Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix

Posted on April 28, 2018 by bonnysites

HOMEMADE RANCH DRESSING MIX

Course: Mixes

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 36 kcal

Make this mix up ahead of time for fresh Ranch Dressing anytime you want it!

Ingredients

1/3 cup dry powdered buttermilk *see note below
2 tablespoons Thrive parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons dried dill weed
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons Thrive Chopped Onions
1 teaspoon Thrive Peppercorn
1 teaspoon Thrive Chives
1 teaspoon Thrive Iodized Salt

Instructions

Pulse the mixture in a food processor or blender until it reaches your desired consistency.
Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.

Recipe Notes

*3 Tablespoons = 1 packet of the store-bought seasoning mix **TO MAKE THE DRESSING: Combine 1 Tbsp. seasoning mix with 1/3 cup mayo or Greek yogurt and 1/3 cup milk, and mix well with whisk. **If using fresh buttermilk, or you just want the spices for seasoning, leave out the buttermilk powder.**

Nutrition Facts

HOMEMADE RANCH DRESSING MIX

Amount Per Serving

Calories 36

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0g 0%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0g

Monounsaturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 1mg 0%

Sodium 222mg 9%

Potassium 91mg 3%

Total Carbohydrates 6g 2%

Dietary Fiber 0g 0%

Sugars 3g

Protein 2g 4%

Vitamin A 17.5%

Vitamin C 10.4%

Calcium 8%

Iron 8.7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Seafood Bisque

Posted on April 11, 2018 by bonnysites

Seafood Bisque

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Soup

Cuisine: American, Asian Fusion, French

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 207 kcal

Author: Doris Rush-Lopez

Creamy and savory, this bisque will be the hit of your meal!

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
3 tablespoons Thrive Flour
1/4 cup Thrive Instant Milk
3 cups water
2 tablespoons Thrive Green Onions
2 tablespoons Thrive Celery
1/2 teaspoon Thrive Peppercorns
1 tablespoon Thrive Tomato Powder
1/4 cup Thrive Sour Cream Powder
8 ounces crab meat
4 ounces small cooked shrimp
2 ounces lobster meat
2 ounces small bay scallops
2 tablespoon sherry wine

Instructions

Melt the butter in a Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium-low heat
Blend the flour and garlic granules into the butter until well incorporated. Continue cooking, stirring, for about 2 minutes.
Warm the water in another saucepan over medium heat, whisk in Instant Milk and tomato powder.
Add Peppercorns, celery and green onion.
Slowly whisk in the warmed milk and continue cooking and stirring until thickened.
If desired, puree the soup in a blender or food processor** at this point and then return it to the saucepan.
Stir in the seafood and the sherry. Simmer 5 minutes. Serve hot.

Recipe Notes

Finish: Replace the green onions with finely chopped shallots. If desired, garnish the soup with Thrive Green Onions, Thrive Cilantro, or Thrive Parsley.

Adapted from original recipe by: SOUHAIL LASLAMI

Nutrition Facts

Seafood Bisque

Amount Per Serving (1 cup)

Calories 207 Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9g 14%

Saturated Fat 2g 10%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0g

Monounsaturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 88mg 29%

Sodium 591mg 25%

Potassium 139mg 4%

Total Carbohydrates 10g 3%

Dietary Fiber 0g 0%

Sugars 6g

Protein 16g 32%

Vitamin A 7%

Vitamin C 10.6%

Calcium 13.8%

Iron 4.9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Beef Stroganoff Meal Prep in a Jar

Posted on April 10, 2018 by bonnysites

Beef Stroganoff Meal Prep in a Jar

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Meal Prep in Jars, Meals in Jars

Cuisine: American, Russian

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 6 people

Calories: 262 kcal

Author: Doris Rush-Lopez

Put into quart size canning jar. To keep for extended period of time, add an oxygen absorber to the jar only to keep it fresh. (You can also use an empty Pantry size can, but the oxygen absorber won't keep it fresh as the seal is not tight enough).

