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Jo Thomas

Jo Thomas is the founder of RecipeWanted and brings more than 10 years of practical kitchen experience to the platform. His background covers a wide range of professional food environments, including pubs, restaurants, hotels, schools, care homes, function venues, fine dining operations, barbecue kitchens, fish and chip shops, and high-volume catering settings. Jo’s cooking approach is built around clear technique, reliable structure, and real-world usefulness. He has worked across multiple styles of food, from British staples and roast dinners to Asian, American, African, European, and globally inspired dishes, always focusing on how recipes can be understood, adapted, and cooked with confidence. Alongside hands-on cooking, Jo’s experience includes kitchen organisation, service flow, team leadership, menu planning, food preparation systems, and practical problem-solving under pressure. RecipeWanted reflects that management-led kitchen mindset: recipes should be clear, tested in structure, easy to follow, and supported by useful cooking education rather than filler or trend-led content. Through RecipeWanted, Jo focuses on building a practical cooking reference for home cooks, developing chefs, and anyone who wants to understand food more clearly — from everyday meals and core techniques to ingredients, substitutions, food safety, equipment, and confident kitchen decision-making.
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17 Batch Cook Shortcuts That Save 3+ Hours Every Week

Jo Thomas Jo Thomas Updated on July 8, 2026March 26, 2026 Leave a Comment on 17 Batch Cook Shortcuts That Save 3+ Hours Every Week29 min read

17 Batch Cook Shortcuts That Save 3+ Hours Every Week Families can save more than 3 hours every week with …

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How to Master Low Carb Meal Prep: A Busy Person’s Survival Guide

Jo Thomas Jo Thomas Updated on July 8, 2026March 14, 2026 Leave a Comment on How to Master Low Carb Meal Prep: A Busy Person’s Survival Guide16 min read

How to Master Low Carb Meal Prep: A Busy Person’s Survival Guide Two hours of meal preparation can cover about …

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How to Create a Student Meal Plan That Saves $200 Monthly

Jo Thomas Jo Thomas Updated on July 8, 2026March 6, 2026 Leave a Comment on How to Create a Student Meal Plan That Saves $200 Monthly15 min read

How to Create a Student Meal Plan That Saves $200 Monthly College students spend about £195 monthly on food, which …

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How to Make Meals That Freeze Well: A Busy Parent’s Guide to Stress-Free Meal Prep

Jo Thomas Jo Thomas Updated on July 8, 2026February 21, 2026 Leave a Comment on How to Make Meals That Freeze Well: A Busy Parent’s Guide to Stress-Free Meal Prep15 min read

How to Make Meals That Freeze Well: A Busy Parent’s Guide to Stress-Free Meal Prep Freezer meals are a kitchen …

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How to Master Make-Ahead Breakfasts: A Busy Parent’s Stress-Free Guide

Jo Thomas Jo Thomas Updated on July 8, 2026February 10, 2026 Leave a Comment on How to Master Make-Ahead Breakfasts: A Busy Parent’s Stress-Free Guide11 min read

How to Master Make-Ahead Breakfasts: A Busy Parent’s Stress-Free Guide A healthy, filling breakfast is a vital part of maintaining …

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How to Meal Prep Like a Chef: A Pro’s Guide to Perfect Portions

Jo Thomas Jo Thomas Updated on July 8, 2026February 4, 2026 Leave a Comment on How to Meal Prep Like a Chef: A Pro’s Guide to Perfect Portions16 min read

How to Meal Prep Like a Chef: A Pro’s Guide to Perfect Portions Food portions have grown dramatically over recent …

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17 Time-Saving Meal Prep Hacks Busy Parents Swear By (2025)

Jo Thomas Jo Thomas Updated on July 8, 2026January 29, 2026 Leave a Comment on 17 Time-Saving Meal Prep Hacks Busy Parents Swear By (2025)29 min read

17 Time-Saving Meal Prep Hacks Busy Parents Swear By (2025) Parents can make their lives easier with simple meal prep …

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How to Build Your Pro Athlete Meal Plan: A Dietitian-Approved Guide

Jo Thomas Jo Thomas Updated on July 8, 2026January 19, 2026 Leave a Comment on How to Build Your Pro Athlete Meal Plan: A Dietitian-Approved Guide14 min read

How to Build Your Pro Athlete Meal Plan: A Dietitian-Approved Guide Did you know that male and female athletes need …

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How to Master Essential Cooking Skills: A Chef’s Step-by-Step Guide

Jo Thomas Jo Thomas Updated on July 8, 2026January 10, 2026 Leave a Comment on How to Master Essential Cooking Skills: A Chef’s Step-by-Step Guide16 min read

How to Master Essential Cooking Skills: A Chef’s Step-by-Step Guide Did you know that new cooks should learn 25 key …

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How to Master Zero Waste Meal Planning: A Beginner’s Guide to Waste-Free Cooking

Jo Thomas Jo Thomas Updated on July 8, 2026December 23, 2025 Leave a Comment on How to Master Zero Waste Meal Planning: A Beginner’s Guide to Waste-Free Cooking16 min read

How to Master Zero Waste Meal Planning: A Beginner’s Guide to Waste-Free Cooking Zero waste meal planning can substantially cut …

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