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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.

A head-on shot shows a chocolate pear smoothie on a wooden board in direct sun light. A stainless straw sticks out of the smoothie and whole pears are seen nearby.

Creamy Chocolate Pear Smoothie with Cinnamon (Vegan)

An overhead shot shows a pot of butternut squash stew. A wooden ladle is sticking out of the pot. The broth appears creamy and golden.

Butternut Squash Stew with Coconut Milk, Chickpeas & Kale (Vegan)

An overhead shot shows a paper-lined dish filled with roasted carrot fries. A small bowl of garlicky dill yogurt dip is seen to the side. The dip is garnished with chili oil and fresh dill. The photo is taken in direct sunlight.

Sheet Pan Roasted Carrot Fries with Garlicky Yogurt Dip

An up close, overhead shot shows a Gochujang peanut sweet potato salad with green beans, red bell peppers, shredded cabbage, and chopped herbs. The roasted vegetables are piled on top of the cabbage on an oval platter and topped with peanut Gochujang dressing and sesame seeds.

Gochujang Peanut Sweet Potato Salad with Green Beans

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 overhead shot shows a braiser pot filled with creamy dilly beans and peas. A serving spoon sticks out of the pot and some bread is seen to the side.

Creamy Dilly Beans & Peas (Vegan)

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 overhead shot shows a creamy vegan broccoli Caesar pasta salad in a serving bowl. The top of the salad is garnished with chopped chives and roasted smoky lentils, and a wooden serving spoon is dug into the salad.

Vegan Broccoli Caesar Pasta Salad

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 a shallow dish lined with paper, filled with air fryer crispy edamame. The edamame are lightly browned and a small bowl of flaky salt is seen to the side.

Crispy & Chewy Air Fryer Edamame

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

An up close, overhead shot shows a roasted sweet potato salad with baby arugula, vegan "feta" cheese, and a warm olive and chickpea "dressing. The salad is on a white platter.

Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Warm Olive & Chickpea “Dressing (Vegan)

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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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