Made with liquid pectin, garlic, white vinegar, sugar
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Everyday Cooking

These are the basics, the simple meals, the make ahead recipes. Everyday cooking for every one.
These are the recipes you sometimes forget even are available. Like, making homemade cleansers and beauty products. Or, convenience items like croutons or coffee creamer. While so easy to buy, they are also easy to make.
Also check out our "make ahead" section for recipe-saving ingredient substitutes.
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Garlic Jelly
Jambalaya Mix
Made with crushed red pepper, thyme, black pepper, garlic powder, long-grain rice, onion, green bell pepper flakes, parsley, bay leaf, beef bouillon granules
Time: under 30 minutes
Microwave Dog Biscuits
Made with whole wheat flour, beef or chicken broth, egg, garlic salt, garlic powder
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Mexican Hot Chocolate Mix
Made with powdered milk, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, powdered vanilla, cocoa powder
Time: under 30 minutes
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Navy Bean and Ham Soup in a Pint Jar
Made with dried navy beans, ham, pork gravy mix, Knorr Vegetable Soup Mix, bacon bits, brown sugar, dried oregano, dried basil, nutmeg
Time: under 30 minutes
Toffee Mocha Beverage Mix
Made with brown sugar, instant coffee, powdered nondairy creamer, nonfat dry milk, cocoa powder
Time: under 30 minutes
Vegetable Broth Mix
Made with sage, turmeric, celery salt, dried parsley, garlic powder, salt, ground savory, dried marjoram, dried thyme, black pepper
Time: under 30 minutes
Vegetable Rice Soup in a Cup
Made with onion powder, vegetable soup mix, instant white rice, chicken bouillon granules
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Tortellini And Sun-Dried Tomato Soup Mix
Made with sun-dried tomato pesto sauce mix, chicken bouillon granules, sugar, salt, dry tortellini
Time: under 30 minutes
Lemon Dill Pasta
Made with olive oil, lemons, all-purpose flour, semolina, salt, dill, eggs
Time: 1-2 hours
Coca Cola Brownies
Made with buttermilk, eggs, baking soda, miniature marshmallows, nuts, margarine, cocoa powder, vanilla extract
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cranberry-Orange Jam
Made with cranberries, water, orange juice, lemon juice, sugar, liquid pectin
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Herb Dip Mix
Made with dried parsley, dried thyme, dried tarragon, onion, garlic powder, salt, black pepper
Time: under 30 minutes
Crustless Zucchini Pie
Treat yourself to a simple, crust-free zucchini pie, combining grated zucchini, parsley, and a blend of two cheeses. A versatile recipe that's easy to bake and can be served...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Burger-Stuffed Baked Potato
Made with potatoes, ground beef, cream of mushroom soup, onion, cheddar cheese
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Country Soup in a Jar
Made with alphabet pasta, barley, dried split peas, rice, dry lentils, dried minced onion, parsley, salt, lemon pepper, beef bouillon granules
Time: under 30 minutes
Grammy Helen's Apple Kuchen
Made with cinnamon, biscuit baking mix, sugar, egg, milk, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, Cortland, MacIntosh or other apples
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Tomato Jam With Lemon Jello
Made with sugar, lemon gelatin powder, tomatoes
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Green Tomato Mincemeat
Made with nutmeg, green tomatoes, apples, sultanas, currants, vinegar, lemon rind, orange rind, sugar, cinnamon
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
A And W Boston Baked Beans
Made with ground cloves, chili powder, apple cider vinegar, root beer, bacon, onion, garlic, pinto beans, ketchup, brown sugar
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Jalapeno Jelly
Made with liquid fruit pectin, green food coloring, jalapeno peppers, sugar, green peppers, cider vinegar
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chewy Coconut-Almond Cookies in a Jar
Made with vanilla extract, egg, coconut, sliced almonds, brown sugar, biscuit baking mix, butter or margarine
Time: under 30 minutes
Make Ahead Antipasto
Made with marinated artichoke hearts, carrots, green bell peppers, cauliflower, mushrooms, sweet pickles, celery, black olives, green olives, pickled onions
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Hamburger Stroganoff Casserole With Biscuit Topping
Made with refrigerated biscuits, ground beef, black pepper, french fried onions, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Dry Soup Mix
Made with black pepper, dried thyme, dried basil, non fat dry milk, cornstarch, chicken bouillon, dried onion flakes
Time: under 30 minutes
Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole
Made with cornflake crumbs, cheddar cheese, frozen hash brown potatoes, butter or margarine, salt, black pepper, onion, cream of chicken soup
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Creamy Mushroom Chicken
Made with seasoned dry breadcrumbs, cheddar cheese, cream of mushroom soup, mayonnaise, sour cream, whole kernel corn, Parmesan cheese, cooked chicken or turkey
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Frozen Grape Jelly
Made with sugar, water, frozen grape juice, pectin
Method: microwave
Time: 30-60 minutes
Italian Dressing Bulk Mix
Made with sugar, dried oregano, black pepper, dried thyme, dried basil, parsley, dry mustard, celery seed, paprika, dill weed
Time: under 30 minutes
Hamad Mraquade (Preserved Lemons)
Made with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, ripe lemons
Time: over 5 hours
Pumpkin, Apricot, And Raisin Jam
Made with sugar, pumpkin, raisins, dried apricots
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Basic Irish Sausages
Made with nutmeg, mace, ground ginger, lean pork, pork fat, ground allspice, salt, black pepper, dried sage or marjoram, white breadcrumbs
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Tangerine Marmalade
Made with lemon juice, tangerines, lemons, water, sugar
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Pear Pineapple No-Cook Freezer Jam
Made with powdered fruit pectin, water, corn syrup, pears, crushed pineapple, lemon juice, ascorbic acid crystals, sugar
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Root Beer Baked Beans
Made with bacon, onion, hot sauce, pork and beans, root beer, barbecue sauce, dry mustard
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Christmas Soup Mix
Made with dried mixed vegetable flakes, dried onion, poultry seasoning, black pepper, garlic powder, water, chicken, mixed vegetables, pasta
Time: under 30 minutes
10 Minute Rice Mix
Made with salt, garlic salt, dried minced onion, dried parsley, long-grain rice, onion soup mix
Time: under 30 minutes
All-Purpose Cake Mix
Made with shortening, salt, all-purpose flour, sugar, cornstarch, baking powder
Time: under 30 minutes
Homemade Low-Fat Whipped Topping
Made with instant non-fat dry milk, unflavored gelatin, skim milk, sugar, water, vanilla extract
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Eggless Semolina Pasta Dough
Made with semolina flour, salt, water
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Hungarian Sausage
Made with ground allspice, ground pork, salt, black pepper, Hungarian paprika, garlic
Time: over 5 hours
Freeze Ahead Cinnamon Rolls
Made with salt, butter or margarine, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, pecans, raisins, powdered sugar, milk, water
Method: microwave, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Chocolate Coke Cake With Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
Made with butter, cream cheese, cocoa powder, chocolate cake mix, coca-cola, oil, water, eggs, powdered sugar
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Crustless Caramel Custard Pie
Made with Bisquick, milk, butter, eggs, vanilla extract, brown sugar
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Impossible Chocolate Cream Pie
Made with baking mix, sugar, milk, butter, vanilla extract, eggs, unsweetened chocolate
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Peach Marmalade
Made with sugar, orange, lemon, water, peaches, powdered fruit pectin
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Texas Two-Step Soup In A Jar
Made with pasta, brown gravy mix, red chili powder, dried oregano, ground cumin, onion, garlic salt, tortilla chips
Time: under 30 minutes
Stuffed Crescent Rolls
Made with black pepper, sausage meat, ground beef, onion, bread, egg, water, prepared mustard, parsley, salt
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Bing Cherry Jam
Made with sugar, cloves, Bing cherries, pectin, lemon juice, almond liqueur, cinnamon
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Impossible Cranberry Pie
Made with baking mix, sugar, eggs, cranberries, orange peel, milk, butter, vanilla extract
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Beef Bologna
Made with onion powder, liquid smoke, hamburger, salt, garlic powder, water, black pepper
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Impossible Chicken Pesto Pie
Made with mozzarella cheese, chicken, baking mix, milk, eggs, pesto sauce
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cheddar Spinach Appetizer Squares
Made with nutmeg, black pepper, salt, eggs, refrigerated crescent rolls, cheddar cheese, all-purpose flour, Parmesan cheese, half-and-half or milk, frozen chopped...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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