Even though Suicide Squad isn’t set to hit theaters until August 2016, people can’t stop talking about the movie. From the cast’s Instagram posts that redefine #squadgoals to the interviews about the making of the flick (including that time Jared Leto, AKA the Joker, gave castmate Margot Robbie, AKA Harley Quinn, a live rat as […]
#Halloween15 Is Coming
It’s BAAAACK! Well, soon, anyway. Starting Sept. 28th, we’ll be featuring a new pop culture Halloween costume or recipe every single weekday. We’ve been brainstorming costume ideas that will make you the hit of any party (or at least spark a conversation — and ensure you’re not one of 20 one-size-fits-all polyester pirates), and — […]
Two Dorm-Approved Dishes You Need to Make This Week
Mug cakes have been a huge Pinterest trend for the past two years, but I’ve resisted posting anything about them on Collegiate Cook for one critical reason: I don’t think they taste good. They’re just not worth the effort — or calories. Have a Swiss Cake Roll or some Ben & Jerry’s, if you […]
8 Back-to-School Necessities for Food Lovers
It seems way too early to be thinking about going back to campus (though some of us have never left — uh, yay summer classes?), but since the stores have started stocking up, we couldn’t resist doing a little early shopping. Based on what’s hitting store shelves, it seems there’s never been a better time […]
You’re Long Overdue to Make This Asian Chicken Salad
The classic romaine, grape tomatoes, baby carrots and Ranch combination gets old after a while. Ditto for mixing things up by swapping the Ranch for Balsamic Vinaigrette or the lettuce for kale. Sometimes, you crave a salad that’s unlike anything else. This is that salad. It’s crisp, it’s crunchy, it’s loaded with flavor. Plus, it’s […]
3 Shark Week Treats to Savor (No Baking Required!)
Duh-nuh, duh-nuh, duh-nuh-duh-nuh-duhnuhduhnuuuuuh! Okay, so that attempt at typing out the Jaws theme may not be spot-on, but you get the idea. This week is SHARK WEEK, AKA the one time per year where we collectively gape at the ferociousness and sheer power of those toothy sea creatures and everyone with cable finds themselves flipping […]
Mediterranean Feta & Ground Turkey Orzo
This dish started out as a side, but it’s such a scene-stealer that the leftovers immediately became my entire meal. I had received a few cans of Redpack diced tomatoes, and after loving how fresh they tasted, I decided I wanted a new way to cook with them (beyond my go-to recipes, pulled pork and […]
Doritos-Crusted Chicken Sliders
Anybody can do fried chicken sliders, but you? You’re taking it to the next level. These chicken tenders are breaded in Cool Ranch Doritos and baked, so they have all the zesty kick without the grease. For spicier chicken, marinate the tenderloins in Buffalo sauce instead of salad dressing. This recipe was originally featured in […]
2015 Graduation Gifts You’ll Truly Love
Cash and gift cards are no-fail gifts, but if you’re headed to a friend’s graduation party (or need to send a few subtle ideas to that knit-doily-loving relative), look no further. We’ve combed the web for some of the best ways to congratulate someone for snagging a diploma. Bonus: They’re all under $60. Most are […]
Slow Cooker Shredded Mexican Chicken & Quinoa
Just because the temperature has crept above 70 doesn’t mean you have to tuck away the slow cooker. In fact, it’s all the more reason to bust it out! Who wants to be sweating over a hot stovetop — or letting their oven warm up the entire kitchen — when your handy little Crock-Pot could […]