Cooking Tips
Salmon Cooking Tips + 9 Recipes You’ll Love
Salmon is one of those ingredients that feels a little fancy but is surprisingly easy to master at home. Whether you’re searing it in a skillet, roasting it in the oven, or flaking it into a salad, salmon brings plenty of versatility to the table. It’s also a weeknight hero—quick-cooking with ample protein, and easy ...
New Year’s Resolution to Cook More at Home? 10 Tips to Help You to Get Started
New Year’s resolutions are noble endeavors, and few are more popular than resolving to cook at home more in the new year. Cooking for yourself and your family saves you money on hefty delivery fees, helps you stick to your healthy eating goals, and may even help you to improve your culinary skills along the ...
How to Make Soup: The Ultimate Guide
It may seem intimidating at first, but making soup at home is one of the easiest ways to incorporate lots of flavorful, nutritious ingredients into one satisfying meal. If you’ve got a few hearty vegetables, a package of meat or legumes, and some fragrant aromatics lying around, you’ve got just about everything you need to ...
What are Seed Oils, And Are They Bad for You?
There was a time when many people thought sticking to a “healthy diet” meant avoiding fats and oils at all costs. That advice may have changed, but there’s one type of oil that still raises red flags: seed oils. Multipurpose seed oils and vegetable oils (like canola oil) are a common pantry staple in households ...
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 ...
Yes, You Can Eat Healthily on a Budget—Here’s How
We’ve all been there: we start the week with a stocked fridge and the best intentions of cooking healthy meals all week…and then Monday happens. By the time dinner rolls around, we’re reaching for a takeout menu.
Introducing the Healthy Reset Meal Plan
Is it just us, or is there something about back-to-school season that makes you crave a fresh start (whether or not you’re actually going back to school)?
3 Lessons for Perfecting Camp Cooking
Sequoia National Park, California. The first signs of evening spread across the sky and we are roughly thirty minutes away from our campsite. Heavy clouds gather above the treetops and cover what little sun is out. Rain begins to pitter patter against the top of our 4Runner. The sound reminds me of grains of rice ...
The Surprisingly Painful Side Effects of Quinoa—And How To Avoid Them
Side Effects of Quinoa Infographic click here Food allergies are more common than most people may think [1]. People may be allergic to gluten, nuts, fish, dairy, eggs, soy, and even superfoods like quinoa. Some may not even know they have a quinoa allergy. Though this pseudo-cereal has skyrocketed to superfood status in recent years, ...
Olive Oil vs. Canola Oil
Olive oil and canola oil are both common cooking oils that are often side by side on the grocery store shelf, but that’s essentially where the similarities stop. Both have something to offer, though, which is why we’re breaking down their key differences, benefits, and sharing tips for how to use them effectively with your ...
Expert Cooking Tips for High-Quality Meats and Seafood
Ever purchased a high-quality piece of grass-fed beef, wild-caught salmon, or pasture-raised chicken to cook for dinner, only to have it come out less delicious than you hoped? When you’re working with high-quality meats and seafood, a few extra minutes or a couple of degrees can make all the difference; they require some additional expertise ...
A Home Cook’s Guide to Salts
Any home cook worth their salt knows this ingredient is a non-negotiable kitchen staple. After all, a simple pinch can make everything from mushrooms to meat do one important and profoundly simple thing: taste like the best version of itself. But which salt is best? With myriad options to choose from these days, the basic ...
Get Excited About Cooking Again with Our New Cookbook (and Lots of Kitchen Hacks)
If there’s one thing we’ve all done a lot of in the last year and a half, it’s cooking. Some of us stepped up our game, testing out ambitious new recipes. Others started cooking for the very first time (and perhaps learned that one cannot survive on banana bread alone). Whichever camp you fall into, ...
The Best Ways to Cook Healthy Frozen Foods—No Thawing Required
If you’ve been bypassing the frozen aisle when you shop, it’s time to take another look. Why? Because a well-stocked freezer is a home cook’s secret weapon for fast, flavorful, and healthy meals. Famed Italian chef Lidia Bastianich encourages cooks to make their freezer “a treasure chest” and Camilla Marcus, owner of LA catering company ...
How to Clean an Air Fryer, Chemex, and Other Tricky Kitchen Tools
Why does it seem like your favorite kitchen tools are always the hardest to clean? If you find yourself wondering if the juice is worth the squeeze—quite literally—when it comes to cleaning your juicer (and all its accompanying parts), you’re definitely not alone. Instead of skipping your morning French press because of its confusing clean-up ...
Thrive Market’s Guide to the Best Cooking Oils
With warmer weather on the horizon, we’re betting some spring cleaning energy won’t be far behind. If you’re feeling the itch to refresh some neglected spaces around the house, head to the pantry. Specifically, consider revisiting your relationship to the different types of cooking oils. Not sure where to start? That’s where Thrive Market comes ...
How to Thaw and Prep Thrive Market’s Frozen Meats
While frozen meat has many conveniences (most importantly, that you can buy it in advance to prepare later), it often elicits a bit of head scratching when it comes to the cooking process. How do you safely defrost a whole turkey? How long does it take to thaw steak before cooking? Can you ever cook ...
Dark Chocolate vs. Milk Chocolate
We’re not shy about our love of chocolate. We love to infuse it into recipes both sweet and savory. We find ways to incorporate it into our wellness routines. We even take time out to celebrate it year after year. So it probably goes without saying that we’re open to trying all types of chocolate. ...
Your Pots & Pans Could Be Toxic. Caraway Wants to Change That
When was the last time you took a good look at your pots and pans? We’re not just talking about scratches—we mean the actual materials used to make that kitchenware. If you’re drawing a blank, not to worry. Jordan Nathan, founder and CEO of Caraway, is here to help. In today’s Dining In feature, Nathan ...
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 ...
Keto Shopping List: Groceries, Products & More
Pop quiz: What’s on your keto diet menu plan? If you can’t rattle off all the specifics yet (besides basic categories like healthy fat and lean protein), stick with us. We know you’re pumped to get started with a keto diet—so we’ve got your keto shopping list, plus seven all-star recipes that’ll put your must-have ...
How to Eat a Low FODMAP Diet for Better Digestion
If you’re routinely plagued by digestive discomfort and have been diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), FODMAPs may be to blame. Not sure what this fancy acronym means or how to adjust your diet accordingly? Not to worry! We’ve rounded up everything you need to know about eating a low FODMAP diet, compiled a shopping ...
Feeding A Family with Arrows and Bow
Ashley Petrone loves a challenge. In April 2017, she, her husband, and their three kids decided to sell their five-bedroom home and buy land to build a new house. So, they did the “only rational thing” and moved into an RV on the land. They completely redesigned and renovated the temporary home, growing to love ...
How to Cook Potatoes
If you think back on some of your favorite meals over the years, chances are there was a potato involved. As one of the most versatile vegetables, potatoes are often cast as supporting characters to a long list of culinary stars, including burgers, steaks, and even Thanksgiving turkey. But today we’re turning the spotlight on ...