• Recipe Search
  • My Cookbook
Menu
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Cookbook
  • Categories
    • appetizer
    • autumn
    • beverage
    • breakfast
    • gluten free
    • grain-free
    • holidays
    • dessert
    • main course
    • nut free
    • quick
    • refined sugar-free
    • salad
    • sauce
    • side dish
    • soup
    • spring
    • summer
    • winter
  • About
    • Contact
  • Newsletter
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Cookbook
  • About
  • Newsletter
  • Contact
  • Pinterest
  • Instagram
  • Facebook

post Archives

A brightly lit, overhead shot shows a shaved cucumber radish salad on a moat of garlic lime tahini. The salad is garnished with finely chopped pistachios and chili crisp.

Shaved Cucumber Radish Salad with Garlic Lime Tahini & Basil

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 overhead shot shows a braiser pot filled with creamy dilly beans and peas. A serving spoon sticks out of the pot and some bread is seen to the side.

Creamy Dilly Beans & Peas (Vegan)

An up close overhead shot shows a singular roasted cauliflower lettuce wrap on an enamelware plate. The cauliflower is topped with glossy sweet chili sauce and sprinkled with sesame seeds.

Roasted Cauliflower Lettuce Wraps with Sweet Chili Sauce

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 overhead shot shows a crunchy shredded snap peas and carrots salad with chunks of avocado on top. The salad is dressed with a sesame, lime and garlic dressing. Chopped cilantro, Thai basil, and toasted sesame seeds fleck the salad throughout.

Crunchy Snap Peas & Carrots Salad with Sesame Lime Dressing

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 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 overhead shot shows a bowl of rice topped with crunchy and glossy nuggets of teriyaki tofu and cooked broccoli. The dish is garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Sticky & Crunchy Teriyaki Tofu in the Air Fryer

An overhead shot shows a braiser pot filled with a mixture of chickpeas and rice, crispy roasted cabbage, chopped parsley, drizzles of sweet mustard dressing, and toasted sliced almonds. A spoon is sticking out of the pot.

Spiced Chickpeas & Rice with Roasted Crispy Cabbage and Sweet Mustard Dressing

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 serving of homemade vegan gnocchi covered in a thick green kale sauce. The dish is garnished with vegan "parmesan" and Aleppo chili

Vegan Potato Gnocchi with Kale Sauce

Load more

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.

Read More
  • About
  • Contact
  • My Cookbook
  • Recipe Search
  • Editorial Guidelines
  • Privacy Policy
  • Pinterest
  • Instagram
  • Facebook

© Copyright 2025 The First Mess

site by Katelyn Gambler

support by Foodie Digital