If you love creamy pasta with mad flavor, this recipe is for you.

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.

For those that do not already know, I was born in the suburbs of Chicago, so I have a natural affinity for hot dogs and sausages. But now, I only get down with the vegan versions. This sausage seemed like the next progression in my mushroom meat creations. I made a few changes to my chipotle sausage recipe and it’s even better than before. I wanted to see how the sausage would cook with shiitake mushrooms instead of lion's mane, and I am very pleased with the results. I also changed the process to create a more consistent texture when you bite. These sausages came out fire! Check out some grilling hacks I used to make this recipe: Use a smoker box or smoker to infuse flavors like cherry, apple, or hickory wood. Use your marinade throughout all steps. You can use it to marinate the sausage and then again to baste the food while cooking. When you are done cooking, add the sausages back to the remainder of the marinade until you are ready to eat. Spritz water around the food while cooking to keep the sausages juicy until it's time to enjoy.

One of my favorite quick dinner recipes is Rasta Pasta. This is a play on Rasta Pasta, made with red curry. It is such a great remix recipe and it reheats well, if you want to meal prep it for the week ahead.

These pockets are loaded with flavor and good vibes! If you don't love jackfruit, feel free to substitute with your favorite plant-based chicken alternative. Get ready for the heat. Enjoy!

I remember playing basketball at my neighbor's house and I could smell my mom cooking up some Black-Eyed Peas & Greens from the basketball court. I feel blessed that I can recreate this dish and make it vegan.