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Overhead of a pile of gingerbread muffins on a green and white gingham cloth over a rustic wooden surface. The domed tops are dotted with baked whole cranberries, and a few muffins are tipped on their sides to show smooth, dark brown edges.

Moist Gingerbread Muffins with Cranberries (Vegan)

Close-up of celery root apple salad in a cream bowl, with shaved celery root, fennel, apple, and celery tossed with parsley and topped with maple candied walnuts.

Shaved Celery Root and Apple Salad with Maple Candied Walnuts

Farro lentil salad with za'atar and black lime roasted carrots, red onion, crumbled vegan feta, parsley and dill in a white bowl with a serving spoon.

Tangy Farro Lentil Salad with Roasted Carrots & Apple Cider

Overhead shot of creamy red lentil tomato soup in a dark, rustic ceramic bowl. The vibrant orange-red soup is swirled with white tahini drizzle and topped with dollops of dark, glistening chili crisp, fresh basil leaves, and a scattering of red pepper flakes and cracked black pepper. A silver spoon rests in the bowl on the left side, and the edge of a second bowl of soup is visible in the bottom right corner.

Creamy Red Lentil Tomato Soup with Roasted Red Peppers & Basil

Overhead view of a speckled ceramic bowl filled with grilled vegetable panzanella salad, tossed and garnished with a basil sprig, with two serving spoons resting in the bowl.

Grilled Vegetable Panzanella with Butter Beans

Overhead shot of charred corn couscous salad in a cream and green speckled bowl, topped with vegan feta crumbles, sliced Fresno chilies, purple and green basil leaves, with a wooden spoon resting in the bowl.

Charred Corn Couscous Salad with Basil Lime Dressing (Vegan)

Close-up overhead view of the same platter, showing seared asparagus, snap peas, radishes, and scallions piled over green cashew goddess sauce, garnished with fresh basil leaves and chive blossoms.

Seared Spring Vegetables with Cashew Green Goddess & Sumac Onions

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

A 3/4 angle image shows a slice being taken out of a vegan cranberry tart. You can see a defined white chocolate bottom layer with the cranberry curd layer on top. The top is garnished with melted white chocolate and sugared cranberries.

No-Bake Vegan Cranberry Tart with White Chocolate and Biscoff Cookie Crust

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 pesto orzo dish topped with roasted cherry tomatoes, fennel, fresh basil, and fennel fronds. A wooden serving spoon is sticking out of the braiser pot that everything is contained in.

Pesto Orzo with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Fennel & White Beans (Vegan)

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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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