About JoMamma

I’m Heather Jo, aka JoMamma, and I created this website as a way to find and cook my favorite recipes without dozens of ads and long stories making them difficult to follow. Each recipe is designed to be like a simple page in a cookbook or an old-fashioned recipe card.

I didn’t grow up cooking. For years it was mostly takeout and whatever was fastest. A couple of years ago however, I taught myself in the kitchen mostly by working through recipes step by step, figuring out what actually works and what doesn’t. This site is where all that trial and error landed. I’m also very into Food Network and am a big fan of many celebrity chefs and their shows.

Cooking for a household of six means recipes have to actually work. I try to focus on weeknight friendly recipes that are great for busy households, with the occasional special recipe for company.

Around here, flavor comes first. I enjoy bold seasoning, have a genuine love of hot sauce, and a soft spot for real comfort food. Every recipe on this site has been made, tweaked, and made again in my own kitchen until my family actually asks for it on repeat.

Most recipes include estimated calories and macros, because some people like having that info handy. But it’s there if you want it, not the point of the site. Swap skim milk for whole, light spread for real butter, whatever works for you. These recipes are meant to be flexible, forgiving, and enjoyed your way.