For best value, buy ingredients during our Black Friday or Spring Sales! Spring sale will start April 19, 2018 until 11:59 PM MST on 4/23/2018, but I can put your order in on the 18th for you if you send me your ahead of that date! Sale prices are while supplies last, so send me your wish list early!

Ingredients

Instructions

Directions:
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Pour contents of jar in the water. Reduce to medium heat and
simmer for 12-15 minutes or until noodles are done. Cover and rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Recipe Notes

Adapted from original Recipe by Shelli Rasmussen

Nutrition Facts

Beef Stroganoff Meal Prep in a Jar

Amount Per Serving (1 cup)

Calories 262 Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6g 9%

Saturated Fat 3g 15%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0g

Monounsaturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 57mg 19%

Sodium 844mg 35%

Potassium 97mg 3%

Total Carbohydrates 33g 11%

Dietary Fiber 0g 0%

Sugars 5g

Protein 11g 22%

Vitamin A 0%

Vitamin C 0.5%

Calcium 10.5%

Iron 6.8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Beef Stroganoff Meal Prep in a Jar

For best value, buy ingredients during our Black Friday or Spring Sales! Spring sale will start April 19, 2018 until 11:59 PM MST on 4/23/2018, but I can put your order in on the 18th for you if you send me your ahead of that date! Sale prices are while supplies last, so send me your wish list early!

1 cup Thrive Beef Slices
2 cups Thrive Egg Noodles
1/4 cup Thrive Onion Slices

1/4 cup Thrive Mushrooms
2 Tbsp Thrive Espagnole Sauce Mix

1 tsp Thrive Beef Bouillon

1/4 cup Thrive Bechamel Sauce Mix
1/4 cup Thrive Sour Cream powder
1 tsp Chef’s Choice Seasoning Blend
1 tsp Garlic Powder

Directions:
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Pour contents of jar in the water. Reduce to medium heat and
simmer for 12-15 minutes or until noodles are done. Cover and rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Adapted from original Recipe by Shelli Rasmussen

Beefy Chili

Posted on April 5, 2018 by bonnysites

Beefy Chili Meal in a Jar

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep in Jars, Meals in Jars, Soup

Cuisine: Mexican, Spanish, TexMex

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 6 people

Calories: 254 kcal

Author: Doris Rush-Lopez

Ingredients

¼ cup Thrive Chopped Onions use the Sliced Onions if you like it more chunky like me!
1 cup Thrive Instant Black Beans or any combination of Thrive Instant Beans
3/4 cup Thrive Shredded Beef or any of the other 3 beef styles
½ cup Thrive Tomato Dices
¼ cup Thrive Green Chili Peppers
1 tsp Chili Powder or to taste!
1 tsp Garlic Powder or Granules
1 tsp Thrive Chef's Choice Seasoning
1 tsp Thrive Cilantro
1/4 tsp Thrive Peppercorn
¼ cup Thrive Tomato Powder
1 tsp Thrive Espagnole Sauce Mix
1 tsp Thrive Limeade
2 tbsp Thrive Butternut Squash
2 tbsp Thrive Colby Jack Cheese
2 tbsp Thrive Sweet Potatoes
1/2 cup Thrive Instant Brown Rice
Thrive Diced Beef can substitute for Shredded Beef
Thrive Beef Slices can substitute for Shredded Beef
Thrive Ground Beef can substitute for Shredded Beef
Thrive Instant Red Beans can substitute for Black Beans
Thrive Instant Pinto Beans can substitute for Black Beans
Thrive Onion Slices can substitute for Chopped Onions

Instructions

To prepare, add 5 cups of water and jar contents to pot, cook 15-20 minutes at medium heat until beans are soft. You can measure these ingredients right into a pan if you want to eat now!

