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An overhead shot of a serving of broccoli rabe risotto in a wide light grey and white bowl. The risotto is topped with a roasted wedge of radicchio and vegan "parmesan"

Broccoli Rabe Risotto with Balsamic Roasted Radicchio

An overhead shot of sautéed shaved brussels sprouts in a shallow bowl, topped with balsamic glaze, fresh basil and vegan "parmesan"

Sautéed Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Pesto

An overhead shot of a kale, arugula and butter bean salad with pickled red onions and crunchy garlicky bread crumbs on top. The salad is in a large, organically shaped bowl with wooden serving tons sticking out.

Kale Arugula Butter Bean Salad with Mustard Tahini & Garlicky Bread Crumbs

An up close, overhead shot of a harissa carrot and parsnip salad with cooked quinoa, chopped fresh dill, a creamy vegan yogurt sauce dolloped on top, and chopped toasted hazelnuts. All of this is set on a bed of radicchio leaves in a platter

Harissa Carrot & Parsnip Salad with Quinoa, Radicchio & Yogurt Sauce

A grid shows 4 vegan tofu recipes: coconut tofu lettuce wraps, golden coconut broth bowls with tofu and vegetables, a veg noodle salad with seared tofu, and grilled tofu and pineapple skewers

10 Vegan Tofu Recipes

60 Vegan Dinner Recipes

An overhead shot of a vegan holiday farro salad topped with fresh mint, roasted carrots, chopped radicchio, pomegranate arils, slices of persimmon, and toasted sliced almonds. The salad is in a white, scalloped edge oval dish with a brass serving ladle.

Vegan Holiday Farro Salad with Roasted Carrots, Pomegranate & Mint

An overhead shot of roasted sweet potatoes, broccoli rabe, chickpeas, and cherry tomatoes drizzled with a creamy peanut sauce. There are garnishes of diced red onion and pumpkin seeds on top as well. All components are contained in a sheet pan.

Sweet Potato & Broccoli Rabe Sheet Pan Dinner with Ginger Peanut Sauce

An overhead shot of a colourful chopped salad with creamy dressing.

Chopped Creamy Dill Pickle Salad

An overhead shot of a broccolini dish on a brown plate.

Seared Broccolini with Chili Hazelnuts, Whipped Tahini & Wheat Berries

An overhead shot of a roasted sweet potato and radicchio salad with coriander candied pumpkin seeds, shaved fennel and orange.

Sweet Potato Radicchio Salad with Roasted Shallot Dressing & Candied Pumpkin Seeds

Spicy Vegan Sausage Calzones with Ricotta & Broccoli Rabe

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About Laura Wright

I'm a vegan cookbook author, recipe developer, and I've been a food blogger for over 10 years. Here, you'll find seasonal vegan recipes, wholesome meals, and plenty of feel-good inspiration for a compassionate lifestyle. My hope is to always inspire and encourage anyone, at any level, to try plant-based cooking at home.

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