29 Recipes for the Trendiest Foods of 2014

2014 was the year that brought us crop tops, juicing, bold eyebrows and… sriracha and waffles? Yep, we ate A LOT of delicious and trendy foods this year, and we’re not quite ready to let them go. Why not say sayonara to 2014 by noshing on some of its most delicious offerings? We’re sharing our favorite recipes for the trendiest foods of the year. Whether you’re serving up a meal or some tasty treats, these dishes are sure to keep you coming back for seconds.

1. Lemon Chia Muffins: Chia is fairly new to the health food frontier, but given its serious superfood powers, it’s definitely going to be around for a while. Try these muffins for a yummy way to incorporate chia seeds into your food. (via Something Swanky)

2. Cider Pumpkin Waffles: Waffles had a big year, both the sweet and savory kind. Make your breakfast waffles more upscale by trying this pumpkin-y version that screams fall. (via Half-Baked Harvest)

3. Monte Cristo Waffle Sandwich: 2014 was all about maximizing your taste buds, and nothing does that better than a savory and sweet dish. Can you say yum? (via FoodieCrush)

4. S’mores French Toast: The feeling you just got when looking at this? It’s love. (via BS in the Kitchen)

5. Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast: Stuffed French toast was a winner this year, and this rich, ooey-gooey version will definitely be a contender for #1 at brunch. (via Greens and Chocolate)

6. Chocolate Dutch Baby Pancake: Pancakes were one of the most searched for foods on Google this year. Break the typical mold by making a Dutch baby pancake. This chocolate one is essentially dessert for breakfast. (via Two Peas and Their Pod)

7. Pumpkin Spice Dutch Baby: Take your pumpkin spice obsession to a new level with this perfect Saturday morning breakfast. We dare to say it’s better than the latte. (via Just a Taste)

8. Gwyneth’s Avocado Toast: Avocado toast was a HUGE deal this year, and we can’t complain. We’ll find any excuse to add avocado to our meals. (via Thoughts by Natalie)

9. Heirloom Tomato and Avocado Toast: This is basically a caprese salad with avocado on bread. You’re welcome. (via Blissful Basil)

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10. White Chicken Chili: Chili was also on Google’s Top 10 recipe list this year. Make a white chicken chili for comfort food with a twist. (via Cooking Classy)

11. Slow Cooker Turkey Taco Chili: Taco chili in a bowl? We love that this adds a healthy dose of zest to a crockpot classic. (via Gimme Some Oven)

12. Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese: Squash was a kind of a big deal this year, especially of the butternut variety. Try it in mac and cheese for a cheesy bowl of goodness that’ll taste great anytime. (via Lauren’s Latest)

13. Roasted Butternut Squash With Cranberries and Feta: Sweet, savory and tangy are just a few of the wonderful tastes you’ll encounter when you make this roasted squash dish. (via Peas and Crayons)

14. Chicken Florentine Lasagna: Lasagna was a much-searched-for dinner on search engines this year. Try this yummy take featuring chicken and spinach if you’re looking for something out of the ordinary. (via The Cozy Apron)

15. Coq Au Riesling: Chicken is always a staple food, and 2014 was no different. Coq au riesling is a sweet and creamy way to make a main course that’ll be a crowd pleaser. (via Simply Delicious)

16. Poutine: This year, poutine made it to the IT list. Don’t be surprised though — with French fries, gravy and cheese, how could it not? (via Seasons and Suppers)

17. Lobster Poutine: As if you needed another reason to love lobster. Make poutine more decadent by adding claws and tails in the mix. (via A Beautiful Bite)

18. Mac and Cheese Stuffed Meatballs: Meatloaf was one of America’s most-sought out recipes this year, and meatballs are essentially the smaller, cuter meatloaf. In this case, meatballs don’t go in the pasta. Pasta goes in the meatballs. Say what? (via Spend With Pennies)

19. Garlic, Lemon and Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts: Get ready to say goodbye to kale. The new hot greens on the block hail from Brussels. They’re small, but mighty. (via Cooking Classy)

