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A 3/4 angle shot shows a platter of grilled Japanese sweet potato slices topped with dollops of dill pickle salsa verde, dollops of vegan sour cream, and fresh dill.

Grilled Japanese Sweet Potatoes with Dill Pickle Salsa Verde

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 platter with well-browned and caramelized roasted cabbage wedges. The wedges are topped with a caper and golden raisin relish mixture, chopped parsley, and almonds.

Oven-Roasted Cabbage Wedges with Caper Raisin Relish

An overhead shot shows a saucy butter bean skillet with a cherry tomato sauce and parsley on top. A ladle is sticking out of the pot.

Saucy Butter Bean Skillet with Cherry Tomatoes & Gremolata

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 a creamy vegan tomato orzo dish in a pot with roasted broccolini and fresh basil on top.

30 Minute Tomato Orzo with Balsamic Broccolini

An overhead shot of two vegan squash patties on a speckled brown plate topped with deep green salsa verde and arugula sprouts.

Vegan Squash Patties with Mixed Herb Salsa Verde

An overhead shot of some grilled beets on top of a textured green sauce on a white plate. The dish is garnished with purple and green radish micro greens and small bits of creamy white vegan cheese.

Smoky Grilled Beets with Mint & Parsley Pistachio Pesto

An overhead image of braised Romano beans in a round ceramic dish. The beans are topped with ground walnuts and parsley.

Braised Romano Beans with Spicy Cherry Tomato Sauce & Lemony Ground Walnuts

Overhead: up close image of a vegan spinach artichoke pizza. Pizza is shown on a worn wood background. A small bowl of creamy sauce is shown nearby.

Vegan Spinach Artichoke Pizza

An up close, overhead shot of a crushed beets salad with chunky olive dressing, mint, and avocado. The salad is on a matte black plate. A vintage silver serving utensil has removed some of the salad.

Crushed Beets with Chunky Olive & Mint Dressing

An overhead shot of jammy sun dried tomato white beans in a beige braiser-style pot. To the side there is a plate of crispy caper breadcrumbs and a pink napkin.

Jammy Sun Dried Tomato White Beans with Crispy Caper Breadcrumbs

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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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