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An up close, overhead shot shows a celery root salad in a wide bowl. The salad also features celery, kale, cabbage, apples, peanuts and raisins. All of the fruit and vegetables are julienned fine.

Crisp Celery Root Salad with Peanut Vinaigrette & Apple

An overhead shot shows an individual bowl of vegan Italian wedding soup with little vegan sausage meatballs, tiny pasta pearls, wilted chopped escarole, and sautéed veggies. The top of the soup is garnished with chopped parsley. A spoon is held by a hand and a checked napkin is nearby.

Vegan Italian Wedding Soup

An overhead shot shows a bowl of lentil vegetable soup with a crust of bread perched on top. The soup is finished with finely chopped parsley. A spoon is sticking out of the bowl.

Lemony Lentil Vegetable Soup with Rosemary & Fennel

An up close, overhead shot shows a creamy vegan mushroom barley soup with lentils. The soup is garnished with chopped fresh dill. A slice of bread is sticking out of the bowl of soup as well as a spoon.

Creamy Mushroom Barley Soup with Lentils & Dill (Vegan)

An up close, overhead shot shows a bowl of vegan minestrone soup with a spoon sticking out.

One-Pot Vegan Minestrone Soup with Potatoes & Beans

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 dish of baked vegan stuffing with rustically torn sourdough bread, balsamic shallots, celery, and herbs. A wooden serving spoon is sticking out of the stuffing dish.

Vegan Stuffing with Balsamic Shallots & Sourdough Bread

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 braiser pot filled with rigatoni with lentil bolognese sauce. The pasta is garnished with finely chopped parsley and a spoon is sticking out of the pot.

30-Minute Easy Lentil Bolognese

An overhead shot of a bowl of lemony lentil soup garnished with chopped parsley and a crust of baguette sticking out. There is a lemon slice and linen napkin nearby.

40-Minute Lemony Red Lentil Soup

A head-on shot shows two jars of vegetable stock on a rough wooden cutting board. Sprigs of thyme, black peppercorns, a ladle, and a pot of salt are seen to the side.

How to Make Flavorful Vegetable Stock

An overhead shot of cider glazed celery root pieces fanned out on a speckled brown plate. The celery root is topped with chopped walnuts, rosemary leaves, and finely chopped celery heart leaves.

Cider Glazed Celery Root with Walnuts

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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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