Do you have a family recipe that has been passed down through generations and deserves to be highlighted? The Une recette, une histoire ! contest is your chance to share your culinary memories and celebrate the richness of family traditions. More than just a contest, it’s an invitation to cook together, to pass on your know-how, and to keep the memory of your most cherished dishes alive.

To take part, each team must be made up of at least two people: one person aged 55 or older, paired with someone from another generation. Together, you will prepare an original recipe that is part of your family’s story. This is not about a dish found in a cookbook or on the internet, but about an authentic creation, passed down and reinvented over meals and memories.

When registering, you will be asked to introduce your team and your recipe, indicate its category (starter, soup, main dish, dessert, or other), upload a photo of your team and the prepared dish, and share the story behind it. Each anecdote and memory you provide will help your recipe shine far beyond your own family circle.

The registration period runs from October 1st to October 26, 2025. Winners will be announced in November by email. In addition to the chance to have your recipe featured in a collective cookbook to be published in 2026, you could also win a $1,000 IGA gift card. The cookbook will be available in bookstores and distributed free of charge to 1,000 seniors, ensuring that your traditions and stories are shared with a wide audience.

This contest is much more than a culinary competition: it is a celebration of culinary heritage and a tribute to the bonds woven through cooking. With the support of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, the Une recette, une histoire ! project highlights the importance of passing down, sharing, and creating together.

Now is the time to gather your loved ones, put on your aprons, and share the unique flavor of your traditions with the community.

Enter the contest now!