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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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?