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Close-up side view of a large, domed chocolate chip muffin cooling on a black wire rack, with a second muffin partially visible in the background against a warm neutral backdrop.

Two Big Chocolate Chip Muffins

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 a baked round loaf of no-knead whole wheat bread in a Dutch oven, surrounded by parchment paper.

No-Knead 100% Whole Wheat Bread (Puffy with a Crisp Crust)

An overhead shot shows a plate piled up with vegan orange cranberry biscotti, all drizzled with white chocolate.

Vegan Orange Cranberry Biscotti with White Chocolate

An overhead shot shows fluffy vegan blueberry muffins cooling on a wire rack. The muffins are in homemade parchment paper liners.

Soft & Fluffy Vegan Blueberry Muffins with A Bit of Whole Wheat Flour

Tender Morning Glory Bread (Vegan)

An overhead shot shows a pot of vegan sweet potato walnut chili in a Dutch oven with puffed up cornmeal dumplings on top. The dish is garnished with chopped parsley and cilantro.

Sweet Potato Walnut Chili with Corn Dumplings

Vegan Strawberry Crumble Muffins

Spicy Vegan Sausage Calzones with Ricotta & Broccoli Rabe

No-Knead Marathon Bread

VERY GOOD VEGAN BISCUITS WITH MISO & GREEN ONIONS - The First Mess

Flaky Vegan Biscuits with Miso & Green Onions

Raised Waffles with Buckwheat & Vanilla Stewed Rhubarb

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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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