A while back I was asked to be part of the Golden Recipe program on Pinterest TV. The objective was to make a recipe that reminded me of my past. For the Golden Recipe, I chose to make a vegan version of country-fried steak. That recipe was pretty good, but this recipe takes it to a whole other level. I figured out the perfect crunchy batter and the Lion's Mane steak makes for a wonderful texture and chew. Hope you enjoy!

While my Maple Garlic Lion's Mane Skrimpz have become one of my most popular recipes, don't sleep on these Lemon Pepper Skrimpz! They are fire!

This is a fun recipe to make even if you don't have time to make any of the ingredients from scratch. You can always opt for store bought macaroni & cheese, cornbread, and baked beans, if you are short on time.

Have you ever tried Red Quinoa? I have been trying new grains lately and red quinoa may be one of my new favorites. With a heartier, chewier texture and nuttier flavor, it gives any dish nutrient dense bite. Did you also know quinoa is a complete protein, containing all 9 essential amino acids! Hope you have an opportunity to try this special seed grain.

All right, check it out, y'all. When it comes to mixin' up my food game, ain't nothin' better than explorin' new ingredients to add to the everyday. Keeps the mind sharp, you feel me? We are only scratchin' the surface here, with mad varieties of plants and mushrooms waiting to be discovered. Man, I get all fired up walkin' into the grocery store, coming across some new gems like these black chickpeas and finger limes. Let's talk about black chickpeas for a minute. Unlike the regular ones you might be used to, these little bad boys are brownish-black, smaller, and have a solid density. They're firmer too, and bring a rich, nutty, earthy flavor that'll change your whole chickpea game. They need a bit longer on the stove, but the pay-off is real – they're loaded with more antioxidants and fiber than regular chickpeas. Now, my recent masterpiece? Double-decker black chickpea tacos. Talk about a flavor bomb. I topped these off with finger limes – they got this unique taste, like if dill and lime had a baby. Straight fire, I promise you.

Recently, I have been incorporating new foods into my diet and one of those foods is jicama. Long gone are the days of only eating jicama with a dash of tajin. We have elevated this root veggie to new heights with these mango cashew sauced noodles. The fact that this dish is also raw vegan is just a bonus. Hope you enjoy!