A version of this recipe has been part of my Halloween vibez for the last 3 years. This year, I elevated the recipe by using spelt flour for the pocket crust (I will share that recipe later) and by adding Lion's Mane mushroom (optional) to the sweet potato and black bean duo. This recipe is delicious and fun! Enjoy.

Bang Bang Skrimpz! Let's gooo! These crispy skrimpz pair perfectly with this creamy, sweet & spicy sauce. Sprinkle with some green onions for a vegan remake of a restaurant classic. Enjoy!

I love chili crisp so much! It has become a staple in a lot of my recipes. It is also called chili crunch. I am sure this can be made at home, but you can purchase a version of this by brands such as Trader Joe's, Momofuku, and Fly By Jing. I have even found store brand versions of chili crisp at chain grocery stores like Ralphs and Vons. Paired with the crispy oyster mushrooms, you are in for a flavorful treat! This recipe calls for chili crisp to taste, so you'll have to gauge your preferred spice level. You could also leave the chili crisp out of the wet batter and use it as a sauce after frying the mushrooms.

If you love creamy pasta with mad flavor, this recipe is for you. I can only get Lobster Mushrooms during this time of year in San Diego, but I get so excited when I do. I had this recipe in mind for a while and could not wait to try it. Lobster mushrooms have this amazing texture that stays pretty firm when cooking. They have so much flavor and have a very fishy-like smell when uncooked. The Cajun lobster sauce took this to the next level. If you can not get your hands on Lobster Mushrooms, try it with Chanterelle mushrooms, Coral mushrooms, or Shrimp of the Woods. Remember to always buy your mushrooms from a reputable supplier or experienced foragers.

Before I started cooking with Lion's Mane & getting creative in the kitchen, the only Lion's Mane mushroom recipe I could find was for "crab cakes". Thankfully we have progressed, but you know I had to whip up a crab cake recipe as well. Enjoy!

Split Pea soup is one of those recipes that takes me down memory lane. My pops and I have never had a tight relationship, but he knows how to make bomb split pea soup. Here is my twist on his recipe with a Caribbean vibe. I added coconut cream, habanero pepper, lime, fresh cilantro, and toasted coconut. Keep this on heavy rotation during the Fall and Winter; it will keep you warm and full all season. Peace