Ellie Yamanaka from ellielikescooking wearing a white top and smiling at the camera.

Ellie Yamanaka

Ellie Yamanaka is a food photographer and recipe developer who loves making simple, feel-good plant-based recipes that don't compromise on taste or nutrition. She's been making messes in the kitchen since she was 12, and after finishing university 10 years later, she decided to trade in her nutrition degree for a camera and a kitchen. Through her food blog Ellie Likes Cooking, she hopes to inspire others to eat more plants and get creative in the kitchen.
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Black Bean and Sweet Potato Salad Blog Hero
Black Bean and Sweet Potato Salad
Make this Black Bean and Sweet Potato Salad for a simple, easy lunch using five main ingredients: roasted sweet potato, black beans, lettuce, pickled onions, and Cilantro Lime Sauce.
Peanut Tempeh Lettuce Cups Blog Hero
Crunchy Peanut Tempeh Lettuce Cups
These Peanut Tempeh Lettuce Cups are a delicious, quick, and easy lunch or dinner.
Tofu Bibimbap with Korean-inspired Chili Sauce Blog Hero
Tofu Bibimbap
Looking for a delicious, plant-based spin on a Korean favorite?
Silken Tofu Cilantro Lime Sauce Blog Hero
  • Dips, Sauces and Dressings
Silken Tofu Cilantro Lime Sauce
Base recipe makes about 1.5 cups.
Korean-Inspired Chili Sauce Blog Hero
  • Dips, Sauces and Dressings
Korean-Inspired Chili Sauce
Base recipe makes about 1 cup of chili sauce.
Plant-Based Whole30 Peanut Sauce Blog Hero
  • Dips, Sauces and Dressings
Plant-Based Whole30 Peanut Sauce
The base recipe makes about 1/2 cup.
Plant-Based Whole30 Strawberries and Cream Chia Pudding Blog Hero
  • Breakfast
  • Recipes
Strawberries and Cream Chia Pudding
This Strawberries and Cream Chia Pudding is thick, creamy, and high in protein thanks to one magical ingredient: silken tofu!
Plant-Based Burger Steak with Mushroom Gravy and Roasted Veggies
This plant-based burger steak is hearty, comforting, and packed with protein.
Roasted Vegetable and Tofu Salad with Creamy Herb Dressing
Roasted vegetable salad is one of my favorite meals to make in the fall and winter months.
Creamy Chickpea Tomato Curry
This creamy chickpea tomato curry by Ellie Yamanaka is creamy, comforting, and so satisfying!
Plant-Based Miso Power Bowl
This plant-based miso power bowl is a tasty, versatile recipe that’s perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
Plant-Based Whole30 Miso Sauce
This Plant-Based Whole30 Miso Sauce is a great all-purpose topping for salads, bowls, wraps, silken tofu, or as a dipping sauce for veggies.
Plant-Based Whole30 Pad Thai
This Plant-Based Whole30 Pad Thai is made with veggie “noodles,” tofu, and colorful veggies covered in a luscious peanut sauce.
Tempeh Pineapple Stir Fry
Loaded with flavor and veggies, this Tempeh Pineapple Stir Fry is the perfect excuse to skip your takeout routine!
Tofu Sheet Pan Meal with Garlic Herb Tahini
This quick and easy Tofu Sheet Pan Meal with Garlic Herb Tahini is a delicious way to get dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes.
Kung Pao Tempeh
This Kung Pao Tempeh is a plant-based stir fry bursting with flavor!
Miso Mushroom Chowder
You'll want to curl up with a bowl (or two) of this cozy vegan Miso Mushroom Chowder!
Plant-Based Sesame Edamame Salad
If your usual salad is feeling stale, mix up your routine with this crunchy, colorful, and completely plant-based recipe featuring edamame, julienned vegetables, and a creamy, sweet, kicky dressing you’ll want to keep stocked at all times.
Plant-Based Chili-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Served up in soft baked sweet potatoes, this chili is chock-full of savory flavor and plant-based protein, and makes for an easy, cozy meal you’ll spoon up again and again.
Cheesy Potato Nachos
These Plant-Based Whole30 potato “nachos” are packed with protein, veggies, and topped with Primal Kitchen's No-Dairy Queso Style Plant-Based Dip for a meal that’s as fun to make as is it to eat.
Plant-Based Whole30 Extra-Veggie Fried Rice
Looking for a tasty and nutritious meal?
Plant-Based Whole30 Quick Tofu and Mushroom Zoodle Soup
Our Quick Tofu and Mushroom Zoodle Soup comes together in about 25 minutes, and is a veggie-packed mid-day meal.
Plant-Based Whole30 Lentils Over Kale and Fresh Herb Salad
This Lentils Over Kale and Fresh Herb Salad is a simple, elegant dish.
Plant-Based Whole30 Cauliflower, Carrot, and Chickpea Skillet
This Cauliflower, Carrot, and Chickpea Skillet is a one-pan recipe that's perfect as a quick weeknight recipe with minimal cleanup required.