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An overhead shot shows freshly baked and glazed vegan hot cross buns with dried cherries and chocolate.

Vegan Hot Cross Buns with Dried Cherries & Chocolate

An overhead shot shows an individual serving of vegan butternut squash pasta. The sauce is very creamy and the pasta is dotted with bits of cooked veggie sausage and fried sage leaves.

Creamy Vegan Butternut Squash Pasta with Veggie Sausage & Fried Sage

A 3/4 angle shot shows vegan peaches and cream muffins cooling in a wire rack against a rough wood board.

Vegan Peaches & Cream Muffins

A head-on shot shows two glasses of orange cranberry smoothie, garnished with little orange slices on the rim.

Spiced Orange Cranberry Smoothie

An up close, overhead shot shows a baked dish of vegan creamed kale with toasted bread crumb topping. A few scoops have been taken out of the dish and spoon sticks out at the bottom.

Vegan Creamed Kale with Caramelized Shallots & Smoky Crumbs

A 3/4 angle shot shows a serving size bowl of apple cinnamon granola with almond milk. A spoon is sticking out of the bowl.

Clumpy Apple Cinnamon Granola with Pecans

An up close, slight 3/4 angle shot shows vegan carrot muffins in a linen-lined bowl. The muffins are golden brown with flecks of carrot, and have nicely domed tops.

Moist Vegan Carrot Muffins

An overhead shot of crumble topped muffins set inside of a pink linen in a bowl. An apple is shown to the side.

Vegan Apple Crisp Muffins

BEET & BLOOD ORANGE SPICE SMOOTHIE - The First Mess

Beet and Blood Orange Spice Smoothie

Banana Eggnog Pancakes - The First Mess (vegan)

Banana Eggnog Pancakes

A head on shot shows a stack of vegan dirty masala chai pancakes on a blue plate. The pancakes are topped with a cranberry compote.

Dirty Masala Chai Pancakes with Cranberry Vanilla Compote

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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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