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An overhead shot shows a bowl of lentil vegetable soup with a crust of bread perched on top. The soup is finished with finely chopped parsley. A spoon is sticking out of the bowl.

Lemony Lentil Vegetable Soup with Rosemary & Fennel

An up close, overhead shot shows a creamy vegan mushroom barley soup with lentils. The soup is garnished with chopped fresh dill. A slice of bread is sticking out of the bowl of soup as well as a spoon.

Creamy Mushroom Barley Soup with Lentils & Dill (Vegan)

An overhead shot shows a bowl of mashed cauliflower with swoops of vegan Worcestershire black pepper butter on top. A serving spoon is sticking out of the mash.

Silky Mashed Cauliflower with Black Pepper Worcestershire Butter

An overhead shot shows an individual serving of vegan butternut squash pasta. The sauce is very creamy and the pasta is dotted with bits of cooked veggie sausage and fried sage leaves.

Creamy Vegan Butternut Squash Pasta with Veggie Sausage & Fried Sage

An up close overhead shot shows a charred corn quinoa salad in a wide bowl with a serving spoon sticking out. The salad features halved cherry tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, and a barbecue tahini ranch dressing.

Charred Corn Quinoa Salad with Avocado & BBQ Tahini Ranch Dressing

An overhead shot shows a green lentil edamame salad in a ceramic dish. The salad has chopped red onion, parsley, and a spiced lemon dressing, Toasted sliced almonds garnish the top and a wooden serving spoon is sticking out of the dish.

Green Lentil Edamame Salad with Spiced Lemon Dressing

An overhead shot shows a french lentil salad with thinly sliced fennel and red onion, sautéed asparagus, orange supremes, chopped parsley and walnuts. Tongs are sticking out of the serving bowl.

Spring French Lentil Salad with Asparagus, Fennel & Orange

An overhead shot shows a bowl of creamy truffle mac pasta topped with crushed up bits of crunchy baked kale. A fork is sticking out of the individual serving. A lit candle is nearby.

Creamy Vegan Truffle Mac with Crunchy Kale Topping

An up close, overhead shot shows an individual serving of sautéed cabbage, kale & butter beans with mustard cream. A crust of toasted bread is sticking out of the serving in a wide ceramic bowl. A fork is sticking out of the bowl also. The dish is garnished with chopped toasted almonds.

Sautéed Cabbage, Kale & Butter Beans with Mustard Cream

An overhead shot shows a bowl of creamy vegan pasta with a finely chopped mushroom and miso sauce. The pasta shape is like little ruffles and the whole dish is garnished with parsley.

Creamy Vegan Pasta with Mushrooms & Miso

An up close, overhead shot shows a platter of vegan mushroom duxelles crostini with little wedges of vegan cheese on top of each crostini; all garnished with small leaves of fresh herbs.

Vegan Mushroom Duxelles Crostini Appetizer

An up close, overhead shot shows a baked dish of vegan creamed kale with toasted bread crumb topping. A few scoops have been taken out of the dish and spoon sticks out at the bottom.

Vegan Creamed Kale with Caramelized Shallots & Smoky Crumbs

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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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