Made with chicken broth, carrots, cooked chicken, rice, frozen broccoli
Time: under 30 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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Lucky Putty Chicken Dinner
Freezer To Oven Chicken Supreme With Mushrooms
Made with boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, chicken stock, butter, onions, mushrooms, salt and pepper, white wine, tomato puree
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies In A Jar
Made with milk chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, mini chocolate-covered peanut butter candy bites, honey flavored bear-shaped graham crackers, miniature...
Time: under 30 minutes
Nectarine And Raspberry Preserves
Made with raspberries, nectarines, sugar, lemon juice
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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
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Taco Hot Dish
Made with cheddar cheese, sour cream, refrigerated crescent roll dough, ground beef, onion, taco seasoning mix, tomato paste
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Impossible Salmon Asparagus Pie
Made with salt, Parmesan cheese, milk, eggs, asparagus, red bell pepper, cheddar cheese, green onions, red sockeye salmon, biscuit baking mix
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Impossible Broccoli And Cauliflower Pie
Made with salt, black pepper, biscuit baking mix, eggs, broccoli and cauliflower mix, bacon, onion, mushroom stems and pieces, Cheddar cheese, milk
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Impossible Italian Chicken Pie
Made with black pepper, milk, biscuit baking mix, Parmesan cheese, cut-up cooked chicken, mozzarella cheese, dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, tomato paste
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Candied Jalapenos
Made with green food coloring, fresh jalapeno peppers, sugar, water
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Peach and Pepper Jam
Made with sugar, fruit pectin, hot pepper sauce, peaches, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, lemon rind, cider vinegar
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Friendship Soup Mix in a Jar
Made with ground beef, dry split peas, beef bouillon powder, pearl barley, dry lentils, dried minced onion, italian seasoning, brown rice, alphabet macaroni
Time: under 30 minutes
Minestrone Soup Mix
Made with bouillon granules, dried onion, dried garlic, dried navy beans, dried oregano, bay leaves, peppercorns, dried tomatoes, dried celery slices, dried carrot slices
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
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
Pear Honey
Made with sugar, crushed pineapple, pears, oranges, maraschino cherries
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Homemade Cream Soup
Made with black pepper, powdered nonfat milk, cornstarch, instant chicken bouillon, dried onion flakes, basil, thyme
Time: under 30 minutes
15 Minute Clam Chowder
Made with clams, celery, dried minced onion, cream of celery soup, cream of mushroom soup, cream of potato soup, half and half or milk
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Crustless Caramel Custard Pie
Made with Bisquick, milk, butter, eggs, vanilla extract, brown sugar
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Blueberry Cream Cheese Rolls
Made with blueberries, sugar, refrigerated crescent dinner rolls, cream cheese
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Persimmon Butter
Made with orange, persimmon puree, orange juice, honey
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Orange Slice Cake Mix In A Can
This recipe is not only for a delicious cake, but it makes a beautiful gift when packaged in a decorated can. Great for neighbors, teachers, or anyone who deserves a...
Time: under 30 minutes
Italian Tempeh Sausage
Made with tempeh, dried basil, dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, ground fennel, dried thyme, red pepper flakes, black pepper, whole wheat flour
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Root Beer Glaze For Ham
Made with Dijon mustard, root beer, brown sugar, ketchup
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Bisquick Sausage Meatballs
Made with marinara sauce, garlic, baking mix, bell pepper, onion, Italian sausage, Chedarella cheese, Parmesan cheese
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Summer Bird Suet Cakes
Made with cornmeal, lard, peanut butter, sugar, whole wheat flour, oatmeal
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Apple Pancakes
Made with apple, milk, biscuit baking mix, cinnamon, egg, vanilla extract, brown sugar
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Zucchini Bread
Made with nuts, nutmeg, biscuit baking mix, zucchini, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Apple Preserves
Made with nutmeg, sugar, water, apples, lemon juice, pectin, lemon
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Impossible Hot Fudge Pudding Cake
Made with water, biscuit baking mix, milk, sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Edible Coconut Playdough
Made with food coloring, flaked coconut, egg white, powdered sugar, light cream, almond extract
Time: 30-60 minutes
Birdseed Biscuits
Made with sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, biscuit baking mix, water, margarine
Method: oven, microwave
Time: 30-60 minutes
Volcano
Made with play dough or clay, dish detergent, vinegar, water, red food coloring, baking soda
Time: under 30 minutes
Chocolate Mint Coffee Mix
Made with powdered coffee creamer, instant coffee, sugar, cocoa powder, peppermint candies
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
White Bean Chowder Mix
Made with sage, dried great northern beans, instant potato flakes, bacon bits, chicken bouillon granules, dried minced onion, black pepper, celery powder
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
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
Blueberry Rhubarb Jam
Made with fruit pectin, blueberries, rhubarb, sugar substitute, lemon juice, water
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Canine Carrot Cake
Made with carrots, honey, vanilla extract, whole-wheat flour, soy flour, baking soda, peanuts, egg, canola oil
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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
It may look like a sad little package shoved in the back of your freezer, but frozen spinach actually has a lot of culinary uses (and some may surprise you).
Pumpkins aren't just for pies or Halloween decorations. These large, orange gourds - while naturally sweet - also work well in savory dishes. They pair well with poultry and pork (and especially bacon) and their creamy-when-cooked texture blends easily into soups.
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.






































































