The best thing about the holidays is having the chance to indulge in all the baked goods you can eat. The not-so-good part—the excess calories, fat and sugar that a few trips the gym can hardly work off. So, may we suggest these health-conscious Cashew Jam Dot Cookies that taste just as good as the buttery kind Grandma makes? (Okay—we know... CONTINUE READING 7

Thanksgiving is TOMORROW! Still need a stellar seasonal dessert to grace the table? Pass up the usual pecan pie recipes for this Maple Pecan Tart with Dried Cherries. It includes the usual pecans but offsets 'em with cherries, maple syrup, cinnamon and other flavors. Bake this up and have a happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at Shecky's! Ingredients: For the... CONTINUE READING 4

Banish your morning bowl of cereal, pass up the power bars and forget toasting your usual frozen waffles. Mom was right when she said that breakfast was the most important meal of the day, so you better eat something delicious, like a slice of indulgent homemade bread. Using unique summery flavors, this Lemony Zucchini Bread bread will trick your... CONTINUE READING 14

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

Father's Day is fast approaching (this Sunday, June 19th!). Still looking for that perfect dessert and/or gift for dad? Instead of wrapping up your meal with some coffee and cake (bor-ing), mix it up with Strawberry Claflouti, chopped up with an amazing knife that you can gift to dad after dessert's done, or give to him before and get choppin'... CONTINUE READING 12

Sure, registries take the guesswork out of buying gifts, but they can also be detrimental to the creative mind and the thinning wallet of a gift-giver! With wedding season in full swing, we have five creative gift ideas that are just as useful, a little less expensive and perhaps more exciting than your average blender. -Lynden Halpern Kitchen essentials tend to take... CONTINUE READING 21

The easiest fare for Cinco de Mayo may seem like tacos, but we're suggesting you step it up a notch and serve yummy Skirt Steak Fajitas instead. After all, what says fiesta better than juicy steak seasoned with limes, cilantro, jalapeño peppers, garlic and cumin, served with a side of guacamole? Nothing, except maybe the margarita you'll pair it with... CONTINUE READING 10

We already reminded you that it's almost bikini season, and you gotta start getting in shape...which means eating your veggies (mom was right!). Asparagus is the vegetable of spring, and here it is served with a wonderful multi-purpose sauce that's also great on fish, chicken and as a sandwich spread! Get fit and eat something yummy with the following recipe! Buh-bye... CONTINUE READING 6

You may already know Gilda Mulero from her wonderful recipes on Sheckys.com (check out her Revani (Orange Almond Cake) today), or maybe you bought her Cooking 101 for Newlyweds as a gift for a friend. Be it your first time or not, Gilda is the owner of Naturally-Tasty and a renowned Natural Foods Chef and Cooking Counselor (oh, and an... CONTINUE READING 8

For birthdays or other joyous occasions, it's customary to bake up a delicious cake. With spring not even a week old, we're heralding this zesty Revani (Orange Almond Cake) as the perfect recipe to celebrate the new season. Definitely usable for actual spring birthdays or other such occasions as well! PLUS, if you're in the New York City area, Gilda's Cooking 101 for... CONTINUE READING 5