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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 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 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 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 a green lentil edamame salad in a ceramic dish. The salad has chopped red onion, parsley, and a spiced lemon dressing, Toasted sliced almonds garnish the top and a wooden serving spoon is sticking out of the dish.

Green Lentil Edamame Salad with Spiced Lemon Dressing

An overhead shot shows a french lentil salad with thinly sliced fennel and red onion, sautéed asparagus, orange supremes, chopped parsley and walnuts. Tongs are sticking out of the serving bowl.

Spring French Lentil Salad with Asparagus, Fennel & Orange

An overhead shot shows a bowl filled with a roasted brussels sprouts, quinoa, and lentil salad with spicy caesar dressing drizzled over the top. The salad is garnished with chopped sun dried tomatoes, pickled red onions, toasted sunflower seeds and chopped parsley. A pink napkin is nearby.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Quinoa & Lentil Salad with Spicy Caesar Dressing

An overhead shot shows a bowl of creamy vegan pasta with a finely chopped mushroom and miso sauce. The pasta shape is like little ruffles and the whole dish is garnished with parsley.

Creamy Vegan Pasta with Mushrooms & Miso

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 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 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 platter with a celery root and radicchio salad topped with warm date dressing, chopped parsley, and chopped pistachios. Wood salad tongs are sticking out of the salad.

Celery Root Radicchio Salad with Warm Date Dressing & Pistachios

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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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