- Young green jackfruit (in brine or water) – 3 cans (20 oz each), drained and shredded - Yellow onion – 1.5 cups, thinly sliced - Garlic – 1 tbsp, minced - Olive oil – 2 tbsp - Smoked paprika – 2 tsp - Chili powder – 2 tsp - Cumin – 1 tsp - house vegan BBQ sauce – 2.5 cups - Pretzel slider buns – 12 - Pickled red onion or coleslaw (optional for garnish) Prep Procedure: 1. In a tilt skillet or large sauté pan, heat oil. Sauté onions until golden. 2. Add garlic, paprika, chili powder, and cumin. Stir until fragrant. 3. Add shredded jackfruit. Sauté to dry out excess moisture, about 5–8 minutes. 4. Stir in BBQ sauce and simmer for 10–15 minutes until thick and sticky. 5. Adjust seasoning and hold hot for service. 6. Toast pretzel buns lightly. Scoop ~1/3 cup BBQ jackfruit per slider. 7. Optional toppings: pickled red onion, slaw, or dill pickles.

I'm not sure what part of the country everyone is from. But if you're from the east coast like me then you're dealing with sub-zero temperatures right now. Here's a list of some foods that will build heat and stamina from the inside out for the body: Sweet potatoes Yams Beets Carrots Parsnips Turnips Rutabaga Jerusalem artichokes Winter squash (butternut, kabocha, acorn) Best eaten: roasted, braised, stewed or mashed with warming spices. Warming spices & aromatics (essential) These are non-negotiable for cold weather warmth: Ginger/garlic/onion/cinnamon/cloves/nutmegallspice/black pepper/cayenne/chili flakes/turmeric/cardamom/star anise/fenugreek/cumin These increase circulation, digestion, and internal heat Healthy fats that generate heat Fat helps the body retain warmth Extra virgin olive oil/avocado/coconut milk (lightly used)/sesame oil (small amounts/tahini Warming meals & preparations Best cold-weather plant based dishes: Thick vegetable stews/lentil or bean soups/root vegetable curries/congee with ginger & scallions/chili with warming spices/braised greens with garlic/baked sweet potatoes with cinnamon & tahini/Miller porridge with cloves and nutmeg Warming drinks (very important) Ginger tea/cinnamon tea/turmeric latte/hot lemon water with ginger/chicory root/dandelion root tea Avoid a iced drinks - they slow digestion and reduce body eat Foods to limit in extreme cold These cool the body: Raw salads/smoothies/cold fruit/excess citrus/coconut water/iced beverages