"Gimme Thrive" Eggnog Cookies

Most of my family loves eggnog, so finding an eggnog-ish cookie recipe was a fun discovery that we've come to love (most of us....still have an eggnog-hating child).

I thought I'd try using the Thrive Vanilla Sugar Cookie Mix with it and see how it turned out.

LOVE IT!

But really, you can use any sugar cookie recipe or mix.  Just add in the rum extract and nutmeg to the dough before baking and mix it in well.  Still why not use a mix that's ready to go and sooooo delicious!

Enjoy!!

Ingredients:
3/4 c. butter
1 egg
2 tbsp. water
1 tsp. rum extract
1 tsp. nutmeg
3 1/3 c. THRIVE Vanilla Sugar Cookie Mix

Glaze
4 tbsp. butter, melted
2 c. powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. rum extract
2 tbsp.water

Directions:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Cream the butter in a mixer. Add in the egg, water, nutmeg, and rum extract. Scrape down sides of bowl. Add cookie mix and mix until well blended.

Drop cookie dough by small cookie-scoopfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges just start to turn golden. Remove to rack to cool completely.

Glaze: Combine the glaze ingredients and whisk well to create a smooth glaze. Pour by teaspoonfuls onto cooled cookies. Dust with a little nutmeg, if desired.

Meal in a Jar Packs are on sale!

Meal in a Jar Packs are on sale!
Each Pack makes 11-15 Jar Meals!
Great for Christmas Gifts!

​Everybody loves jar meals!!!!  And now all the headache and homework of figuring out how much you need to make a bunch of jars is all done for you!   ​

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Taco Soup Pack - $112.03

Beef Stroganoff Pack - $117.02

Chicken Fajitas Pack - $177.02

Unstuffed Pepper Soup Pack - $155.22

Sausage Zuppa Toscana Soup Pack - $146.76

Lasagna Soup Pack - $125.21

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to order your items, or contact me and I can place the order for you. (

​Call, text, email, message....just let me know what you want and I'll call you to collect the payment info!)

The ingredients to purchase for each Pack are listed below.
CLICK HERE to get the recipes for each meal. 

​Taco Soup Pack

To make 15 quart jars of Taco Soup, you need:

Salt, pepper, and almost 3 cups of Taco Seasoning (Buy in large container from Sams or Costco)

From Thrive:

1 PC Tomato Powder

1 PC FD Chopped Onions

1 #10 can FD Ground Beef (Hamburger)

1 #10 can Instant Pinto Beans

1 #10 can Instant Black Beans

1 #10 FD Sweet Corn

1 PC Green Chili Peppers 

$112.03 (plus shipping and a little tax if you have it in your area)

$103.44 without the Green Chili Peppers (plus shipping and a little tax if you have it in your area) 

(pic used with permission)

Beef Stroganoff Pack

To make 11 quart jars of Beef Stroganoff, you need:

Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder

From Thrive:

1 #10 can FD Beef Dices (large) OR 1 #10 can of Ground Beef

2 #10 cans Egg Noodle Pasta
2 PC Espagnole (Savory Beef Gravy)
1 PC FD Chopped Onions
1 PC Sour Cream Powder
1 Chef's Choice Seasoning Blend
2 Salad Seasoning Blend

$143.62 with diced beef (plus shipping and a little tax if you have it in your area)
$117.02 with ground beef (hamburger) (plus shipping and a little tax if you have it in your area)

(pic used with permission)

Chicken Fajitas Pack

To make 12 quart jars of Chicken Fajitas, you need:

Chili Powder, Cumin, Salt, Garlic Powder, Lime Juice or Thrive Limeade Powder 

From Thrive:

2 #10 cans FD Seasoned Chicken Slices
1 #10 can FD Onion Slices
2 PC Green Chili Peppers
1 #10 can FD Green Bell Peppers
1 #10 can Red Bell Peppers
1 PC Chicken Bouillon
1 FD Cilantro Spice Can
1 FD Chef's Choice Seasoning Spice Can

$177.02 (plus shipping and a little tax if you have it in your area)

To make 24 quart jars of Chicken Fajitas, you need:

Chili Powder, Cumin, Salt, Garlic Powder, Lime Juice or Thrive Limeade Powder 

From Thrive:

