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An up close, overhead shot shows a round ceramic dish filled with a roasted asparagus salad. The salad also features shelled edamame, snap peas, cucumber, fresh mint, and ginger lime dressing. The salad is dusted with finely chopped salted peanuts. A wooden serving spoon is tucked into the salad.

Roasted Asparagus Salad with Ginger Lime Dressing & Peanuts

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 a french lentil salad with thinly sliced fennel and red onion, sautéed asparagus, orange supremes, chopped parsley and walnuts. Tongs are sticking out of the serving bowl.

Spring French Lentil Salad with Asparagus, Fennel & Orange

An overhead shot displays a shaved fennel asparagus salad in a wide white bowl. The salad also features white beans, cooked farro, finely chopped pistachios, arugula, and chopped chives. Wooden salad tongs are nearby on a pink linen napkin.

Lemony Shaved Fennel Asparagus Salad

An overhead shot of creamy mushroom asparagus orzo with peas and bits of fresh dill on top. The orzo is in a braiser-style pot with a gold serving utensil sticking out. There is a beige napkin wrapped around the pot handle.

Creamy Mushroom Asparagus Orzo

Image shows a green love quinoa salad in a patterned white bowl. The salad is garnished with whole blades of chives and bits of soft vegan cheese.

Green Love Quinoa Salad with Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette

Pesto Quinoa & White Bean Bake with Spring Vegetables

Overhead shot of finished and styled double rosé pasta with asparagus and kale. It is served in a large bowl.

Creamy Vegan Penne Pasta with Rosé Sauce

Lemony Spring Pasta Salad (vegan + nut-free) - The First Mess

Lemony Spring Pasta Salad with Vegetables & Herbs

Herbed Chickpea Pancakes with Zesty Lemon Tahini - The First Mess

Herbed Chickpea Flour Pancakes

Our Favourite Picnic Salad - The First Mess

Our Favourite Picnic Salad

Seared Polenta with Spring Salad and Sherry Shallot Vinaigrette - The First Mess

Seared Polenta with Spring Salad & Sherry Shallot Vinaigrette

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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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