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Close-up overhead shot of a stainless steel skillet filled with golden mustard braised chickpeas in a glossy sauce, topped with a large mound of wilted, charred broccoli rabe. A wooden spoon rests in the pan on the right side.

Mustard Braised Chickpeas with Roasted Broccoli Rabe

An overhead shot shows a chickpea arugula salad in a bowl with shaved fennel and red onion. The chickpeas are crispy and browned.

Crispy Chickpea Arugula Salad with Fennel & Shallot Thyme Dressing

An overhead shot shows a Dutch oven filled with spring green minestrone soup. A ladle is sticking out of the soup to the side.

Spring Green Minestrone with Pesto

An overhead shot shows baked sesame tofu triangles garnished with sliced green onions.

Baked Sesame Seed Tofu Triangles with Gochujang

An up close, overhead shot shows a vegan hamburger helper-style mixture with lentils, elbow macaroni, and chopped parsley. A wooden spoon is sticking out of the mixture.

Vegan Hamburger Helper with Lentils

An overhead shot shows a bowl of lentils and potatoes soup with carrots, kale, and roasted garlic broth. A spoon is sticking out of the bowl and black pepper has been ground on top. Little dabs of chili oil can also be seen on the surface of the soup.

Smoky Lentils & Potatoes Soup with Roasted Garlic Broth & Greens

An up close, overhead shot shows a baked vegan lasagna in a baking dish. The top is finished with little dollops of tofu cashew ricotta, fresh basil leaves and vegan "parmesan." One slice has been removed from the dish and a metal spatula rests in the dish.

Vegan Lasagna with Tofu Cashew Ricotta & Extra Veggies

An overhead shot shows roasted honeynut squash wedges on a plate, topped with toasted pine nuts, herbs, and apple cider reduction. A check linen napkin is nearby and a silver serving spatula is sticking out of the squash.

Roasted Honeynut Squash Wedges with Apple Cider

An up close, overhead shot shows a celery root salad in a wide bowl. The salad also features celery, kale, cabbage, apples, peanuts and raisins. All of the fruit and vegetables are julienned fine.

Crisp Celery Root Salad with Peanut Vinaigrette & Apple

An overhead shot shows a baking sheet filled with crispy and chewy baked shredded tofu. A metal spatula is seen to the side.

Crispy Sheet Pan Shredded Tofu Topping

An overhead shot shows a hand dipping a crust of bread into a bowl of creamy vegan parsnip soup. The soup is garnished with parsnip chips.

Vegan Parsnip Soup with Apples & Curry Spices

An overhead shot shows an individual bowl of vegan Italian wedding soup with little vegan sausage meatballs, tiny pasta pearls, wilted chopped escarole, and sautéed veggies. The top of the soup is garnished with chopped parsley. A spoon is held by a hand and a checked napkin is nearby.

Vegan Italian Wedding Soup

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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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