3 #10 cans FD Seasoned Chicken Slices
2 #10 cans FD Onion Slices
1 #10 can Green Chili Peppers
2 #10 can FD Green Bell Peppers
2 #10 can Red Bell Peppers
1 PC Chicken Bouillon
1 FD Cilantro Spice Can
1 FD Chef's Choice Seasoning Spice Can

$282.51 (plus shipping and a little tax if you have it in your area)

(pic used with permission)

Unstuffed Pepper Soup Pack

To make 11 quart jars of Unstuffed Pepper Soup, you need:

Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder

From Thrive:

2 PC Tomato Powder

2 Italian Seasoning Blend

1 PC Beef Bouillon

1 PC FD Chopped Onions

1 #10 can Instant White Rice (Or Instant Brown Rice)

1 #10 can FD Ground Beef (Hamburger)

2 PC FD Red Bell Peppers

2 PC FD Green Bell Peppers

$155.22 (plus shipping and a little tax if you have it in your area)

*There was quite a lot of product left over with this batch, and it’s more economical to buy #10 cans of product, so I figured out a double batch of this soup.

To make 22 quart jars of Unstuffed Pepper Soup, you need:

Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder

From Thrive:

1 # 10 can Tomato Powder

3 Italian Seasoning Blend

1 PC Beef Bouillon

2 PC FD Chopped Onions

2 #10 can Instant White Rice (Or Instant Brown Rice)

2 #10 can FD Ground Beef (Hamburger)

1#10 can FD Red Bell Peppers

1 #10 can FD Green Bell Peppers

$230.79 (plus shipping and a little tax if you have it in your area)

(pic used with permission)

Sausage Zuppa Toscana Pack

To make 11 quart jars of Sausage Zuppa Toscana, you need:

Crushed Red Pepper and FD Garlic (or Garlic Powder)

From Thrive:

2 PC Sour Cream Powder

1 PC Chicken Bouillon

2 PC FD Chopped Spinach

1 PC FD Chopped Onions

1 #10 can Instant Pinto Beans

1 #10 can FD Sausage Crumbles

2 #10 cans Potato Chunks (dehydrated)

$146.76 (plus $14.99 shipping and a little tax if you have it in your area)

*There was quite a lot of product left over with this batch, and it’s more economical to buy #10 cans of product, so I figured out a double batch of this soup.

To make 22 quart jars of Sausage Zuppa Toscana, you need:

Crushed Red Pepper and FD Garlic (or Garlic Powder)

From Thrive:

1 #10 can Sour Cream Powder

1 PC Chicken Bouillon

1 #10 can FD Chopped Spinach

2 PC FD Chopped Onions

2 #10 can Instant Pinto Beans

2 #10 can FD Sausage Crumbles

3 #10 cans Potato Chunks (dehydrated)

$233.88 (plus shipping and a little tax if you have it in your area)

(pic used with permission)

Lasagna Soup Pack
To make 15 quart jars of Lasagna Soup, you need:

FD Garlic (or garlic powder)
Italian Seasoning and Basil (available from Thrive also)

From Thrive:

1 PC Tomato Powder 

1 PC Tomato Sauce Powder
1 PC Bechemel Sauce

1 PC Chicken Bouillon

1 Chef’s Choice Seasoning

1 PC Red and Green Bell Peppers (dehydrated)

1 PC FD Chopped Onions

3 #10 cans Rainbow Farfalle Pasta

1 #10 can FD Sausage Crumbles

$125.21 (plus $10.99 shipping and a little tax if you have it in your area)

CLICK HERE to order your items, or contact me and I can place the order for you. (You can call me, or email me your order and contact info and I will call you for payment. Whatever works best for you!)

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Recipes for Meals-in-a-Jar Packs--Black Friday Sale!

Black Friday means awesome savings!!  And it's a great time to order supplies for jar meals, whether you're making them for yourself so you can have quick meals during this busy holiday time OR making them to give as gifts this holiday season!

PC=pantry can
#10=#10 size can/family size
FD=freeze dried

You can easily use half of a recipe for a pint jar, which is perfect for those only needing to cook for 1 or 2.  Each quart jar meal serves about 4 people, depending on serving size.  You can layer the ingredients in canning jars (they look really great that way and are the best way to gift them).  Or you can put them in ziploc bags!

CLICK HERE to purchase these items during the Black Friday sale (Nov 22-28) OR you can contact me with what you want to order and I will place the order for you.

All of the recipes below are very popular with my customers and are favorites among my fellow Thrive consultants!  There are a few non-Thrive ingredients in each recipe, but you likely have those in your pantry already!

