While you may be tempted to toss out the bones from your Thanksgiving turkey, recipe developer Aubrey Devin encourages you to save them to make a rich, nutritious bone broth. Making your own bone broth is a sustainable way to cut down on food waste, and it’s a whole lot easier than it looks—you’ll just ...
While some years you may attend a Thanksgiving for many, in other years, you may be cooking for only yourself and a partner, a friend, or a relative. If you’re planning a Thanksgiving dinner for two this year, we’re going to show you how to make an impressive spread using only a sheet pan—and for ...
While the turkey and stuffing may take center stage, light, fluffy dinner rolls are often the unsung heroes at the Thanksgiving dinner table. “Everybody loves a dinner roll during the holidays,” says recipe developer and Thrive Market’s Social Media Manager Alex Roberts. His recipe for a classic dinner roll adds real pumpkin puree and maple ...
Moss and humus decorate the land where wild cranberries grow. The fruit thrives in acidic, sandy marshes, where plants and fungi exist in various states of decay and growth. Cranberries announce themselves between late fall and early winter, appearing as little red dots growing from tangles of stems close to the ground. Their flowers look ...
Thanksgiving used to be the meal that took the most planning, cooking time, and money… until these make-ahead side dishes entered the picture. They’re part of our #Thrivein5 series of recipes that are 5 ingredients or fewer (not including common pantry staples like oil, salt, and pepper), take 5 minutes or less to make, or ...
This recipe turns leftover Thanksgiving cranberry sauce into a fresh fall dressing. Find out how to upcycle more leftovers — turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin — as part of the series. Yield: 1 ¼ cups Active Time: 20 minutesTotal Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: For the dressing: 1 small shallot, minced (roughly 2 tablespoons)2 garlic cloves, minced3 tablespoons ...
Every year after Thanksgiving, kitchens overflow with leftover pumpkin purée—cans half-used, jars tipped into the fridge, or pureed scraps yearning for a second life. That’s where Leftover Pumpkin Purée Hummus comes in: a clever, flavorful reinvention that transforms that leftover squash into a party-worthy dip. It’s a celebration of upcycling, seasonal flavor, and smart cooking ...
This recipe turns leftover Thanksgiving stuffing into perfectly balanced custardy-creamy waffles. Find out how to upcycle more leftovers — turkey, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin — as part of the series. Yield: 4 medium wafflesActive Time: 5 minutes prep, 10 minutes cooking per waffle Total Time: 45 minutes Ingredients: For the waffles: ⅓ cup frozen spinach, defrosted ...
This recipe turns leftover Thanksgiving turkey into Mexican-inspired carnitas. Find out how to upcycle more leftovers — stuffing, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin — as part of the series. Yield: 4 servings (8 tacos)Active Time: 45 minutesTotal Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Ingredients: For the carnitas: 1 lb leftover turkey, bone-in and dark meat preferred 1 large ...
Picture this: The feasts are over, the work week is about to begin, and the fridge is still packed with Thanksgiving leftovers. You’re facing a fate of sad turkey sandwiches and dried-out stuffing, eating the same meal again… and again… and again… But not this year! Hang onto those Thanksgiving leftovers — even half-used cans ...
Thanksgiving doesn’t have to revolve solely around turkey and traditional sides. In fact, this roasted eggplant dish from Eden Grinshpan (aka @edeneats) brings a fresh, plant-forward centerpiece to the holiday table that’s both visually striking and deeply flavorful. The way the eggplant is roasted until creamy, scored to absorb a garlic-coriander-pomegranate molasses glaze, then paired ...
The classic Thanksgiving feast can be hard on the digestive system, but this modern take on cranberry sauce may be the solution. Instead of just acting as a tart, sweet something to accompany your turkey, this gut-friendly cranberry sauce recipe adds something extra: a much-appreciated dose of probiotics to support your digestion. Los Angeles-based cook ...
If cooking Thanksgiving dinner typically feels like a mad dash to the finish line, consider making this the year you take control of your cooking schedule. Preparing a meal as large as a Thanksgiving feast is about working smarter, not harder, and all it takes is some forward thinking to get the whole feast under ...
Thanksgiving is all about connecting with loved ones, celebrating gratitude, and of course, feasting on all the fixings. Plant-based dishes don’t typically play a starring role in the classic spread—but why not make this the year you start a new tradition?
Even if you’re preparing a smaller Thanksgiving feast this year, the traditional spread is richer than your average dinner—which means you’re still likely to have some leftovers (and isn’t that half the fun anyway?).
Stacked-high turkey sandwiches, bites of pie straight from the tin…leftovers are one of the best things about Thanksgiving, aren’t they? Even if you’re cooking for a smaller group, traditional recipes tend to leave you with a full fridge, so put those Tupperwares to good use with this kid-approved recipe from Lizzy Mathis of The Cool ...
There’s something deeply satisfying about the cozy warmth of pumpkin pie — the smooth pumpkin filling, the blend of cinnamon and spice, the sense of autumn comfort. These vegan and gluten-free pumpkin pie bars from Chef Megan Mitchell, take all that familiar pumpkin-pie magic and turn it into a simpler, more accessible dessert — no ...
With so many allergies, diets, and food preferences to consider, what’s a host to do when planning a memorable Thanksgiving dinner menu? Don’t sweat it, because we have recipes that everyone can feast on. From gluten-free pie to paleo Thanksgiving recipes like tart cranberry sauce, we’ve rounded up our top picks for festive foods that’ll ...
Thanksgiving Zoom background? Check. All the Thrive Market ingredients you need for a wholesome, stress-free holiday feast—including the highest quality meats, plenty of clean wine, and better-for-you sides? Check, check and check. Now, it’s time to get your day-of game plan ready, and that includes figuring out the timing for thawing and prepping the stars ...
How do you plan a menu that makes everyone feel included? It’s a classic Thanksgiving conundrum, but on today’s episode of Prep School, Megan Mitchell has a solution. This veggie-forward side dish works for almost everyone, including vegetarian, vegan, paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, and Whole30® diets. It’s simple to prepare, but the cashews need to ...
Put your Thanksgiving leftovers to work! In this episode of Prep School, Megan Mitchell shows you how to simmer a rich, homemade bone broth using all your leftover ingredients like herbs, onions, garlic, and of course, the turkey bones. She also offers a few different methods—stove top, pressure cooker, and slow cooker—depending on how much ...
Don’t let dietary restrictions derail your Thanksgiving feast this year. As Prep School host Megan Mitchell says, “This dish is great to bring to any sort of holiday. If your Memaw decides to do Whole30® or your cousin is vegan—guess what? This is for you.” The texture rivals the silkiness of mashed potatoes, and you can ...
Our test kitchen is in full swing preparing for Thanksgiving, and on this episode of Prep School, Megan Mitchell is breaking down one of the most overwhelming aspects of the holiday: turkey prep. (While you’re planning your menu, check out our holiday-worthy roasts that ship straight to your door. ) If you have questions about ...
If you’ve opted for a potluck-style Thanksgiving this year, you’re probably basking in the glow of not having to prep and plan right now. But even if you’re only responsible for one piece of the meal-planning puzzle, it’s still not a good idea to just wing it day-of. Whether you’re playing host or joining friends ...