We're diving straight into fall vibes with this copycat version of a Pumpkin Pie Pop-Tart. I used maple syrup, nutmeg, cinnamon, and pumpkin purée for the filling and made two different icings for this recipe. One icing is maple cream cheese (plant-based of course) topped with orange and lemon zest. The other is maple pumpkin with chia seeds (for color). Hope you enjoy this fall / Halloween inspired treat.

I am getting back into my monthly Mindful Eating vibez and I couldn’t wait to wrap up another stuffed burrito. If you are looking for a filling, raw, plant-based meal, look no further. Collection 2 of “It’s All About Plantz & Mushroomz” contains two other variations of this raw stuffed wrap, so if you like this one, I highly encourage you to try the others. 

I tried many versions of walnut meat in my 7 years of eating plant-based, and the one complaint I always get from viewers is, "the walnuts don't get soft". Well, the solution for that problem is simple. A pressure cooker. For this Perfect Walnut Meat Recipe, a pressure cooker is vital. I use an Instant Pot. I kept this recipe "unseasoned" so that you can season how you wish, depending on how you want to use the meat. 

In honor of National Creamsicle Day, on August 14th, I made this creamy and delicious Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake. It is so good, you may just eat it straight from the pan. 

Occasionally, I gotta pull out a turnip recipe to keep my name official. I made this sandwich last year, but the version here has some significant upgrades. I made the "pastrami" slices thinner by using a potato peeler instead of a mandolin. It took more time, but it was worth it. The marinade does an excellent job penetrating the turnip slices, adding to the overall flavor. Marinating the turnips makes a big difference in texture as well. Stacked on rye bread and paired with sauerkraut, mustard, vegan thousand island dressing, dill pickles, and melted vegan cheese, this sandwich is straight fire!

Raise your hands in the air if you a true walnut slayer. Okay, that was supposed to be funny and cool as it relates to one of my all-time favorite hip-hop songs from Notorious B.I.G. Back to food. I always wondered when the right time to cook chili is? Wintertime makes sense since it is cold but let's just say chili is okay to eat all year round. We are going to use walnuts instead of mock meat or meat in this recipe. This dish will leave you full and questioning how this could be so delicious with walnuts. Walnut vibes are good vibes!

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!

This recipe is one of my favorites for pear season. When I made this recipe the first time, I used sweetened condensed coconut milk, but I have yet to find a good one that is not on Peta's "bad list" of suppliers. I have not tried this, but you should be able to swap the sweetened condensed coconut milk for brown rice syrup. If you try this recipe, let me know what you think.