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A close-up overhead shot of a finished lemony bean salad in a cream and green speckled bowl, with a wooden spoon resting inside. Navy beans and romano beans are visible throughout, mixed with chopped roasted broccoli, fresh parsley, crumbled vegan feta, and small purple chive blossoms as garnish.

Lemony Bean Salad with Roasted Broccoli

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

Close-up side view of a large, domed chocolate chip muffin cooling on a black wire rack, with a second muffin partially visible in the background against a warm neutral backdrop.

Two Big Chocolate Chip Muffins

An overhead shot shows freshly baked and glazed vegan hot cross buns with dried cherries and chocolate.

Vegan Hot Cross Buns with Dried Cherries & Chocolate

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

Baked Sesame Seed Tofu Triangles with Gochujang

An overhead shot shows a sliced vegan lemon loaf with strawberry sumac glaze. Whole and halved strawberries as well as snow drop flowers are seen nearby. The photo is taken in warm sun light.

Tender Vegan Lemon Loaf with Strawberry Sumac Glaze

An overhead shot shows vegan bran muffins nestled into a linen-lined bowl.

Tender Vegan Bran Muffins with Brown Sugar & Cinnamon

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 a plate piled up with vegan orange cranberry biscotti, all drizzled with white chocolate.

Vegan Orange Cranberry Biscotti with White Chocolate

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 overhead shot shows gooey chocolate pecan bars on top of parchment paper.

Sticky Chocolate Pecan Bars with Chocolate Crust (Vegan & GF)

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

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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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