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Local & sustainable are the keywords for April. Don’t forget about our seasonal Easter offerings! Enjoy the latest of what we have to offer at Amaranth!
Easter is the celebration of Spring, the season of new beginnings. In Mexico, there are a variety of sweets that are eaten during Easter including Coyotas, a recipe from Sonora Mexico, a sweet dark cookie using my favourite jam & red fife flour!
Read MoreDia de Ñoquis is celebrated every month, in the Latin American countries of Uraguay, Paraguay and Argentina. During this month, gnocchi- a dish of Italian origin from Galician immigrants is made for good luck!
Read MoreA little tip from a chef, it's not always about the protein, it should be cooked well, but the real star is the sauce! A great sauce can fix a world of hurt and even save an abysmal turkey. Mole is a sauce very complex in flavour; sweet, spicy, bitter and full of umami. My version of black beans is inspired by bits and pieces of recipes from different countries.
Read MoreAs the vibrant colors of fall blanket the landscape, nature offers a gentle reminder of the cyclical rhythm of life. Fall is a season of transition. Everything around us is changing, and it’s essential to embrace this shift, pause, reflect, and prepare for a thriving new year.
Read MoreLeche de Tigre is not just for ceviche, it is a sauce packed full of antioxidants, anti-inflammatories and antivirals. I use Leche de Tigre to make a classic ceviche using haskap berries and Atlantic scallops! I also make a crave-able, gluten-free and vegetarian Peruvian Huancina inspired Mac and Cheese, easy to make ahead of time and reheat throughout the week!
Read MoreI’ll be using butternut squash and local honey to make a delicious puree, broccolini, which is perfect for the grill and to top it off some crispy quinoa for crunch to pair with Bayside Seafood pre-marinated salmon! Also using sourdough starter discard with a touch of baking soda makes a very light airy batter, perfect for Lion's Mane tempura!
Read MoreTuna melts are an easy classic. Quick and cheap to make, these were always a summer afterschool staple! Placing it on a tostada makes it perfect for a hors d’oeuvres, appetizer or lunch. Also for this lasagne, skip the layers and the time decreases significantly! This recipe is an easy, gluten-free, one-pot, healthier version of traditional lasagne.
Read More“Anticuchos de Corazon” translates to barbecued heart skewers in Spanish. My recipe uses local Albertan beef heart, a spicy vinegary chipotle marinade and local vegetables. Nothing screams summer more than fresh tomatoes! The most versatile fruit makes for a very delicious fresh salad.
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