What’s your favorite cupcake flavor? Mine is red velvet for sure. And yes, I know that it is technically just chocolate cake dyed red, but it’s still my favorite! First of all, it’s different from chocolate because it comes with cream cheese icing (which is undoubtedly the best frosting). Second, it looks way prettier! Like,…
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Easy Vegan and GF Protein Waffles
My name is Ayaka and I like to lift weights. I also like to eat waffles. And while there’s definitely nothing wrong with regular old waffles, I do try to eat protein with each meal to fuel the gains. The solution? Protein waffles. That’s right – you can make delicious, crispy, fluffy waffles that are…
Sesame Ginger Roasted Eggplant
Growing up, eggplant was one of my least favorite foods. It was one of the few vegetables that, even when she battered and fried it, my mom could not get me to eat. As I’ve gotten older, however, I’ve learned to appreciate its tender texture. Eggplant is a fantastic base for seasonings, as it absorbs…
Quick and Easy Vegan Corn Fritters
Let’s talk appetizers. Everybody loves finger foods, but for hosts they can be a nightmare. What can you make that everyone will enjoy? Does it fit the rest of the menu? Will it be too filling? Not to mention trying to please a wide variety of ages. If you are hosting a dinner that both…
Cranberry Oatmeal Scones With Vanilla Glaze
Does anybody else always seem to have a bag of dried cranberries in the pantry leftover from Thanksgiving? No matter what time of year it is, those darn craisins just continue to sit there. You don’t even remember what recipe you bought them for; you probably just threw a handful on a salad or something….
Banana Nut Pancakes (Vegan)
Pancakes are my favorite food of all time. They’re fluffy, sweet, and come in a wide variety of flavors! Not to mention the endless combinations of toppings you can add. Syrup, whipped cream, chocolate, fruit… you name it, I have put it on a pancake! Part of the reason I love pancakes so much is…
Sautéed Garlic Lemon Kale With Pine Nuts
I love vegetables. Bell peppers, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes… they’re all so refreshing and delicious! There is one category of veggies I don’t eat too often though, and it just happens to be the most important: greens. Dark green leafy vegetables are great sources of nutrition, according to the USDA. They’re low calorie, yet packed with…
Blueberry Almond Scones With Almond Glaze (Vegan)
Scones are underrated. You see them at coffee shops, and maybe enjoy one with your afternoon tea if you’re British, but for the most part, they’re just not popular. I used to agree with the general consensus that scones are boring until, one day, I actually tried one. Panera was out of my go-to cherry…
Vegan Sweet Potato Gnocchi With Cherry Tomatoes
Have you ever heard of gnocchi? It’s a potato-based pasta that originated in northern Italy. I first tried during my middle school years, when I went on a European tour with my school’s choir. We didn’t visit Italy, but we were served gnocchi at one of our group dinners in Slovakia. I was hesitant to…
Vegan S’mores Tartlets
We may be in quarantine, but I’m still excited for summer. So what if I won’t be making any beach trips or attending any concerts? There’s plenty of summer activities I can participate in alone. Soaking up the sun, backyard campfires… don’t forget about s’mores! Nothing screams summer more than the combination of toasted marshmallows,…