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summer

Looking for delicious vegan recipes for the summer?

Discover flavourful mains, like grilled pizza portobellos, grilled tofu and pineapple skewers, and grilled sweet potatoes with lime tahini. For refreshing dishes that require minimal or no heat, try these raw vegan tacos, this citrus miso slaw, or this summer picnic salad.

Looking to keep cool? Try my chamomile iced latte, this minty cucumber limeade, and my iced peach green tea.

For more summer and seasonal recipes, check out The First Mess Cookbook.

A head-on shot of a vegan peaches and cream protein smoothie in two glasses with metal straws. Peach purée and vegan yogurt create a tie dye effect on the glass.

Vegan Peaches & Cream Smoothie

An overhead shot shows a saucy butter bean skillet with a cherry tomato sauce and parsley on top. A ladle is sticking out of the pot.

Saucy Butter Bean Skillet with Cherry Tomatoes & Gremolata

A slight 3/4 angle shot shows a stack of 3 zucchini baked oatmeal cups on a speckled plate. The cups have chocolate chips on top and a worn wooden board is in the background.

Zucchini Baked Oatmeal Cups with Chocolate

An overhead shot of a bowl containing cooked brown rice, crispy peanut tofu, and green beans. The bowl is topped with drops of chili crisp and sliced green onions. There are also extra drizzles of peanut sauce.

Spicy & Crispy Peanut Tofu with Green Beans

An overhead shot shows a hand using a spoon to stir up a jar of peanut sauce.

Creamy Vegan Peanut Sauce (8 Ingredients)

An up close, overhead shot shows a fresh corn, tomato & avocado salad in a shallow ceramic dish with a wooden spoon sticking out. The salad is topped with chopped chives and chopped corn nuts.

25-Minute Fresh Corn, Tomato & Avocado Salad

An overhead shot of grilled cauliflower wedges on a platter over some yogurt tahini sauce. The cauliflower is topped with sliced sumac-pickled onions, chopped parsley, and crispy chickpeas.

Grilled Cauliflower Wedges with Tahini Yogurt & Sumac Onions

An overhead shot shows a summer fruit salad on a pink, etched glass platter with a brass serving spoon sticking out. The salad is topped with fresh sliced mint.

Colourful 20-Minute Summer Fruit Salad (with Orange Mint Dressing)

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

An overhead shot shows a baked vegan berry cobbler topped with 3 scoops of vanilla vegan ice cream and little time leaves. A spoon is sticking out of the baking dish.

Easy Vegan Berry Cobbler

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

5-Minute Creamy Nut Milk (perfect for frothing)

An overhead shot of one-pan harissa eggplant with pearl couscous, chickpeas, spinach, herbs, pine nuts, and dollops of vegan yogurt. The dish is shown in a cast iron braiser-style pot and a wooden spoon is sticking out.

One-Pan Harissa Eggplant, Pearl Couscous & Chickpeas

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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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