Food By Ayaka -

Vegan Avocado Quesadillas With Black Beans and Vegetables

When I was in fifth grade, my family took a cross country road trip. We traveled all the way from Ohio to California and back in the span of 18 days, all in our little Prius (I don’t recommend it). We drove anywhere from 3-18 hours each day, which, as you can imagine, drove my…

Oil-Free Black Bean Dip

The Super Bowl is right around the corner, and you know what that means: snacks! If you’re anything like me, there’s only two reason to watch the big game, and neither of them has to do with football. The first reason to watch the Super Bowl is the commercials, which are always quite entertaining. The…

15 Minute Vegan Breakfast Tacos

Living in Ohio during the winter can get pretty gloomy. The complete lack of sunshine for months on end really starts to get to you after a while! Because of this, it’s really best for us Ohioans to plan a trip somewhere warm during the winter, just to keep us from going completely insane. This…

The Best Vegan Pancakes

Pancakes are one of my favorite foods. They come in so many flavors and varieties, and they make it socially acceptable to eat cake for breakfast! Every Sunday morning, I make a vegan breakfast for my dad and I. Sometimes, my mom will join in, although she’s usually pretty skeptical of vegan food. However, there’s…

Vegan Gingerbread Cookies With Royal Icing

Christmas is only 3 days away now, which means that in just 48 hours, it’ll be time to put out cookies for Santa and his reindeer! I’m not exactly sure where this time-honored tradition came from, but I sure am glad it exists, since making holiday cookies is one of my favorite winter activities. Today,…

Baked Vegan Eggnog Donuts With Eggnog Glaze

With exams finally over (as of yesterday), I’m ready to get in the holiday spirit! Since there’s less than a week remaining until Christmas, I’ve decided to jam-pack this week with holiday fun. That means I’ll be posting bonus holiday recipes this weekend! Instead of my usual weekly post on Sunday, I’ll be sharing vegan…

Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet

Happy Sunday everyone! I hope you’re all having an amazing holiday season. Also, for my fellow students who are taking exams this week, I wish you all the best of luck! I know how overwhelming it is to study for finals, as I’ve been doing it all week. In the midst of my studying, however,…

Creamy Coconut Curry With Chickpeas and Vegetables (Vegan/Gluten-Free)

Curry: it can mean so many different things. When I was growing up, curry always meant Japanese-style curry, since my mother is Japanese. Japanese curry is sweet, with potatoes and vegetables, and always served with short grain white rice. However, as I grew older, I discovered Indian curries, which often include lentils or chickpeas, and…

Rosemary Cornbread Muffins (Vegan/Gluten-Free)

I feel like cornbread is the underdog of side dishes. Many people favor biscuits or dinner rolls over cornbread, saying that cornbread is too dry and bland. However, I’d like to make an argument in favor of cornbread. When prepared correctly, it has a delicous buttery flavor, with just a hint of sweetness. Adding different…

Easy Vegan Pumpkin Pie

The holiday season truly is the best time of the year. There are so many fun traditions, like spending time with family, listening to Christmas music, and sitting by the fireplace. However, my favorite traditions are the ones that involve food. When I first went vegan, I was afraid I would have to give…