TACO SOUP by Melissa Coombs

Put in quart jar in this order:
3 Tbsp. taco seasoning
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. black pepper
3 Tbsp. THRIVE Tomato Powder
¼ cup THRIVE FD Chopped Onions
¾ cup THRIVE FD Ground Beef
¾ cup THRIVE Instant Pinto Beans
¾ cup THRIVE Instant Black Beans
¾ cup THRIVE FD Sweet Corn
2 Tbsp. THRIVE FD Green Chilies

To prepare:
Dump all into a pot with 8 cups of water (more or less can be used depending on your preference). Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until beans are cooked through. Serve with sour cream, shredded cheese, tortilla chips, etc.

(photo used with permission)

BEEF STROGANOFF by Shelli Rasmussen

Put in a quart jar in this order:
 1 cup FD Beef Dices or Ground Beef
2 cups Egg Noodles (you can also buy curly egg noodles at your grocery store)
1/3 cup Espagnole (Savory Beef Gravy)
1/4 cup FD Chopped Onions
1/4 cup Sour Cream Powder
1 tsp Chef's Choice Seasoning Blend
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 1/4 TBSP Salad Seasoning Blend

To prepare:
Bring 5 cups of water to a boil. Pour contents of jar in the water. Let return to full boil. Reduce to medium heat and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until noodles are done. You may need to add in a little more water as it is cooking- it will depend on what kind of noodles you used and how many you crammed in to your 2 cups! : ) Cover and let sit for 8-10 minutes before serving.

(photo used with permission)

CHICKEN FAJITAS

Put in a quart jar in this order:
 1 1/4 cups FD Seasoned Chicken Slices
3/4 cup FD Onion Slices
1/3 cup FD Green Chili Peppers
1/2 cup FD Green Bell Peppers
1/2 cup FD Red Green Peppers
1/2 tsp Chicken Bouillon
1 tsp FD Cilantro
1/2 tsp Chef's Choice Seasoning
1 tsp Chili Powder
1/2 tsp Cumin
1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp Salt (or less if you prefer)
A Pinch of Thrive Limeade Powder (or squeeze some fresh lime over chicken fajitas before serving.) 

To prepare:
In a bowl, add contents of jar to 2 cups of hot water and let sit for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. You want to make sure the chicken peices have absorbed the water. There may be a little water in the bottom of the bowl after the 10 minutes and that's ok. Add 1 TBSP of olive oil to a skillet and get it hot. Pour in chicken mixture and stir to lightly brown the chicken and heat completely. Serve on flour tortillas (or in romaine lettuce leaves) with your favorite toppings, like cheese, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, etc.

FRANCESCA'S UNSTUFFED PEPPER SOUP by Francesca Hutchinson

Put in quart jar in this order:

(photo used with permission)

 ½ tsp Salt
¼ tsp Pepper
½ cup Tomato Powder
1 tsp Freeze Dried Garlic (can use ½ tsp garlic powder instead)
1 TBSP Italian Seasoning
1 ½ TBSP Beef Bouillon
¼ cup Freeze Dried Onions
1 cup Instant White Rice or Instant Brown Rice
1 cup Freeze Dried Ground Beef
½ cup Freeze Dried Red Peppers
½ cup Freeze Dried Green Peppers

To prepare:
 Dump all ingredients from this jar into a pot. Add 8 cups water (you might like more or less water). Bring to a boil, turn down to medium heat and let simmer for 10-12 minutes. Add more salt or seasonings if you like. Serve topped with your favorite cheese.

This is also amazing as a casserole. Francesca's original recipe said to dump contents of jar into a bowl and add 3 cups of water. Let sit for 20 minutes to rehydrate. Pour into a casserole dish and top with cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.


SAUSAGE ZUPPA TOSCANA

(photo used with permission)

Put in quart jar in this order:
 ½ cup Sour Cream Powder
1 TBSP Chicken Bouillon
½ tsp Crushed Red Pepper
½ tsp Freeze Dried Garlic (or use some garlic powder instead)
½ cup FD Chopped Spinach
¼ cup Freeze Dried Onions
1 cup Instant Pinto Beans
1 cup Freeze Dried Sausage Crumbles
1 ½ cups Potato Chunks (dehydrated)

 To prepare in a crock pot, add soup to 8 cups of water and cook on low for 4 hours. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and bread sticks.

