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An overhead shot of a farro chickpea skillet with crushed tomatoes, chopped kale, and dollops of a vegan yogurt sauce on top. There is a black, wooden spoon sticking out of the skillet.

Farro Chickpea Skillet with Tomatoes, Kale, Cardamom & Lime

An overhead shot of an apple kale salad with toasted almonds, photographed in a white ceramic dish that is rimmed with matte black.

Shredded Apple, Kale & Parsnip Salad

An overhead shot of roasted delicata squash pieces topped with rosemary granola and spiced maple syrup; all on top of a matte black plate with a wedge of lemon to the side.

Roasted Delicata Squash with Spiced Maple & Rosemary Granola

An overhead shot of roasted sweet potatoes, broccoli rabe, chickpeas, and cherry tomatoes drizzled with a creamy peanut sauce. There are garnishes of diced red onion and pumpkin seeds on top as well. All components are contained in a sheet pan.

Sweet Potato & Broccoli Rabe Sheet Pan Dinner with Ginger Peanut Sauce

An up close, overhead shot of a crushed beets salad with chunky olive dressing, mint, and avocado. The salad is on a matte black plate. A vintage silver serving utensil has removed some of the salad.

Crushed Beets with Chunky Olive & Mint Dressing

An overhead shot of jammy sun dried tomato white beans in a beige braiser-style pot. To the side there is a plate of crispy caper breadcrumbs and a pink napkin.

Jammy Sun Dried Tomato White Beans with Crispy Caper Breadcrumbs

Overhead shot of maple tahini-glazed cauliflower on a sheet pan. Cauliflower is garnished with cilantro and sesame seeds.

Maple Tahini Glazed Cauliflower with Chipotle

Vegan Butternut Galette with Apples, Shallots & Black Pepper Crust

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

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

Vegan Summer Garden Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes & Chard

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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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