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An up close, overhead shot shows a black lentil salad on a platter with diced peaches, cherry tomatoes, vegan feta, sumac onions, and basil vinaigrette. A serving spoon is perched on the side of the platter after having scooped out some of the salad.

Black Lentil Salad with Peaches, Tomatoes & Fresh Basil Vinaigrette

A 3/4 angle shot shows a platter of grilled Japanese sweet potato slices topped with dollops of dill pickle salsa verde, dollops of vegan sour cream, and fresh dill.

Grilled Japanese Sweet Potatoes with Dill Pickle Salsa Verde

A head-on shot shows a matcha banana smoothie in a glass. The top is garnished with crushed toasted pecans. Through the glass you can see swirls of light and deep green and also white.

Matcha Banana Breakfast Smoothie with Toasted Pecans

An up close, overhead shot shows a serving of strawberry rhubarb overnight oats in a glass jar. The top is garnished with fresh strawberries, almond butter, compote, hemp seeds, and lavender flowers. A teeny green strawberry on the stem is seen in the bottom corner.

Seedy Rhubarb Strawberry Overnight Oats

An overhead shot shows a bowl of mango slaw noodles with shelled edamame and lots of chopped mint and basil.

Mango Slaw Noodles with Peanut Sauce, Edamame & Herbs

An up close overhead shot shows a singular roasted cauliflower lettuce wrap on an enamelware plate. The cauliflower is topped with glossy sweet chili sauce and sprinkled with sesame seeds.

Roasted Cauliflower Lettuce Wraps with Sweet Chili Sauce

An up close, overhead shot shows a round ceramic dish filled with a roasted asparagus salad. The salad also features shelled edamame, snap peas, cucumber, fresh mint, and ginger lime dressing. The salad is dusted with finely chopped salted peanuts. A wooden serving spoon is tucked into the salad.

Roasted Asparagus Salad with Ginger Lime Dressing & Peanuts

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 fluffy vegan blueberry muffins cooling on a wire rack. The muffins are in homemade parchment paper liners.

Soft & Fluffy Vegan Blueberry Muffins with A Bit of Whole Wheat Flour

Tender Morning Glory Bread (Vegan)

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 braiser pot filled with a mixture of chickpeas and rice, crispy roasted cabbage, chopped parsley, drizzles of sweet mustard dressing, and toasted sliced almonds. A spoon is sticking out of the pot.

Spiced Chickpeas & Rice with Roasted Crispy Cabbage and Sweet Mustard Dressing

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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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