Canadian Food Focus

Everything Grows

Look no further for summer weeknight meal ideas full of fresh vegetables and ideas for the grill! We did add one oven recipe in case of rain. Check out our downloadable shopping list so you only have to shop once for a week full of supper recipes.

Blended Chicken Cheeseburgers

These chicken and mushroom blended burgers are flavourful, simple to make and a lighter alternative to a traditional beef burger.
Recipe and image courtesy of Mushrooms.ca.

Blended-Chicken-Cheeseburgers

Grocery List

Pantry Staples (Check your pantry first before buying)

  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) garlic & herb seasoning

Refrigerator & Freezer Items

  • 1 egg
  • 5 slices of American Cheese

Produce

  • 1/2 lb (250 g) mushrooms
  • 1/2 small onion
  • toppings for hamburger

Canned, Bottles & Dry Goods

Meat & Seafood

  • 1 lb (500 g) lean ground chicken

Deli

Bakery

  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) breadcrumbs
  • 5 hamburger buns

Mesquite Pork “Row” Salad

Row salads make a lovely presentation for a buffet table or for easy alfresco dining with guests. Instead of pork and asparagus, try using boneless chicken breast and thin green beans. Versatile canola oil does double-duty, on the grill and in the vinaigrette.
Recipe and image courtesy of CanolaInfo.

Mesquite-Pork-Row-Salad

Grocery List

Pantry Staples (Check your pantry first before buying)

  • canola oil
  • smoked paprika
  • ground cumin
  • salt
  • dried pepper flakes
  • white balsamic vinegar

Refrigerator & Freezer Items

  • 2 oz (60 g) shredded reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese

Produce

  • 6 oz (170 g) asparagus spears
  • 1 (4.5 oz/128 g) pkg shredded green leaf lettuce or 5 cups shredded romaine
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) red onion
  • Canned, Bottles & Dry Goods
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) honey

Meat & Seafood

  • 4 (4 oz/120 g) lean boneless pork chops

Deli

Bakery

Fish & Cheddar Tacos

Fish-Cheddar-Tacos

Spice up your night with these easy to make fish taco topped with a fresh veggie salsa.
Recipe and image courtesy of DairyFarmersofCanada.ca.

Grocery List

Pantry Staples (Check your pantry first before buying)

  • chili powder
  • salt
  • Fresh ground black pepper
  • lemon juice

Refrigerator & Freezer Items

  • 2 tsp (10 mL) butter
  • 2 cups (500 mL) old cheddar cheese
  • sour cream

Produce

  • 1 onion
  • 1 red pepper
  • 1 yellow pepper
  • 1 jalapeno pepper
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) cilantro
  • 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) lettuce

Canned, Bottles & Dry Goods

Meat & Seafood

  • 1 lb (500 g) white fish fillets

Deli

Bakery

  • 12 small tortilla or taco shells

Grilled Lentil Focaccia with Gruyere & Veggies

Simple and light, the lentils and veggies make a nutritious meal on the barbecue grill.
Recipe and image courtesy of Lentils.org.

Grilled-Lentil-Focaccia-with-Gruyere-Veggies

Grocery List

Pantry Staples (Check your pantry first before buying)

  • granulated sugar
  • active dry yeast
  • all-purpose flour
  • salt
  • coarsely ground black pepper
  • canola oil

Refrigerator & Freezer Items

Produce

  • 1 tsp (5 mL) fresh thyme leaves
  • 3/4 cup (175 mL) red onion
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) grape tomatoes
  • 1 cup (250 mL) arugula

Canned, Bottles & Dry Goods

  • 1 cup (250 mL) canned lentils

Meat & Seafood

Deli

  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) shredded gruyere cheese

Bakery

Caprese Chicken Breasts

Simple and classic Italian flavours are roasted together for a quick weeknight dinner.
Recipe and image courtesy of Chicken.ca.

Caprese-Chicken-Breasts

Grocery List

Pantry Staples (Check your pantry first before buying)

  • canola oil
  • salt
  • balsamic vinegar

Refrigerator & Freezer Items

  • Produce
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 (60 mL) fresh basil
  • 1 cup (250 mL) grape tomatoes

Canned, Bottles & Dry Goods

Meat & Seafood

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Deli

  • 1 ball buffalo mozzarella

Bakery

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