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Food

(Graphic Illustration by Charlie Dillon | The Collegian)

Simply Cooking with Sierra: Trader Joe’s Brussels and Tortellini

Sierra Grimm October 6, 2020

Life is all about balance. Sometimes you can bring your childhood foods back to life but create a bit more nutritional value with that meal. My childhood consisted of cheese tortellini. It was my go-to...

A beer sits on a table. (Collegian file photo)

Breckenridge reimagines Oktoberfest amid the pandemic

Kailey Pickering October 4, 2020

The smell of German cooking flooded the air while polka music danced through the streets and autumn took over in Breckenridge, Colorado. September in Breckenridge not only marks the transition from summer...

(Graphic Illustration by Charlie Dillon | The Collegian)

Simply Cooking with Sierra: Breaking out the Buddha bowls

Sierra Grimm September 28, 2020

This week we are making Buddha bowls. They are one of the easiest meals to concoct, as they require few ingredients. This specific Buddha bowl is cauliflower-based, so it’s acceptable for people who...

El Centro Office in Lory Student Center on April 2. (Anna von Pechmann | Collegian)

Latinx Heritage Month recipes: Calabacitas de horno

Sierra Grimm September 23, 2020

Festivities are in full swing as El Centro kicked off their first all-virtual Latinx Heritage Month. And for any resident foodies, both on- and off-campus, Sept. 21's Cultural Recipes event presented the...

(Photo courtesy of Sierra Grimm)

Green up your taco Tuesday with a taco salad

Sierra Grimm September 21, 2020

Sometimes taco Tuesday can get bland for your pallet, as it seems to be the same thing every time. To spice up a taco Tuesday, instead of your traditional taco, why not try a taco salad? It’s an easy,...

Scotty's Skillet graphic. (Graphic Illustration by Rachel Macias)

Scotty’s Skillet: How to cook chili

Scott Powell September 20, 2020

The snowy season is upon us again. Or the snowy season was upon us — for a few days, before it realized it had made an early entrance, turned on its heel and made an abrupt, awkward exit like someone...

The finished tacos. The shipping container-sized space gives the taco shop a food-truck-like atmosphere.

Build your own b*tchin’ tacos: Gluten-free Trader Joe’s tacos

Sierra Grimm September 2, 2020

This is a crazy simple and quick recipe for those who are in need of a new flavor fix. But it is also a meal that is jampacked with veggies, healthy proteins and a B*tchin’ sauce — that’s literally...

(Bella Johnson | The Collegian)

‘Little’ menu, big community: Restaurant has quality and flavor

Bella Johnson August 30, 2020

New to the Fort Collins restaurant scene, Little sits comfortably on the corner of Mountain Avenue and Shields Street, looking out on all who pass by. The restaurant was recently opened by partners Brent...

With grocery shortages and more free time, some people are turning to gardening as both a hobby and source of fresh food. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

The one-stop shop: A tasty recipe for Trader Joe’s fans

Sierra Grimm August 26, 2020

As we all adjust to the COVID-19-era lifestyle, many of us are also adjusting to cooking from home more often than before. It has become almost a necessity to make do with our meager cooking skills or...

Elijah Caucutt competes in the peach pie eating contest at the 2018 Fort Collins Peach Festival on Aug. 18.  (Collegian file photo)

5 Fort Collins food challenges to test your stomach

Scott Nies July 21, 2020

On the Fourth of July, an incredible feat was accomplished. Winning the Nathan's Famous Hotdog Eating Contest for the 13th time and a new record of 75 hot dogs in 10 minutes, would it be ridiculous to...

Scotty's Skillet graphic. (Graphic Illustration by Rachel Macias)

Scotty’s Skillet: Best Ramen noodle flavors

Scott Powell April 28, 2020

As endless hours spent in quarantine doing 2,000 piece jigsaw puzzles, having deep, philosophical talks with our pets and throwing bologna at the ceiling to time how long it will stick before falling back...

Scotty's Skillet graphic. (Graphic Illustration by Rachel Macias)

Scotty’s Skillet: How to make an Italian BLT toastie

Scott Powell April 22, 2020

Grilled cheese is the definitive meal of the postmodern era. Not only does it have a simple, square, geometrical shape, but it also possesses a distinctly nihilistic air. Making a grilled cheese sandwich...

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