 To cook in a pot, dump all ingredients of this jar into a pot. Add 8-9 cups of water. Bring to a boil, turn down to medium heat and let simmer for about 20 minutes or until potatoes and beans are tender.


LASAGNA SOUP by Shelli Rasmussen

(photo used with permission)

Put in quart jar in this order:
 ¼ cupTomato Powder
¼ cup Tomato Sauce Powder
1 TBSP Chicken Bouillon
¼ cup Bechamel Sauce
½ - 1 tsp Freeze Dried Garlic (or garlic powder)
1 tsp Chef's Choice Seasoning
½ tsp Freeze Dried Italian Seasoning Blend
½ tsp Freeze Dried Basil
2 TBSP Mixed Bell Peppers
¼ cup Freeze Dried Onions
¾ cups Freeze Dried Sausage
2 cups Rainbow Farfalle (Bowtie) Noodles

To prepare:
 Bring 8 cups of water to boil. Add contents of jar and stir well. Simmer for about 10-12 minutes or until the noodles are done. Top with Parmesan or Mozzarella Cheese.

CLICK HERE to purchase these items during the Black Friday sale (Nov 22-28) OR you can contact me with what you want to order and I will place the order for you.

Ideas for Black Friday--GIFTS!!!!

Every year you do it.  Try to figure out what on earth to get for:

• your kids' teachers
• your neighbors
• your friends
• your coworkers
• surprise visitors bearing gifts

We have SO many things.  Why get someone yet another trinket?  Why give yet another plate of goodies that will just go bad in a week or so?

Why not give something that they can actually use....and use up?!?!

I have a few good ideas for gifts that you can give.  Our pantry can sizes are the PERFECT size for gift giving.  And when you order these items by the case, you'll save even more money during the Black Friday sale!  The sale goes live for the public on Wednesday November 23, but you can preorder through me on Tuesday (contact me at gimmethrive (at) gmail (dot) com).

SHOP ALL THE BLACK FRIDAY DEALS HERE!!!!!

Cookies & Brownies

My family LOVES to make all sorts of cookies out of our Classic Cookie Dough Mix.  Just add butter and water and whatever else you want:  chocolate chips, toffee bits, nuts, etc.  And I love making quick sugar cookies out of our Vanilla Sugar Cookie Mix!  (I also like to frost them with homemade buttercream that I've flavored with powdered Thrive strawberries...so good!).  The brownies and the macaroons are JUST ADD WATER MIXES!!!  And the macaroons are gluten free!!!  

The point is, these are great to give because then people can decide when THEY want to have them!

Bread Mixes

Our bread dough mixes come out perfect EVERY time!  I love them.  I can make them into rolls, loaf bread, pizza crust, cinnamon rolls!  They're very versatile.  They are just add water and yeast mixes.  Our cornbread mix is a tasty way to add cornbread slices or muffins to a hearty meal.  And it's a JUST ADD WATER mix!!!

Cocoa Mix!

If there's any beverage synonymous with the holiday season, it's cocoa!!!  

Yogurt Bites

So many people absolutely LOVE these yogurt bites--they are addictive!!!  We have so many flavors to choose from but my personal favorites are Pomegranate and Vanilla....and they are AMAZING sprinkled in our cocoa!!!

Now if you're a parent of adult kids and grandkids, maybe you're looking to give the gift of preparation!  I know of several parents and grandparents who have given long-term food storage to their families for a Christmas gift.  It can often be hard for young families to budget for long term food storage so this is a FANTASTIC idea for a meaningful gift!

And, BONUS, order some of these big packages and you could earn some serious FREE and HALF OFF food when we order it as a "party" with YOU as the host!

Follow the link to my Black Friday shopping page to get more details about exactly what is in each package.  And there are more packages than what are pictured below, so browse around and see what you like best!

Here are some packages to choose from:

SHOP ALL THE BLACK FRIDAY DEALS HERE!!!!!

Black Friday Sale....look at all these great deals!

I'm so excited for the big Black Friday sale!  And they're starting it earlier this year!

Why?

So you don't have to worry about ordering while you're trying to do your "out and about" Black Friday shopping or while you're wanting to spend time with family.

But heck, I can make it even easier than that!  I'm taking preorders now so that you don't have to worry about remembering to place your order!  All you have to do is send me your wish list and billing info and it's all taken care of!

Who can benefit from ordering Thrive?

