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Sattvic Mung Dal and Anger Management

January 11, 2021 by Julie Kohl Leave a Comment

Bowl of Sattvic mung dal

I cannot fathom the anger that drove the mob in Washington last week. My views, my feelings don’t matter here. What matters is how we go forward as a democracy, as a nation. After the rage of last week, going forward together, as president-elect Biden urges, may feel like a reach. So start by reaching…

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Filed Under: legumes and pulses, MAIN COURSE Tagged With: ayurvedic cuisine, bean, dal, india, indian, mung, sattvic, split beans

Veganuary – Your (Free) Ticket to Success | Tandoori Vegetables

January 4, 2021 by Ellen Kanner Leave a Comment

Tandoori Vegetables

Start the new year happy with this recipe for tandoori vegetables.They’re bright with flavor and surprisingly easy to make. If you’re entering the world of plant-based cooking this year, welcome! This recipe’s a great place to start. Happy 2021! According to statistics, January 1 is our favorite time to resolve to change our lives. The…

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Filed Under: MAIN COURSE, stew Tagged With: curry, indian, plant-based, tandoor, tandoori, Tandoori Vegetables, veganuary, veggies, yogurt

Giftwrapped for the Holidays – Christmas Crostata

December 21, 2020 by Ellen Kanner Leave a Comment

Vegan Crostata

In that last gasp of the holiday harrieds, catch a break and feed yourself right with this Mediterranean-inspired crostata. Not to be the anti-sugarplum fairy, but perhaps you’ve already had plenty of Christmas cookies, sweet treats and desserts. That’s OK, there’s still room for this pie. Did someone say pie? Kinda. The French call it…

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Filed Under: MAIN COURSE Tagged With: crostata, dinner, easy, galette, pie, piecrust, quick dinner, veggie crostata, veggie pie

M’jeddrah for the Win

November 30, 2020 by Ellen Kanner 2 Comments

M’jeddrah

Lentils and brown rice (a whole grain) combine to make M’jeddrah, a classic earthy Egyptian pilaf that’s greater than the sum of its parts. Cheap and satisfying, crazy with protein, fiber and other nourishing things, it’s comfort in a bowl. Serve with your favorite salad or roasted vegetables. November 4, the day after the election,…

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Filed Under: grain dish, MAIN COURSE Tagged With: bay, broth, brown rice, cumin, egyptian, lentils, onion, rice, roasted vegetables, salad

Bohemian Mushrooms

November 16, 2020 by Ellen Kanner Leave a Comment

bohemian mushrooms

Bohemian Mushrooms make a stylish side dish served over soft, fresh greens or you can mound on top of toast for a light lunch. This recipe, like “Bohemian Rhapsody” is a quirky classic, but possibly not what Queen had in mind. It’s a vegan riff on paprikash. Easy, yet opulent, this dish an homage to…

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Filed Under: MAIN COURSE, Sides Tagged With: cilantro, dill, garlic, greens, main dish, mushrooms, olive oil, paprika, side dish, tomato, yogurt

Going for the Gold Quinoa

November 9, 2020 by Ellen Kanner Leave a Comment

Go for the Gold Quinoa

The tropical flavors and layers of texture in this golden main course make your mouth happy, but there’s more than fun on the plate.  Quinoa offers fiber and protein, turmeric and cumin are anti-inflammatory, mango and lime add a zip of vitamin C. It’s a delicious prescription to keep your immunity strong. Missed my World…

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Filed Under: grain dish, LIGHT MEALS, MAIN COURSE Tagged With: basil, carrot, cilantro, coconut, coconut oil, cumin, firm tofu, lime, mango, mint, mustard seed, quinoa, sesame seeds, sprouts, tofu, turmeric

Hominy, Bean and Green Chili Stew

October 12, 2020 by Ellen Kanner Leave a Comment

Hominy, Bean and Green Chili Stew

Hominy, beans, and green chilies come together in a beautiful stew that showcases Native American indigenous ingredients and celebrates the gift of food they shared with colonizers. “. . . everything on the earth has a purpose, every disease an herb to cure it, and every person a mission.  This is the Indian theory of…

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Filed Under: MAIN COURSE, stew Tagged With: Bean and Green Chili Stew, Hominy

What Goes Around Comes Around — How Lentils, Pomegranates and Other Round Foods Can Get You Back in the Holiday Spirit

September 28, 2020 by Ellen Kanner Leave a Comment

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, got off to a rocky start with the devastating loss of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Add to that the awful toll of COVID, and what is normally a time of hope, sweetness and shine doesn’t feel that way. I want to help you to reconnect with my…

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Filed Under: grain dish, MAIN COURSE Tagged With: comfort, jewish, lentil, lentils, new year, pomegranate, Rosh Hashanah, sacred food, symbolic food, wholeness, yom kippur

Biblical Barley and Herb Salad

September 21, 2020 by Ellen Kanner Leave a Comment

middle eastern biblical barley and herb salad

It’s Whole Grains Month and I’m celebrating with this satisfying Middle Eastern barley and herb salad. Barley has a satisfying chew, is high in protein and out-fibers many other whole grains. Originally posted for Huffington Post on 05/30/2011 Meatless by the Book If you want to find justification in the Bible for any sort of behavior, it’s in…

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Filed Under: grain dish, MAIN COURSE Tagged With: barley, Biblical Barley and Herb Salad, herbs, middle eastern, salad, whole grains

Maque Choux — the Big Easy

September 7, 2020 by Ellen Kanner Leave a Comment

maque choux

It’s Labor Day, so take it easy with maque choux.  Easy yet elemental, maque choux features the Creole holy trinity of onion, pepper and celery, and three summer besties — tomato, basil and corn. It honors the big-hearted spirit of Louisiana, offers the pleasure and bright flavors of summer, nourishment when we need it, and…

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Filed Under: MAIN COURSE, veggie dish Tagged With: african, cajun, celery, corn, Creole, french, green pepper, greens, holy trinity, Louisiana, native american, New Orleans, salad, Southern, spanish, succotash, tomato, vegetable

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