There is nothing quite like the Taste from Home

Whether it’s your your uncle’s secret-recipe stuffing, or the classic chocolate chip cookies you bake with your siblings, the holidays aren’t complete without those treasured family recipes. These dishes are so much more than food—they carry the warmth of tradition, the laughter of shared meals, and the stories that bring us together year after year. From savoury roasts to sweet treats, the flavours of these recipes create memories that last a lifetime.

Do you have a special family recipe that you would like to share with the U of T community?

Send it to us, and it could be served in the Food Services Dining Commons here on campus! By submitting your treasured recipe, you will have the opportunity to be featured during a special dinner service in the New Year.

Plus if your recipe is selected, you and a friend will get to enjoy the dinner for free!

And that’s not all!

You will have the opportunity to share your recipe and family story on our social media channels for the rest of the U of T community to enjoy.

How to submit your recipe

Fill out the recipe submission form: uoft.me/submit-home-recipe

Please include:

• Recipe name (e.g. Harper Family Chicken Pie, Mum’s Famous Lasagna)
• The full list of ingredients
• Step-by-step cooking instructions
• A description of why this recipe is so special and your memories of it
• Any photos associated with your recipe or memories

Our chefs will review all submitted recipes and select the ones that they think will work best in our Dining Commons.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you. We can’t wait to recreate your special family dishes here and help you feel closer to home!