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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

An overhead shot shows a single serving of vegan butternut squash risotto in a wide serving bowl. The risotto is dusted with vegan "parmesan" and topped with a couple fresh sage leaves.

Creamy Vegan Butternut Squash Risotto

An overhead shot shows twice baked sweet potato halves garnished with thyme and rosemary leaves and chopped pumpkin seeds.

Vegan Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Chili & Lime

An overhead shot shows a spicy maple tofu bowl with golden garlic rice as a base and a few stalks of steamed broccolini. The bowl is topped with sliced green onions.

Spicy Maple Tofu Bowls with Golden Garlic Rice & Broccolini

An overhead shot shows a wide serving bowl containing red wine French lentils, confit fennel slices and cherry tomatoes, a fresh shaved fennel salad on top, and a piece of whole grain bread to the side.

Red Wine Lentils with Confit Cherry Tomatoes & Fennel

An overhead shot shows a saucy butter bean skillet with a cherry tomato sauce and parsley on top. A ladle is sticking out of the pot.

Saucy Butter Bean Skillet with Cherry Tomatoes & Gremolata

An overhead shot of a bowl containing cooked brown rice, crispy peanut tofu, and green beans. The bowl is topped with drops of chili crisp and sliced green onions. There are also extra drizzles of peanut sauce.

Spicy & Crispy Peanut Tofu with Green Beans

An overhead shot shows a hand using a spoon to stir up a jar of peanut sauce.

Creamy Vegan Peanut Sauce (8 Ingredients)

A head-on shot shows a plate with a vegan black bean burger in a brioche-style bun. The burger is topped with iceberg lettuce, sliced tomato, vegan mayonnaise, mustard, and pickled red onion. Small dill pickles are seen to the side.

BBQ Vegan Black Bean Burgers (10 Ingredients)

An up close, overhead shot shows a platter of herby whipped white beans that are topped with smoky grilled mushrooms, flaky sea salt, micro greens, chopped herbs, and ground pistachios.

Herby Whipped White Beans with Smoky Mushrooms

An up close, overhead shot of an almond butter tempeh stir fry with vegetables in a nonstick frying pan. The stir fry is topped with sliced green onions and chopped cilantro.

Almond Butter Tempeh Stir Fry

An overhead shot displays a shaved fennel asparagus salad in a wide white bowl. The salad also features white beans, cooked farro, finely chopped pistachios, arugula, and chopped chives. Wooden salad tongs are nearby on a pink linen napkin.

Lemony Shaved Fennel Asparagus Salad

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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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