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Miami Vegan – New Cookbook!

Now Available!

Miami Vegan – Plant-Based Recipes From the Tropics To Your Table

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Feast on Miami Vegan, a plant-based celebration of the tropics, brimming with bold Latin and Caribbean flavors and beloved dishes reflecting Miami’s delicious diversity. Award-winning author and Miami native Ellen Kanner brings Miami to your table with over 80 recipes delivering succulence, sizzle, and the big sun-drenched flavors you love— all with a plant-based spin.

Taste it all with recipes like:

  • Flaky guava cream cheese pastry
  • Citrus-sparked and fish-free ceviche
  • Creamy, coconutty Caribbean curry
  • Savory Latin favorite picadillo
  • Meltingly tender sweet plantains
  • Classic gone vegan Key lime pie

Miami Vegan recipes awaken you to the pleasures of plants with easy techniques that up your game in the kitchen and make fresh produce sing. Discover how the spangle of citrus, the gentle warmth of chiles and spices and the bounty of fresh green herbs have the power to transform even simple staples like rice and beans into a party-worthy hot pot that feeds a crowd.

Miami knows how to throw a party, and Kanner, author of Feeding the Hungry Ghost: Life, Faith and What to Eat for Dinner, invites you to be part of it. Miami Vegan brings the city’s bright tropical flavors to your kitchen with vibrant, accessible recipes so you can enjoy the taste of Miami no matter where you live.

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Praise for Miami Vegan

Miami’s wildly rich melting pot of cultures and bountiful tropical fruits and vegetables mean one thing – great food. Ellen Kanner takes it a delicious step further, coming up with Miami-flavored recipes that are all plant-based. Classics like Mango Quick Bread and Ripe Sweet Plantains and favorites like Pikliz and Caribbean Curry are among the authentic recipes that celebrate the local foods that make Miami one of the most delicious places on the planet.

Edible South Florida

Love these delicious and do-able healthy recipes, full of tropical flavour, that send me back to Miami. A must for vegans and non-vegans alike.

Matt Haig, New York Times  bestselling author of The Midnight Library 

Ellen Kanner invites you to explore the lush, plant-based treasures of Miami with Miami Plant-Based Recipes: From the Tropics to Your Table. Embrace the magic of Miami’s tropical bounty, with recipes that celebrate fresh, sustainable ingredients and bold flavors from one of the world’s most dynamic culinary cities. Perfect for both seasoned vegans and newcomers to plant-based cooking, this collection is a joyous journey through food that nourishes body and soul, all while capturing the unique taste of Miami.

Nina Curtis,  MBA | Director and Executive Chef, Plant’ish & Co. Culinary Arts

The place!  The people!  The plants!  Ellen serves it all up in Miami Vegan, and she’s saved you a seat at the table.   

Miyoko Schinner, culinary activist and artisan

Ellen Kanner’s delicious ode to Miami is a joy. Her enticing recipes make this vibrant, multicultural city come alive on the page—and will appeal to cooks of all stripes, vegan or otherwise.

Mayukh Sen, James Beard Award-winning author of Taste Makers
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Ellen Kanner ELLEN KANNER is a soulful vegan writer on food, wellness and sustainability with over 15 years' experience. She's a recipe developer for numerous publications...[Read More] .

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She is available for speaking engagements, consultations, and cooking demonstrations. To book a paid speaking gig, contact her.

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Upcoming Events

Jun
1
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2:00 pm Miami Vegan Demo, Tasting and Bo... @ Robert is Here
Miami Vegan Demo, Tasting and Bo... @ Robert is Here
Jun 1 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Miami Vegan Demo, Tasting and Book Signing @ Robert is Here
Join Ellen Kanner for a Miami Vegan Demo, Tasting and Book Signing at Robert is Here Fruit Stand and Farm on June 1, 2025.  
Jun
12
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6:00 pm Miami Vegan Demo, Tasting and Bo... @ Vizcaya Night Market
Miami Vegan Demo, Tasting and Bo... @ Vizcaya Night Market
Jun 12 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Miami Vegan Demo, Tasting and Book Signing @ Vizcaya Night Market
Join Ellen Kanner for a Miami Vegan Demo, Tasting and Book Signing at Vizcaya Night Market on June 12, 2025.  
Jun
21
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9:00 am Miami Vegan Demo, Tasting and Bo... @ Fruit and Spice Park’s Summer Fruit Festival
Miami Vegan Demo, Tasting and Bo... @ Fruit and Spice Park’s Summer Fruit Festival
Jun 21 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Miami Vegan Demo, Tasting and Book Signing @ Fruit and Spice Park’s Summer Fruit Festival
Join Ellen Kanner for a Miami Vegan Demo, Tasting and Book Signing at Fruit and Spice Park’s Summer Fruit Festival on June 21, 2025.  
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Recent Publications

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

Why Are So Many Vegan Restaurants Closing? | VegNews

Like Absinthe? You’ll Love These Cocktails | Alcohol Professor

What the Heck is Hrenovuha? | Alcohol Professor

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

Is a Wine Cooler Better than a Wine Refrigerator? | Alcohol Professor

Florida Citrus “Punches You in the Face with Flavor” Take it from Florida Future Chef Remy Powell – Edible South

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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Vegan Means Business
This was hosted by my chapter of LDEI and is only supposed to be available on YouTube through September 4.

Brahma Kumaris Miami interview with Meredith Porte

Vegan Cinco de Mayo: Vegan Date-Sweetened Chocolate Love Bites & Mango Black Bean Salad

Vedge Your Best – The Plant-Based Podcast – Michele Olender

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