As the weather cools down, cheesy chicken noodle meals are delicious and comforting. The Cheesy Chicken Noodle Skillet is a meal in a jar but can be made on the spur of the moment too. That's the beauty of Thrive Life freeze dried foods. You don't have to pre-think about what you're going to eat that will be quick or foods you have to take out of the freeze to thaw out. Just open a... Read more →

Yummy! So you might be thinking...why on earth is she making soup during the hottest July in record in Phoenix, right? Well, because it's delicious! Also, this is a meal in a jar recipe so I already had it ready and just added water, simmered and served. Even though it's a meal in a jar recipe, you can make this as a regular recipe by just tossing the ingredients in water and simmering until ready.... Read more →

If you've been following our blog, you know we love Meal In A Jar recipes! Not only are they tasty, but they are the ultimate in meal prep. You can make 10-16 jars and have enough meals in your pantry or food storage for a few months. We make the Chicken, Cheese and Broccoli Wrap Meal In A Jar in a pint size mason jar. This will make 2-4 flour tortillas that are between 8... Read more →

Mmmmmm delish! These Cheesy Chicken Camping Quesadillas are the ultimate cheesy perfection! Don't let the name "camping quesadillas" fool you. While they are great to take camping and cook in aluminum foil, they are also great made in a skillet on your stove top. If you're camping and don't have aluminum foil, you can do the same thing in the pan you brought for the campfire. Just because it says "meal in a jar" doesn't... Read more →

Another great meal in a jar recipe! You can choose to either use Thrive Life's Sausage Crumbles or Thrive Life's Ground Beef. We choose the ground beef this time and it tasted great. When you're meal prepping the meals in a jar, you could choose to make 1/2 with the Thrive Sausage Crumbles and 1/2 with the Thrive Ground Beef or even split the amount per jar in half and use both. These recipes are... Read more →

This tasty Chicken Fried Rice meal in a jar recipe is another great meal prep that you can make 10-14 jars ahead of time and keep them in your pantry or food storage area. It's so convenient to have these ready to go because it takes the hassle out of the "what's for dinner?" question. We used Thrive Life foods for the meal in a jar because they are freeze dried foods and work great... Read more →

Meal in a jar recipes are my favorite! They are quick to make ahead of time and then available any time you're squeezed for time. Even during the pandemic, I still find myself grabbing the meals in jars out of the pantry to make because I don't have to prepare anything ahead of time. Also, right now while I have extra time during the day, I'm making sure that I have all my meal in... Read more →

I love Meal In A Jar recipes! They are fantastic to have on hand because you just add to water, cook and you've got a meal on the table in less time than it takes to drive to a fast food restaurant. It's also a healthier option so double bonus for meals in jars! This recipe uses Thrive Life freeze dried foods. I use them because they are convenient, no waste and work great in... Read more →

I'm always looking for low sodium and salt free alternatives. The easiest way is just to make it myself since I already have all the ingredients needed to make this tasty salt free fajita mix. Salt Free Fajita Seasoning Recipe Ingredients: 1 tablespoon chili powder 1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika 1/2 tablespoon cumin 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder 3/4 teaspoon Thrive Italian seasoning (can substitute oregano) 3/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) Directions: Just... Read more →

It seems like everyone around me is coughing and sneezing and even worse...saying they have the flu. There isn't a more comforting food like Chicken Noodle Soup when you're sick. Most people reach for a can of soup but let's be real. The cans are full of sodium, preservatives and really not much chicken. The last can I had I think had 3 pieces of chicken. Sad. The other alternative is when you're feeling awful... Read more →

You don't have to go out to a restaurant for this easy Zuppa Toscana Soup! It's perfect and filling for those chilly evenings. You can make a batch of this recipe ahead of time and store it in your pantry or in your food storage area. It's a quick meal in a jar that's convenient to have on hand. What's great about using Thrive Life foods for meal in a jar recipes is that you... Read more →

I am a huge lover of chicken fajitas but you know what's even better? When it's ready and waiting for me and I just need to dump it in a pan! That's the beauty of meal in a jar recipes. You can make 10-16 jars and just grab a jar out of your pantry or food storage area once a week and have this ready to go! If you've never tried meal in a jar... Read more →

I'm sure you've all heard it or said it a million times...What's for dinner? I know I have! Here's 4 easy solutions to that question. Dinner doesn't have to be hard to be quick. Meals In A Jar! The best meal prep ever because when you have 15-20 minutes you can get 3-4 months of meals ready. These work great because you add work and cook. In the time you would have driven to the... Read more →

This flavorful Beef Veggie Skillet meal in a jar can be eaten by itself or over rice. No matter which way you decide to eat it, you are going to love it! If you don't meal prep ahead of time with meals in a jar, this also is a quick toss together recipe. I would like to make a correction to the video because I say that a pint will make 2-3 servings and a... Read more →

I love the convenience of making meals in a jar! It's a great way to have a quick meal ready to go sitting on your pantry shelf or in your food storage area. You can make them in either a quart size mason jar or a pint size mason jar. Since there are 2 of us, we chose the pint size recipe. You can serve in a soft taco shell, as a taco salad, or... Read more →