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Creamy butter beans in a golden honey nut squash sauce, topped with crispy smoky tempeh crumbles, chopped walnuts, fresh parsley and a drizzle of chili oil, served in a speckled white bowl with a spoon on a green gingham napkin.

Creamy Honey Nut Squash Butter Beans with Smoky Tempeh Crunch

Overhead shot of spicy peanut kale salad with charred corn and crispy tofu, drizzled with peanut sauce and topped with chopped peanuts and scallions.

Spicy Peanut Kale Salad with Crispy Tofu & Charred Corn

Overhead shot of assembled tacos on charred flour tortillas, topped with saucy shredded BBQ tofu, creamy cabbage slaw, pickled red onions, and fresh dill and chives.

Smoky BBQ Shredded Tofu Tacos with Yogurt Ranch Slaw

Overhead view of glossy, deep amber baked beans in the Instant Pot insert, partially stirred with a spoon resting in the pot.

Smoky Vegan Maple Baked Beans in the Instant Pot

Grilled Broccoli Steaks with Spicy Peanut Chili Crisp Lentils

An up close, overhead shot shows a wide dish filled with roasted mushrooms and kale salad. The salad is topped with creamy garlic cashew dressing and seasoned bread crumbs

Smoky Roasted Mushrooms & Tofu Kale Salad

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

A 3/4 angle image shows a vegan butternut squash taco with creamy cilantro sauce drizzled on top. The taco also features a smashed chipotle pinto bean base, chopped cilantro, and pickled red onions. A lime wedge is seen nearby.

Smoky Butternut Squash Tacos with Smashed Pinto Beans (Vegan)

An overhead shot shows a paper-lined dish filled with roasted carrot fries. A small bowl of garlicky dill yogurt dip is seen to the side. The dip is garnished with chili oil and fresh dill. The photo is taken in direct sunlight.

Sheet Pan Roasted Carrot Fries with Garlicky Yogurt Dip

An overhead shot shows a creamy vegan broccoli Caesar pasta salad in a serving bowl. The top of the salad is garnished with chopped chives and roasted smoky lentils, and a wooden serving spoon is dug into the salad.

Vegan Broccoli Caesar Pasta Salad

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 grilled eggplant slices brushed with barbecue sauce on an oval platter. The slices are garnished with chopped herbs.

Tender Grilled Eggplant Slices with Barbecue Sauce

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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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