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An overhead shot shows a Thanksgiving Panzanella salad, containing kale, roasted sweet potato, carrot, parsnip, toasted bread cubes, and pomegranate seeds. A lit candle is nearby as well as a bowl of more pomegranate seeds. A wooden spoon is sticking out of the salad.

Thanksgiving Panzanella

A head-on shot shows sparkling water topping off a pomegranate pomander spritz mocktail in a wine glass.

Pomegranate Pomander Spritz Mocktail

An overhead shot of a vegan holiday farro salad topped with fresh mint, roasted carrots, chopped radicchio, pomegranate arils, slices of persimmon, and toasted sliced almonds. The salad is in a white, scalloped edge oval dish with a brass serving ladle.

Vegan Holiday Farro Salad with Roasted Carrots, Pomegranate & Mint

roasted carrot, chickpea + harissa dip // via @thefirstmess

Roasted Carrot & Harissa Chickpea Dip

salty maple squash w/ ginger scallion rice + turmeric brussels slaw // @thefirstmess

Salty Maple Squash with Ginger Scallion Rice & Turmeric Brussels Sprout Slaw

Winter Citrus Salad with Persimmon & Rosemary Rooibos Syrup

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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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