20. Coconut Shrimp With Orange Chia Marmalade: Fried shrimp dipped in a sauce made with chia seeds? You know this sweet + savory combo has got to be good. (via Lexi’s Clean Kitchen)

21. Thai Chicken Tacos: This year, tacos were a major hit, but not your run-of-the-mill type. This Thai-fusion taco is sure to impress. (via Gimme Some Oven)

22. Jerk Chicken Tacos: Give tacos an island twist by filling them with jerk chicken. Let us know when they’re ready — we’ll take some too! (via Creme De La Crumb)

23. Teriyaki Salmon With Sriracha Cream Sauce: The big condiment on campus this year, Sriracha, goes swimmingly with this salmon. With a flavor that’s spicy and also slightly sweet, it’s no wonder this sauce was a hit. (via Damn Delicious)

24. Miso Ramen: These aren’t your college dorm room oodles of noodles. Ramen went back to its roots this year and made a big splash on the culinary scene. (via Pickled Plum)

25. Cronut Grilled Cheese: Food mash-ups were all the rage for 2014, and the croissant-donut was no exception. Here, the Franken-food goes deeper down mash-up lane and becomes a grilled cheese. (via Oh Bite It)

How Sweet- Yummy Snacks + Desserts

26. Mango Fruit Roll Ups: This year, we added a dehydrator to our list of fave kitchen gadgets. Whip it out or use your oven to one up the fruit leather you’ve grown accustomed to. (via Just a Taste)

27. Dried Banana Slices: Got lots of ripe bananas? Slice some up and pop ’em in a dehydrator to make your own banana chips. (via Averie Cooks)

28. Cookie Butter Cheesecake: Culinary dark horse cookie butter hit the scene and threatened to oust fan-favorite Nutella as the best dessert condiment. Try it out in this cheesecake with malted pretzel crust. Just try your best not to eat the whole thing at once. (via The Moonblush Baker)

29. Cookie Butter Banana Bread: Banana bread recipes were at the top of everyone’s mind this year. With cookie butter in the mix, you can’t go wrong making this one. (via Crazy for Crust)

Which of these will you be cooking up before the year’s out? Tweet us your fave recipe on Twitter!

We all know the Yellowstone season 5 cast is stacked: Kelly O'Reilly, Wes Bentley, Luke Grimes, Kelsey Asbille — and now Bella Hadid?! Yep, that's right, the model showed up on the latest episode of the TV show and the internet is going crazy. Not only because Bella is in the show (and she's an incredible equestrian) but also the fact that creator Taylor Sheridan cast her as his onscreen girlfriend.

Keep reading for everything you need to know about Bella Hadid's Yellowstone cameo — and the internet's reaction.

Was that Bella Hadid on Yellowstone?

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Well yes, that was Bella Hadid on Yellowstone. Good eye! The actress appeared in season 5, episode 13, "Give The World Away." When Beth Dutton (played by Kelly Reilly) shows up at Travis Wheatley's ranch, she's greeted by Travis' girlfriend Sadie (Bella Hadid) instead of the horse trainer himself (who's played by creator Taylor Sheridan).

As the episode progresses, we see Beth and Sadie start to bond (or at least, we see Beth try to figure out why Sadie's with Travis) and Sadie hops on a horse herself. If there's one thing that will solidify the return of the Western aesthetic, it's Bella Hadid wearing a cowboy hat.

And this isn't the first time Bella has showed off her horseback riding skills! Her boyfriend Adan Banuelos posted a video on November 3 of Bella competing, saying "Bella rode 3 horses and qualified to 7 different finals, bringing home her first CHAMPIONSHIP buckle! We continue to be proud of her in (and out) of the arena."

The model and actress' 'Ôrəbella Alchemy Foundation also works with the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) to provide therapeutic and adaptive horseback riding for individuals for special needs.

After the new Yellowstone episode aired, the internet simply couldn't help but roast Taylor Sheridan (who's 54) for casting the 28-year-old Bella Hadid as his own girlfriend.

