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An up close overhead shot of a rice noodle salad in a large bowl with lots of small-diced fresh spring vegetables. The salad is topped with chili and maple syrup roasted peanuts that have been chopped.

Spring Rice Noodle Salad with Chili Maple Peanuts, Celery & Peas

An up close shot of a split open sandwich being held by a hand. In between marble rye there are layers of sprouts, butter lettuce, a creamy sauce, mustard, tomatoes, sauerkraut, onion, and pepperoncini peppers.

My Ultimate Veggie Crunch Sandwich

A head on shot of a light orange spring thaw smoothie in two glasses with a small vase of snow drop flowers in the background.

Spring Thaw Smoothie

A grid shows 4 vegan tofu recipes: coconut tofu lettuce wraps, golden coconut broth bowls with tofu and vegetables, a veg noodle salad with seared tofu, and grilled tofu and pineapple skewers

20+ Vegan Tofu Recipes

An overhead image shows a pair of hands splitting a jumbo double chocolate cookie drizzled with peanut butter in half.

Jumbo Double Chocolate Cookie with Peanut Butter

An overhead shot of barley risotto with roasted carrots in a black braiser-style pot.

Vegan Barley Risotto with Roasted Carrots

A head on shot of a creamy, beige vanilla chip smoothie in two clear glasses. The smoothie is garnished with cacao nibs and there is a dark wooden spoon sticking out of the one glass.

Creamy Vanilla Chip Smoothie

An overhead shot of roasted red cabbage wedges on a parchment-lined white platter. The wedges are topped with a root vegetable and herb slaw. Each wedge/slaw portion is topped with chopped toasted cashews, flaked coconut, and sesame seeds.

Roasted Cabbage with Ginger Lime Root Slaw & Cashews

An overhead shot of a creamy orange vegetable stew in a white bowl with an antique spoon sticking out. The stew is a cauliflower and sweet potato chowder and is garnished with finely minced chives.

Creamy Cauliflower & Sweet Potato Chowder

60 Vegan Dinner Recipes

An overhead shot of a vegan holiday farro salad topped with fresh mint, roasted carrots, chopped radicchio, pomegranate arils, slices of persimmon, and toasted sliced almonds. The salad is in a white, scalloped edge oval dish with a brass serving ladle.

Vegan Holiday Farro Salad with Roasted Carrots, Pomegranate & Mint

An up close, overhead shot of a shaved brussels sprout salad with sliced apples, toasted walnuts, and sliced red onion on top. A creamy white dressing is drizzled over the salad as well.

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Creamy Garlic Dressing & Spiced Maple Walnuts

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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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