It is grilling season! Put your hand where my eyes can see if you are excited about grilling in the summer sun! Mushrooms are great for grilling, and why not throw some Lion's Mane on the grill? If you can't access Lion's Mane, you can make this recipe using everyday mushrooms like button mushrooms. I rubbed these skewers down with some chili oil and took them to the next level. The mixture of sweet, savory, and spice all in one bite was an explosion!

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 recipe started my entire journey with Lion's Mane Mushroom, which has since become a staple ingredient in my kitchen. If you like, you can swap wheat flour for spelt flour. I love the additional nutty, sweet flavor that the spelt flour gives the skrimpz. It also has a great texture after it is fried. If you are interested in trying any of my Lion's Mane recipes, but you aren't sure where to find it, check out your local farmer's markets or specialty grocery stores. You can also grow Lion's Mane Mushroom at home. I recommend using North Spore for grow kits and tips for beginner growers. Enjoy!

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.

Before my vegan journey, my son and I frequented Panda Express for the Honey Walnut Shrimp. This was also back when I didn't know how to cook, so picking up food was the vibe. I was never a fan of the texture of shrimp, but I liked this dish because of the sweet sauce and the crunchy walnuts. Making this with Lion's Mane fixed the texture problem, so I can enjoy one of my old time favorites again!

This black-eyed pea curry bowl is a time investment, but trust me, it's a flavor-packed dish that'll keep you full and satisfied. The best part? You make it once, and you've got delicious leftovers for days. It's the gift that keeps giving – it saves time in the long run and keeps your taste buds happy.