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An up close, overhead shot shows a baked dish of vegan creamed kale with toasted bread crumb topping. A few scoops have been taken out of the dish and spoon sticks out at the bottom.

Vegan Creamed Kale with Caramelized Shallots & Smoky Crumbs

An up close, overhead shot shows a vegan sweet potato gratin in a ceramic baking dish. The top is broiled and browned in spots.

Smoky Maple Vegan Sweet Potato Gratin

An overhead shot shows a bowl of vegan butternut squash zuppa Toscana. The soup is creamy and pale orange in hue with chopped parsley, bits of cooked vegan veggie sausage, and kale. An antique spoon is sticking out of the bowl.

Vegan Butternut Squash Zuppa Toscana

An overhead shot of a fresh summer salad featuring: cooked corn, sliced peaches, arugula, pumpkin seeds, spicy cashew dressing, and vegan feta.

Fresh Summer Salad with Arugula, Corn & Spicy Cashew Dressing

A head-on shot shows a glass jug being filled with nut milk.

5-Minute Creamy Nut Milk (perfect for frothing)

An up close, overhead shot shows a platter of herby whipped white beans that are topped with smoky grilled mushrooms, flaky sea salt, micro greens, chopped herbs, and ground pistachios.

Herby Whipped White Beans with Smoky Mushrooms

An overhead shot shows a platter of purple crispy smashed potatoes garnished with herbs. A hand is dunking one of the potatoes in a creamy vegan green goddess dressing.

Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Vegan Green Goddess

A 3/4 angle shot shows 3 glasses containing an off-white earl grey latte chia pudding. Each serving of the pudding is topped with fluffy coconut milk yogurt, sliced strawberries, pansy petals, and shaved chocolate curls.

Earl Grey Latte Chia Pudding

An overhead shot of a veggie sausage sheet pan dinner with pesto cream sauce drizzled on top.

Veggie Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner with Pesto Cream

An up close, overhead shot of an individual serving of a creamy broccoli, barley and white bean dish.

Cheesy Vegan Broccoli & Barley with White Beans

An overhead shot shows a spoon stirring up some vegan sour cream in a glass jar.

Tangy Vegan Sour Cream

An overhead image shows a bowl of a creamy, beige vegan dill pickle dip that's swirled with olive oil on the top and garnished with fresh dill and finely chopped pickles. The dip is served with crackers and cut vegetables. A hand is seen dragging a cracker through the dip.

Vegan Dill Pickle Dip

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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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