Pantry Staples
Extra Virgin Olive Oil vs. Olive Oil
Although extra virgin olive oil and olive oil are often interchangeable in the culinary world, there are a few nuances worth noting. (the difference between olive oil and butter being one such example). We’re diving into the history of olives, spotlighting our members’ favorite bottles, and sharing plenty of cooking ideas that go way beyond ...
Jelly vs. Jam: Preserves, Conserves & More
Get ready for the culinary timeline you never knew you needed, our favorite recipes, and best jars to stock your pantry.
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 ...
The Golden Shelfie Awards: Our Best Healthy Products, Chosen by You
The triumphs, the snubs, the outfits…it must be awards season. This year, we’re putting our own spin on the entertainment industry’s big moment and rolling out the red carpet for our members’ most beloved products. It’s the first-ever Thrive Market Golden Shelfie Awards!
5 Ingredient Challenge with Chef Megan Mitchell
What five items do you have in your kitchen? We asked, you answered! And Megan Mitchell is here to turn those ingredients into two unique, easy recipes. Keep reading to see the sweet and savory items that make these dishes special.
How to Get Resourceful In the Kitchen
Stretching ingredients can save you money and cut down on food waste—but it’s also become an essential part of daily life as we stay hunkered down during COVID-19. If you’re hesitant to make recipe swaps, not sure what to do with beet greens, or have questions about how to store ingredients (yes, you can freeze ...
Pantry Pumpkin Muffins with Praline Topping
Not sure what to do with that canned pumpkin purée? While pumpkin is typically an autumnal staple, Angela Gaines shows us how to give this common pantry item a springtime twist. Plus, you can make this quick, easy, and delicious muffin recipe in less than 30 minutes.
Shop Your Pantry: Minimize Food Waste by Getting Strategic
There are people who know exactly what’s in their pantries, where to find it, and what to do with it. Then there are those who wouldn’t even think about wading through the abyss of the back shelves—unless there were a life-threatening pandemic and one of the few places left to spread germs happened to be ...
Pantry Pasta with White Beans, Olives and Capers
In search of a creative way to make pasta this week? Just look in your pantry! Chef Megan Mitchell shares her go-to pantry pasta recipe, which you can make in under 20 minutes.
Creative Ways to Cook with Pantry Staples
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 ...
Grapeseed Oil vs. Olive Oil
No healthy pantry is complete without oil, but which one is best? There’s a huge range of options, with various colors, flavors, uses, and nutritional values at play. It’s enough to make anyone’s head spin when trying to stock your pantry. Today, let’s kick overwhelm to the curb! We’re breaking down two popular picks—olive oil ...
What Is Thrive Market Goods? Meet the Brand That’s Bringing Goodness to the World
Meet Thrive Market Goods, our expertly curated line of 500+ products we’ve developed from scratch to raise the bar for pantry basics. Every product in the collection—from tomato sauce and pasta to paper goods and cleaning products—breaks new ground when it comes to quality, sustainability, and taste, and challenges other brands to keep up. Our ...
How One Thrive Market Mom Stocks Her Pantry With Allergy-Friendly Foods
Growing up in California’s Bay Area, Thrive Market member Christina was exposed to healthy eating at a young age. “I used to go to a co-op called Rainbow Grocery,” she told us. “It was a warehouse of natural foods before the farmers’ market trend started.”
What’s in Your Pantry? These 7 Staples Make Healthy Meals So Easy
If you’re new to healthy cooking, it can be a little intimidating—especially when you might be missing an ingredient and need to improvise. The key is stocking your pantry with nutritious and versatile staples.
32 Pantry Staples That Make Cooking Quick and Healthy Meals a Breeze
A well-stocked pantry means throwing together a last-minute meal will be a breeze. Our host Sara Snow chose all the essential ingredients to keep in the kitchen to inspire quick, easy, and healthy recipes.
Thrive 5: Gluten-Free Favorites You Need in Your Pantry
Katherine Prendergast is Thrive Market’s super talented Senior Design Director, and it’s no exaggeration when we say this girl is a machine. KP (as we call her at the office) can do pretty much anything—except eat gluten.
12 Kitchen Pantry Staples for Budget-Friendly Meals (Updated)
Thrive Market’s content is produced by skilled writers, fact-checked by experts, and updated regularly. This article was reviewed and edited by: Sabrina Wildermuth, MS, Certified Food Scientist (CFS) and Director of Nutrition & Regulatory Compliance Michelle Leonetti, MS, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and Quality Assurance Nutrition & Regulatory Manager. TL;DR Summary Keep your grocery bill ...
Going Gluten-Free? Here’s How to Prep Your Pantry!
Wait, there’s gluten in your mayo? In your salad dressing? Even in your pickles? Yep, the universal enemy of celiacs is lurking places you’d least expect. So how what do you need to know to stock your pantry with staples that keep you feeling good—while keeping that sandwich tasty?
Going Vegan? Here Are 9 Staples For Your Pantry
So you’re considering going vegan. You’re totally ready to say “buh-bye” to your weekly pint of cookie dough ice cream, but is your pantry prepped for your new way of eating?
7 DIY Beauty Hacks Using Pantry Staples
The best thing about having a kitchen stocked full of healthy food is that they can also double up as amazing natural beauty products.