The First Mess https://thefirstmess.com/ | Vegan recipes & wholesome meals Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:54:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Spring Green Minestrone with Pesto https://thefirstmess.com/2026/04/01/spring-green-minestrone-soup/ https://thefirstmess.com/2026/04/01/spring-green-minestrone-soup/#comments Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:34:14 +0000 https://thefirstmess.com/?p=39513 Stirring vegan pesto into this spring green minestrone for its herbaceous flavor and brilliant color...

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]]> https://thefirstmess.com/2026/04/01/spring-green-minestrone-soup/feed/ 5 Vegan Hot Cross Buns with Dried Cherries & Chocolate https://thefirstmess.com/2026/03/25/vegan-hot-cross-buns-cherry-chocolate/ https://thefirstmess.com/2026/03/25/vegan-hot-cross-buns-cherry-chocolate/#respond Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:59:00 +0000 https://thefirstmess.com/?p=39273 These vegan hot cross buns with chocolate and dried sour cherries are a spectacular spring...

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]]> https://thefirstmess.com/2026/03/25/vegan-hot-cross-buns-cherry-chocolate/feed/ 0 Baked Sesame Seed Tofu Triangles with Gochujang https://thefirstmess.com/2026/03/18/baked-sesame-seed-tofu/ https://thefirstmess.com/2026/03/18/baked-sesame-seed-tofu/#comments Wed, 18 Mar 2026 06:59:00 +0000 https://thefirstmess.com/?p=39223 This sesame seed tofu is the perfect topper for a rice bowl or something like...

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]]> https://thefirstmess.com/2026/03/18/baked-sesame-seed-tofu/feed/ 9 Tender Vegan Lemon Loaf with Strawberry Sumac Glaze https://thefirstmess.com/2026/03/11/vegan-lemon-loaf-strawberry-sumac-glaze/ https://thefirstmess.com/2026/03/11/vegan-lemon-loaf-strawberry-sumac-glaze/#comments Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:59:00 +0000 https://thefirstmess.com/?p=38527 It’s just a really good vegan lemon loaf! Lots of lemon zest worked into cane...

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]]> https://thefirstmess.com/2026/03/11/vegan-lemon-loaf-strawberry-sumac-glaze/feed/ 13 Spinach & Coconut Stewed Lentils with Roasted Vegetables https://thefirstmess.com/2026/03/04/coconut-stewed-lentils-roasted-vegetables/ https://thefirstmess.com/2026/03/04/coconut-stewed-lentils-roasted-vegetables/#comments Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:12:20 +0000 https://thefirstmess.com/?p=38426 I had this stewed lentils recipe ready to go and share with you, but bailed...

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]]> https://thefirstmess.com/2026/03/04/coconut-stewed-lentils-roasted-vegetables/feed/ 5 Smoky Roasted Mushrooms & Tofu Kale Salad https://thefirstmess.com/2026/02/25/roasted-mushrooms-tofu-kale-salad/ https://thefirstmess.com/2026/02/25/roasted-mushrooms-tofu-kale-salad/#comments Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:59:00 +0000 https://thefirstmess.com/?p=38383 Smoky roasted mushrooms and tofu mingle nicely with garlicky dressed kale and crunchy seasoned bread...

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]]> https://thefirstmess.com/2026/02/25/roasted-mushrooms-tofu-kale-salad/feed/ 7 No-Knead 100% Whole Wheat Bread (Puffy with a Crisp Crust) https://thefirstmess.com/2026/02/05/no-knead-whole-wheat-bread-puffy-with-a-crisp-crust/ https://thefirstmess.com/2026/02/05/no-knead-whole-wheat-bread-puffy-with-a-crisp-crust/#comments Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:48:40 +0000 https://thefirstmess.com/?p=38076 There is nothing like a crusty, fresh loaf of bread with a hot bowl of...

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]]> https://thefirstmess.com/2026/02/05/no-knead-whole-wheat-bread-puffy-with-a-crisp-crust/feed/ 27 Vegan Hamburger Helper with Lentils https://thefirstmess.com/2026/01/28/vegan-hamburger-helper-lentils/ https://thefirstmess.com/2026/01/28/vegan-hamburger-helper-lentils/#comments Wed, 28 Jan 2026 06:59:00 +0000 https://thefirstmess.com/?p=38015 Nostalgia is the name of the game with this creamy, ultra savory vegan hamburger helper....

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]]> https://thefirstmess.com/2026/01/28/vegan-hamburger-helper-lentils/feed/ 29 Tender Vegan Bran Muffins with Brown Sugar & Cinnamon https://thefirstmess.com/2026/01/14/vegan-bran-muffins/ https://thefirstmess.com/2026/01/14/vegan-bran-muffins/#comments Wed, 14 Jan 2026 06:59:00 +0000 https://thefirstmess.com/?p=37906 These vegan bran muffins have impressively puffy tops and a soft, lightly moist texture. This...

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]]> https://thefirstmess.com/2026/01/14/vegan-bran-muffins/feed/ 41 Smoky Lentils & Potatoes Soup with Roasted Garlic Broth & Greens https://thefirstmess.com/2026/01/07/lentils-potatoes-soup-with-roasted-garlic-broth-greens/ https://thefirstmess.com/2026/01/07/lentils-potatoes-soup-with-roasted-garlic-broth-greens/#comments Wed, 07 Jan 2026 06:59:00 +0000 https://thefirstmess.com/?p=37868 It’s all about that broth. This lentils and potatoes soup features a robust roasted garlic...

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]]> https://thefirstmess.com/2026/01/07/lentils-potatoes-soup-with-roasted-garlic-broth-greens/feed/ 30 No-Bake Vegan Cranberry Tart with White Chocolate and Biscoff Cookie Crust https://thefirstmess.com/2025/12/18/no-bake-vegan-cranberry-tart-white-chocolate/ https://thefirstmess.com/2025/12/18/no-bake-vegan-cranberry-tart-white-chocolate/#comments Thu, 18 Dec 2025 06:59:00 +0000 https://thefirstmess.com/?p=37606 Tart and sweet flavors collide beautifully in this vibrant vegan cranberry tart. Every bite is...

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