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8 Ontario Tech-inspired recipes for an elite convocation

By Fatima Bah
Faculty of Science Class of 2021

Congratulations on your graduation! You did it! After years of hard work and dedication, you deserve an amazing celebration. What better way to celebrate than with these Ontario Tech-inspired recipes?!

Hunter's Blue and Orange Bliss Cake

The contrasting colours of the cake not only show Ridgeback pride, but also provide complimentary flavours that will complete your convocation celebrations. Krista Holder also includes a vegan recipe for the cake on the Digital Community.

Learn more!

Graduation cookies

These cookies are super adorable and fun to make. Add a little blue and orange for some #RidgebackPride and you’re all set!

Blue Tropics Party Punch

Quench your thirst with this easy punch recipe.

Macarons

Macarons are more challenging to make yet are so delicious. This video by Tasty offers a bunch of tips and tricks to make these French confections:

If you’re looking for a vegan version of the recipe, check out this blog by Cooking on Caffeine.

Adding some orange, white, blue, and/or grey elements to the macarons will add a perfect Ontario Tech flair! If you need macaron decorating ideas, watch Theresa Visintin’s video.

Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Diplomas for Graduation

These wraps are so versatile and easy to make. Substitute the tortilla and fillings with a plethora of different ingredients to meet your needs!

Find the recipe on the What Should I Make For… blog.

Cake pops

Cake pops are super simple to make and easy to share. Ontario Tech grads are out of this world and so I believe these Galaxy Cake Pops are fitting. 

Find the recipe on Tasty.

Baked Honey Teriyaki Wings

Using Ontario Tech’s high-quality wildflower honey, you can make tons of delicious recipes! One of my favourite ways to use honey is on chicken wings.

Goose Feet Cookies

Last, but not least, we have goose feet cookies. One thing I will never forget about Ontario Tech University is Stanley the Goose, the coveted trophy of orientation. As we graduate, I know we will soar to new heights like the geese on campus.

 

If you try any of these recipes, share them with us on social media using #OntarioTechGrad!

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