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An overhead shot of a vegan casserole topped with sautéed bell peppers, avocado, and chopped cilantro. The casserole dish is white and perched on top of a worn wood surface.

Vegan Stuffed Pepper Casserole with Spicy Sunflower “Cheese”

An up close, overhead shot of a pesto orzo salad with dices of roasted vegetables and chickpeas. The dressing is creamy and bright green. There is a wooden spoon sticking out of the dish of salad.

Pesto Orzo Salad with Roasted Vegetables & Chickpeas

HAlves of red bell pepper are facing up on a platter and are stuffed with a lentil and walnut mixture and topped with chopped parsley and finely ground hemp seed mixture.

Grilled Mini Peppers with Spiced Walnut & Lentil Crumble

Charred Corn Slaw with Peanut Butter Lime Dressing

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

Black Beans and Rice with Roasted Poblanos and Garlic - The First Mess

Black Beans & Rice with Roasted Poblanos and Garlic

An overhead shot of a baked and stuffed eggplant half topped with a light red sauce and chopped herbs.

Stuffed Eggplant With Sunflower Romesco Sauce

moroccan-ish sweet potato sunshine salad // thefirstmess.com

Sweet Potato Sunshine Salad

Grilled Sweet Potato Burrito Bowls with Black Beans & Cumin Garlic Sauce

An overhead shot of a Morocco-inspired vegetable and chickpea stew with a scoop of mixed brown rice on top. The soup is in a red patterned bowl on top of a grey background in evening light.

Flavours of Morocco-Inspired Vegetable and Chickpea Stew

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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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