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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 shows an individual bowl serving of veggie-filled vegan Gochujang noodles. A fork is sticking out of the noodles.

Quick Vegan Noodle Stir Fry with Gochujang Sauce

An overhead shot shows a glass of chocolate fiber fantasy smoothie with almond butter swirls and cacao nibs on top. Dried prunes are seen nearby.

Vegan Chocolate Fantasy Smoothie with Prunes & Flax

An up close, overhead shot shows a platter of roasted green beans and potatoes dressed with a lemony pesto sauce. The veggies are garnished with fresh basil and toasted pine nuts.

Fresh Green Beans & Baby Potatoes with Pesto

An overhead shot shows an individual serving of a chopped kale cabbage salad with chickpeas, avocado, pickled red onion, and sweet mustard dressing. A fork is sticking out of the bowl.

Chopped Kale Cabbage Salad with Sweet Mustard Dressing, Chickpeas & Avocado

An overhead shot shows one-pot rice and veggies with chickpeas and a drizzle of creamy dilly tahini sauce on top. The dish is garnished with fresh dill, chili crisp and sesame seeds. A serving spoon is sticking out of the pot.

One-Pot Rice and Veggies with Chickpeas & Dilly Tahini

An overhead shot shows a creamy vegan gnocchi skillet with lentils, peas, and broccoli rabe. The dish is garnished with fresh basil and Aleppo chili flakes. A wooden serving spoon sticks out of the pot.

Creamy Vegan Gnocchi Skillet with Pesto, Lentils & Broccoli Rabe

An up close, overhead shot shows a wide serving bowl filled with vegan ranch slaw and topped with crunchy baked Buffalo tofu pieces. A set of wooden tongs is perched int he slaw as well.

Vegan Ranch Slaw with Baked Crunchy Buffalo Tofu

An overhead shot shows a bowl of creamy truffle mac pasta topped with crushed up bits of crunchy baked kale. A fork is sticking out of the individual serving. A lit candle is nearby.

Creamy Vegan Truffle Mac with Crunchy Kale Topping

An overhead shot shows a bowl filled with a roasted brussels sprouts, quinoa, and lentil salad with spicy caesar dressing drizzled over the top. The salad is garnished with chopped sun dried tomatoes, pickled red onions, toasted sunflower seeds and chopped parsley. A pink napkin is nearby.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Quinoa & Lentil Salad with Spicy Caesar Dressing

An up close, overhead shot shows a Dutch oven-style pot filled with vegan chili that features black beans, red kidney beans, and cooked bits of vegan "sausages." The chili is garnished with chopped green onions and cilantro.

30-Minute Hearty Vegan Chili

An overhead shot shows crispy pieces of air fryer tofu on a plate lined with crinkled parchment paper. To the side is some spicy mayo and ketchup for dipping.

Crispy Tofu in the Air Fryer

An up close, overhead shot shows an individual serving of sautéed cabbage, kale & butter beans with mustard cream. A crust of toasted bread is sticking out of the serving in a wide ceramic bowl. A fork is sticking out of the bowl also. The dish is garnished with chopped toasted almonds.

Sautéed Cabbage, Kale & Butter Beans with Mustard Cream

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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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