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An overhead shot shows a bowl of mango slaw noodles with shelled edamame and lots of chopped mint and basil.

Mango Slaw Noodles with Peanut Sauce, Edamame & Herbs

An up close, overhead shot shows a platter with toasted butternut squash slices, burst cherry tomatoes, herbed creamy vegan yogurt sauce, roasted chewy lentils, whole herbs, and drizzles of chili oil. Serving utensils are seen to the side.

Roasted Butternut Squash with Lentils, Cherry Tomatoes & Herbed Yogurt

An overhead shot shows an oval platter filled with watermelon salad that also features avocado, sliced red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and finely crushed salted corn nuts. Fresh basil leaves garnish the top and a napkin plus wooden serving spoon are seen to the side.

Spicy Vegan Watermelon Salad with Corn Nuts and Basil

An up close, overhead shot shows a platter of roasted green beans and potatoes dressed with a lemony pesto sauce. The veggies are garnished with fresh basil and toasted pine nuts.

Fresh Green Beans & Baby Potatoes with Pesto

An overhead shot shows a creamy vegan gnocchi skillet with lentils, peas, and broccoli rabe. The dish is garnished with fresh basil and Aleppo chili flakes. A wooden serving spoon sticks out of the pot.

Creamy Vegan Gnocchi Skillet with Pesto, Lentils & Broccoli Rabe

An up close, overhead shot shows a baking sheet salad with roasted delicata squash and broccoli, chickpeas, bibb lettuce, baby arugula, walnuts, and creamy shallot herb dressing. A small bowl of dressing is to the side and a set of salad tongs is sticking out of the salad.

Sheet Pan Salad with Zippy Shallot Herb Dressing

An overhead shot shows a baking dish filled with baked pearl couscous and butternut squash. The bake features chickpeas and spinach, and is topped with pickled red onions and drizzles of a creamy green basil tahini sauce. A wooden serving spoon is sticking out of the dish.

Baked Pearl Couscous & Butternut Squash with Basil Tahini

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 overhead shot shows a platter of purple crispy smashed potatoes garnished with herbs. A hand is dunking one of the potatoes in a creamy vegan green goddess dressing.

Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Vegan Green Goddess

An overhead shot of sautéed shaved brussels sprouts in a shallow bowl, topped with balsamic glaze, fresh basil and vegan "parmesan"

Sautéed Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Pesto

A head-on shot of a glass jar filled with vegan pesto.

10-Minute Vegan Pesto

An up close, overhead shot shows a braiser pot filled with creamy butternut coconut noodles mixed with fresh basil, green onions, and crunchy bits of smoky coconut on top.

Butternut Coconut Noodles with Greens, Herbs & Smoky Coconut Crunch

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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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