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. 

I made this Reishi Mushroom Coffee from growing block to cup, but I have added the recipe here, assuming you can find Reishi powder. Hope you enjoy!

What state makes the best burritos? I have to say California! I grew up in San Diego and the Midwest. I was born in the Midwest, and while I was still an infant, my mom moved us to San Diego, CA, for the first time. I said the first time because we went back and forth from the CA to the mid-west during my life. Growing up in SD, I was blessed to enjoy some of the best tacos, rolled tacos, and fire burritos like this California burrito. After doing some research, I found that it sounds like this CA burrito was created in SD during the 80s. I dont know how true this is, but if you have never tried this burrito, you are missing out. I used Lion's Mane mushroom to replace the steak. The burrito also has seasoned fries, pico de gallo, vegan cheese guacamole, and macadamia sour cream will also be found.

Purple sweet potatoes have been in the spotlight since the documentary Blue Zone came out on Netflix this year—an excellent documentary about five different areas where people live longer than other places. One of the Blue Zone areas showed that residents ate a lot of purple sweet potatoes. Lucky for us, purple sweet potatoes pair well with jerk chickpeas! Jerk Chickpeas & Purple Sweet Potatoes is an easy recipe; if you can not find purple sweet potatoes, you can use regular ones or sub with sweet potatoes.

This is a delicious, homemade vegan mayo recipe using olive brine instead of eggs! Creating your own plant-based mayo is a breeze with just a few essential tools and spare time. I used olive oil for this recipe, but you can also use avocado oil. You want the oil of choice to be mild in flavor. The olive brine and the olive oil, together, give this mayo a nice, mellow flavor that went well with my carrot sandwich. I love chipotle, but you can have fun with this and make it yours. There are endless flavor combinations for mayo. My next mayo will be a lemon dill!

The title of this recipe says it all. Peaches. Coconut Cream. Cobbler. Ice Cream!!! I'm making this recipe all season. Peach season lasts from May to August in the US, and I can't wait to make some more fun dishes with these juicy stone fruits. This simple recipe has all the right flavors and a nice crunchy texture from the pecans!

Yo, as it heats up, the recipes start to heat up! I made this crazy cherry rosemary oyster mushroom sandwich using chalupa shells as the bread. I added some guacamole, sprouts, and secret sauce. This one is going down in history.

I’ve been making plant-based ribs for over three years but could never get the texture just right. The end result was either too chewy or not chewy enough. I’ve finally cracked the code with the combo of jackfruit and pink oysters. It’s time to get the grills out and unleash the smoky flavors all spring/summer.

For those that do not already know, I was born in the suburbs of Chicago, so I have a natural affinity for hot dogs and sausages. But now, I only get down with the vegan versions. This sausage seemed like the next progression in my mushroom meat creations. I made a few changes to my chipotle sausage recipe and it’s even better than before. I wanted to see how the sausage would cook with shiitake mushrooms instead of lion's mane, and I am very pleased with the results. I also changed the process to create a more consistent texture when you bite. These sausages came out fire! Check out some grilling hacks I used to make this recipe: Use a smoker box or smoker to infuse flavors like cherry, apple, or hickory wood. Use your marinade throughout all steps. You can use it to marinate the sausage and then again to baste the food while cooking. When you are done cooking, add the sausages back to the remainder of the marinade until you are ready to eat. Spritz water around the food while cooking to keep the sausages juicy until it's time to enjoy.

It took some time to get this egg substitute recipe correct, but I am really happy with the results. This recipe is also significantly more cost effective than the store bought liquid vegan egg substitutes. Feel free to season this as you wish. Add in some veggies if you wish. I also have a Stuffed Breakfast Burrito recipe that uses this egg substitute recipe + my Shiitake Bacon recipe. Check those out if you are up for a hearty breakfast at home. TIP: Use a good non-stick pan for best results. I UPDATED this recipe in March 2024 - reducing the number of ingredients and improving upon the texture, cook time, and foldability of the eggs. Hope you enjoy!

I have been growing mushrooms in different ways for the last three years. My journey started with spray & grow kits that don’t need a grow tent. Then, I transitioned to using a Martha Tent, which allows me to grow more varieties of beautiful mushrooms all year round, no matter the season. I grew these gorgeous Blue Oyster Mushrooms at home, but any oyster mushroom variety will work for this recipe.