If you're a pizza lover like myself, Friday night usually means a call to my nearest pizzeria to get a piping hot pie delivered to my house. With today being National Pizza Party Day, I decided to take my 'za love and turn it up a notch by making homemade pies you can nosh on from your morning breakfast to your midnight snack. Sure, the traditional cheese-sauce-crust combo is delicious in and of itself, but I challenge you to try one of these special savory pizza recipes that will totally have your tastebuds tingling this foodie holiday! -Casey Schmieder One of the... CONTINUE READING 6
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Happy Bastille Day! The French are known for quite a few magnifique things—Coco Chanel, the Eiffel Tower, Marie Antoinette (hey, her impeccable style and decorating prowess were awesome...not so much everything else), and their deliciously indulgent food and drink. In honor of Bastille Day, I’ve got some French-inspired bites and beverages I can’t help but fall in amour with. -Cait Rohan Regardez-vous: Croissants are... CONTINUE READING 17
A Chimichurri Sauce Full of Flavor
We've said it once (or twice, or three times...) and we'll say it again: the summer is for grilling! And no matter what you're throwing on the grill, a delicious Argentinian sauce chock full of herbs and spices is an essential accoutrement to serve. The bright green color of this tasty sauce will look beautiful on your tablescape full of... CONTINUE READING 9
Berry Good Pink Desserts
In celebration of National Berry Month and Shecky’s signature color (pink!) and 10th birthday (have you checked out the great deals and more?), I’ve scoured the web for five of the best berry cake and cupcake recipes, perfect for July or any time you want to add a pop of pink to your picnic or party! -Lynden Halpern Hot Pink Raspberry Cake... CONTINUE READING 37
Innovative Ice Cream Recipes
As if summer wasn’t a good enough reason to indulge in ice cream whenever you please, July being National Ice Cream Month certainly is! (Another reason to justify ice cream consumption? Shecky's 10th Birthday!) Say goodbye to store-bought pops and boring pints and celebrate all month long with five innovative ice cream recipes. -Lynden Halpern At first glance it looks like just... CONTINUE READING 24
Summer’s Most Refreshing Drinks
Happy Thirsty Thursday! Whether you’re looking to indulge in an intoxicating, lush-ous bevy this summer, or if a mocktail is more your taste, I’ve got five summer sips guaranteed to thoroughly quench your thirst. Light and crisp and highlighted with uniquely summer flavors, these cooling drinks are a must. -Lynden Halpern For a zero-calorie, virgin take on the classic mojito, LaCroix’s Skinny... CONTINUE READING 21
Great Grilled Vegetable Ideas
'Tis the season to be grilling, and while we've already clued you in to this summer's BBQ essentials and some stellar steak recipes, iVillage has compiled a list of grilled vegetable recipes to make sure your side dishes are just as sumptuous and satisfying as your main courses. Yep, it's time to banish the notion that only peppers and onions can be... CONTINUE READING 10
Deliciously Decadent Dishes
Okay, so you should stay away from bad-for-you food. But sometimes temptation is too great and you just gotta give in. They may not be good for you, but if you can skip the calorie counting for a day (or even just a meal!), we’ve got five recipes that are seriously good. And while you're reflecting on bad things that taste... CONTINUE READING 10
Perfect Fourth of July Steaks
Summer (specifically the Fourth of July!) is the perfect time for grilling and chilling, and while it’d be super easy to focus all of your grilling attention on burgers and dogs today, we’re coming at you with some grilled steak recipes, ideal for the warmer temps...especially any potential barbecues you might be hosting today/this evening! Bold marinades, refreshing salads and... CONTINUE READING 11
7 Foods to Cool You Down
Trying to escape that seven-day heatwave is not the easiest feat. Skip those crowded beaches, and cool off at home with our fave food site IReallyLikeFood’s seven sweat-reducing foods. These snack options could take some pressure off your AC by lowering your body temp...naturally! It is burning hot out, and I wish more than anything to escape summer right now.... CONTINUE READING 9
Summer is officially here and it’s time to get hot with just about everything! So, spice up standard summer fare this BBQ season with grill-ready recipes that are smokin’ and spicy. See our fave red-hot mains, sides and desserts! -Cait Rohan Are you a true fan of spicy fare? I’d like to dub AllRecipes.com’s Dragon’s Breath Grilled Salmon a “spicy challenge” for its... CONTINUE READING 13















