Here's a quick and simple lunch idea. Wrap it up in lettuce, a tortilla or classic style, between bread. It's filling and flavorful and won't bust your buttons! For recipe and more photos and information, go here on the La...

How can you go wrong with the perfect marriage? Chocolate and peanut butter is what I speak of. Especially when one of those is protein. These little bites are rich but not too sweet, crunchy and slightly addicting. What better...

I have always loved granola, but now? I straight up lurve granola! This granola. So simple, truly delicious and packed full of all kinds of goodies that are good for you, filling and tasty. For full recipe and more photos...

This is one of my alltime favorite salads. It's fresh, crisp, colorful and full of different textures and flavors. It's also really easy to make and lasts easily up to three days. In fact, it's almost better that way! For...

This salad is so flavorful and delicious. Ideal for your 'ladies who lunch' or a summer dinner on the patio, complete with sunshine and a glass of vino. Perfection! For full recipe and more photos and information, go here on the...

Delicious pungent, earthy little fungi have got to be one of the best things ever. And I don't care where they grow from; the end result is delicious. As is the end result of this super simple yet very flavorful...

I have made this cake before, but it's so darn good I made it again. Because it's a day to eat chocolate cake for breakfast. And all day long. This cake is rich and chocolatey without being overly sweet. It's...

It's carb load day! With my race tomorrow, now's the time to load up on those delicious carbohydrates. This lovely pasta dish boasts roasty fennel, healthy fresh spinach and a vegan 'ricotta' that can't be beat. So good for carb...

Last day of carb cutting and this is the way to do it! Plus you get the pleasure of a photo... This little salad is light and fresh, yet filling from the delicious tofu. It makes a lovely light main...

My half marathon is officially this Saturday. That means I'm in the carb cutting stage of preparation. So delicious, yet carb free meals is necessary. This filling, protein rich 'frittata' was so perfect! Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Oh, and it's...

I do sometimes lament the 'loss' of cheese in my diet. Especially when enjoying a glorious spread of appetizers. Problem solved. This raw almond cheese is not only simple to make, it's delicious! Plus you get way more protein minus all the bad...

Get out there and grill! This collard wrap is a fantastic, healthy way to enjoy grilled veggies and the oh so important leafy green. It's definitely a favorite in our house! For full recipe and more photos and information, go here...

For me, there is something satisfying about veganizing a fully non-vegan dish. This quiche is not only protein packed, it's also bursting with flavor and the nutrients from some yummy green veggies. Oh, and it's really simple too! For full recipe and...

These are seriously delicious. Seriously delicious cookies for any occassion. Ours just happened to be a bridal shower. The toasty coconut was a perfect compliment to the gooey chocolate chips. So good! For full recipe and more photos and information,...

I was dreaming of P.F. Chang's lettuce wraps the other day, so I thought I would make my own. And they were even more delicious than P.F.'s. Sorry Mr. Chang! These are great as a meal or served for an...

This pasta salad is a much healthier version of the traditional thick, creamy pasta salads of the past. Try crunchy veg and tangy vinaigrette... much better! Perfect for a picnic, barbecue or date with your 'ladies who lunch'. For full...

For Noodle Nose's 'graduation' week, I am letting him select the dinner menu. One problem: there is only so much macaroni and cheese this gal can handle... So with a little help in the options department, he selected these lovely...

This salad is super simple, yet bursting with flavor. A definite new favorite in our household. It makes a lovely side dish or even a light lunch, for those ladies who lunch. For full recipe and more photos and information,...

This meal was purely simple, yet flavorful. Featuring fresh grilled veggies just in time for what appears to be a glimpse of summer! For full recipe and more photos and information, go here on the La Pure Mama blog. Enjoy!...

In preparation of summer... which is surely bound to get here sooner or later (right??), I made these gorgeous veggie fritters. Tasty, fun to eat and a great way to clean out your refrigerator! For full recipe and more photos...