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Curried Caribbean Pumpkin Dip

March 7, 2022 by Ellen Kanner Leave a Comment

pumpkin dip

For Women’s History Month, meet Tambra Raye Stevenson, a woman making history. She’s founder and CEO of WANDA Women and Girls Advancing Nutrition, Diet and Agriculture, dedicated to making food accessible, affordable, equitable and culturally appropriate for all. Tambra and I are both members of Les Dames d’Escoffier  and Oldways advisors, on top of which Tambra…

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Filed Under: Appetizers, LIGHT MEALS Tagged With: appetizer, autumn, caribbean, cumin, curry, dip, fall, fennel, ginger, jamaican, pumpkin, pumpkin seeds, snack, tomato

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

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

Masala Lentils (Sabut Masoor)

November 9, 2015 by Ellen Kanner 2 Comments

Diwali, India’s Festival of Lights, starts Wednesday, but get a jump on the spice-scented celebration with Vegan Richa. Originally posted on 07/13/2015 for Huffington Post Indian Spice Meets American Speed in ‘Vegan Richa’s Indian Kitchen’ “I always wonder why people are not comfortable with Indian food,” frets Richa Hingle. “It’s so delicious.” It’s richly spiced,…

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Filed Under: grain dish, MAIN COURSE Tagged With: cardamom, cilantro, cinnamon, coriander, cumin, Ellen Kanner, fenugreek leaves, fenugreek seeds, garlic, lentils, Masala Lentils, nutmeg, onion, paprika, Richa Hingle, tomato, Vegan Richa's Indian Kitchen

Curried Pumpkin Soup

October 19, 2015 by Ellen Kanner 1 Comment

 Originally posted on 09/29/2014 for Huffington Post. Meatless Monday: The Seed of Something Great — Seed Food and Wine Festival Getting your Halloween game on? Pumpkins aren’t just for carving, they’re for eating, too. Here’s a curried pumpkin soup recipe from Mark Reinfeld (www.veganfusion.com). October kicks off Vegetarian Awareness Month and the celebration’s happening in…

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Filed Under: LIGHT MEALS, MEATLESS MONDAYS, soups Tagged With: agave, celery, chile, cilantro, cumin, curry, Ellen Kanner, garlic, lime juice, mark reinfeld, meatless monday, onion, pumpkin

Curried Spelt

September 7, 2015 by Ellen Kanner Leave a Comment

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Originally posted on 09/01/2014 for Huffington Post Happy Labor Day and welcome to Whole Grains Month and a big shout-out to the fab folks at the Whole Grains Council, a celebration of amaranth, barley, buckwheat, millet, oats, quinoa, rye, sorghum, spelt, teff, triticale and other whole grain wonders. They’re complex carbs for good energy, and offer…

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Filed Under: grain dish, MAIN COURSE Tagged With: broth, cashews, cayenne, chile, cilantro, coconut oil, coriander, cumin, garlic, lemon, onions, peas, spelt, turmeric

Iftar Quinoa With Olives, Dates and Dukkah

June 22, 2015 by Ellen Kanner Leave a Comment

Posted originally on  08/01/2011 for Huffington Post Ramadan And Compassion — We Are Like Family Ramadan began last night at sundown, so I wished my next door neighbors a heartfelt, but no doubt, badly pronounced Ramadan Mubarak — blessed Ramadan. They are Muslim, from, well, it doesn’t matter what country they’re from. Muslims make up…

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Filed Under: grain dish, MAIN COURSE, MEATLESS MONDAYS Tagged With: almonds, carrots, celery, cilantro, coriander, cumin, dates, dukkah, fennel seeds, olive oil, olives, quinoa, red pepper, sesame seeds, spinach leaves

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