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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 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 bowl of crispy air fryer tempeh, cooked snow peas, and white rice. The food is drizzled with a gochujang glaze and garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Crispy Air Fryer Tempeh with Gochujang Glaze & Snow Peas

An overhead shot shows an individual bowl serving of veggie-filled vegan Gochujang noodles. A fork is sticking out of the noodles.

Quick Vegan Noodle Stir Fry with Gochujang Sauce

An overhead shot of a platter of spicy sesame slaw topped with sautéed mushrooms and shelled edamame. The slaw is garnished with toasted sliced almonds. A set of salad tongs is sticking out of the slaw and a linen napkin is nearby.

Spicy Sesame Slaw with Mushrooms & Edamame

An up close, slight 3/4 angle shot of a plate of crispy roasted brussels sprouts and cooked edamame beans, drizzled with a creamy peanut sauce and finished with chopped green onions, mint, and sesame seeds.

Crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Edamame & Peanut Sauce

An overhead shot of roasted red cabbage wedges on a parchment-lined white platter. The wedges are topped with a root vegetable and herb slaw. Each wedge/slaw portion is topped with chopped toasted cashews, flaked coconut, and sesame seeds.

Roasted Cabbage with Ginger Lime Root Slaw & Cashews

Image shows a green love quinoa salad in a patterned white bowl. The salad is garnished with whole blades of chives and bits of soft vegan cheese.

Green Love Quinoa Salad with Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette

Loaded Shawarma-Spiced Fries with Crunchy Veg Salad and Lemony Tahini

Vegan Caramelized Onion Dip with Fresh Za’atar

Vegan Thai Basil Noodles with Crunchy Kale

Golden Coconut Broth Bowls with Crispy Tofu - The First Mess

Golden Coconut Broth Bowls with Crispy Tofu

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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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