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An overhead shot shows a pot of vegan spinach artichoke orzo with a serving spoon sticking out.

One-Pot Spinach Artichoke Orzo with Chickpeas (Vegan)

An overhead shot shows a large bowl filled with a tangy four bean salad. The salad features a rosemary red wine vinegar dressing, chopped roasted red peppers, parsley, and red onion. A spoon is sticking out of the salad bowl.

Tangy Four Bean Salad with Rosemary & Roasted Peppers

An overhead shot of roasted cauliflower in a coconut tomato sauce. The dish is garnished with fresh cilantro, nigella seeds, and ground chillies.

Spice-Roasted Cauliflower in Coconut Tomato Sauce with Lentils

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

An up close overhead shot of a light orange creamy vegetable stew that features sun dried tomatoes, baby spinach, and garlic.

Creamy Vegan Vegetable Stew with Sun Dried Tomato Broth

An up close overhead shot of a rice noodle salad in a large bowl with lots of small-diced fresh spring vegetables. The salad is topped with chili and maple syrup roasted peanuts that have been chopped.

Spring Rice Noodle Salad with Chili Maple Peanuts, Celery & Peas

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

Lemony Chickpea Soup with Spinach & Potatoes

An up close, overhead shot of saucy chunks of tempeh in a skillet. The sauce is golden yellow and the tempeh is garnished with fresh thyme and oregano leaves.

Maple Mustard Tempeh

SMOKY SHIITAKE TORTILLA SOUP (vegan) - The First Mess

Smoky Shiitake Tortilla Soup

VEGAN SEVEN LAYER DIP W/ BUFFALO REFRIED BEANS - The First Mess

Vegan Seven Layer Dip with Buffalo Refried Beans

An up close, overhead shot of smoky squash chili with pinto and black beans. The chili is photographed in a white Dutch oven and is deep red in colour. The chili is garnished with bright green chopped cilantro.

Smoky Squash Chili with Quinoa, Pinto & Black Beans

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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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