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!

If you have followed me for any time, you know I rock with jerk seasoning, heavy. This recipe is a great combination of jerk flavor and acidity, while maintaining savory and sweet flavors. While this fried rice calls for shiitake mushrooms, you can also use portabella or oyster mushrooms. 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.

This Jalapeno Chili Mac & Cheese is so good, we ate this two days in a row. If you don't have the time to make this with my Lion's Mane Mushroom Grounds, feel free to use a store-bought plant-based ground. You can also experiment with walnut meat, if you prefer. I don't know who else used to get down with Hamburger Helper, but I most definitely did. This is one of my favorite childhood meals to recreate vegan. Hope you enjoy!

We first made this recipe for a holiday RV trip, so we used the campfire to roast the garlic and peppers, and WOW, the flavor was incredible! Fortunately, you don't need to use fire to make this delicious recipe.

I have a few fried rice recipes that I really enjoy and this is one of them. It is sweet and savory and buttery delicious. Feel free to swap out the jackfruit for tofu, mushrooms, or your favorite vegan chik'n. I think all of those options would work well. Get your wok ready!