Lauren Caris Short

Lauren is a British food photographer and stylist living in Zurich, Switzerland, and author of the book "The Complete Guide to Food Photography." When she's not photographing for clients, she teaches others how to become successful food photographers through her website, Food Photography Academy. Lauren is not an active contributor on Healthy Green Kitchen, but recipes from her previous website, LaurenCarisCooks.com, were merged into the site in early 2023, providing a substantially upgraded archive of delicious recipes for our visitors.

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Chocolate and Ginger Cupcakes

These Vegan Chocolate and Ginger cupcakes are moist, fluffy and absolutely delicious! Your friends would NEVER guess they were vegan!

A delicious grapefruit and ginger spritzer, a fun mocktail everyone will enjoy!

Grapefruit Ginger Spritzer

The best caramelized onion red wine vegan gravy!

Caramelized Onion Red Wine Gravy

Good gravy can make or break a roast dinner, this caramelized onion and red wine vegan-friendly gravy is a maker!

Lemon and Edamame Bean Risotto with Pecan Nuts, a fun twist on a classic dinner!

Lemon and Edamame Bean Risotto with Pecans

Vegan Hot Chocolate Three Ways. Peppermint, Orange and Thick Italian Style with Sea Salt

Dairy-Free Hot Chocolate, 3 Ways

Enjoy this indulgent dairy-free hot chocolate with almond milk and dark chocolate in three unique flavors: peppermint, orange, and thick Italian style topped with sea salt flakes. Perfect for a cozy winter treat.

DIY Vegan Chocolate Bark - the perfect festive gift!

Dairy-Free Chocolate Bark

Raw Brussels Sprouts Salad with Dried Fruit

Chocolate Orange Bliss Balls

Mushroom Crostini with Harissa Hummus

Cranberry Spiced Nice Cream. Full of Winter spices and warm flavours, this nice cream makes a perfect vegan dessert!

Spiced Cranberry Swirl Nice Cream

DIY Infused Oils (With Free Printable Gift Labels!)

Maple Mustard Roasted Carrots with Roasted Garlic Cashew Cream

Vegan Meringue Kisses, the perfect little festive treat

Festive Eggless Meringue Kisses

This herb and seed tear and share monkey bread would be perfect for a gathering or party!

Tear and Share Bread with Herbs and Seeds

Whole Spiced Roasted Cauliflower with Spicy Lentils, a great vegan main dish!

Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Spicy Lentils

Savor a festive vegan feast with this Whole Spiced Roasted Cauliflower paired with Spicy Lentils. It’s a flavorful, hearty dish, perfect for holiday gatherings, offering a delightful mix of textures and spices.

Winter Spring Rolls Two Ways

This Vegan Pate would make a perfect appetizer for a dinner party!

Vegetable Pate Everyone Will Love!

Eliminate the fear and panic that comes with finding out you have some vegans coming to your party with this super easy vegetable pate recipe. It would make the perfect appetizer for a dinner party (or a finger food party) and I promise that vegans and non vegans alike will LOVE it!

Pumpkin Sage Soup

In this delicious vegan marinated pumpkin salad, all of the best sweet and savoury flavours come together to make the PERFECT fall salad!

Marinated Pumpkin Salad with Quinoa and Pomegranate

In this delicious marinated pumpkin salad, all of the best sweet and savory flavors come together to make the PERFECT fall salad!

How To Make Gnocchi (Dairy-Free/Egg-Free)

A delicious black lentil and apple salad, with a red wine vinaigrette and toasted pine nuts

Lentil Apple Salad

Vegan ranch pizza. This wholewheat base is topped with the creamiest vegan ranch sauce and topped with lots of great vegetables for a fun alternative to the regular tomato base.

Dairy-Free Ranch Pizza

Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls

Vegan Roasted Vegetable and Wheat berry Risotto. Super easy and hearty, this combination of sweet vegetables and savory wheat berries is your new favourite Fall dish!

Wheat Berry Risotto with Winter Roasted Vegetables

A quick, immune boosting green citrus smoothie. Perfect for taking on the go on a morning you're in a rush!

Immune Boosting Green Smoothie

Vegan Chai Tea Lattes. Refined sugar free and ready in under 10 minutes!

Dairy-Free Chai Tea Lattes

Vegan Grilled Tofu Kebobs with Vegan Herb Yoghurt Drizzle-4

Spiced Tofu Kebabs with Dairy-Free Green Yogurt Sauce

Vegan Teryiaki Cauliflower Tacos. Full of fresh flavours, these are a great dinner or snack!

Teriyaki Cauliflower Tacos

A healthy, wholewheat spelt loaf. Try making your own homemade bread to give your sandwiches a whole new level of amazingness this week!

Whole Wheat Multi-Seeded Spelt Bread

Spiced chickpea and sweet potato fritters with a vegan yoghurt sauce. Fragrant and warm, these indian inspired snacks make a great main or side dish!

Spiced Chickpea Fritters with Wild Rice and Green Yogurt Sauce

Vegan Meatball Sub. This delicious version uses mushrooms as a base for a hearty, satisfying sandwich that will curb all your cravings!

Mushroom ‘Meatball’ Sub

Loaded Sweet Potatoes with Quinoa Tabbouleh

Super quick vegan black bean burgers. Ready in 15-20 minutes, these are packed with protein and fresh veggies, perfect for a late summer picnic!

Super Quick Black Bean Burgers

A simple, homemade roasted red pepper and tomato pasta. Full of fresh ingredients and full flavours, this is a great lunch to make the night before and pack for work!

Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Pasta Sauce

Golden Turmeric Oatmeal – A Glowing Breakfast Bowl

This golden, glowing Turmeric Oatmeal gives your breakfast a super healthy kick. With its anti-inflammatory properties, turmeric is a great addition to your diet. Try it out in this unique, delicious breakfast recipe!