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An overhead shot of a baked savoury polenta pie filled with cooked mushrooms, wilted spinach, dollops of almond-based "ricotta" and marinara sauce.

Spinach & Mushroom Polenta Pie with Almond Ricotta

STICKY & CRISPY SESAME CAULIFLOWER (vegan, grain-free) - The First Mess

Sticky and Crispy Sesame Cauliflower

A head on shot of a whole roasted cauliflower coated in a res sauce and drizzled with a creamy, light green sauce. The platter is set with whole sprigs of herbs.

Romesco Roasted Whole Cauliflower with Herbed Tahini Cream

An overhead shot shows an individual bowl of vegan squash chili with beans. A torn corn muffin is seen to the side. The chili is topped with vegan sour cream and fresh cilantro.

Smoky Squash Chili with Quinoa, Pinto & Black Beans

THICK AND CREAMY MUSHROOM GRAVY WITH SHALLOTS & HERBS (vegan, starch-free, make-ahead friendly) - The First Mess

My Favourite Thick and Creamy Mushroom Gravy with Shallots & Herbs

BASIL TAHINI PASTA WITH BURST TOMATOES & MUSHROOMS - The First Mess

Creamy Basil Tahini Pasta with Mushrooms & Burst Tomatoes (Vegan)

GRILLED PIZZA PORTOBELLOS WITH LEMON-Y CASHEW "RICOTTA" - The First Mess

Grilled Pizza Portobellos with Lemony Cashew “Ricotta”

Grilled & Marinated Vegetables with Miso, Lemon, and Herbs - The First Mess

Grilled and Marinated Vegetables with Miso, Lemon & Herbs

VERY GOOD VEGAN BISCUITS WITH MISO & GREEN ONIONS - The First Mess

Flaky Vegan Biscuits with Miso & Green Onions

Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms with Pesto Cream & Garlicky Bread Crumbs - The First Mess

Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms with Pesto Cream

Golden lentil soup with coconut spinach and lime, photographed from overhead in a deep blue bowl, garnished with a dollop of coconut yogurt. There is a wood board with sliced bread nearby. All is photographed on a beige linen tablecloth.

Slow Cooker Lentil Soup with Coconut, Spinach & Lime

Vegan Butternut Minestrone with Sage, Chickpeas & Chard - The First Mess

Butternut Minestrone with Sage, Chickpeas & Chard

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