1. Phommasone’s Kitchen Mushroom Tacos
Starting a new eating lifestyle sometimes can be difficult because you get bored eating the same old thing week after week. This is
one of my favorite dishes. I like to play around in the kitchen making up new dishes that are nutritious and taste good.
The recipe: So for all the health conscious people (or not), you will love
1-2 packages of sliced but- my version of tacos. The secret to affordable eating and get-
ton mushrooms ting more for your bucks is using vegetables and fruits that are
in season. Better yet, have your own garden or access to a
1 tsp of sea salt neighbor’s garden; just ask them first.
1-2 tsp of black pepper
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1-2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup of cabbage
½ cup red onions
1 avocado
1 cup of your favorite cheese
Salsa
Put mushrooms in a bowl. Add
olive oil and above spices. Mix
them together. After mixing,
spread the mushrooms on a bak-
ing sheet. Make sure to spread
the mushrooms out and then
bake at 350 degrees for 20 min-
utes. The mushrooms should still
be firm. Heat the corn tortillas in
a nonstick pan; cook on both
After both sides are warm add cheese until it melts. Remove the taco shell from the pan. Add cabbage, onions, avocado, and top with
salsa. If you don’t like cabbage you can use lettuce. I prefer cabbage because I love the crunch and it has more nutritional value.
Don’t be afraid to use your favorite spices such as curry, cilantro, barbeque sauce, or chipotle to bring out your culture. Tacos can
also be turned into fish tacos by adding tilapia, swordfish, salmon, or shrimp. As Emeril Lagasse would say, “Bam!” Bon appétit, my
friends.
About Phommasone Griffith
Phom. has been working in the mental health field for more than 12 years. She has a bachelor’s in Social Work from Sacramento
State University. She has many hobbies but her favorite pastime is cooking and feeding family and friends healthy delicious meals.
"No matter what the voice in your head says,
“You do matter, life can get better, and help is
available"
Visit The Samaritans at
http://www.metanoia.org/suicide/samaritans.htm & send
them an anonymous e-mail
Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-
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Teenagers, call Covenant House NineLine, 1-800-999-9999
Look in the front of your phone book for a crisis line
Check www.sacpros.org for more resources such as
finding a therapist or other mental heath services
Join a support group or get individual mentor services at the
Wellness and Recovery Center - See the
“Did You Know Section” for more details (see page 16)
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