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A 3/4 angle shot of a composed salad in bright, outdoor light. Salad is photographed on a link plate and includes: halved cherry tomatoes, kale, sliced cucumber, sliced avocado, chickpeas, toasted almond "bacon", sliced red onion, and bits of crumbled vegan cheese.

Vegan Kale Cobb Salad

An overhead image of a creamy orange dip in a dark blue shallow bowl. The dip is surrounded by cut vegetables and crackers.

Silky & Spicy Vegan Red Pepper Dip

Overhead shot of maple tahini-glazed cauliflower on a sheet pan. Cauliflower is garnished with cilantro and sesame seeds.

Maple Tahini Glazed Cauliflower with Chipotle

An overhead shot of a dinner plate that features one mini vegan buffalo meatloaf, some dressed arugula, a heap of mashed potatoes with mushroom gravy spooned on top, and some simply sautéed yellow string beans.

Spicy Vegan Buffalo Meatloaf Minis

Grilled Broccoli & Pepperoncini Pasta Salad with Basil

Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Chili Lime Tahini Sauce

Smoky Chickpea, Cabbage & Lentil Soup with Kale

Smoky and Creamy White Beans with Greens

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

The Best Marinated and Grilled Tempeh Recipe

An overhead and up close shot of a flatbread covered in sauteed mushrooms, BBQ sauce, drizzles of a creamy pale green sauce, leaves of arugula, and a few chive blossoms. The flatbread is cut into squares.

BBQ Mushroom Flatbread with Chive Cream & Homemade Spelt Dough

Image shows finished plating of a grilled eggplant dish with peanut butter teriyaki sauce.

Grilled Eggplant with Peanut Ginger Sauce

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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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