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!

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.

When I originally transitioned to a plant-based diet, I was lost on what to eat. Luckily, I found an Indian restaurant that served a delicious plant-based chana masala. It kept me feeling satisfied and full. So, I leaned on this meal often and it became one of the first meals I learned to cook at home. I have made countless variations of this recipe over the years, but this is a solid version to lean on.

I usually get my hands on lobster mushrooms once a year, but I found it twice in San Diego this year! If you can’t get your hands on this mushroom, you can use chanterelle mushrooms or oyster mushrooms since they both have a slight seafood flavor. I cooked these up with cajun spices to pair well with the chipotle mac & cheeze. It’s been a struggle for me to create a good cheeze sauce that doesn’t dry out when baked, but this recipe hits different. For this recipe, I used a blend of cashew cheeze and melted down Follow Your Heart cheddar cheeze shreds. This created the perfect sauce! I also added canned chipotle salsa for mild heat and smoky flavor. Crispy onions and chipotle salsa, to garnish, adds a nice touch to every bite. Enjoy!

Macadamia nuts might replace some of my cashew cheese recipes for a couple of reasons: the color stays white and they are very creamy! I used ground mustard seed in the cheese to add some tanginess, and white miso to add that fermented Swiss cheese flavor and depth. Check out the recipe below!

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!