This recipe is the perfect way to save money and have control over the ingredients in your baking mix. You can easily make a double or triple batch to have on hand...
Time: under 30 minutes
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Copycat Bisquick Without Shortening
Homemade Bisquick Baking Mix
There's something about homemade Bisquick baking mix that just tastes better than the store-bought version.
Time: under 30 minutes
Heavy Cream Substitute
If you find yourself out of heavy cream and you need some for a recipe, use this simple substitute that requires only two ingredients.
Method: microwave, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Homemade Non-Stick Pan Coating
Keep this homemade non-stick spread on hand and use in recipes calling for the spray (or anytime you need to grease a pan)
Time: under 30 minutes
Honey Apple Juice Jelly
Who knew you could transform just a few simple ingredients into something so delicious? Get ready to slather this delightful jelly on everything.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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Bianca's Dog and Cat Biscuits
Whether your furry friends have discerning palates or think anything is a treat, these Bianca's biscuits are sure to make tails wag and whiskers twitch.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Ginger Peach Marmalade
Made with sugar, powdered pectin, water, peaches, crystallized ginger, oranges
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Spiced Rum Vanilla Extract
This recipe is for a spiced rum vanilla extract that is made with just two ingredients: spiced rum and vanilla beans. The extract can be used in baking or to make cocktails.
Time: over 5 hours
Mushroom Soup Meatloaf
This perfectly tender meatloaf is drenched in a rich mushroom sauce before serving.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Amish Egg Noodles
If you've never had homemade egg noodles you've been missing out! If you have the time to make them it is totally worth it. The process isn't very difficult and only uses a few...
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
7-Up Cobbler Bake
A delicious dessert with only three ingredients. Cherry pie filling is topped with dry yellow cake mix and 7-up soda is poured over the top then baked until done.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Drop Egg Noodles
From-scratch pasta might be a chore, but these egg noodles are simple as could be. Two ingredients and barely two minutes later, and they're ready to be dropped into soups and broths.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Granny's Old Fashioned Pork Sausage
Want to try your hand at making homemade sausage? This simple recipe yields great, consistent results. Kitchen Aid has a meat grinder attachment for its stand mixers...
Time: under 30 minutes
Easy-Bake Oven Pizza
Let the kids create their own pizza night with pizza made in their Easy Bake Oven. Add any additional toppings as desired (you may need to adjust the baking time with more...
Time: under 30 minutes
Bisquick Corn Fritters
Easy peasy corn fritters that you can twist and turn a dozen ways depending on what you're craving. Throw in some onions or jalapenos, experiment your heart out.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Hot Dr. Pepper
Heat and lemon turn this popular soft drink into a soothing warm beverage and a great remedy for a cough or sore throat.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Bisquick Peach Cobbler
Peach cobbler doesn't get much easier than this. Bisquick takes the guesswork out of getting the batter just right. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Cream Soup Shepherd's Pie
A twist on classic Shepherd's pie using ground beef and cream of mushroom soup.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Cheese Bread
Biscuits just got a makeover. This cheddar-loaded biscuit bread is great with eggs, creamy grits, gravy - just about any savory breakfast you can imagine.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Easy Bake Oven Chocolate Chip Cookies
Skip the boxed mix because it's so easy for your kids to make cookies in the Easy-Bake oven by Hasbro using this homemade chocolate chip cookie recipe.
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Cracker Barrel Double Fudge Coca Cola Cake
Coca cola has a slightly spicy flavor to it which shines through in this chocolate cake recipe. It's just like they serve at Cracker Barrel...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Basic Homemade Country Sausage
Start the day with homemade sausage perfected by combining lean pork and pork fatback with a kiss of sage. Spice it up by adding cayenne pepper.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Peach Enchiladas
Made with Mountain Dew or Sprite, peaches, butter, sugar, ground cinnamon, refrigerated crescent roll dough
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Potatis Korv (Swedish Christmas Sausage)
Sausage and potatoes are a great pairing to begin with, so why not put shredded potatoes right in the sausage?
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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This Italian cheese is so versatile that it can be used in both sweet and savory recipes from cheesecakes to lasagnas.
A can of cream of mushroom soup can be a real dinner saver. It works great in casseroles and can turn into a sauce or gravy in a pinch.