Gooey, melty s’mores are just about the best way to cap off a great night, but when you’re hosting a Halloween party, there are a lot of logistical issues that can prevent you from enjoying the treat (chilly temperatures, lack of access to a sweet bonfire, and most importantly, the fact that many poly-blend-who-knows-what costumes […]
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Taylor Swift Costume Ideas: “Bad Blood” and “Blank Space”
With all of Taylor Swift’s hits over the past year, her music videos (and 1989 tour) are rife with ideas for incredible costumes. In the past, we’ve done looks based on “Shake It Off,” “22” and “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together,” but this year, we’re going all out. First up: Bad Blood. Your […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
5 Kitchen Gadgets That Make College Life Easier
By Steven Larson College life is difficult enough without having to worry about cramming in lunch before your next class. Granola bars and meal shakes just aren’t enough, and you can’t afford to constantly order take out, no matter how fast and easy it is. So here are a few kitchen gadgets that will ease your mind when it […]
You Are Changing Students’ Lives!
You are amazing, you know that? Your visits, shares and cookbook purchases have added up to a whopping $299 donation to the Stuart Silverman Endowed Scholarship at the University of South Florida. I am speechless. Hold on, because I think this deserves a BIG, FAT, GIGANTIC FONT, so you can truly appreciate the impact you’ve […]