President’s Choice is encouraging Canadians to use greenhouse-grown produce in their everyday meals as the outdoor growing season winds down. Their assortment includes tomatoes, strawberries and lettuce, offering ingredients for salads, breakfasts and cooked dishes throughout the year.
Greenhouse growing allows production outside the usual outdoor growing season, helping maintain access to produce that Canadians often associate with warmer weather.
Tomatoes offer several options for fall cooking. Roasting them with garlic creates a base for soup or pasta sauce. Fresh tomatoes can be chopped for salsa, added to sandwiches or served on toast.
Lettuce works in lunch wraps, sandwiches and side salads. A handful of leaves can add crunch to a warm chicken sandwich, or form the base of a salad with roasted vegetables and a mustard dressing.
Strawberries can be served with yogurt, porridge or pancakes. Cooking them into a quick compote gives home cooks another way to use the fruit, with a topping that can be spooned over French toast or rice pudding.
These meal ideas use familiar ingredients across several dishes, making it easier to incorporate produce into regular cooking without planning an entirely different menu.
President’s Choice’s greenhouse-grown assortment includes tomatoes, strawberries and lettuce. You can check product selection through President’s Choice and their local retailer.