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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 view of creamy caramelized onion and yellow squash pasta in a stainless steel skillet, topped with fresh basil leaves and a dusting of black pepper, with a serving spoon.

Creamy Caramelized Onion & Yellow Squash Pasta (Vegan)

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 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)

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

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

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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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