The recipe for this 183-calorie "A Healthier Burger" is the creation of Dr. Preston Maring, an obstetrician/gynecologist and administrator at the Kaiser Oakland Medical Center. Wait a minute! Is our health provider now promoting barbecue burgers made from turkey or...

A vegan version of the classic appetizer found on tables at parties all over the world! For full recipe and more photos and information, go here on the La Pure Mama blog. Enjoy!...

This soup is the perfect embodiment of summer, while still boasting all the 'warm and fuzzy' features of the most perfect rainy day food: grilled cheese and tomato soup. My critics gave me a rousing two thumbs up. I hope...

Summer is here and the basil is a-growing! I love this pesto because it's easy to make, freezes well and carries the flavor of summer to a t! For full recipe and more photos and information, go here on the...

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These little darlings aren't overly sweet and use fresh raspberries instead of raspberry jam. Less sugar equals better for you! They are super simple and would make a great snack or dessert! For full recipe and more photos and information,...

Tracy Childs, a vegan cooking instructor and wellspring for whole foods, plant-based recipes, shares these ideas for delicious meals you can make quickly. The ingredients are easy to find and the results will please you and anyone you share these...

Here is an easy way to make your own crispy, crunch tortilla chips to accompany the Holy Mole Bean Dip we made last week.  Who needs oil and salt?  We even bring these with us when we go to a...

Time to Wake Up             OK, everyone! It’s time for us to pay attention. It’s long been obvious that there are apparent forces spreading economic, environmental, and social devastation. Since 9-11, the pace has accelerated...

This lovely and highly flavorful dish makes a fantastic side dish, paired with the Twice Baked Ginger Lime Sweet Potatoes I made a while back. This dish would also make a lovely main, paired with a little brown rice and...

Uh huh... burger plus guacamole plus bacon. Perfect for a sunny summer day! For full recipe and more photos and information, go here on the La Pure Mama blog. Enjoy!...

This is a fantastic light meal or side dish. The recipe is courtesy of Earth Balance, with a few changes by me, and uses their new coconut spread! It's great stuff and this recipe is a-mazing! For full recipe and more...

 You can see 82 color photos of many of the recipes in my new book, World Vegan Feast, in this photo album.      **1st amazon review!** UPDATE ON MY NEW BOOK: I'm so stunned by the response to my new book, "World...

As I've always said, there are few recipes that cannot be improved by the addition of garlic or chocolate.  This recipe has BOTH!!!  If you can't find hemp seeds, feel free to substitute cashews.  For more UNPROCESSED recipes and past...

There are a few topics in our culture that get people mightily defensive about – religion, politics, and food.  Tell someone that we should/shouldn’t scrap the welfare system, and tempers will fly!  Suggest that there is/isn’t a god, and veins...

Chocolate hummus? Oh yes!! A perfect alternative for those wanting a sweet treat without a lot of sugar, refined carbs and empty calories. Who needs them when you can get your chocolate fix with this not overly sweet and quite filling chocolate...

Have you tasted ajwain? Also known as carom seed, this lovely little grayish-green seed is closely related to thyme and cumin. It has a very fragrant aroma, which comes alive when cooked, and it is generally used in small quantities...

A just plain fantastic way to use kohlrabi! Which, by the way, might be one of my new favorite vegetables. Especially like this! For full recipe and more photos and information, go here on the La Pure Mama blog. Enjoy!...

Fresh raspberries, a little protein powder burst and coconut milk. A few of my favorite things! These muffins are super easy, not overly sweet and great for breakfast or a snack. For full recipe and more photos and information, go...

"How can you cook in such a small kitchen?" is a question I am asked quite often when friends and family learn we moved out of our house to live full time in our 5th wheel trailer.  Many people believe...