I love orzo! They are just a fun and tasty way to add pasta to any recipe. They also cook quick which makes them a perfect addition to freeze dried foods since this recipe will be on the table in under 20 minutes. We're using the Thrive Life chopped chicken but you can choose to use the Thrive Life seasoned chicken slices or Thrive Life grilled seasoned chicken slices for the recipe. The chopped chicken... Read more →

Unlike our usual recipes that you can make in less than 20 minutes, this one is going to take longer since we're using spelt. Spelt gives a unique flavor and texture to this hearty soup. If you don't have spelt or would like to swap spelt for another ingredient, like noodles or orzo, you'll need to adjust the cooking time. This recipe provides 10 servings and a total of 50 minutes as written. 10 minutes... Read more →

Since Thrive ground beef is on sale this month here's a simple recipe that can be on the table in under 25 minutes and is made in one pot. Using freeze dried ground beef couldn't be easier because there is no mess. You don't have to thaw your ground beef, cook it, drain the grease and you only use the amount you need. So if you have a smaller or larger family or really want... Read more →

Cooking with freeze dried meats is easy! It saves time because you just scoop what you need out of the can, toss it into what you're making and within 10-30 minutes it's done. There's no chopping, thawing or clean up except the pot you are cooking it in. With this meal, you're making everything in one pot so you've got minimal dishes and this tasty hearty beef and bean chili is on the table in... Read more →

I am all about easy and quick one pan meals and this 1 Pan Coconut Chicken and Rice recipe fits that! This month Thrive Life chopped chicken is on special too! If you haven't cooked with freeze dried chicken you don't know what you're missing! It's super convenient because you don't have to wash or chop anything. It's all done for you and you just need to refresh it. Refreshing freeze dried meats is just... Read more →

To me frozen cheese tortellini is a must have on hand at all times. It is a very versatile food that can be just tossed in a pot of water and ready within minutes or you can add a some on hand ingredients and make a super tasty meal. This one pot chili tortellini can be ready in less than 20 minutes when you use Thrive Life freeze dried foods. We're using the Thrive ground... Read more →

What's not to love about making a meal in one pot and having it done in about 20 minutes from start to finish? I love cooking with freeze dried foods and especially freeze dried meats. There is no prep involved and you don't have to "plan ahead" and take the meat out of the freezer to thaw it out. It's ready when you're ready. There's also no mess and no waste because you just scoop... Read more →

A delicious and easy one pot tortilla soup using freeze dried foods from Thrive Life. This southwestern favorite can be on the table in 30 minutes. We used Thrive seasoned chicken slices because they are larger pieces of chicken and already seasoned. If you are following a low sodium diet, substitute Thrive chopped chicken since that is not already seasoned and substitute Thrive chicken bouillon for HerbOx sodium free chicken bouillon. Thrive Life no longer... Read more →

Cold or warm, this One Pot Street Chicken and Salad recipe is not only easy, it's delicious with lots of flavor! I love that this can be made in one pot also. The One Pot Street Chicken and Salad recipe can be served as the main dish or a side dish which makes it even more versatile. If you take this to a BBQ or picnic, be sure to bring a lot because people will... Read more →

It's Monday and for many that means Meatless Monday! This recipe is hardy. If you've never had potato gnocchi before, they are dense and have a dumpling like texture. This meal will leave you full. If you want to make it vegan, there is vegan gnocchi available too. We used a tablespoon of Thrive Life green chili peppers but if you like more heat, add an extra tablespoon or two. I love these because I... Read more →

Thrive Life foods and one pot meal = fantastic! It doesn't get much simpler than this. This recipe combines all the goodness of chicken, tomatoes and broccoli with the ever flavorful basil. Yum! We use Thrive Life foods because not only does the foods taste great, you don't need to wash or chop anything. When you're using any of Thrive's meats, they are also pre-cooked so that is a huge time saver as well. We... Read more →

Orzo is a small rice shaped pasta and cooking with it makes meals fun. This one pot Italian chicken orzo recipe as a bold basil flavor and is delicious. We used Thrive Life chopped chicken in the recipe because it refreshes quick which makes it perfect for this recipe because once everything is in the pot, you'll only simmer it for 10-12 minutes. I love a meal that is ready and on the table in... Read more →

I could eat this cashew dijon sauce on just about anything! It's tasty and easy to make. This recipe is vegetarian and dairy free. If you skip the noodles or make zoodles, than you've got a delicious grain free recipe as well! We used Thrive Life freeze dried vegetables for this recipe. Why? Because it's quick and they have all the taste, if not more, of fresh veggies without the waste. No washing, no chopping... Read more →

Sometimes the weather is chilly and you just want a hearty meal. Other times you just want a hearty meal for no reason. No matter when you decide to eat this one, it leaves you feeling full and satisfied. I used Thrive Life foods for this recipe because it's so easy to cook with them. There's no fuss, no mess, no real thinking - just toss everything into the pan and cook. Honestly, even going... Read more →

I always keep a bag of tortellini in the freeze for those...I need something quick times. Before Thrive Life and freeze dried foods, it meant that my bag of tortellini went into some boiling water or broth or spaghetti sauce and called it done for the day. With Thrive Life freeze dried foods we're able to jazz it up with minimal effort and no extra cooking time. Example...I would never add chicken to anything because... Read more →

The name says it all! One pot = easy Cheesy = delicious Chili Mac = perfect for cold evenings This meal will be ready for the table in about 20 minutes. Almost all of the ingredients are from Thrive Life. We use Thrive in our recipes because even though I LOVE to eat tasty food, I don't want the prep work of chopping up everything, thawing meat if we're using it and the clean up.... Read more →

I love pumpkin recipes! This recipe is made in one pan since you add the pasta right in and let it all cook together. You can use whatever veggies and I found this was a nice mix. We used mostly Thrive Life ingredients because of convenience. I just don't have a little of this and a little of that on hand and we always work toward having the least waste as possible. Thrive foods are... Read more →

I had 4 ounces of cream cheese leftover from when I made the Pulled Pork and Cream Cheese Soft Tacos and tossed this together. I love using Thrive freeze dried kale because of the convenience. When I buy kale from the store, it's hard to use it within a week and this way I just scoop what I need and there is no waste. Kale has many health benefits and using freeze dried kale is... Read more →

Comfort Food! It makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside and this meal nailed it. If this meal could have been me wrapped in a big ole blanket of yum, than was it! When I think of Pot Pies from back in the day, I unfortunately think of that cheapy little frozen version you put in the oven for 45 minutes and then it was so hot for the next 30 minutes that it burned... Read more →

This recipe comes from the Thrive Life Pulled Pork Chef Pack and will not disappoint! If you decide to go with the Pulled Pork Chef Pack, you'll receive 7 recipe cards with the pack and this recipe is officially called "Open-Faced Pulled Pork Sandwich." The recipe card and ingredients list 3 ways you can make this. You can serve it with homemade bread. Can you smell that baking right now? I love homemade bread but... Read more →

Looking for a fast and easy dinner all made in one pan? Look no further! I found some GioVanna Rana Roasted Tomato and Mozzarella Tortelloni and knew I had to try them because they sounded delicious! It comes in a 10 ounce package and has no GMOs, artificial colors, flavors or preservatives and that's my jam. Not to mention that it boasts a 4 minute cooking time! WOW! Winner!! Did you notice these said tortelloni... Read more →