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An overhead shot of a serving of mushroom risotto in a blue dot speckled bowl. The risotto also features cooked baby spinach.

Easy Vegan Instant Pot Mushroom Risotto

CREAMY OLIVE & ARUGULA PESTO PASTA (vegan) - The First Mess

Creamy Olive and Arugula Pesto Pasta

GINGER, C & GREENS SMOOTHIE - The First Mess

5-Minute Spinach Banana & Ginger Smoothie

An overhead shot of a baked savoury polenta pie filled with cooked mushrooms, wilted spinach, dollops of almond-based "ricotta" and marinara sauce.

Spinach & Mushroom Polenta Pie with Almond Ricotta

Our Favourite Picnic Salad - The First Mess

Our Favourite Picnic Salad

Harissa Chickpea Bowl with Potatoes, Lemon-y Tahini & Greens - The First Mess

Harissa Chickpea Bowl with Potatoes, Lemony Tahini & Greens

Winter Glow Green Smoothie with Hemp & Ginger - The First Mess

Winter Glow Green Smoothie with Hemp & Ginger

Vegan Butternut Minestrone with Sage, Chickpeas & Chard - The First Mess

Butternut Minestrone with Sage, Chickpeas & Chard

An up close, overhead shot of coconut green soup in a wide bowl. The bowl is topped with black rice, chickpeas, diced avocado, and fresh basil. The bright green soup is streaked with coconut milk and hot sauce.

Coconut Green Soup with Celery, Kale & Ginger

Garden Stew with Toasted Cashews & Shallots

An overhead shot of a Morocco-inspired vegetable and chickpea stew with a scoop of mixed brown rice on top. The soup is in a red patterned bowl on top of a grey background in evening light.

Flavours of Morocco-Inspired Vegetable and Chickpea Stew

My Go-To Green Drink with Coconut Water

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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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