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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 up close, overhead shot shows a baking sheet salad with roasted delicata squash and broccoli, chickpeas, bibb lettuce, baby arugula, walnuts, and creamy shallot herb dressing. A small bowl of dressing is to the side and a set of salad tongs is sticking out of the salad.

Sheet Pan Salad with Zippy Shallot Herb Dressing

An overhead shot of a jar of red wine vinegar dressing with fresh thyme.

Creamy Red Wine Vinegar Dressing with Thyme

An overhead shot shows a large serving bowl filled with hummus crunch salad, featuring: iceberg lettuce, matchstick carrots, parsley, za'atar chickpeas, crushed up pita chips, and a creamy hummus-based dressing. Salad tongs are nearby the bowl.

Hummus Crunch Salad

An up close shot of a split open sandwich being held by a hand. In between marble rye there are layers of sprouts, butter lettuce, a creamy sauce, mustard, tomatoes, sauerkraut, onion, and pepperoncini peppers.

My Ultimate Veggie Crunch Sandwich

An overhead shot of a colourful chopped salad with creamy dressing.

Chopped Creamy Dill Pickle Salad

Crispy Coconut Tofu Lettuce Wraps with Sweet Chili Sauce

Avocado Chickpea Salad Lettuce Wraps - The First Mess

Avocado Chickpea Salad Sandwiches & Lettuce Wraps

Vegan BLT salad with crispy coconut "bacon," tangy lemon pepper dressing, grilled peaches, and avocado - The First Mess

Vegan BLT Salad with Coconut Bacon, Grilled Peaches & Tangy Lemon Pepper Dressing

Buffalo cauliflower salad with chickpeas & tahini ranch (vegan) - The First Mess

Buffalo Cauliflower Salad with Tahini Ranch

Fresh Taco Salads from "Love Real Food" (vegan recipe)

Fresh Taco Salad

Tempeh Burgers with Millet & Rice

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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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