On a super-teeny budget for Valentine’s Day this year and don’t know what to gift your beau? Or, don’t have a guy but do have a million people in your life who could use a token of appreciation? Edible treats are a cost-effective way to show your love on February 14th. My recipe picks run the gamut and—bonus!—they’re all heart-shaped... CONTINUE READING 9

Football fan or not, Super Bowl Sunday is when you can splurge on finger foods and gooey dips that are usually off limits. Whoever you’re rooting for (or if you’re just watching for the commercials and to see what Madonna will do), these recipes will help you create a menu that any type of guest, even the... CONTINUE READING 4

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

New to vegan cooking, or want to add some healthful changes to your kitchen couture? Take these few smart tips and tidbits from Vegan Cooking for Dummies! Alex Jamieson’s book, Vegan Cooking for Dummies, is a staple of our cooking repertoire. Here, Marisa Miller-Wolfson shares a few of her favorite tips from this classic, must-have manual. In this book, Alex... CONTINUE READING 16

It's summer and everyone's talking about beach bodies and bathing suits (yep, guilty as charged!). But every now and then you have to treat yourself to some sweet, sticky, melt-in-your-mouth candy. So, in celebration of National Candy Month (happening now!) and our 10th birthday (also happening now with great deals and more>), we're bringing you 10 delicious and healthier substitutes... CONTINUE READING 26

I know, I know. This is the year you'll start to eat healthy, right? Ahem, just because a BLT is on whole wheat bread doesn't mean that it's "good for you." Get real about eating right with easy swaps for every meal. -Lynden Halpern BREAKFAST While it’s easy and admittedly delicious to grab a muffin or bagel, these aren’t the healthiest options. For... CONTINUE READING 19

Jewelry that’s beautiful, handmade and all-natural? Sounds too good to be true, but Nestor Pineda is doing it with Aria Handmade. Pineda is passionate about jewelry and the environment, and both aspects are extremely apparent in all of his designs. He gathers most of his materials, including seeds and nuts, from the Amazon Rainforest, so each piece comes with a... CONTINUE READING 9

I can’t believe Christmas Eve is tomorrow! Whether you find yourself faced with hosting relatives last-minute or want to bring a quick and easy dish wherever you’re headed, we’ve got four delectable appetizer recipes for you. -Cait Rohan Fondue is consistently a crowd pleaser, and this Fiery Fondue recipe  (courtesy the Neelys) on FoodNetwork.com adds chipotle chiles and beer for a zesty... CONTINUE READING 14

It's no wonder the number one New Year's resolution is to lose weight. Food is synonymous with the holiday season, so you’re bound to indulge in the next few weeks. Shecky's to the rescue, letting you know which options will do your body good, and which will make fitting into your jeans come January 1 impossible. Yep, welcome to an edition... CONTINUE READING 21

Two years ago, I could go for days without setting foot in my kitchen. Work had taken over my life, and I didn’t even make coffee for myself. I had lots of nice things—four sizes of pots, skillets, a stock pot, a wok, baking sheets, pie plates, a slow cooker, a rice cooker, a bread maker, a KitchenAid mixer—but they... CONTINUE READING 29