When I first went vegan, I typically used jackfruit when I wanted to make pulled "pork", but this sandwich is elevated with Lion's Mane. I love to crisp up the Lion's Mane in the oven and then coat it with the sauce for the perfect texture. Hope you enjoy!

Are you looking for a delicious appetizer to share with friends and family? You have to try this spin on wonton tacos. These tacos are topped with fresh mango salsa and a little spicy sauce. The combination of crunchy, savory, and a little heat will have you wanting more. The show's star is, of course, Lion's Mane mushroom. Lion's Mane absorbs all the flavors from the jerk marinade and is perfect as a meat substitute for this appetizer.

Mushrooms are incredible, and learning more about each species fascinates me. I have been trying to grow snow oyster mushrooms for about a year. Every time they started to pin, they stopped growing and turned dry and brown. I moved to the desert, and the weather is colder at night than in San Diego. I placed the North Spore fruiting block into a chest outdoors and sprayed it daily since I still needed to set my grow tent up at the new place. Surprisingly, the snow oysters grew, and I got a big flush/harvest. They finally grew because the weather was colder outside at night than in my house. Snow oysters love to fruit in colder weather at 45-65°F. Now, fruiting blocks are meant to grow in tents, but I learned you can succeed in different environments. Also, mushrooms are like fruits and vegetables because they can thrive in seasons. I am starting a new journey with growing mushrooms in 2024. I will learn how to grow outdoors in my soon-to-be garden and how to reuse the growing blocks after I have grown mushrooms indoors. Let's learn together. As for this, how do Snow Oysters taste? I couldn't taste a difference, but I love the texture. They are less chewy and buttery. But that's just me. They were perfect for this Chili Pepper Passion Fruit Sauce. OMG, we could not stop eating them.

This is my spin on a Southern California favorite, the taquito AKA: rolled tacos. Nuf' said

While making this recipe, I learned a lot about the origins of Black Rice. Did you know that Black Rice was reserved for the wealthy and upper class? Hence the name "forbidden". Of course, I can't personally account for the truth behind this lesson, but I am glad that this rice is no longer forbidden. I love this rice and the rich nutty flavor that it has.

This recipe was added as a bonus recipe in my "It's All About the Lion's Mane" e-book. These little wonton pockets are loaded with flavor and are easy to make for a quick snack. The creamy, savory filling pairs perfectly with sweet chili sauce, so dip these for an extra tasty treat.