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An overhead shot shows vegan bran muffins nestled into a linen-lined bowl.

Tender Vegan Bran Muffins with Brown Sugar & Cinnamon

An overhead shot shows a bowl of lentils and potatoes soup with carrots, kale, and roasted garlic broth. A spoon is sticking out of the bowl and black pepper has been ground on top. Little dabs of chili oil can also be seen on the surface of the soup.

Smoky Lentils & Potatoes Soup with Roasted Garlic Broth & Greens

A 3/4 angle image shows a slice being taken out of a vegan cranberry tart. You can see a defined white chocolate bottom layer with the cranberry curd layer on top. The top is garnished with melted white chocolate and sugared cranberries.

No-Bake Vegan Cranberry Tart with White Chocolate and Biscoff Cookie Crust

An up close, overhead shot shows a baked vegan lasagna in a baking dish. The top is finished with little dollops of tofu cashew ricotta, fresh basil leaves and vegan "parmesan." One slice has been removed from the dish and a metal spatula rests in the dish.

Vegan Lasagna with Tofu Cashew Ricotta & Extra Veggies

An overhead shot shows a plate piled up with vegan orange cranberry biscotti, all drizzled with white chocolate.

Vegan Orange Cranberry Biscotti with White Chocolate

An overhead shot shows roasted honeynut squash wedges on a plate, topped with toasted pine nuts, herbs, and apple cider reduction. A check linen napkin is nearby and a silver serving spatula is sticking out of the squash.

Roasted Honeynut Squash Wedges with Apple Cider

An overhead shot shows gooey chocolate pecan bars on top of parchment paper.

Sticky Chocolate Pecan Bars with Chocolate Crust (Vegan & GF)

An up close, overhead shot shows a celery root salad in a wide bowl. The salad also features celery, kale, cabbage, apples, peanuts and raisins. All of the fruit and vegetables are julienned fine.

Crisp Celery Root Salad with Peanut Vinaigrette & Apple

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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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