• people who want to have supplies on hand for meals and snacks
• people who want to work on long-term food storage
• people who throw away food that's gone bad before they can use it
• people who need to cook for a big family
• people who need to cook for 1 or 2 people
• PEOPLE WHO EAT

So, if you are a people who eats, then order!  

You can begin perusing all the pricing by visiting my Easy Order page (which doesn't go live until the sale starts!).  But shown below are some of our biggest deals offered during the sale.

I'll be stocking up on strawberries, broccoli, spinach, cheeses, cookie dough mix (my kids love those mixes!), beef, chicken, and pork!!!  So many great deals this month, not to mention the November specials, which are under the last Black Friday image below (they are already at Black Friday pricing!).  I'll stock up on sausage and scrambled egg mix (our egg mix is SOOOOOO good!).

And our shelving?  Such great deals during the sale...plus they have a sleek new design!!!!

I'm also offering a special prize package!  For every $100 in product that you purchase from me during the Black Friday sale, you will get 1 entry into the drawing.  I'll draw the winning name on Tuesday, November 29!!  Look at this amazing package...hey, this could be yours!

And it's not too late to get in on this sale AS A CONSULTANT!!!  You can make some serious commission during this sale just by sharing your website link and the Black Friday information with friends and family.  Heck, even if you just wanna keep it all to yourself, why would you not also want to make commission from your own purchases?!?!  That's one of the reasons I signed up!

Learn more about consulting!

So what are you waiting for?  Contact me for more info or if you have questions....and let's get your order ready for the biggest sale of the year!!!!

Specials for October!

How is it already October?!

I'm excited about the specials for this month!  Remember that you can get on the Q and put these specials right in there.  The Q-pon is for Q Club members (those who start their Q at $100 or more for the first 3 months).  Learn more about the Q here.

The specials are all listed below; shop for them here.

The monthly specials pack is a great way to get ALL these amazing products at a lower rate.

I love the Honey Crystals--they are great mixed in with your morning oatmeal or in your favorite herbal tea!  And our Bechamel is amazing!

Give Thrive a try and find out why we are THE BEST in the industry!!!

Shop the October Specials!!

September Deals, Meals, and Steals!

Well, hey there! September already?  Doesn't seem possible!  Nobody asked permission from ME for summer to be over.  Oh well.  Moving on!  There's a lot of info here, so make sure you scroll all the way through!

September Deals

Check out the featured specials this month from Thrive!  The Fuji Apples are the Qpon this month--I LOVE those!!!  And the onion slices are AMAZING!  I'm really enjoying using the Gluten Free Flour.  I'm SO glad that we have one more month for getting the Limeade.  This is a seasonal item and once it's taken out, you'll have to wait till summer to get it again!  It's not sweetened--this is great because you can choose your own sweetener but it's also great because you can use it not only as a drink mix, but also as a flavoring for cooking!  Works great in Mexican dishes!

Shop the September Specials

Shop the September Specials

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​Next.....September Meals

Time for a new jar meal set!!!  Payment is due quicker for this set because I will be gone the last Saturday and can't do the jar meals that day.  I have to allow enough time to receive your payments, order all the ingredients on my credit card, and allow for shipping time!  (Just a quick plug for the Firecracker Chicken Casserole...my super picky teenage boy just asked me if we could have it again for dinner.....WIN!)

I'm offering a $5 discount per set of meals if you join the Q in September.  The Q is just Thrive's online grocery shopping--and if you start your budget at $100 or more for the first 3 months, you will get free shipping on September's Q shipment!  I've been with Thrive for 2 years and this is the first time I've seen them offer free shipping on a Q!  WOOHOO!!!

Call or message me with questions.....I can explain more about the benefits of the Q and you can decide if it's right for you!  You can also visit my website to learn more about the Q.

If you live too far away to participate, ask me about how to set up your own Jar Meal Group Buy where you live.  It's easy and you will also earn host benefits by doing it.1

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September Steals

Well, it's not REALLY a steal I guess.  But because I'm promoting the Q this month, I'm offering a special giveaway.  Sign up for the Q in September and I will enter you into a drawing for a FREE #10 can of one of these amazing Thrive meats:  Chopped Chicken, Sausage Crumbles, or Ground Beef.  You can pick whichever meat you like!  Simply start your Q with Thrive in the month of September, and you get entered into the drawing!  So if you win, you'll be "stealing" a can of meat from me.  ;)  Learn more about the Q here.

