One of the first recipes I made back in 2020 was a Stuffed Jalapeño Cheddar Burger (vegan, of course). It was also one of the first recipe videos I did and I was mad proud of it. A lot has changed since then, as we are always improving. I remade this recipe using jackfruit as the star. I also added wild rice and lentils to help balance the texture. This burger was legit with a pretzel bun, lettuce and vegan mayo; stuffed with cheese and smothered with jalapeño sauce, jalapeño slices and fried onions. 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

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.

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 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!