It’s the most wonderful time of the year! As many varieties of fresh produce come into season in Canada, we want to provide you with storage tips, selection tips, and fresh recipes to inspire your cooking. What better time to try new dishes than the summer when produce is plentiful and so affordable?
Over the course of the summer and fall we’ll be featuring the following in season produce along with some delicious recipes:
May: Asparagus
New recipes for you to try:
Asparagus Lentil Curry
Edamame and Asparagus Salad
Grilled Asparagus and Tomato Crostini
New recipes coming June 1st:
Cucumber Tomato Rice Noodle Salad
Cherry macerated goat cheese
Easy Fridge Pickles
July: Raspberries and Beets
New recipes coming July 1st:
Beet Dip
Roast Beet Salad with Orange and Feta
Fresh Beet and Quinoa Salad
New recipes coming August 1st:
Zucchini ricotta rolls
Zucchini Pepper Slaw
Prosciutto Grilled Peach Salad
September: Blueberries and Tomatoes
New recipes coming September 1st:
Swiss Chard and Tomato Pasta
Blueberry filled scones
Oatcakes with blueberry sauce
October: Apples and Butternut Squash
New recipes coming October 1st:
Roasted squash pear salad
Squash and gnocchi pasta
Double Apple Cake
Our blog posts and recipes will also explore other in season produce including artichokes, beans, broccoli, corn, celery, cauliflower, leeks, mushrooms, onions, parsnips, peas, peppers, potatoes, pumpkin, radicchio, and sweet potatoes! To learn more about what’s in season in Ontario, visit Foodland Ontario.
We’ll also be featuring a monthly recipe from Chef Michael Smith to get you inspired so keep checking back at www.halfyourplate.ca for fresh content and recipes.