Now, a bit of advice:  I know a few of you have been tossing around the idea of becoming a consultant.  Now whether that's because you want to own your own business, sell to family and friends here and there, or just get amazing benefits for you and your family, joining Thrive as a consultant is an awesome idea.  I am SO glad that I did it.  You only have to have a monthly $50 Q and buy a starter kit to be a consultant.  That's it!  So, if you are considering it here's the advice......

Start your Q in September to get into my meat drawing

and then

Enroll as a consultant by buying a kit in October!!!
(you'll already be halfway there with your Q!)

Why?  Because I will also be offering a sign up incentive in October!!!!!

Then, you'll be perfectly postured for our big Black Friday sale in November!!
(We have 2 big sales a year and this is one of them!)

If you start a Q under $100 in September and then enroll as a consultant in October, I will reimburse you personally for the shipping you paid on your September Q!

Learn more about the Q and about being a consultant.

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Wow, that was a lot of info!!!  I'm exhausted!  If you've read this far you are a rock star!!!  

There's just one more thing I need to share.  Thrive is discontinuing some items that are less popular in order to make room for new and exciting products.  I realize some of you may really love some of these items and will hate to see them go, so I wanted to give you a heads up so that you can order them now while supplies last. Please look over the list and let me know if you need any help in ordering any of these items!  

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​Y'all have a great September!!!  And thank you for your business!!!

Jar Meals: Firecracker Chicken Casserole

I love soups and stews.  I do.

But I love when I find a jar meal recipe that is something other than a soup or stew.

And what's great about this particular jar meal is that it reminds us very much of one of our favorite restaurant apps....the Firecracker Chicken Wraps from Longhorn Steakhouse!

Lots of uses for this dish.  You can eat it atop rice with veggies.  You can stuff it into taco shells, tortillas, or tortilla boats (like in the pic).  You can use it as a dip with tortilla chips.

Have some fun with it!

Ingredients:
2 cup of Thrive Chopped Chicken - Freeze Dried
1 cup Thrive Veloute (Rich Chicken Gravy Sauce)
1/2 cup Thrive Sour Cream Powder
3 tsp. ground cumin
2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 cup. Thrive Green Chilies - Freeze Dried
1/2 cup Thrive Chopped Onions - Freeze Dried

Directions;
In a clean, dry quart jar layer the ingredients in the order listed, tamping down when necessary to accommodate each layer. Place lid on and store to use within a month or so. For longer storage, seal with a vacuum sealer.

To prepare:
Pour the jar contents into a bowl and add 1 1/2 to 2 cups of water.  You want it moist but not loose.  Let it sit in the bowl for 10 minutes.

To use as a casserole:  Spray a 2 quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.  Spread the mixture evenly in the pan.  Top with grated cheddar cheese.  Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

To get the recipe for the Baja Sauce in the picture above, please visit Mormon Mavens.

Jar Meals: Grandpa's Chili

No other dish reminds me of my Grandpa Davis more than this chili and I was so excited to transform it into a jar meal with Thrive!

Serve it over a warm slice of cornbread....mmmm....heaven.

I don't like super spicy things and I'd call this about a medium for heat.

Makes about 5 1/2 cups of chili.

Ingredients:
1 1/3 c. THRIVE Ground Beef (Hamburger) - Freeze Dried
 2/3 c. THRIVE Chopped Onions - Freeze Dried
 1/4 c. THRIVE Tomato Powder
 2 1/2 tbsp. Chili Powder
 2 tsp. THRIVE Iodized Salt
 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
 1/8 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
 1/4 tsp. Dried Oregano
 1/2 c. THRIVE Mixed Bell Peppers
 2/3 c. THRIVE Tomato Dices - Freeze Dried
 2/3 c. THRIVE Instant Pinto Beans

Directions:

In a clean, dry quart jar layer the ingredients in the order listed, tamping down when necessary to accommodate each layer. Place lid on and store to use within a month or so. For longer storage, seal with a vacuum sealer.

To cook the chili:
1. Pour 6 cups of water into a large pot or Dutch oven. Pour contents of jar meal into water and stir well to combine.
2. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
3. Remove from heat, cover with lid, and allow to sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Specials for July!!!

If you can't decide which to try, get the Picnic Pack!  It's a great way to try them all.

The Passionfruit Yogurt Bites above are the Qpon for this month.  What does that mean?  That means that if you are in the Q Club, you have exclusive access to this amazing discounted item for June!

