Category Archives: Recipes
5 Summer Recipes That Don’t Require Preheating Your Oven

Here in Wisconsin, summer is coming in hot … literally. Toasty temps usually reserved for August have taken over much of the state. When the temperature keeps climbing and the humidity feels like it’s wrapping you in a wet blanket, … Continue reading
Try This DIY Salad Dressing

When avocados start to ripen, you have more than one move (sorry, guacamole). Make your very own avocado ranch yogurt dressing, developed by author and TOPS friend Jeanette Hurt. It’s made from ingredients you may already have on hand, it’s … Continue reading
A Smoothie Recipe With Just 3 Ingredients

Sometimes, you just want to keep things simple. That’s part of why I’m a fan of homemade smoothies. They’re a blissfully simple and unfussy way to get loads of nutrients. After receiving a new blender as a gift (Best. Gift. … Continue reading
Wellness Wednesday is Taking a Quick Break

Wellness Wednesday is taking a break to reset and recharge. I’ll be back on Wednesday, May 5, with a brand-new post. In the meantime, check out these helpful tips and articles, and have a happy and healthy week! … Continue reading
Rosemary Carrot Fries

As promised in the last Wellness Wednesday, this week’s blog features a tasty and simple recipe you can try this month. My motivation to cook has dipped a bit lately, and simplicity is the name of the game. These roasted … Continue reading
A Citrusy Spin on Salmon

I love to cook. I love trying new recipes and making old favorites. I love the way my dog Nellie curls up in a ball and quietly watches me each time I’m in the kitchen. I especially love that cooking … Continue reading
Learn to be Fearless in the Kitchen

Is eating healthier by meal prepping on your healthy to-do list for the New Year? Maybe you’re curious about meal kit delivery services and whether or not they’re worth trying. Or maybe you’re just looking for healthy eating tips with … Continue reading
4 Delicious October Eats

Pumpkin spice tends to get most of the attention this time of year, and it never ceases to amaze me what food (or food-like product) becomes pumpkin-fied each year. But there are many other fall treats worth adding to your … Continue reading
A Roundup of Fall Favorites

With so many things beyond our control and an endless news cycle that takes an emotional toll, it’s important now more than ever to find comfort in familiar favorites. Whether it’s a brisk walk through the leaves with a friend … Continue reading