Q: When baking bread in a non-stick bread pan do I need to spray vegetable oil in the pan first? I do this when I bake bread in a regular bread pan, but I wonder if the crust would get too dark, or be over-baked if I do the same with a non-stick pan.

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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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Fried Cauliflower Rice

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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Superpower Morning Smoothie

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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Q: We are making scrapple and don’t have any savory. Is there another herb we could use in its place?

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