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A 3/4 angle shot of lazy chopped vegan enchiladas in a skillet. A sunflower "cheese" topping blankets the top and is browned in spots. The skillet is garnished with sliced avocado and chopped cilantro.

Lazy Chopped Vegan Enchiladas in a Skillet

An overhead shot shows a wide serving bowl containing red wine French lentils, confit fennel slices and cherry tomatoes, a fresh shaved fennel salad on top, and a piece of whole grain bread to the side.

Red Wine Lentils with Confit Cherry Tomatoes & Fennel

An overhead shot of a jar of red wine vinegar dressing with fresh thyme.

Creamy Red Wine Vinegar Dressing with Thyme

An up close, overhead shot shows a single serving of vegan corn chowder with potatoes in a ceramic bowl. A piece of whole wheat sourdough is sticking out of the bowl. The chowder is garnished with chopped fresh herbs and ground black pepper.

Smoky Vegan Corn Chowder with Potatoes

An overhead shot of a bowl containing cooked brown rice, crispy peanut tofu, and green beans. The bowl is topped with drops of chili crisp and sliced green onions. There are also extra drizzles of peanut sauce.

Spicy & Crispy Peanut Tofu with Green Beans

An overhead shot shows a hand using a spoon to stir up a jar of peanut sauce.

Creamy Vegan Peanut Sauce (8 Ingredients)

An up close, overhead shot shows a fresh corn, tomato & avocado salad in a shallow ceramic dish with a wooden spoon sticking out. The salad is topped with chopped chives and chopped corn nuts.

25-Minute Fresh Corn, Tomato & Avocado Salad

A slight 3/4 angle image shows a glass jar filled with a vegan parmesan mixture made from nuts, seeds, spices, salt, and pepper.

5-Minute Vegan Parmesan Sprinkle

A head-on shot shows a plate with a vegan black bean burger in a brioche-style bun. The burger is topped with iceberg lettuce, sliced tomato, vegan mayonnaise, mustard, and pickled red onion. Small dill pickles are seen to the side.

Grillable Vegan Black Bean Burgers (10 Ingredients)

An up close, overhead shot shows a platter of herby whipped white beans that are topped with smoky grilled mushrooms, flaky sea salt, micro greens, chopped herbs, and ground pistachios.

Herby Whipped White Beans with Smoky Mushrooms

An up close, overhead shot of an almond butter tempeh stir fry with vegetables in a nonstick frying pan. The stir fry is topped with sliced green onions and chopped cilantro.

Almond Butter Tempeh Stir Fry

An overhead shot of a platter of spicy sesame slaw topped with sautéed mushrooms and shelled edamame. The slaw is garnished with toasted sliced almonds. A set of salad tongs is sticking out of the slaw and a linen napkin is nearby.

Spicy Sesame Slaw with Mushrooms & Edamame

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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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