nutrients like magnesium ...
How to Boil Eggs
At Thrive HQ, we recently had a passionate conversation about hard-boiled eggs during a weekly meeting. From cooking times to cooking techniques, there are loads of preferences among our food-focused staff, so we’re excited to dive in and learn more about the seemingly simple egg.
What Is High-Fructose Corn Syrup?
From pecan pie to homemade marshmallows, there’s a chance your favorite dessert recipe calls for corn syrup. This liquid sweetener is known for adding sheen to ganache, keeping caramel smooth, and giving homemade candy the perfect chewy texture, so what’s not to love? Well, since both corn syrup and high-fructose corn syrup (they’re different!) are ...
How to Hygge: 5 Ways to Cozy Up to Winter
If your winter checklist includes drinking tea in front of the fire, lighting candles, or enjoying the warmth of sunshine on your face, then you’re hip to hygge (pronounced “hoo-guh”), a Danish philosophy grounded in relaxation, indulgence, and gratitude.
How to Bake Chicken
Knowing how to bake chicken may seem like a no-brainer, but delivering a total showstopper to the table is an art. After all, this mealtime staple can sometimes get a bad rap for being bland or unexciting. So bust out that pack of raw chicken breasts, wings, or thighs currently occupying prime real estate in ...
Gluten-Free Fermented Black Seed Scones With Everything Bagel Topping Recipe
[schema description]This savory scone says “goodbye” to cream, butter, and all-purpose flour, and “hello” to a gluten-free dough filled with flax seeds, almond flour, and coconut oil. To amp up the superfood factor, we added a supplement powder with black seed (also known as nigella), aloe, and turmeric that’s fermented so it’s gentle on tummies. ...
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies With Coconut Hazelnut Filling Recipe
[schema description]Pipe a creamy filling between tender cookies, and you’ve got whoopie pies—a great excuse to eat two cookies at once, if you ask us. Since we can’t get enough pumpkin spice this time of year, we used an easy, gluten-free mix from Simple Mills and paired it with a decadent Nutiva hazelnut filling. It’s ...
No Boil Baked Penne Recipe
[schema description]If a warm, cheesy bowl of pasta is your idea of comfort food, you’ll want to try this easy baked version—no boiling required! A basil-infused tomato sauce is tossed with gluten-free noodles, fragrant herbs and spices like oregano and garlic powder, and plenty of salty cheese. Baked until the noodles are tender and the ...
Oat Flour Vs. Wheat Flour
One thing we’ll always be thankful for—bakeries. There’s few things as enjoyable as stepping inside a local shop, taking a deep breath, and inhaling the sweet, rich scent of breads, cookies, and pastries. Just thinking about it is enough to get the mouth watering. But with so many options you can choose from to take ...
5 Ways to Swap Regular Butter for Ghee Butter This Thanksgiving
It’s that most wonderful time of year again, when the family gathers around the table for roasted turkey, all the sides, and plenty of seconds to go around. Though the traditions of Thanksgiving have long been set in stone, preparing the meal is always open to interpretation.