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Spinach is a great item to always have in your refrigerator! With a flavour that is much milder than other dark leafy greens, spinach is incredibly versatile. Try it raw as a base for a salad, your choice green for fresh juice or smoothie, chopped and added to omelettes, or steamed alongside your favourite dish.

What Goes Well With Sweet Potatoes?

Many different flavours go well with sweet potato like lime, onions, carrot, salt, thyme,pecans, maple sugar, and rich meats such as pork, duck, ham, and poultry.

All About Local Greenhouse-Grown Produce!

Did you know that in Ontario, we have access to local produce even during our coldest months of the year? Learn more about this important industry!

The Difference Between Peaches and Nectarines

PRODUCE MADE SIMPLE ASKED THE EXPERT: Phil Tregunno, Niagara region peach and nectarine farmer ...

RECIPES YOU’LL LOVE

Greek Chicken Orzo Power Bowls

Greek cuisine has so much flavour in all of their dishes. This Green Chicken Orzo Power Bowl recipe by Kim from Cravings of a Lunatic is a simple Greek inspired bowl anyone can make and everyone will enjoy. Using fresh local greenhouse veggies, this meal will freshen up anyone’s day!

Fresh Marinara Sauce for Everyday Meals

This simple marinara sauce is full of fresh ingredients so it’s bursting with flavour, even without the traditional inclusion of red wine. Use it for topping pasta, dipping or to just add an extra kick to other recipes. Fast for weeknight meals!

Spaghetti with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

A perfect weeknight meal, this Spaghetti with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce dish is ready in just 30 minutes. Using Ontario Greenhouse Grown bell peppers and tomatoes, makes it possible to enjoy local produce year round!

Greek Summer Salad

Everyone loves a bright, colourful, and flavourful Greek Salad! This Greek Summer Salad recipe is full of vibrant veggies and great, Ontario-grown flavour (even when it’s not summertime)

Fresh Ontario Greenhouse Tomato-Basil Soup

You’ll love making this light, healthy, Fresh Ontario Greenhouse Tomato-Basil Soup. There is no need to peel the tomatoes before making this easy but delicious recipe! Try serving either hot or cold!

Spiced Up Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Pasta

This simple and light, Spiced Up Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Pasta is sure to be a household favourite that is simple enough to be in your dinner rotation, but also nuanced enough to be served at a dinner party!

Spicy Ontario Greenhouse Roasted Red Pepper Dip

This version of a spicy-sweet Middle Eastern dip, called Muhammara, can be served with fresh vegetables, crackers or pita, or serve as a spread in sandwiches or wraps. Garnish with additional chopped walnuts if desired.

Broccoli Soup

Everyone loves this recipe because it is delicious, easy to make and healthy! It’s a creamy soup with absolutely no cream added and uses an entire head of broccoli.

Broccoli and Gouda Quiche

Quiche seemed to go out of fashion but we think it’s time that it make a triumphant comeback! Quiche are perfect for entertaining because they taste delicious and are economical, using everyday ingredients.