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An up close, overhead shot shows a serving of strawberry rhubarb overnight oats in a glass jar. The top is garnished with fresh strawberries, almond butter, compote, hemp seeds, and lavender flowers. A teeny green strawberry on the stem is seen in the bottom corner.

Seedy Rhubarb Strawberry Overnight Oats

An overhead shot shows a braiser pot filled with creamy dilly beans and peas. A serving spoon sticks out of the pot and some bread is seen to the side.

Creamy Dilly Beans & Peas (Vegan)

An overhead shot shows a creamy vegan broccoli Caesar pasta salad in a serving bowl. The top of the salad is garnished with chopped chives and roasted smoky lentils, and a wooden serving spoon is dug into the salad.

Vegan Broccoli Caesar Pasta Salad

An up close, overhead shot shows a pot of spring green orzo risotto with sautéed asparagus. A serving spoon is sticking out of the pot.

Spring Green Orzo “Risotto” (Vegan)

An overhead shot shows an individual serving of vegan butternut squash pasta. The sauce is very creamy and the pasta is dotted with bits of cooked veggie sausage and fried sage leaves.

Creamy Vegan Butternut Squash Pasta with Veggie Sausage & Fried Sage

An overhead shot shows a bowl of creamy and crunchy dill pickle broccoli slaw with cabbage, broccoli, dill pickles, fresh dill, and a creamy dill pickle dressing. Wooden tongs are sticking out of the bowl.

Crunchy & Creamy Dill Pickle Broccoli Slaw

An up close, overhead shot shows a wide serving bowl filled with vegan ranch slaw and topped with crunchy baked Buffalo tofu pieces. A set of wooden tongs is perched int he slaw as well.

Vegan Ranch Slaw with Baked Crunchy Buffalo Tofu

An overhead shot shows a bowl of creamy truffle mac pasta topped with crushed up bits of crunchy baked kale. A fork is sticking out of the individual serving. A lit candle is nearby.

Creamy Vegan Truffle Mac with Crunchy Kale Topping

An overhead shot shows a bowl filled with a roasted brussels sprouts, quinoa, and lentil salad with spicy caesar dressing drizzled over the top. The salad is garnished with chopped sun dried tomatoes, pickled red onions, toasted sunflower seeds and chopped parsley. A pink napkin is nearby.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Quinoa & Lentil Salad with Spicy Caesar Dressing

An up close, overhead shot shows an individual serving of sautéed cabbage, kale & butter beans with mustard cream. A crust of toasted bread is sticking out of the serving in a wide ceramic bowl. A fork is sticking out of the bowl also. The dish is garnished with chopped toasted almonds.

Sautéed Cabbage, Kale & Butter Beans with Mustard Cream

An up close overhead shot shows a bowl of broccoli dill pickle soup with white beans and chopped potatoes. A spoon is sticking out of the bowl. The soup is garnished with chili flakes, chopped fresh dill, and swirls of olive oil.

Broccoli Dill Pickle Soup with White Beans & Potatoes

An up close, overhead shot shows a baked dish of vegan creamed kale with toasted bread crumb topping. A few scoops have been taken out of the dish and spoon sticks out at the bottom.

Vegan Creamed Kale with Caramelized Shallots & Smoky Crumbs

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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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