Recipes
My recipes are built with simple, whole, inclusive, and uncomplicated nutrition principles in mind.
This means I do my best to ensure that my recipes offer options for particular ingredients to be inclusive of a variety of eating styles (i.e. use almond flour versus wheat flour for those with gluten allergies) and to be mindful of different economic demographics (i.e. use cacao or cocoa, fresh or frozen fruit based on what fits your budget and you have access too).
Integrating simple whole foods into our daily lives can have a powerful impact on our overall physical and mental well-being. 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 and uniqueness 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 option in the top right-hand corner of the navigation bar for ease.
From my kitchen to yours,
Xo Jo
Recent Posts

Zucchini Bread Overnight Oats
This Fall-Inspired Zucchini Bread Overnight Oats is a high-fiber breakfast that will keep you going all morning long!

Convert Your Kitchen Scraps to Bone Broth (plus my go-to bone broth recipe)
Food Security Video 11! Repurpose those Kitchen Scraps, Soft Veggies, and last week’s bones into next week’s meals. Save Money on Groceries, reduce food waste, and easily add nutrition to your meals.

One Bowl Flourless Zucchini Brownies
If you are looking for ways to use up that seasonal zucchini then you will love these easy one-bowl flourless zucchini brownies! Soft, Moist, & Delicious!

Frozen Hot Chocolate Breakfast Smoothie
If you love frozen hot chocolate you are going to love this breakfast smoothie recipe. You essentially make frozen hot chocolate bombs in ice cube trays! Then, when you want frozen hot chocolate you simply add your cubes with milk and blend!

Snack Recipe Roundup: 10 Protein Snacks for Your LunchBox
If you are looking for some simple protein-rich snack ideas then I got your back! Here are 10 Protein Snacks that make a great addition to your lunchbox.

Sensational Summer Salad Series
The Sensational Summer Salad Series features 8 Protein-Packed Salads that will change how you look at salads! These salads are full of flavor, nutrition, and dynamic textures for the perfect patio salad right at home.