"Taylor Sheridan making Bella Hadid his girlfriend in 'Yellowstone' is objectively hilarious," @spaseycasey tweeted, while @rigginsslim says making Taylor's character "the Dutton savior + coolest guy in the universe" while "1/3 of it is him shirtless [and] he’s f—king Literally Bella Hadid" isn't even "the top 5 dumbest parts of the episode."

However, it looks like this was the push some of Bella's fans needed to start the show! "starting yellowstone because bella hadid made a cameo in it," @cardiganfml tweeted. (I literally cannot judge considering I started 1923 after seeing Brandon Sklenar in It Ends With Us).

Bella Hadid wasn't the only guest star on this week's episode of 'Yellowstone'

In addition to Bella, we also saw Blake Lively's brother-in-law Bart Johnson make a guest appearance. The High School Musical star's character has the audacity to try and hit on Beth during a girls' night out. Read the room!

What did you think of this week's Yellowstone episode? I can't believe next week is the finale! Check out why Paramount+'s New Drama Landman Will Fill The Yellowstone Void In Your Life.

If you're anything like me, you treat Christmas like a whole fashion show. Whether it’s a wholesome family dinner or a (not so wholesome) party with hometown friends, I always plan to pull a look or two.

As opposed to years past, I’m looking to shake up my Christmas outfits a bit, playing with multiple patterns, cozy (yet stylish) layers, and, of course, a good pair of boots. Looking for inspo along those lines? We’ve got all the Christmas outfit ideas you need to stun at this year’s festivities.

Check out these 12 Christmas outfit ideas you have our full permission to copy this season!

Kayla Walden

Sparkles are extremely festive this time of year – go all out with a sequined dress to really embrace the Christmas spirit! You can find so many similar options at Anthropologie and Nordstrom. When paired with some cute ballet flats, you'll be feelin' like a little Christmas fairy in no time.

Haley Sprankle

A blazer will never fail to make your Christmas outfits look sophisticated. Layer one on top of a basic cable knit sweater for a classic feel (that'll also keep you super warm)! From there, trousers or tailored jeans will do. Don't forget to accessorize with red Christmas nails and a bold red lip color!

Jasmine Williams

Layers, layers, layers: it's the name of the Christmas outfit game, especially if you live somewhere super cold. But a practical 'fit doesn't have to be boring! Start with a comfy turtleneck and pants (over some leggings for extra warmth), then go crazy by mixing colors and patterns. This plaid + leather combo will be on repeat. Step into your favorite winter boots to bolden up the look!

Ali Ives

Statement jackets are the way to go. This leather one is lined with a furry material that not only holds in your body heat during outdoor excursions, but looks so chic, too. Layer one with some leggings, a black mini dress, and a bright red sweater like this one so you feel cozy all day long! Don't forget the boots, either! 😍

Haley Sprankle

Hair bows are the perfect accessory to rock alongside your Christmas outfits. From sleek sweaters like this one to more formal dresses, they fit the occasion oh-so nicely.

Haley Sprankle

For a *spicier* holiday get-up, don't hesitate to reach for your fave tall boots and little black dress. It's a no-fail combo! With an all-black situation like this one, you won't have to spend extra time worrying about if your outfit is matching perfectly or not. Wear the two pieces with some sheer black tights, or get creative with colored ones, like a bold red or sparkly white.

Kayla Walden

If your personal style leans more preppy, this is the Christmas outfit idea to copy: loafers and a pleated skirt instantly make you look dressed up, but the nice part is you're not sacrificing comfort for style one bit. This outfit formula can span over endless color combos, but we particularly love the burgundy-leaning look with this one.

Meredith Holser

You can never go wrong with a good green or red plaid dress. Bonus points if it's vintage, like this one! You can easily dress it up with tights and a cardigan, with boots or ballet flats to match!

Kayla Walden

Velvet dresses have our hearts (and closets). The material evokes a very vintage-y Christmas vibe that you can style over and over again. We're currently eyeing similar styles to this one from Target and Anthropologie!

