Recipes
Integrating simple whole foods into our daily lives can have a powerful impact on our overall health and wellness. Therefore, my recipes primarily use whole foods, are family-friendly, and use ingredients you can get at your local grocery store.
My approach is to never label foods as “good” or “bad”. There is no one perfect diet. To respect the diversity of diets, you will find swaps and options within many of the recipes. In my recipe index, you will find choices to meet the needs of many lifestyles such as gluten-free, plant-based, raw, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, and natural sugar-free options for inclusive recipes to respect the diversity of each person’s food story.
You will find simple & delicious recipes organized by category below or you can search recipes by ingredients or diet preferences (i.e. gluten-free) using the search bar for ease.
From my kitchen to yours, Xo Jo
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Classic Lobster Roll Recipe
If you love a classic lobster roll, you are going to love this nutrient-dense spin on a classic east-coast dinner roll. Let me show you an accessible and affordable way of having lobster. Not a lobster fan? swap the lobster for another protein of choice!

The Best Mint Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Ever.
If you love mint chocolate chip anything then these simple, chewy Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies are going to be your new favorite cookie recipe. They disappear as quickly as you make them. Let me a comment below and let me know how you like them.

Balanced Breakfast Smoothie Cubes
Tired of throwing out food at the end of the week? Reducing Kitchen waste not only helps you save money but also helps address a larger food insecurity issue. Let me show you how to pull out what you have in your fridge and turn soft foods into quick & easy smoothie cubes for busy mornings.

Energizing Matcha Overnight Oats
This easy make-ahead breakfast is so simple to toss together in a bowl and will store in the fridge for 4-5 days. You can use any oats you like, including gluten-free oats to meet your needs. There is an optional protein powder addition as well to add more protein in your morning to help keep you feel satiated all morning along with the nutritional benefits of matcha green tea.

Red Velvet Cupcakes with a Strawberry Cream Cheese Glaze
Are you a red velvet cake fan? Then you are going to love this one-bowl red velvet cupcake recipe. As always, I have swaps with my ingredients for an inclusive recipe. This way if you need a gluten-free, dairy-free, or more budget-friendly recipe you can use the ingredient options provided.

10-Minute Ginger Garlic Bok Choy
Tired of the same old vegetable side dish? Let’s shake things up with this fresh and nutrient-dense side dish. 10-Min Ginger Garlic Bok Choy is so delicious and versatile. You can use this recipe for any greens or other vegetables you like for a quick weeknight side dish.

Hey, I’m Jo! As a Certified Holistic Nutritional Consultant, Practitioner and Raw Food Chef, I am passionate about creating simple, whole-food recipes that easily fit into your everyday life. I am committed to empowering you to find fulfillment in fueling your body to regain balance, reclaim health and rejoice in the most vibrant body possible.
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Classic Lobster Roll Recipe

The Best Mint Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Ever.

Balanced Breakfast Smoothie Cubes

Energizing Matcha Overnight Oats
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