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Local produce is not only recognized as being fresher and more sustainable, but now more than ever, it is important to intentionally shop local. Fortunately, simply purchasing products prepared in Canada and available at your nearest grocery store goes a long way.

During your next shopping trip, pay attention to the labels to look for production locations near you and show appreciation for local farmers.

Not sure what to make with your Canadian foods? Try this recipe that uses Hunt’s Heirloom tomatoes that are grown and processed right here in Dresden, Ontario.

Chef Alida’s Chicken Cacciatore

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 45 minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 2 cans Hunt’s Heirloom crushed tomatoes
• 1 whole chicken cut into 8 or a packet of cut chicken
• ½ cup chopped pitted olives
• 2 tbsp chopped capers
• 2 chopped red onions
• 2 red peppers diced
• 1 bunch fresh basil
• 6 cloves whole smashes garlic
• ½ cup olive oil

Directions:

1. Heat up olive oil and sear chicken until golden brown.

2. Remove chicken and place on a plate.

3. In the same pan add remaining olive oil and sauté garlic, onions and peppers. Once roasted, add tins of crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer.

4. Once you have the liquid at a simmer add the chicken back and cook for another 45 minutes.

5. Add basil to serve.

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