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Sukuma Wiki

February 7, 2022 by Ellen Kanner Leave a Comment

Sukuma Wiki

Sukuma wiki means “to stretch the week”—in other words, using these greens, which are affordable and readily available, can help stretch any meal a bit further. It’s Miami’s growing season, and I’m enjoying an exuberance of greens from our little garden and from @BeeHeavenFarm CSA— kale, mustard greens, dandelion, sorrel, arugula — I love ’em all. I…

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Filed Under: MAIN COURSE, veggie dish Tagged With: africa, african, black history month, caribbean, collard greens, collards, greens, Hawa Hassan, kale, Sukuma, Sukuma Wiki

A Toast to You – Kale Toast

December 28, 2020 by Ellen Kanner Leave a Comment

Kale Toast

Raise a slice of kale toast to the new year. I think we can agree on one thing— 2020 sucked.  But yay, we’ve made it to the end. I can’t wait to toast the new year. But first, I want to toast you, dear friends old and new. Thank you for stepping up and speaking…

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Filed Under: LIGHT MEALS, sandwiches, Uncategorized Tagged With: kale, kale toast, toast, video

Thanksgiving Kale with Fennel, Cranberries and Walnuts

December 3, 2020 by Ellen Kanner Leave a Comment

  I love this kale dish, mellow with nuts and sherry, sparked with cranberries. I’ve had it on my Thanksgiving table for the past few years. It’s easy and rewarding. I cook the kale, but in desperate times without electricity, you can make it raw. Yes, you can. Moisten your hands with a little bit…

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Filed Under: MAIN COURSE, Sides, Uncategorized Tagged With: cranberries, fennel, holiday, kale, salad, side dish, Thanksgiving, walnuts

Hobo Stew

August 17, 2020 by Ellen Kanner Leave a Comment

Hobo Stew

Hobo Stew or Mulligan Stew is a simple and versatile dish often made with whatever canned beans and veggies are on hand. My meatless version of hobo stew makes use of red lentils and is filled out with leafy greens and a handful of fresh herbs. Singing while you make it is optional, but highly…

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Filed Under: MAIN COURSE, stew Tagged With: arugula, greens, herbs, Hobo Stew, kale, lentil, lentils, mulligan stew, spinach, stew, tomato

No Power? No Problem. Conscious Cookery for Hurricane Season | Bulgur with Kale and Spiced Chickpeas

August 3, 2020 by Ellen Kanner Leave a Comment

Bulgur with kale and spiced chickpeas

Bulgur with Kale and Spiced Chickpeas is the perfect post-hurricane food during power outages. This hearty recipe requires no cooking and no refrigeration. It’s conscious cookery at its finest. The Eastern coast had a weekend visitation from Hurricane Isaias — because with COVID and all, we didn’t have enough stress, right? Isaias gave Miami a…

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Filed Under: MAIN COURSE, veggie dish Tagged With: bulgur, Bulgur with Kale and Spiced Chickpeas, chickpeas, hurricane, kale, no-cook, pantry, pilaf, staples, tropical storm

Green Goodness – Eating in Season

July 9, 2020 by Ellen Kanner Leave a Comment

Green Goodness Spread

This Green Goodness puree makes a delicious, seasonal sandwich spread. It’s perfect for hot days when you don’t want to cook. You can also enjoy it like a dip for your favorite vegetables. By Ellen Kanner Posted originally on April, 2014  for The Daily Basics When I was little, my parents took me to see…

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Filed Under: Condiments & Spreads, THE DAILY BASICS Tagged With: cannellini, dandelion greens, garlic, Green and Saucy, kale, lemon, navy beans, olive oil, white beans

Sherried Mushroom Pilaf

April 13, 2020 by Ellen Kanner Leave a Comment

sherried mushroom pilaf is comfort food in a bowl

Comfort food can offer comfort even in the cruelest of times. This Sherried Mushroom Pilaf is loaded with nutty grains, greens and delicious mushrooms for creamy comfort in a bowl. April is the cruelest month, breeding Lilacs out of the dead land, mixing Memory and desire, stirring Dull roots with spring rain. ~T S Eliot,…

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Filed Under: grain dish, MAIN COURSE Tagged With: greens, kale, mushroom, rice, spring

Crazy Sexy Kale

November 2, 2015 by Ellen Kanner Leave a Comment

Originally posted on 04/01/2013 for Huffington Post. Seed Food and Wine Festival brings five days of plant-based party to Miami November 18 through 22. My pick for most yummy event — a special dinner cheffed by crazy sexy Chad Sarno. Kale-Crazy With Chad Sarno  Chad Sarno, the vegan chef who created the sexy plant-based recipes…

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Filed Under: LIGHT MEALS, Salads Tagged With: Chad Sarno, Crazy Sexy Kale, Ellen Kanner, kale

Black Beans and Kale Save the World

October 5, 2015 by Ellen Kanner Leave a Comment

Black Beans and Kale Save the World by Ellen Kanner

Originally posted on 09/30/2013 for Huffington Post  Meatless Monday: Eating to Save the World World Vegetarian Day was October 1, but we keep the party going all month long — October is Vegetarian Awareness Month. Just in time, too, because honey, people need some of both. As a lead-up to World Vegetarian Day, I spoke…

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Filed Under: MAIN COURSE, MEATLESS MONDAYS Tagged With: black beans, Black Beans and Kale Save the World, Ellen Kanner, garlic, jalapeno, kale, meatless monday, onion, red pepper

BEAN AND FENNEL STEW

May 1, 2015 by Ellen Kanner Leave a Comment

Posted originally on 01/06/2014  for Huffington Post Meatless Monday in the City of Pleasant Living To start the new year off right, a true story in which the seemingly impossible comes to pass — and in my ‘hood, of all places. Sprawling Miami-Dade County may be best known for Miami, where I live, but it…

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Filed Under: MAIN COURSE, MEATLESS MONDAYS, stew Tagged With: anisette, black-eyed peas, fennel bulb, garlic, kale, olive oil, onion, red pepper, spinach, tomatoes

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