You can order with me online by visiting my website, gimmethrive.thrivelife.com.  Or you can email me for more information, gimmethrive (at) gmail (dot) com.  I'm happy to answer questions or even help you order over the phone!

Don't miss out on the great deals for July!

Jar Meals: Taco Soup

One of THE most popular jar meal recipes, Taco Soup is delicious!  Several variations of it exist but this one is simple and delicious.

To change it up a bit you can serve it with tortilla chips or in a bread bowl.  I love to have shredded cheddar, sliced avocado, and sour cream as yummy additions to this hearty soup.

Ingredients:

3 Tbsp. taco seasoning

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

3 Tbsp. THRIVE Tomato Powder

1/4 c. THRIVE Chopped Onions - Freeze Dried

3/4 c. THRIVE Ground Hamburger - Freeze Dried

3/4 c. THRIVE Instant Pinto Beans

3/4 c. THRIVE Instant Black Beans

3/4 c. THRIVE Sweet Corn - Freeze Dried

2 Tbsp. THRIVE Green Chili Peppers - Freeze Dried

Directions:

1.  Layer ingredients in order into a clean, dry glass quart jar.

2.  Put on the lid and store in a cool, dark spot in your kitchen or pantry.   (see the Jar Meal page for info on long term storage of jar meals.)

To Use:

1.  Add 8 cups water (you may like less for a thicker, chili-like soup) to a pot. 

2.  Pour in jar meal ingredients, stir well, and bring to a boil.

3.  Turn down heat and let simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until beans are cooked through.

The best way to prep jar meals is in bulk; here are the amounts for ordering if you want to make 15 jar meals of the Taco Soup.

Order these items from me:  (FD = freeze dried

1 pantry can of Tomato Powder
1 pantry can of Chopped Onion FD
1 can (#10) of Ground Hamburger FD
1 can (#10) of Instant Pinto Beans
1 can (#10) of Instant Black Beans
1 can (#10) of Sweet Corn FD
1 pantry can of Green Chili Peppers FD

You'll also need salt, pepper, and about 3 cups of taco seasoning.

Recipe Source:  Melissa Coombs

"Gimme Thrive" Broccoflower Salad

I have a confession to make.  I never really liked cauliflower until I started using Thrive's cauliflower.  Now I LOVE it!

This tasty salad is so easy and is a nice fresh, green side dish that incorporates cauliflower and broccoli and another Thrive favorite....peas!

Take it to a potluck, picnic, barbecue, whatever.  The bacon in it will tempt the cruciferous-wary in the crowd!

Ingredients:
2 c. THRIVE Broccoli - Freeze Dried
2 c. THRIVE Cauliflower- Freeze Dried
1/2 c. THRIVE Celery - Freeze Dried
1 c. THRIVE Green Peas - Freeze Dried
1 1/2 c. cooked, chopped bacon
1 c. Mayonnaise
2 tbsp. THRIVE Cane Sugar
1/4 c. THRIVE Shredded Parmesan Cheese - Freeze Dried
1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
 1/4 tsp. THRIVE Iodized Salt
 2 tbsp. THRIVE Chopped Onions - Freeze Dried
 2 tbsp. water

Directions:
1. In a large sieve (or colander with very small holes), combine the broccoli cauliflower, celery, and green peas.
2. Place the colander into a large bowl of warm water. Allow veggies to rehydrate for 10 minutes. Drain.
3. In a medium bowl, combine mayo, sugar, cheese, vinegar, salt, onion, and water. Whisk well to combine.
4. Add the drained veggies and bacon to the mayo mixture and stir to combine well.
Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.

To order these amazing freeze dried foods, you can visit my website gimmethrive.thrivelife.com or you can email me for more info at gimmethrive (at) gmail (dot) com.

Specials for June!!!

I'm so excited that my very favorite Thrive food, pineapple, is on special for June!  Look at all these great specials!  Love the Brownie Mix so that's definitely going into my Q!

The Blueberry Yogurt Bites above are the Qpon for this month.  What does that mean?  That means that if you are in the Q Club, you have exclusive access to this amazing discounted item for June!

You can order with me online by visiting my website, gimmethrive.thrivelife.com.  Or you can email me for more information, gimmethrive (at) gmail (dot) com.  I'm happy to answer questions or even help you order over the phone!

Don't miss out on the great deals for June!