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An overhead shot shows a single serving of vegan butternut squash risotto in a wide serving bowl. The risotto is dusted with vegan "parmesan" and topped with a couple fresh sage leaves.

An overhead shot shows ingredients on a worn wood cutting board: a whole butternut squash, arborio rice in a bowl, a shallot, garlic clove, lemon, sage, thyme, miso, smoked paprika, vegetable stock, and a bowl of vegan "parmesan" sprinkle.

An up close, overhead shot shows a hand using a wooden utensil to stir arborio rice, vegetable stock, and seasonings. There is steam rising up from the rice.

Creamy Vegan Butternut Squash Risotto

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An up close, overhead shot shows sautéed broccolini and green beans on a platter. The vegetables are topped with soaked currants, toasted almond slices and strips of lemon peel.

Lemony Sautéed Broccolini & Green Beans with Almonds

An overhead shot shows a platter of oven roasted carrot side dish featuring roasted grapes, sprinkles of hazelnut-based dukkah, and finely sliced mint.

Oven-Roasted Carrot Side Dish with Grapes & Dukkah

An up close, overhead shot shows a vegan sweet potato gratin in a ceramic baking dish. The top is broiled and browned in spots.

Smoky Maple Vegan Sweet Potato Gratin

An up close overhead shot shows a dish of baked vegan stuffing with rustically torn sourdough bread, balsamic shallots, celery, and herbs. A wooden serving spoon is sticking out of the stuffing dish.

Vegan Stuffing with Balsamic Shallots & Sourdough Bread

A 3/4 angle shot shows a marbled vegan pumpkin chocolate muffin with other muffins in the background. They are all on top of a cooling rack.

Marbled Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Muffins

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