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An overhead shot of a bowl of vibrant and creamy orange soup that is swirled with a red slick of oil on top. The soup has a crust of bread in it and is also garnished with sesame seeds and cilantro.

Spicy Sesame Carrot Soup with Red Lentils

An overhead shot of a bowl of creamy eggplant pasta that is topped with golden, crunchy breadcrumbs, chili flakes, and fresh bits of dill. There is a fork hanging out of the bowl.

Pasta with Creamy Eggplant-Walnut Pasta Sauce

An overhead shot of some grilled beets on top of a textured green sauce on a white plate. The dish is garnished with purple and green radish micro greens and small bits of creamy white vegan cheese.

Smoky Grilled Beets with Mint & Parsley Pistachio Pesto

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”

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

An overhead image of braised Romano beans in a round ceramic dish. The beans are topped with ground walnuts and parsley.

Braised Romano Beans with Spicy Cherry Tomato Sauce & Lemony Ground Walnuts

An overhead shot of vegan lemony oregano meatballs on a platter with hummus, tahini sauce, and a cucumber tomato salad.

Lemony Oregano Vegan Meatballs

Overhead shot of a creamy vegan mushroom stew in a deep, olive green bowl, set on a white plate, on top of a grey stone background.

Creamy Vegan Mushroom Stew with Farro & Kale

An overhead shot of jammy sun dried tomato white beans in a beige braiser-style pot. To the side there is a plate of crispy caper breadcrumbs and a pink napkin.

Jammy Sun Dried Tomato White Beans with Crispy Caper Breadcrumbs

Vegan creamy red pepper pasta baked in small oblong black ramekins with crushed cracker topping.

Creamy Vegan Red Pepper Pasta Bakes

An overhead shot of white wine lentils in a turquoise pot, garnished with parsley

White Wine Lentils with Mustard & Thyme

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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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