10 Videos That Will Make Your Cooking More Fun — The Kitchn’s Best of 2014

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Did you know you can fit your Mason jar onto your blender to easily make an on-the-go smoothie? Or that you can keep guacamole green by adding a little water on top before storing it? We explored these fun and functional ideas, and more, in this year’s videos. Here’s a look back at the videos that you loved (and we loved!) the most in 2014.

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15 Recipes for Healthy, Comforting Meals — The Kitchn’s Best of 2014

Healthy and comforting? The recipes that fall into this magical sliver of the Venn diagram are nothing short of pure mealtime genius. I’m talking about vegetable-forward foods like Lasagna-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash and Grown-Up Tater Tots that still you feel like you’re eating something comforting, plus old favorites like Blueberry Pie Smoothies and Turkey Taco Salad. So good, right?

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5 Ways to Make Smoothies More Filling — Tips from The Kitchn

I decided right before Thanksgiving that this holiday season I’d aim for more balance in my diet. Obviously there would be stuffing and pie, but I wanted to counter those indulgences with big leafy greens and vitamin-rich smoothies.

My only issue with smoothies is that I’ll often spend a lot of time in the morning preparing them only to find myself hungry an hour later. so I began researching ways to really bulk up my morning routine so my breakfast is not only delicious but satisfying and fulfilling as well.

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The 9-Bottle Bar: The Essentials of Aromatic Bitters — The 9-Bottle Bar

What’s a great cocktail without bitters? Angostura and other aromatic bitters are the hidden seasoning of some of the cocktail universe’s greatest hits. Here’s what you should know about aromatic bitters, and some drinks that highlight them.


  1. 1. An Introduction to Aromatic Bitters
    The 9-Bottle Bar


  2. 2. 3 Aromatic Bitters to Fit Your Budget
    The 9-Bottle Bar


  3. 3. Peychaud’s Bitters: A New Orleans Take on Aromatic Bitters
    The 9-Bottle Bar


  4. 4. The 9-Bottle Bar Recipe: The Old Fashioned
    Drink Recipes from The Kitchn


  5. 5. 9-Bottle Bar Recipe: The Cuba Libre
    Drink Recipes from The Kitchn

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