What a time to be alive! We've got cotton candy fudge, slutty brownies, and s'mores french toast — all signs that 2014 was an awesome year for food. Looking back on the crazy culinary accomplishments of the past year, these videos stuck out as exceptionally scrumptious. Get ready to drool, because these are the very best things we cooked up on camera in 2014. Source: POPSUGAR Studios
While the Cookie Shot is only available at Dominique Ansel's New York City bakery, we've hacked the concept so you can sip from and chomp on the edible cookie cups at home.
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Your eyes aren't deceiving you — these aren't ordinary ice cream cones; they're pizza cones. Pioneered by Kono Pizza, this new take on pizza is almost as fun to make as it is to eat.
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While Magnolia Bakery is known for its Sex and the City-approved cupcakes, it's the bakery's creamy banana pudding that's really its showstopper. If you haven't tried it, trust us — this is going to easily become your new favorite dessert.
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Like celebrity-endorsed fragrances, many a celebrity wine label have left us wanting. That said, we've been pleasantly surprised by a handful of bottles, some of which would even hold their own without the famous names attached!
Watch the review: Best celebrity wines
We've hacked a home take on these cheesy Doritos bites, so you can enjoy them anywhere (and anytime) in the US of A.
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We created a ramen-enhanced take on a fast-food favorite: wings. These crisply crusted bites, as seen on the Today show, will make you rethink ramen.
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Don't live near a Shake Shack? The next best thing is a homemade version of this epic burger icon.
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The only thing better than ice cream is ice cream cake. It's pretty much the best frozen treat out there, especially when it involves confetti cake, whipped cream, and sprinkles.
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See our take on this must-try P.F. Chang's appetizer, and then bust out your wok (or skillet).
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You don't need to pick favorites anymore — we're combining cinnamon rolls and pancakes into one epic breakfast bite.
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The Cheesecake Factory may have a whopping 35+ flavors of cheesecake on its menu, ranging from key lime to tiramisu, but it's the original New York-style cheesecake that'll forever make our hearts flutter. Rich, dense, and tangy, it's so good that we developed our own recipe inspired by this decadent treat.
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Never has the old adage "less is more" better applied than in the case of the classic, pared-down Italian pasta dish spaghetti aglio e olio. It only takes six ingredients and a handful of minutes to make but is complex in flavor and supremely comforting.
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It's not quite a milkshake, it's not quite soft serve — it's a Wendy's Frosty, or rather our homemade take on the cloud of paradise.
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Unlike many tortilla soups that fall flat, this version layers flavor after flavor so that they sing in perfect harmony. It's really the only recipe for this Southwestern classic that you'll ever need.
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Well if you haven't heard of these mouthwateringly decadent treats, you are certainly in for a surprise. Picture a chewy, sprinkle-loaded chocolate chip cookie, topped with Double Stuf Oreos, capped off with a fudgy brownie layer, baked until just set, and drizzled in glossy chocolate ganache.
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Even if you're ultrabusy, you have enough time (a mere two minutes!) for this speed round of kitchen hacks from our always innovative friends at Foodbeast. Learn everything from the most efficient way to stem a strawberry to the secret to eating a cupcake like a boss.
Watch the video: Must-know food hacks
Cold-brew coffee will remedy any hot Summer day, but when the lines at your local coffee shop are simply too long, you'll be thankful that the baristas from Bar Nine Collective have broken down the perfect formula for making cold brew at home.
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Can't decide whether to start your day with a waffle or a doughnut? You don't have to: instead, dig into the latest pastry hybrid — the wonut — which combines the best qualities of the two.
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One batter, three delicious layers. While you're scratching your head wondering how this is even possible, it just takes one batter to make this mind-blowing layer cake.
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Starbucks's secret menu has legions of loyalists, and it's no surprise as to why: it's fun to order off-menu, but more importantly, these spins on Starbucks's classic drinks are tasty. We hacked three of our favorite Starbucks-inspired Frappuccinos.
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Make your own chocolate-lace lollipops that are perfect for party favors, weddings, and after-dinner pleasures.
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Because breakfast shouldn't be boring, we're combining s'mores, Nutella, and french toast into one epic dish. Yes, you read right: Nutella-stuffed s'mores french toast!
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Fudge has a reputation for being a finicky, fussy sweet to make at home, and while that's certainly true when it comes to classic recipes, this exceptionally easy cotton candy version breaks the mold.
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Known for its crack pie, birthday cake, and compost cookies, Momofuku Milk Bar puts a playful spin on traditional American desserts, including a deconstructed, absolutely fabulous take on German chocolate cake. See how Christina Tosi (Momofuku Milk Bar's chef, owner, and resident sweet tooth) makes this beautiful layer cake, and then get baking.
Print the recipe: German chocolate jimbo cake
Pastry genius Duff Goldman found a way to use up leftover cake scraps by creating adorable cakes in mason jars, and he shared his recipe and technique with us.
Print the recipe: Confetti cake in a jar