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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 homestyle chicken soup mix in a jar

Homestyle Chicken Soup Mix In A Jar

Made with dried oregano, black pepper, garlic powder, chicken bouillon granules, dried minced onion, shell macaroni pasta, barley, spinach pasta, rice


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for frozen orange juice jelly

Frozen Orange Juice Jelly

Made with pectin, sugar, frozen orange juice concentrate, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for alphabet soup in minutes mix

Alphabet Soup In Minutes Mix

Made with alphabet pasta, dried vegetable flakes, chicken bouillon granules, black pepper, fish-shaped crackers


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pumice hand scrub

Pumice Hand Scrub

Made with soap flakes, borax, powdered pumice or fine sand


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sweet potato crescent roll empanadas

Sweet Potato Crescent Roll Empanadas

Made with butter, ground cinnamon, sugar, sweet potatoes, cream cheese, brown sugar, lemon juice, kosher salt, refrigerated crescent roll dough

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for homemade bathtub crayons

Homemade Bathtub Crayons

Made with mild white soap, water, food coloring


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for pina colada mix

Pina Colada Mix

Made with cream of coconut, pineapple juice


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for making cream cheese

Making Cream Cheese

Made with salt, milk, butter, liquid lecithin, mesophilic cheese culture, rennet

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for kitty's moist morsels (cat treats)

Kitty's Moist Morsels (Cat Treats)

Made with tomato paste, egg, ground beef or turkey, carrot, cheese, brewer's yeast, dried catnip, bread crumbs

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for kitty cat cookies

Kitty Cat Cookies

Made with egg, corn oil, whole wheat flour, cornmeal, soy flour, wheat germ, dried catnip, tuna, water

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for dr. pepper cake

Dr. Pepper Cake

Made with cinnamon, flour, sugar, salt, eggs, buttermilk, baking soda, Dr. Pepper, margarine

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for apricot cobbler

Apricot Cobbler

Made with apricot halves, biscuit baking mix, brown sugar, nutmeg, milk, margarine


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for apple pancakes

Apple Pancakes

Made with apple, milk, biscuit baking mix, cinnamon, egg, vanilla extract, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for muffin mix

Muffin Mix

Made with shortening, muffin mix, lemon pudding mix, poppy seeds, lemon peel, milk, egg, vegetable oil, powdered sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for deep dish taco squares

Deep Dish Taco Squares

Made with tomato, water, ground beef, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, onion, baking mix

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for dog food dumplings

Dog Food Dumplings

Made with eggs, oil, water, dry dog food


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken roll-ups

Chicken Roll-ups

Crescent rolls are baked with a cheesy chicken filling. This recipe makes a simple appetizer or snack.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for impossible peaches and cream pie

Impossible Peaches and Cream Pie

Made with butter, peaches, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, whipping cream, eggs, sugar, Bisquick, whipped cream

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for eggplant jam (moroccan)

Eggplant Jam (Moroccan)

Made with water, salt, whole cloves, eggplants, lemons, sugar, cinnamon, ground ginger

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cajun hot sausage

Cajun Hot Sausage

Made with sausage casing, sugar, paprika, pork, pork fat, garlic, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt, bay leaf


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for caramelized onion jam

Caramelized Onion Jam

Made with fresh rosemary, butter, onions, brown sugar, malt vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker apple pie

Slow Cooker Apple Pie

Made with baking mix, apples, ground cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, milk, butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for bakers clay

Bakers Clay

Made with flour, salt, water


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for crescent roll marshmallow puffs

Crescent Roll Marshmallow Puffs

Made with milk, sugar, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, refrigerated crescent rolls, marshmallows, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for ooze

Ooze

Made with cornstarch, food coloring, water


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for elderberry jam

Elderberry Jam

Made with vinegar, elderberries, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for homemade buttermilk substitute

Homemade Buttermilk Substitute

Made with lemon juice, whole milk, cream of tartar, white vinegar


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for diaper rash cream

Diaper Rash Cream

Made with mineral oil, cornstarch baby powder, zinc oxide ointment, triple antibiotic ointment, anti-fungal ointment


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cranberry-orange marmalade

Cranberry-Orange Marmalade

Made with brandy, orange peel, sugar, water, ground cloves, cranberries, orange marmalade, Grand Marnier

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for fat-free cream soup mix

Fat-free Cream Soup Mix

Made with nonfat dry powdered milk, dried onion flakes, cornstarch, chicken bouillon granules, dried basil, dried thyme, dried bell peppers


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 laundry starch

Laundry Starch

Made with cornstarch, wheat starch


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

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 boudin

Boudin

Made with fresh parsley, garlic, green onion, water, white poultry meat, cooked, long grain white rice, sage, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 slow cooker cola beef roast

Slow Cooker Cola Beef Roast

Made with Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce, beef bottom round or rump roast, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, vegetable oil, cola, chili sauce

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   2-5 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 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 hot pepper jelly

Hot Pepper Jelly

Made with fruit pectin, sugar, jalapeno peppers, cranberry juice cocktail, vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 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 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 impossible rhubarb streusel pie

Impossible Rhubarb Streusel Pie

Made with butter, Bisquick, brown sugar, nuts, rhubarb, milk, eggs, sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


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 vegetable casserole

Vegetable Casserole

Made with white shoe peg corn, French cut green beans, butter or margarine, water chestnuts, onion, cream of celery soup, sour cream, cheddar cheese, crackers

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 crescent chicken bundles

Crescent Chicken Bundles

Made with crushed seasoned stuffing croutons, cream cheese, butter or margarine, chives, milk, salt, black pepper, cooked chicken, refrigerated crescent rolls

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 ambrosia jam

Ambrosia Jam

Made with sugar, crushed pineapple, peaches, oranges, cantaloupe, lemon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for lemon pastries

Lemon Pastries

Made with refrigerated crescent roll dough, cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes




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