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An overhead shot of a fresh summer salad featuring: cooked corn, sliced peaches, arugula, pumpkin seeds, spicy cashew dressing, and vegan feta.

Fresh Summer Salad with Arugula, Corn & Spicy Cashew Dressing

An overhead shot of roasted delicata squash pieces topped with rosemary granola and spiced maple syrup; all on top of a matte black plate with a wedge of lemon to the side.

Roasted Delicata Squash with Spiced Maple & Rosemary Granola

An overhead shot of a deep red black bean dip that is garnished with pumpkin seeds, finely diced red onion, olive oil, and cilantro. Tortilla chips are seen to the side.

Black Bean Dip with Roasted Squash, Garlic, Pumpkin Seeds & Chipotles

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 overhead shot of a roasted sweet potato and radicchio salad with coriander candied pumpkin seeds, shaved fennel and orange.

Sweet Potato Radicchio Salad with Roasted Shallot Dressing & Candied Pumpkin Seeds

Vegan Spelt Pumpkin Bread

Nutty Vegan Breakfast Cookies

No Knead Marathon Bread

Green Goddess Bowls with Farro & Pepita Lime Sauce

BLUEBERRY & COCONUT BIRCHER MUESLI - The First Mess

Blueberry & Coconut Bircher Muesli

HARVEST VEGETABLE MASH WITH ROASTED GARLIC, HORSERADISH & FRID DUKKAH - The First Mess

Harvest Vegetable Mash with Roasted Garlic & Fried Dukkah

Instant Calm Tea Latte: the perfect bedtime sip - The First Mess

Instant Calm Latte

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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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