Hanukkah is just around the corner, with eight festive, fun-filled nights kicking off this Saturday, and one of our favorite parts of the holiday are the latkes, those perfectly crispy potato pancakes that traditionally accompany the Hanukkah meal. We love tradition just fine, but even more so, we love putting our own spin on the classics, so to get you... CONTINUE READING 10

We love Thanksgiving, we really do, but even we have to admit that a day spent holed up in the house with your entire family could be a little taxing on your sanity. To help you get through course after course of your great aunt nagging you about your love life, your little cousins running around screaming like banshees and... CONTINUE READING 12

Step away from the PB&J! If you've been lugging around the same ol' boring brown-bagged lunch since those grammar school days, then you're well overdue for a meal makeover! Get ready for bagged lunch to go grown-up gourmet—we're talking upscale sandwiches piled high with prosciutto, ethnic eats like stuffed, steamed dumplings, not-so-standard salads, delicious desserts to cap it all off... CONTINUE READING 9

Finally, the most buzz-worthy weeks of summer are here—the 2012 Summer Olympics! Not only do we have to thank the games for letting us see sexy Speedo-sporting men compete for blinging medals, but these next two weeks are going to be filled with parties, cheering and, of course, some serious American pride! From festive decorations to fun themed treats to... CONTINUE READING 15

We know, we know—you hate us for doing this to you in the midst of your get-ready-for-bikini diet, but come on, live a little—it's only one day after all. After this, it's all salads and fresh fruit, we promise. But for today, you're given a free pass to indulge in some seriously delicious sweet treats to celebrate National Donut Day!... CONTINUE READING 9

Happy 10th birthday to Shecky’s! In honor of the awesome party attitude that goes along with a b-day and our love for Fridays, we’re bringing you a TOP 10 AT 10AM every Friday. Chances are you’re throwing some sort of holiday shindig or you’ll need to bring a li’l somethin’ somethin’ to the next soiree you’re invited to. Forget schlepping around with schloppy dips... CONTINUE READING 5

Thanksgiving is almost here...but what if you want to make a dessert with a little more wow factor (forget the usual pies!)? We heart François Payard's Sweet Potato Chocolate Tart—an odd but amazing use of a Thanksgiving staple! Although it might sound like an odd combination, sweet potatoes work really well with chocolate. Their sweet flavor is distinctive without being... CONTINUE READING 7

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

February is an obvious for stuff like Valentine's Day, National Weddings Month and President's Day, but we bet you didn't know that February also celebrates National Sweet Potato Month, National Chili Day (February 24), National Avocado Month, National Banana Month and National Grapefruit Month (whew!). Pay homage to that vast variety of yummy food with five amazing dishes. -Lynden Halpern National... CONTINUE READING 9

The holidays always make winter seem like a magical time, but once they’re over, I'm pretty much always praying for spring…or summer. Nix the winter blahs by taking some of your usual cold weather recipes tropical! Hey, if I can’t go to Tahiti, at least my taste buds can. -Cait Rohan Emeril Lagasse is at it again with another amazing recipe. Emeril’s... CONTINUE READING 13