Rachael Sprankle

Sequins shine again! If it's Christmas party time, you truly cannot go wrong with an eye-catching ensemble like this one. You'll leave the whole crowd stunned. A sequined dress also makes for some ahh-mazing Instagram pics! 📸

Ali Ives

Bundling up this winter doesn't have to be drab. Throw on a plaid scarf on top of a layered look to embrace all the Christmas vibes!

Kayla Walden

Playing with different materials and non-traditional color combos might just surprise you when it comes to creating the coolest Christmas outfits. For instance, this 'fit combines leather and suede, which contrast each other beautifully. You also might not immediately think of black and brown working well together, but this outfit idea defies all fashion "rules" in that regard.

Haley Sprankle

For a Christmas-y night out (ahem, bar crawl, anyone?), don your cutest holiday sweater with some comfy jeans and boots. We've found some really great options for fun holiday sweaters that are still super stylish!

Haley Sprankle

Get you a good tall black boot, and your Christmas outfit ideas will go far. They work wonderfully with everything from maxi dresses to midi skirts!

Kayla Walden

No matter what you wear this Christmas, there's always room for a playful (and festive!) hair bow.

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As I type this, I'm sipping on chai tea, wrapped in a blanket covered in hedgehogs holding candy canes, while twinkly lights hang on the wall behind my head. That's right baby, it's Christmastime!! (Well, almost). It might not be Thanksgiving yet, but we're getting in the holiday spirit early, because...well, why not? A few Christmas music, a taste test of Taylor Swift's chai tea cookies, and A Charlie Brown Christmas are all surefire ways to make any cloudy, dark-before-5 pm day merry and bright. After you've watched Snoopy prepare dinner for all his friends in A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, press play on the oh so sweet A Charlie Brown Christmas!

Here's everything you need to know about how to stream A Charlie Brown Christmas for the 2024 holiday season.

How To Stream 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'

You can stream A Charlie Brown Christmas is streaming on Apple TV+ this year, which is also where you'll find It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown and A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. So if you're wondering, 'Is A Charlie Brown Christmas on Netflix?' unfortunately, no, it's not.

But while the $9.99 cost for an Apple TV+ subscription gives you access to literally so many other titles, it's understandable if that's a deal breaker. Good thing there's a 7-day free trial! Apple TV+ is also airing the special for free on two days during the holiday season: December 14 and December 15. Mark your calendar!

Check out Everything Coming To Apple TV+ In 2024for a look into the streamer's newest projects!

What happened in A Charlie Brown Christmas?

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A Charlie Brown Christmas Plot

In A Charlie Brown Christmas, our titular main character is not feeling merry and bright. Even though the world is cheery (and snowy) around him, he simply can't break out of his funk — especially when he tries to direct his friends in the local Christmas play and they all make fun of him. But thankfully, Linus, and one special little Christmas tree, help save Charlie Brown's Christmas spirit.

The special definitely struck a chord in audiences. According to TODAY, almost half of the entire country tuned into the premiere, and A Charlie Brown Christmas ended up winning an Emmy in 1966 for Outstanding Children's Program.

When did A Charlie Brown Christmas come out?

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A Charlie Brown Christmas Release Date

A Charlie Brown Christmas first aired on CBS December 9, 1965. Even though Charles M. Schulz's comic strip introduced characters like Charlie Brown, Sally, Linus, and Snoopy in 1950, this was the first time the characters appeared in a TV special.

Can I stream the music from A Charlie Brown Christmas?

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Yes you can listen to the A Charlie Brown Christmas album (which has sold more than 5 million copies) on streaming platforms!

Why is A Charlie Brown Christmas not airing?

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After Apple bought the rights to the Charlie Brown specials in 2018, A Charlie Brown Christmas, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, and It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown haven't regularly premiered on TV. 2022 marked the last time Apple allowed PBS stations to air A Charlie Brown Christmas once during the holiday season.

Will ABC show A Charlie Brown Christmas?

Check out 60 Unique Christmas Card Ideas That Also Make Great Instagram Captions for more inspiration!

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