Kosher Food Standards A Kosher diet is one that follows a specific set of guidelines for foods that are acceptable for consumption in the Jewish tradition. It is important for consumers following a kosher diet to know whether certain food products meet their dietary requirements.  Kosher food standards for the University of Toronto’s St. George campus were created by the department of Food Services in 2014 in cooperation with Hillel of Greater Toronto and the Multi-faith Centre according to the Kashrut Council of Canada’s C.O.R. Kosher certification regulations. These standards help ..read more

September 8, 2022 | Nutrition Why You Should Start Snacking It’s back-to-school time, which often means back to hectic schedules with lots to get done! The last thing you want is low energy and feelings of hunger interrupting your busy day. Here is where snacks come in. Snacks, or small amounts of food between meals, can help to keep you focused and energized. Your brain needs a steady supply of energy from glucose, a type of sugar found in food, to function at its best. Avoiding food for long periods of time can cause your blood glucose level to drop and can in turn affect cognitive abili ..read more

April 14, 2022 | Recipes Beluga Lentil and Sweet Potato Ragout Want a delicious, filling, and vegan dinner recipe? try the Beluga Lentil and Sweet Potato Ragout. Beluga Lentil and Sweet Potato Ragout Ingredients Beluga Lentil 50 g Spinach 25 g Onions 25 g Garlic Peeled 3 g Sweet Potatoes 25 g Gluten Free Low Sodium Vegetable Base 2.5 g Water 100 ml Salt and Pepper to taste Dried Thyme 0.5 g Parsley 0.75 g Instructions Wash and drain lentils. Set aside. In a small pot add water and the vegetable soup base and whisk together. Set aside. In a large pot on medium-high heat, add olive oil, and ..read more

April 14, 2022 | Recipes Grilled Salmon with Sweet Potato Fries & Sautéed Asparagus Always wondered how to cook salmon, and what to serve it with? Why not pair your grilled salmon with sweet potato fries and sautéed asparagus? Grilled Salmon with Sweet Potato Fries and Sautéed Asparagus Recipe Ingredients Grilled Salmon 140 g Salt and Pepper to taste Olive Oil Sweet Potatoes 250 g Black Pepper to taste Paprika to taste Asparagus 250 g Kosher salt to taste Parsley 7.5 g Garlic 7.5 g Grilled Salmon Instructions Season salmon with olive oil, salt and pepper. Place the salmon on a hot gri ..read more

April 13, 2022 | Recipes Quick and Easy Lunch Wrap Recipes Do you ever find yourself not sure what to pack for lunch? Wraps are a great meal to take with you on the go and are easy to make. You can also customize the fillings to suit different eating patterns or palettes. We’re sharing a black bean vegetable wrap and grilled chicken wrap recipe with you to take for lunch! Enjoy your wrap with a salad topped with a tangy white wine vinaigrette as a side. Vegetarian or Grilled Chicken Wrap Recipe Wrap Ingredients 12″ Whole Wheat Tortilla Black Beans 56 g or Grilled Chicken Breast 105 g Slice ..read more

April 12, 2022 | Recipes Three Overnight Oats Recipes Overnight oats are a great way to prepare breakfast in advanced with no actual cooking required! This delicious breakfast always starts with the same base, and can be customized for a variety of flavour combinations. Chef Jaco shared 3 recipes for his favourite flavours with us; carrot cake, raspberry and almond butter, and mixed berry. Overnight Oats Base Recipe Ingredients Instant Oats 80 g Almond Milk (or your milk of preference) 250 ml Greek Yogurt 100 g Chia Seeds 18 g Maple Syrup (adjust based on your sweetness preference) 2 ..read more

April 11, 2022 | Recipes Perfect Pumpkin Granola Recipe We tried and tested the Dietitians of Canada’s Perfect Pumpkin Granola Recipe! We paired down the canola oil by half to keep the granola a little bit lighter. This granola is perfect on top of yogurt or you can enjoy it with milk for a delicious, quick, and easy breakfast. Ingredients Canola Oil 30 ml Maple Syrup 68 g Pumpkin Puree 1/2 Cup (125 ml) Instant Oats 3 Cups (50 ml) Coconut 1/2 Cup (125 ml) Golden Raisin 1/2 Cup (125 ml) Toasted Pumpkin Seeds 1/4 Cup (60 ml) Pecan 1/2 Cup (125 ml) Salt 1/2 Teaspoon 2 ml Cinnamon Powder 1/2 T ..read more

April 8, 2022 | Recipes Trail Bars Recipe Are you looking for an easy to make snack? Chef Jaco shared with us his Trail Bars recipe! This recipe yields approximately 12 large bars, and can be prepared ahead for the week. They are packed with a variety of nuts (feel free to substitute for nuts of your preference) and bursts of coconut, cranberries, sunflower seeds, and chia seeds. The maple syrup helps bind the ingredients together while providing a nice sweet touch. Ingredients Almond Slivers 144g Roasted Unsalted Cashews (chopped) 144g Pecans 144 g Walnut Pieces 144 g Desiccated Coconut ..read more

March 29, 2022 | Recipes National Tater Day Happy National Tater Day! Today we’re celebrating by sharing 3 of our Chef’s favourite Potato dishes. Chef Jaco Lokker’s Favourite Potato Dish: Patat Friet met Miansai (Dutch French fries with mayonnaise). French fries with mayonnaise are considered Holland’s street food, although it originated in Belgium. This is Chef Jaco’s favourite tater dish because it brings back memories of him riding his bike while growing up in Holland. When he was younger, Chef Jaco would pick up Patat Friet after school and munch on them while simultaneously riding hi ..read more

March 15, 2022 | Uncategorized Ramadan Breakfast Box Program A boxed meal program for students observing Ramadan will be available at our New College, Chestnut and CampusOne Dining Halls from April 2 to April 29, 2022. Residents who sign up will be contacted by Food Services with further information. To make any changes, or if any questions/ concerns, please email resdiningmgr@utoronto.ca Place your order here Please note that the deadline to order is March 30th. Breakfast Box Pick-up Breakfast Boxes will be available for pick-up the day prior between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm. For Chestnut Res ..read more