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Everyday Cooking

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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recipe for garlic jelly

Garlic Jelly

Made with liquid pectin, garlic, white vinegar, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for honey jelly

Honey Jelly

Made with honey, water, liquid fruit pectin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for jambalaya mix

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


recipe for microwave dog biscuits

Microwave Dog Biscuits

Made with whole wheat flour, beef or chicken broth, egg, garlic salt, garlic powder

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mexican hot chocolate mix

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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recipe for navy bean and ham soup in a pint jar

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

recipe for toffee mocha beverage mix

Toffee Mocha Beverage Mix

Made with brown sugar, instant coffee, powdered nondairy creamer, nonfat dry milk, cocoa powder


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for vegetable broth mix

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


recipe for vegetable rice soup in a cup

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

recipe for washing soda fireplace soot remover

Washing Soda Fireplace Soot Remover

Made with water, washing soda


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tortellini and sun-dried tomato soup mix

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


recipe for lemon dill pasta

Lemon Dill Pasta

Made with olive oil, lemons, all-purpose flour, semolina, salt, dill, eggs


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for home made pasta

Home Made Pasta

Made with water, all purpose flour, eggs, olive oil


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for coca cola brownies

Coca Cola Brownies

Made with buttermilk, eggs, baking soda, miniature marshmallows, nuts, margarine, cocoa powder, vanilla extract

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cranberry-orange jam

Cranberry-Orange Jam

Made with cranberries, water, orange juice, lemon juice, sugar, liquid pectin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for herb dip mix

Herb Dip Mix

Made with dried parsley, dried thyme, dried tarragon, onion, garlic powder, salt, black pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crustless zucchini pie

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


recipe for burger-stuffed baked potato

Burger-Stuffed Baked Potato

Made with potatoes, ground beef, cream of mushroom soup, onion, cheddar cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for country soup in a jar

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

recipe for grammy helen's apple kuchen

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


recipe for tomato jam with lemon jello

Tomato Jam With Lemon Jello

Made with sugar, lemon gelatin powder, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for green tomato mincemeat

Green Tomato Mincemeat

Made with nutmeg, green tomatoes, apples, sultanas, currants, vinegar, lemon rind, orange rind, sugar, cinnamon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for a and w boston baked beans

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


recipe for jalapeno jelly

Jalapeno Jelly

Made with liquid fruit pectin, green food coloring, jalapeno peppers, sugar, green peppers, cider vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chewy coconut-almond cookies in a jar

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

recipe for make ahead antipasto

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


recipe for hamburger stroganoff casserole with biscuit topping

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

recipe for dry soup mix

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

recipe for cheesy hash brown casserole

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


recipe for creamy mushroom chicken

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

recipe for frozen grape jelly

Frozen Grape Jelly

Made with sugar, water, frozen grape juice, pectin

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for italian dressing bulk mix

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


recipe for hamad mraquade (preserved lemons)

Hamad Mraquade (Preserved Lemons)

Made with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, ripe lemons


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for pumpkin, apricot, and raisin jam

Pumpkin, Apricot, And Raisin Jam

Made with sugar, pumpkin, raisins, dried apricots

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for basic irish sausages

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


recipe for tangerine marmalade

Tangerine Marmalade

Made with lemon juice, tangerines, lemons, water, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for pear pineapple no-cook freezer jam

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

recipe for root beer baked beans

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


recipe for christmas soup mix

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

recipe for 10 minute rice mix

10 Minute Rice Mix

Made with salt, garlic salt, dried minced onion, dried parsley, long-grain rice, onion soup mix


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for all-purpose cake mix

All-Purpose Cake Mix

Made with shortening, salt, all-purpose flour, sugar, cornstarch, baking powder


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for homemade low-fat whipped topping

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

recipe for eggless semolina pasta dough

Eggless Semolina Pasta Dough

Made with semolina flour, salt, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for hungarian sausage

Hungarian Sausage

Made with ground allspice, ground pork, salt, black pepper, Hungarian paprika, garlic


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for freeze ahead cinnamon rolls

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

recipe for lecithin pan coating

Lecithin Pan Coating

Made with lecithin, grain alcohol or vodka


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chocolate coke cake with chocolate cream cheese frosting

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


recipe for crustless caramel custard pie

Crustless Caramel Custard Pie

Made with Bisquick, milk, butter, eggs, vanilla extract, brown sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for impossible chocolate cream pie

Impossible Chocolate Cream Pie

Made with baking mix, sugar, milk, butter, vanilla extract, eggs, unsweetened chocolate

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for peach marmalade

Peach Marmalade

Made with sugar, orange, lemon, water, peaches, powdered fruit pectin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for texas two-step soup in a jar

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

recipe for stuffed crescent rolls

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

recipe for bing cherry jam

Bing Cherry Jam

Made with sugar, cloves, Bing cherries, pectin, lemon juice, almond liqueur, cinnamon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for impossible cranberry pie

Impossible Cranberry Pie

Made with baking mix, sugar, eggs, cranberries, orange peel, milk, butter, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for beef bologna

Beef Bologna

Made with onion powder, liquid smoke, hamburger, salt, garlic powder, water, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for impossible chicken pesto pie

Impossible Chicken Pesto Pie

Made with mozzarella cheese, chicken, baking mix, milk, eggs, pesto sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for basic kiwi jam

Basic Kiwi Jam

Made with kiwi, sugar, liquid pectin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cheddar spinach appetizer squares

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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