Emily Thompson

Meet Emily Thompson

I'm Emily, and I've spent the last decade perfecting the art of the "30-minute miracle." My journey into the kitchen didn't start with professional training; it started out of necessity. As a working mom with three energetic kids, I quickly learned that if a recipe took too long or used too many pots, it just wasn't going to happen in my house.

My Culinary Philosophy

• The 30-Minute Rule: I believe dinner should be on the table in half an hour. I test every recipe to ensure the timing is honest, including the prep work.
• One-Pan Perfection: My mission is to minimize dishes. If I can cook it in one skillet or on one sheet pan, I will.
• Pantry Basics: I focus on ingredients you already have. No "unicorn" spices or expensive specialty oils required here.

My Background & Expertise

Before joining Recipe Top, I ran a small community food blog where I shared my successes (and my burnt-dinner failures) with other parents. I’ve learned that the best recipes aren't the ones that look perfect on a magazine cover—they're the ones that your kids actually ask for seconds of. I’m here to share those "winning" recipes with you, along with the shortcuts I’ve discovered along the way.

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