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Summertime means barbecue time...and one of our favorite side dishes is corn. Sure, you could make a typical corn on the cob with melted butter, but that's so been there, done that. Shecky's recently got a cooking lesson from Top Chef’s Nikki Cascone, who showed us how to make Spicy Lime Butter. The combination of butter, cayenne, paprika, lime and salt... CONTINUE READING 3

Rejoice, shark lovers—your favorite week of the year has finally arrived! This year’s Shark Week (starts today!), hosted by Andy Samberg, is sure to make you laugh (and scream, as always), but to ensure hilarity, we've found the best shark-themed cocktails for you to whip up while you’re watching those Great Whites catch some air. Complete with fins, gore and plenty of... CONTINUE READING 17

Summertime means barbecue time...which usually means heavier dishes like hot dogs and hamburgers. Forgo typical meaty fare at your next summer soiree for a lighter, bikini-friendly summer salad. Shecky's recently got a cooking lesson from Top Chef’s Nikki Cascone, who showed us how to make a simple, summery Warm Quinoa Salad. Like what you see on the video? Nikki Cascone will be... CONTINUE READING 13

Betcha didn’t know that July 30 is National Cheesecake Day! Get ready for this scrumptious holiday on Saturday with five fabulous ways to make cheesecake like you’ve never seen it before. -Cait Rohan Think making a whole cheesecake involves elaborate recipes for crusts and fillings? Not so with AllRecipes.com’s Mini Cheesecakes. Ingredients like vanilla wafers, cream cheese, eggs, lemon juice, white sugar... CONTINUE READING 25

Ah, flax seed crackers. They're on the shelves at nearly every health food store, some costing as much as $10 for a tiny container. So, why not make your own? It is guac season after all, and these are a much healthier option than salty tortilla chips. Love how the spicy flavors like peppers, onions, garlic, chili and cayenne are complemented... CONTINUE READING 22

Oh, the weather outside is...scorching! Yep, since it's 100 degrees in the shade out there, bring yourself indoors and enjoy an ice-cold, Christmas-inspired drink. How can we even imagine Yuletide cheer and wintry temps at a time like this (oh, the heat-wave hasn't fried your brain cells yet, just us...)? Check out five freezing-cold, refreshing takes on classic Christmas cocktails... CONTINUE READING 31

Ho, ho, ho...t temperatures may be here for a while, but there’s a fun and easy way to cool off just a tad. How? Pretend it’s Christmastime (think: below-freezing temps, three inches of snow, dangling icicles…)—all of the following five Noel nibbles have a cool, summery spin. Hey, they say that Santa’s always watching, so spreading the cheer early will... CONTINUE READING 29

Here’s at Shecky’s, we’ve got the summer blues. No, I'm not talking about the feeling you get when you realize it’s 85 and sunny, it’s only Tuesday...and you're stuck at your desk. I'm not referring to the fact that summer seems to be going by too fast, either. I’m talking about National Blueberry Month. What's the best way to celebrate?... CONTINUE READING 27

We don't know about you, but we think everything's better with a bit of bacon. We love how this recipe combines summery seafood (scallops!) with bacon, peppers and mustard, and odd-but-tasty add-ins like orange juice, maple syrup and dill. Sounds a little strange, but the end result is amazingly scrumptious. Definitely a great departure from the typical chicken and beef skewers!... CONTINUE READING 23

It all ends today: the saga of Harry Potter has released its final film. And while we may be sad that there are no more stories on the horizon, we can at least celebrate what is sure to be an epic final film (and hey, if you miss it too much, just head down to the Wizarding World of Harry... CONTINUE READING 31