Nutrition Facts

Beefy Chili Meal in a Jar

Amount Per Serving (1 cup)

Calories 254 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 5g 8%

Saturated Fat 2g 10%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0g

Monounsaturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 34mg 11%

Sodium 423mg 18%

Potassium 670mg 19%

Total Carbohydrates 33g 11%

Dietary Fiber 7g 28%

Sugars 4g

Protein 18g 36%

Vitamin A 52.7%

Vitamin C 36.6%

Calcium 8%

Iron 21.8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Green Chile Mexican Soup

Posted on March 5, 2018 by bonnysites

Ingredients:

Directions:

Add all ingredients to a pot.
Bring pot to a boil and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until beans are soft. Garnish with Thrive Cheddar cheese (if you put it on top of the soup right out of the pot, it will melt nicely!), dollops of guacamole and tortilla chips.

Adapted from Natalie Riley’s original recipe.

Homemade Salsa Verde

Posted on March 5, 2018 by bonnysites

Ingredients:

1 c. Thrive Chili Peppers

1/4 c. Thrive Sliced Onions

3 cloves garlic

4 peeled and halved Tomatillos (looks like green tomatoes with a lacy green skin over them.)

1 t. Thrive Cilantro

1/2 t. Thrive Chef’s Choice Seasoning

1/2 t. Thrive Peppercorn Blend

2 T. Olive Oil

1/2 c. water

Directions:

Cook tomatillos in water until they are soft. Put all ingredients in blender and process until as smooth as you desire. I like it a bit chunky. This will store in the fridge for a few days.

Best Chicken Salad Ever! Meal in a Jar

Posted on March 2, 2018 by bonnysites

Ingredients:

1/4 cup Thrive Chopped Chicken

1 T. Thrive Chopped Onions (FD) (not dehydrated version, they won’t refresh as fast)

1 T. Thrive Chopped Celery

1 T. Thrive Sweetened Cranberries or you can skip this or substitute Thrive Red Seedless Grapes (I like the sweet/tangy contrast!)

1 t. or 1 personal packet of mayonnaise (you can use any mayo, but Olive oil variety is good for Keto or Paleo diets!)

1 t. or 1 personal packet of Dijon Mustard (you can sub the mustard, but Dijon gives it the best flavor IMHO!)

Pinch of Thrive Chef’s Choice Seasoning

Pinch of Thrive Peppercorn Seasoning

Instructions:

Put the ingredients in 4 oz canning jar, shake gently to mix, then put the condiment packets down the side or on top.

When ready to eat, remove the packets, add their contents to the jar with 1/4 cup water, shake well, then let rest for 5-10 minutes in fridge or ice bucket. It may seem too watery at first, but that will thicken up during the rest time.

Voilà! Instant lunch!

It’s even better if you mix it first thing in the morning and let sit in fridge until lunch time!

Original recipe by Chef Todd Leonard

Chef Todd making Vegetarian meals from Thrive Life ingredients

Posted on January 9, 2018 by bonnysites

Chicken Butternut Squash Chili

Posted on October 30, 2017 by bonnysites

For best color layers in jar, put in this order into quart size canning jar. To keep for extended period of time, add an oxygen absorber to the jar only to keep it fresh. (You can also use an empty Pantry size can, but the oxygen absorber won’t keep it fresh as the seal is not tight enough).

For best cost effectiveness, buy ingredients during our Black Friday or Spring Sales! Black Friday sale is now in progress, until 11:59 PM MST on 11/27/2017. Sale prices are while supplies last, so order early!

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon Chili Powder

1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or Granules

1 teaspoon Thrive Life Chef’s Choice Seasoning

1 teaspoon Thrive Life Cilantro

¼ cup Thrive Life Tomato Powder

¼ cup Thrive Life Chopped Onions

1/3 cup Thrive Life Instant Black Beans

½ cup Thrive Life Chopped Chicken or Chicken Slices

1/3 cup Thrive Life Instant Red Beans

½ cup Thrive Butternut Squash

1/3 cup Instant Pinto Beans

¼ cup Thrive Life Sweet Corn

¼ cup Thrive Life Green Chili Peppers

To prepare, add 5 cups of water and jar contents, cook 15-20 minutes or until beans are soft. You can measure these ingredients right into a pan if you want to eat now!