Spring has sprung! Looking for some new dinner ideas for Spring? These recipes are full of seasonal vegetables and our shopping list makes it easy to shop once and be ready for the week ahead!
Turkey Cutlets à la King
Spoon the sauce over the cutlets and serve with cooked rice or noodles for an easy weeknight meal.
Recipe and image courtesy of Turkey Farmers of Canada

Grocery List
Pantry Staples (Check your pantry first before buying)
- all-purpose flour
- garlic powder
- salt
- sage
- freshly ground black pepper
- sherry
Refrigerator & Freezer Items
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) butter
- 1 cup (250 mL) turkey broth
- 3/4 cup (175 mL) half and half cream
Produce
- 1 onion
- 1 medium red pepper
- 1/2 lb (250 g) mushrooms
- 3 cups (750 mL) broccoli flowerettes
Canned, Bottles & Dry Goods
Meat & Seafood
- 6 turkey cutlets
Deli
Bakery
Grilled Steak and Potato Salad
Meat and potatoes are a spectacular combination on the same plate; now jam them together in a bowl, for a super-delicious salad, and dinner is served.
Recipe and image courtesy of Canadian Beef.
Grocery List
Pantry Staples (Check your pantry first before buying)
- canola oil
- dried thyme
- salt
- fresh ground black pepper
- apple cider vinegar
Refrigerator & Freezer Items
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) light sour cream
Produce
- 2 lbs (1 kg) yellow flesh potatoes
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) red onion
- 1/2 orange bell pepper
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) fresh basil or parsley
- 3 cups (750 mL) baby arugula or spinach
Canned, Bottles & Dry Goods
- 1 Tbsp (15 mL) prepared horseradish
Meat & Seafood
- 2 (8 oz/250 g) beef strip loin steaks
Deli
Bakery
Salmon and Quinoa Patties
Simply delicious. Enjoy these patties accompanied with grilled vegetables, on whole grain rolls or made into 16 mini-patties for an easy appetizer.
Recipe and image courtesy of CanolaInfo.

Grocery List
Pantry Staples (Check your pantry first before buying)
- Canola oil
- salt
Refrigerator & Freezer Items
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) light sour cream
- 3 eggs
Produce
- 1 cup (250 mL) onion
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped celery
Canned, Bottles & Dry Goods
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) quinoa
- 2 can (6.5 oz/213g) salmon
- 2 Tbsp (30 mL) green relish
Meat & Seafood
Deli
Bakery
Spinach & Potato Frittata
This easy to follow recipe is a popular frittata dish. Ready in under an hour, this versatile frittata makes a great vegetarian brunch, dinner, or cut it into smaller squares and serve as an hors d’oeuvre.
Recipe and image courtesy of Eggs.ca.
Grocery List
Pantry Staples (Check your pantry first before buying)
- salt
- fresh ground black pepper
- Refrigerator & Freezer Items
- 8 eggs
- 1 pkg (250g) frozen chopped spinach
- 4 cups (1L) frozen hash browns
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) fat free sour cream
Produce
- 1 cup (250 mL) shredded carrots
- 1/3 cup (75 mL) red pepper
- 1/3 cup (75 mL) green onion
- 2 Tbsp (30 mL) fresh basil or dill
Canned, Bottles & Dry Goods
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) fat free mayonnaise
Meat & Seafood
Deli
Bakery
Sheet Pan Lemon Chicken
If you like Greek lemon potatoes, you’ll love this sheet pan dinner. Lemon pepper and fresh lemon juice give bone in chicken, potatoes and zucchini a delicious flavour boost.
Recipe and image courtesy of Manitoba Chicken.

Grocery List
Pantry Staples (Check your pantry first before buying)
- canola oil
- dried oregano
- garlic powder
- lemon pepper
- Lemon juice
- Kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
Refrigerator & Freezer Items
Produce
- 2 lemons
- 4 medium red potatoes
- 2 medium zucchini
Meat & Seafood
- 4 bone in skin on chicken breasts