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Olives, Oranges and Food for Thought | Jamie Schler

April 4, 2022 by Ellen Kanner Leave a Comment

Ramadan Mubarek — wishing you a blessed Ramadan. Whatever your faith, or even lack of faith, spring is the time for renewal, reflection, rededication to who we want to be. All over the world, Muslims fast each day of Ramadan. That means a daily fast for 30 days. Fasting wigs my husband out, but I…

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Filed Under: BREAD, Fav People Fav Recipe Tagged With: dates, focaccia, Jamie Schler, olives, orange, Ramadan

My Favorite People, My Favorite Recipes — Rice Pudding and Other Surprises

August 30, 2021 by Ellen Kanner Leave a Comment

Yummy Rice Pudding in a glass

If you are craving comfort foods, this creamy and velvety rice pudding may be just what you need. I don’t need to tell you the coronavirus has upended everything — everything, I hope, except your health and spirits. But it’s affecting everyone, including the fabulous person slated to be featured in today’s My Favorite People,…

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Filed Under: DESSERT, Fav People Fav Recipe, snacks Tagged With: Chinese food, comfort, comfort food, dessert, leftovers, rice, rice pudding

Bryant Terry: The Man Who Would be (Vegetable) King

February 8, 2021 by Ellen Kanner Leave a Comment

Bryant Terry is a James Beard Award-winning chef, cookbook author, food justice advocate, MoAD chef-in-residence, husband and father. His fifth book Vegetable Kingdom was named one of the best cookbooks of 2020 by outlets including Epicurious, The New Yorker, and The Washington Post.  But first, it had to earn the approval of his toughest critics,…

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Filed Under: Fav People Fav Recipe, MAIN COURSE Tagged With: book, cilantro, cookbook, garlic, tofu, vegetable

Tasting the American Dream with Nafy Flatley – Peanut Stew

February 1, 2021 by Ellen Kanner Leave a Comment

A shout-out to South Florida phenom Nzingah Oniwosan, who posted on IG you can be vegan and still enjoy culturally appropriate foods. You bet you can. I’m celebrating Black History Month with a whole month of recipes that sing with the flavors and produce of African and the Caribbean. Sweet potatoes, greens and peanuts come…

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Filed Under: Fav People Fav Recipe, MAIN COURSE, stew Tagged With: african, black history month, mafe, MAFÈ - Peanut Stew, Nafy Flatley, peanut, peanut stew, senegal, We Are La Cocina

Shaved Brussels Sprout Slaw

October 19, 2020 by Ellen Kanner Leave a Comment

brussels sprouts

Alan Roettinger doesn’t make bland food. He strives for extraordinary and his Shaved Brussels Sprout Slaw is no exception. This is one outrageously delectable hot-sweet-sour-pungent-creamy tangle of crunchiness and color. Originally posted on HuffPost 10/07/2013. In a world of meh, Alan Roettinger goes for extraordinary. “I want to make extraordinary food accessible to the average…

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Filed Under: Fav People Fav Recipe, LIGHT MEALS, Salads Tagged With: Alan Roettinger, almond butter, appetizer, brussels sprout, cabbage, carrot, extraordinary vegan, garlic, ginger, light lunch, light meal, miso, salad, side, slaw, tamari, vegan

Colorful Vegan Ceviche from Nobu Masuhisa

August 10, 2020 by Ellen Kanner Leave a Comment

colorful vegetable ceviche

Ceviche is cold dish, perfect for hot summer nights. Although typically made with fish or seafood, this citrus-spiked vegan ceviche is fish-free, flavorful and refreshing. Nobu Masuhisa is best known and beloved as a sushi chef. It’s been his passion since his first meal in a sushi restaurant as a child. He began cheffing in…

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Filed Under: Fav People Fav Recipe, MAIN COURSE, veggie dish Tagged With: ceviche, cilantro, citrus, no-cook, raw, vegetables, veggies

My Favorite People, My Favorite Recipes – Joe Yonan

February 24, 2020 by Ellen Kanner 2 Comments

Impeachment acquittal, Trump’s State of the Union address, don’t get me started.  What’s really exciting in DC these days isn’t happening on Capitol Hill, it’s happening at the Washington Post.  Food editor Joe Yonan has fallen for beans. His new cookbook Cool Beans is a veritable love letter to legumes. This post contains affiliate links….

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Filed Under: Fav People Fav Recipe, LIGHT MEALS, sandwiches Tagged With: beans, cool beans, joe yonan, lentil, protein, sloppy joe, vegan

My Favorite People, My Favorite Recipes – The Incomparable José Andrés

January 27, 2020 by Ellen Kanner 2 Comments

As you’re reading this, I’m on my way back from Spain, birthplace of the great chef with the great big heart, José Andrés.  No, I haven’t been hanging with José (if only).  In addition to overseeing his 30+ restaurants, Andrés has been busy cooking up some comfort for Puerto Rico’s earthquake victims. This is not…

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Filed Under: Fav People Fav Recipe, LIGHT MEALS, Salads Tagged With: Fattoush, José Andrés

My Favorite People, My Favorite Recipes: Adeena Sussman

December 2, 2019 by Ellen Kanner Leave a Comment

Adeena Sussman knows what you want to eat. Tapping into others’ gastronomic yearnings is her superpower.  She’s done it with numerous co-authors including Chrissy Teigen, with whom Sussman partnered for Teigen’s bestselling cookbooks Cravings and Cravings: Hungry For More. In Sababa, Sussman’s first solo effort, the food passions are her own.  Sababa is Israeli slang…

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Filed Under: Fav People Fav Recipe, LIGHT MEALS, soups Tagged With: Adeena Sussman, Freekeh Vegetable Soup, Sababa

My Favorite People, My Favorite Recipes: Nava Atlas

September 30, 2019 by Ellen Kanner Leave a Comment

Quick and easy are the top SEO words for online recipe searches these days.  But quick and easy doesn’t always result in food worth eating. There’s an art to simplicity, and lucky for you, there’s Nava Atlas, accomplished artist, vegan visionary, and the author of a dozen cookbooks, including her newest, 5-Ingredient Vegan. Nava gets…

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Filed Under: Fav People Fav Recipe Tagged With: Curried Greens Smashed Potatoes, Nava Atlas

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Healthy Recipes for National Nutrition Month

How to Become an Olive Oil Sommelier

I Asked 5 Chefs How to Cook the Crispiest Brussels Sprouts—This Is Their Top Method

7 Great Cocktails that Use Fruit Liqueur

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What the Heck is Hrenovuha? | Alcohol Professor

Breakfast Is The Most Important Meal Of The Day — Or Is It? | Huffington Post

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7 Bartender Approved Fruit Liqueurs You Need | Alcohol Professor

How Risky Is It To Drink Eggnog? Food Safety Experts Share Their Concerns

Veg News – The Holiday Issue

How Old School Grape Crushing by Foot Makes Better Wine | Alcohol Professor

Edible South Florida Winter 2023

What Is British Cheese Rolling? | The Cheese Professor

Around the World in Cornmeal Mush | Whetstone Magazine

Adaptogens and Healthful Botanicals Trend in Cocktails | The Alcohol Professor

Discovering A Brave New World of Vegan Chocolates

Is Olive Oil Good For Us? | Huffpost

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