Are you tired of your lentils coming out too hard or too mushy? Try this easy hack. This is how I make the perfect lentils every time!

When I decided to go vegan, one of the first things that came to mind was, "What are you going to do about bacon???" In the initial phases of my transition, bacon and cheese were the two most challenging foods to let go of. Fast forward to today. I am blessed to see that the struggle was only temporary. Now we make bacon out of mushrooms and we don't miss the old stuff.

It is hard to deny that you feel good when you eat well. I am far from perfect when it comes to eating, but I always try to do better. This is why I eat mindfully at least three days each month. If you are ever interested in raw vegan food, this recipe is a delicious one.

I found myself yearning for some Caribbean vibes 🏝️, so I decided to smoke some Lion's Mane mushrooms 🍄. I bathed them in my Spicy Pineapple Marinade 🌶️🍍 that doubles as a fantastic sauce. When smoking Lion's Mane, patience is key 🕰️ - it's all about allowing the flavors to fully infuse the mushroom. It made me happy to know I was making this with the intention of dropping off some to my mom for Mother's Day!

This recipe uses my Mushroom "Beef" Grounds and a store bought sloppy joe sauce for simplicity. We stacked up our sandwiches on pretzel buns, but feel free to use any bread you wish. Additionally, we used cashew cheese, but you can melt down your favorite vegan cheddar cheese. Hope you enjoy these grounds and the nostalgia of eating a sloppy joe.

Once I made my first dish with turnips, the next step was to experiment with parsnips! When eaten raw, people say that parsnips have a peppery, nutty flavor. When cooked, I think they taste a little sweet. For this recipe, I marinated the parsnips and thinly sliced them with a mandolin. Almost looks like lunch meat, right?