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winter

Looking for vegan recipes for the winter? You’re in the right place.

This collection features cozy dinners like French onion shepherd’s pie, creamy truffle pasta, and coconut broth bowls with crispy tofu. For simple pots of goodness, check out my roundup of vegan soup recipes. 

Take a look at The First Mess Cookbook for even more vegan seasonal recipe ideas.

An overhead shot of a roasted sweet potato and radicchio salad with coriander candied pumpkin seeds, shaved fennel and orange.

Sweet Potato Radicchio Salad with Roasted Shallot Dressing & Candied Pumpkin Seeds

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

White Wine Lentils with Mustard & Thyme

An overhead shot of a creamy vegan orzo risotto with a slight orange hue. The orzo risotto is in a braiser-style pot and topped with crispy roasted brussels sprouts.

Creamy Vegan Orzo Risotto with Butternut Squash & Brussels Sprouts

a head on shot of spiced cranberry orange margaritas garnished with cinnamon sticks and orange peels

Spiced Cranberry Orange Margaritas

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

60+ Vegan Holiday Recipes

Vegan Pumpkin Loaf with Spelt Flour

LOADED BRUSSELS SPROUTS SALAD WITH CREAMY MAPLE MUSTARD DRESSING AND SMOKY PECAN CRUMBLE - The First Mess

Loaded Brussels Sprouts Salad with Creamy Maple Mustard Dressing

Mushroom Brown Rice Bake with Caramelized Shallots, Crispy Lentils & Gremolata

Super Simple Maple BBQ Sauce

Vegan Potato Salad with Dill Pickle Dressing

Liquid Gold 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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