Category: mains

Category: mains

“Healthified” Chicken & Waffles

I pose the question.. can you make a healthier version of chicken & waffles? Haha. I have a very dear friend visiting me from New York and I wanted to make chicken and waffles for her as I know she likes it, but you know me! I need to attempt to healthify this recipe (at least to some degree). I always talk about balance in my posts, I feel in order to develop a healthy relationship with food you need to not feel restricted, you need to enjoy food and celebrate with others without feeling guilty afterward.

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Caprese Portobello Pizza’s

Do you remember the Portobello Mushroom Burgers? Well, I have continued to create low-carb and more plant-based recipes for my followers.  These pizzas are the perfect easy weeknight dinners that are sure to please everyone. They also are a great way to enjoy the BBQ season while keeping things light and nutritious.

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Peach & Basil Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Often when we think of holistic nutrition, a grilled cheese sandwich is not something that comes to mind. When I work closely with my nutrition clients I often hear their fears about making the change to eating healthy, like having to give up foods they love like grilled cheese sandwiches because of its “bad food”. Labeling foods “good” vs. “bad”, “clean” vs. “dirty”, can have a damaging impact on our relationship with food, cause feelings of guilt, and can even lead to disordered eating.

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9 Healthy Easter Side Dishes

My birthday always falls on or around Easter weekend, and in my family, I am responsible for the holiday meals. Throughout my posts, I have talked about the importance of simplifying and finding balance. That it is easy to get carried away on menus you designed from your Pinterest board that leave you spending hours upon hours in the kitchen, I have been there many times.

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Portobello Mushroom Burgers with a White Bean, Roasted Red Pepper Spread

I remember buying my first vegan cookbook, in 2014 by Angela Liddon. I had been dabbling in vegan cooking for about a year before, but this was my first official cookbook (so much more have come since then). I recall flipping through the pages and feeling pretty comfortable with the DIY nut milk, homemade granola recipes, and green smoothies. Suddenly, I came across portobello mushrooms being used as meat substitutes in fajitas and burgers, which was a completely new concept to me at the time.

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Healthy, Baked Purple Potato Fries

Sometimes the simplest ingredients can bring us the most comfort. When we want fries, this is my go-to recipe. It is quick, easy, and uses basic ingredients that enhance the nutrition of this perfect vegetable side dish. Blue or purple potatoes add color, phytonutrients, and interest to any plate.

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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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