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Local & sustainable are the keywords for April. Enjoy the latest of what we have to offer at Amaranth!
I created this recipe here with whole foods in mind. I wanted to use ingredients that could be easily found at any grocery store with a health section and were approachable and easy to use. I use kimchi for its funkiness, spice and fantastic health benefits and no ramen is complete without a perfect soft-boiled egg.
Read MoreChinese immigrants in Peru used local ingredients with Cantonese techniques, stir-frying quinoa provided a dish similar to fried rice or “Chaufa.” My version comes together in less than 30 minutes! It can be made vegetarian, vegan and FODMAP friendly!
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 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.
Read MoreWithout the guidance and love of my Father, this recipe would not exist. Similar to an eggs benedict or a classic eggs on toast, Eggie on a Ricecake is quick, healthy and most importantly, delicious. Also included is my take on Granita, a Latin American shaved ice that can be found flavoured with a plethora of fruits and sugar syrups, mine uses our local haskap berry!
Read MoreWhat local means to me is knowing the family that you do business with, it is building a community where we support each other and when our money changes hands it stays in the community.
Read MoreEaster offerings are abundantly sweet n’ savoury this year!Just a hop, skip and a jump away, shop local and enjoy the finest chocolate, plant-based eats and whole hams from your local health food store!
Read MoreDuring the winter nothing is quite as good as coming home to a good hearty stew or soup highlighting root vegetables. Ayacucho is a south Andean region famous for its beauty and bright colours just like this colourful, bold, and earthy Puca Picante stew! There’s also a vegan Coconut Carrot Curry soup, hearty, rich, flavourful, nutritious and it can enhanced by your favourite spices.
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