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An overhead shot of an individual serving of brothy beans in a bowl. The beans are topped with chopped herbs and there is a piece of bread being dipped into the broth.

One-Pot Brothy Beans with Herbs & Lemon

A head-on shot shows two jars of vegetable stock on a rough wooden cutting board. Sprigs of thyme, black peppercorns, a ladle, and a pot of salt are seen to the side.

How to Make Flavourful Vegetable Stock

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 a veggie sausage white bean skillet with lots of wilted kale. The skillet consists of a thick, stew-like mixture with browned slices of veggie sausage on top.

Veggie Sausage White Bean Skillet with Kale & Sun Dried Tomatoes

An overhead shot of roasted cauliflower in a coconut tomato sauce. The dish is garnished with fresh cilantro, nigella seeds, and ground chillies.

Spice-Roasted Cauliflower in Coconut Tomato Sauce with Lentils

An overhead shot of cider glazed celery root pieces fanned out on a speckled brown plate. The celery root is topped with chopped walnuts, rosemary leaves, and finely chopped celery heart leaves.

Cider Glazed Celery Root with Walnuts

An overhead shot of a bowl of pale orange chickpea soup that is topped with ground pepper, a few rosemary leaves, and drizzles of chili oil. A piece of crusty bread is dunked into the top towards the right of the bowl.

Simple Chickpea Soup with Rosemary & Garlic

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

An up close, overhead shot of a round, vegan butternut squash flatbread topped with an arugula fennel salad and drizzles of a creamy white sauce.

Spicy Vegan Butternut Squash Flatbread with Za’atar & Miso Garlic Sauce

An up close overhead shot of a light orange creamy vegetable stew that features sun dried tomatoes, baby spinach, and garlic.

Creamy Vegan Vegetable Stew with Sun Dried Tomato Broth

An up close, overhead shot of a cabbage, kale, and carrot slaw with creamy mustard dressing. The slaw is in a wide ceramic dish with a black rim.

Creamy Mustard Slaw

An overhead shot of a creamy green-sauced pasta with broccoli florets and drizzles of deep red chili oil. The 30 minute broccoli basil pasta is shown in a large stainless steel sauté pan.

30 Minute Broccoli Basil Pasta

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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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