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An overhead shot shows a pan of vegan mushroom meatballs swimming in marinara sauce. The meatballs are garnished with vegan parmesan and small basil leaves.

Vegan Mushroom Meatballs & Garlic Bread

STICKY & CRISPY SESAME CAULIFLOWER (vegan, grain-free) - The First Mess

Sticky and Crispy Sesame Cauliflower

A head on shot of a whole roasted cauliflower coated in a res sauce and drizzled with a creamy, light green sauce. The platter is set with whole sprigs of herbs.

Romesco Roasted Whole Cauliflower with Herbed Tahini Cream

THICK AND CREAMY MUSHROOM GRAVY WITH SHALLOTS & HERBS (vegan, starch-free, make-ahead friendly) - The First Mess

My Favourite Thick and Creamy Mushroom Gravy with Shallots & Herbs

SWEET POTATO PECAN TACOS WITH QUICK PICKLED CABBAGE & CASHEW SOUR CREAM - The First Mess

Sweet Potato Pecan Tacos with Homemade Cassava Tortillas, Quick-Pickled Cabbage & Cashew Sour Cream

GRILLED PIZZA PORTOBELLOS WITH LEMON-Y CASHEW "RICOTTA" - The First Mess

Grilled Pizza Portobellos with Lemony Cashew “Ricotta”

Our Favourite Picnic Salad - The First Mess

Our Favourite Picnic Salad

Saucy & Sticky Sweet Potato Tacos with Creamy Cilantro Avocado Sauce - The First Mess

Sticky Sweet Potato Tacos with Avocado Cilantro Sauce

QUICK SMOKY LENTIL STEW from "Pretty Simple Cooking"

Quick Smoky Red Lentil Stew

Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms with Pesto Cream & Garlicky Bread Crumbs - The First Mess

Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms with Pesto Cream

Mushroom Gravy Pie with Garlicky Kale Mashed Potatoes (vegan) - The First Mess

Mushroom Gravy Pie with Garlicky Kale Mashed Potatoes

Wonder Cookies! Vegan, grain-free, date-sweetened chocolate chunk cookies (with a nut-free option) - The First Mess

Wonder Cookies! Vegan, Grain-Free & Date-Sweetened Chocolate Chip Cookies

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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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