Ontario Seasonal Recipes

Arugula is a powerful energy drink due to its high content of vitamins, macro-and microelements.

Red onions have earned their “red” name because their purplish skins have historically been used to make reddish dyes.

They’ve got a few popular names. Pimentos are also referred to as pimientos, which is Spanish for peppers. It’s also widely known as the cherry pepper because, well, its shape is much like a large cherry! Some people also say it’s shaped like a heart.

This squash is not only known for its deliciousness but also for its appearance in Fall Home décor & can often be found in centrepieces!

They were developed as hybrid pods that lack capsaicin, which is the chemical compound that triggers the brain to feel the sensation of spice or heat.

Yellow Wax beans are nearly identical to Green beans in all aspects except for color (they lack chlorophyll, the compound that gives green beans their hue).

Spaghetti squash is best known for its unique flesh that separates into long, translucent strings that resemble angel hair pasta.

First introduced in the late 1800s but fell out of favor during the Great Depression because of its susceptibility to disease, as well as low yield and short shelf life. At the end of the 20th century, a disease-resistant squash made its way into the market, and has regained popularity since.