Once Halloween's over, you're left with a hangover, a candy coma and, oh yeah, a gigantic gourd that you have no idea what to do with. There's only so many pumpkin seeds you can toast or pumpkin soups you can slurp before you go berserk! To help, we've come up with eight new ways to use up those Jack-O-Lanterns that... CONTINUE READING 14

Every makeup maven knows that you have to update your makeup bag to fit the season’s trendiest colors and textures, but that doesn’t mean you have to drop dough to make the makeup swap from spring to summer! Save your money and instead make that crossover to summer’s essential beauty looks with homemade makeup. Ran out of shave gel before... CONTINUE READING 7

Clink! I’m sure you’ll be cheersing a lot this holiday season, but it stinks when the glass you’re toasting with is filled with a seriously-bad-for-you beverage (calories, sugar and fat, oh my!). Check out these four better-for-you champagne-based cocktails, and one alcohol-free bubbly bev I heart (pssh, hangovers totally add to the already ever-present holiday “puff” you’ve got going on). -Cait... 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

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

Want to eat something other than hot dogs and burgers this summer? Looking for new dishes to serve up at your next outdoor shindig? Lucky for you, June is lemon and mango month, so here are our top six dishes offering a refreshing twist on some classic summertime fare. -Natalie Gavilanes Leave the heavy foods for winter, Veggiebelly.com’s Mango Blueberry Quinoa Salad... CONTINUE READING 18

Friday the 13th is upon us, bringing with it all kinds of fears, superstitions and bad luck. What to do? Cook up any of these recipes, each featuring a “good luck” food as the main item, and eat up to ward off evil. Lucky for you, these recipes are actually tasty too—unlike any witchy potions you might come across. -Cait Rohan Unless you’re... CONTINUE READING 9

C'mon, cocktail shrimp is such a predictable appetizer item. Up the ante and be the envy of every haute hostess when you make and serve this citrusy chilled soup topped with poached shrimp (or any other edible accoutrement!). After a winter's worth of eating hot soup, we never thought we'd enjoy a bowl of broth again, but this concoction will certainly change... CONTINUE READING 6

Looking for a proposal this season? Wait—want to get Prince Charming and everything else you’ve ever wanted in life? Then we’ve got good news—Glamour’s 100 Recipes Every Woman Should Know: Engagement Chicken and 99 Other Fabulous Dishes to Get You Everything You Want in Life is on sale TODAY ($15.51 on Amazon.com). As the title promises, this book provides easy-to-make,... CONTINUE READING 11

"Let them eat...tarts!" Er, that's not exactly how Marie Antoinette's famous quote went, but we're sure you're already tired of the taste of chocolate after too many heart-shaped V-Day boxes. Add a little zest to your palette with this Tartlettes Au Citron recipe...best part is, it's vegan too. Here’s a wee tease from Dynise Balcavage’s upcoming cookbook, inspired by all... CONTINUE READING 5