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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 laundry starch

Laundry Starch

Made with cornstarch, wheat starch


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 white hot chocolate mix

White Hot Chocolate Mix

Made with vanilla powder, dried orange peel, white chocolate chips


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for boudin sausage

Boudin Sausage

Made with pork liver, water, onions, garlic, green bell peppers, celery, salt, cayenne pepper, black pepper, parsley

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

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recipe for dr. pepper cherry marshmallow cake

Dr. Pepper Cherry Marshmallow Cake

Made with vegetable oil, dark sweet cherries, cherry syrup, Dr. Pepper, cherry gelatin, almond extract, yellow cake mix

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for rittenhouse inn's apple cider marmalade

Rittenhouse Inn's Apple Cider Marmalade

Made with sugar, powdered fruit pectin, lemon peel, cooking apples, apple cider, frozen orange juice concentrate, orange peel

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cherry-cola gelatin mold

Cherry-Cola Gelatin Mold

Made with cream cheese, Dream Whip, nuts, Bing cherries, cherry gelatin, crushed pineapple, sugar, water, cola

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for ancient cherry honey

Ancient Cherry Honey

Made with honey, water, cherries

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for green bell pepper jelly

Green Bell Pepper Jelly

Made with paraffin, green bell peppers, cider vinegar, sugar, cayenne pepper, salt, liquid pectin, green food coloring

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for oatmeal wheat germ dog biscuits

Oatmeal Wheat Germ Dog Biscuits

Made with water, evaporated milk, whole wheat or rye flour, oatmeal, wheat germ, margarine, molasses

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for yogurt chiffon mini-tarts

Yogurt Chiffon Mini-Tarts

Made with fruit-flavored yogurt, water, gelatin, cream cheese, vanilla wafers


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for 7-up pork roast with glaze

7-Up Pork Roast with Glaze

Made with sweet and sour sauce, water, boneless pork loin, 7-Up, Sprite or ginger ale, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, soy sauce, Wondra flour

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for pasta fagioli soup mix

Pasta Fagioli Soup Mix

Made with dried parsley, sugar, celery salt, sweet pepper flakes, chicken bouillon granules, dried Italian seasoning, salt, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for lucky putty chicken dinner

Lucky Putty Chicken Dinner

Made with chicken broth, carrots, cooked chicken, rice, frozen broccoli


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for diet soda cakes

Diet Soda Cakes

Made with cake mix, egg whites, diet soda

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for thick dumplings (noodles for soup)

Thick Dumplings (Noodles For Soup)

Made with water, oil, salt, flour


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for white chocolate brownie mix in a jar

White Chocolate Brownie Mix In A Jar

Made with eggs, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, cocoa powder, sugar, pecans, white chocolate chips, butter


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for banana-cado baby food

Banana-Cado Baby Food

Made with banana, avocado


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 pink champagne jelly

Pink Champagne Jelly

Made with sugar, whole cloves, white wine or pink champagne, powdered fruit pectin, cinnamon stick

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for zucchini bread

Zucchini Bread

Made with nuts, nutmeg, biscuit baking mix, zucchini, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for tomato soup cake with cream cheese frosting

Tomato Soup Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

Made with cloves, cinnamon, sugar, shortening, eggs, baking powder, flour, baking soda, tomato soup, ginger

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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 heart-shaped cake

Heart-Shaped Cake

Made with small candies or colored sprinkles, red food coloring, powdered sugar, cake mix, milk, instant vanilla pudding mix, Cool Whip

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for beer muffins

Beer Muffins

Beer muffins are the perfect treat for any beer lover. Made with biscuit baking mix, sugar, and beer, these muffins melt in your mouth.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for fig jelly

Fig Jelly

Made with figs, sugar, lemon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for birdseed biscuits

Birdseed Biscuits

Made with sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, biscuit baking mix, water, margarine

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for beef vegetable and barley soup starter mix

Beef Vegetable and Barley Soup Starter Mix

Made with black pepper, bay leaf, barley, dried basil, dried split peas, dried oregano, beef bouillon cubes


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for friendship soup mix in a jar

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

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 home made pasta

Home Made Pasta

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


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for make-ahead french bread pizza

Make-Ahead French Bread Pizza

Made with pepperoni, French bread, spaghetti sauce, Parmesan cheese, Mozzarella cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for homemade  cream  soup

Homemade Cream Soup

Made with black pepper, powdered nonfat milk, cornstarch, instant chicken bouillon, dried onion flakes, basil, thyme


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for homemade boursin with garlic and herbs

Homemade Boursin with Garlic and Herbs

Made with Worcestershire sauce, red wine vinegar, water, cream cheese, butter, Spice Islands Beau Monde Seasoning, garlic, herbs de Provence, parsley


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for bow wow cake (for dogs)

Bow Wow Cake (For Dogs)

Made with sliced almonds, cream cheese, honey, cornstarch, eggs, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for blueberry rhubarb jam

Blueberry Rhubarb Jam

Made with fruit pectin, blueberries, rhubarb, sugar substitute, lemon juice, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for english cucumber and ginger conserve

English Cucumber And Ginger Conserve

Made with English cucumbers, sugar, ginger root

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for caramel apple jam

Caramel Apple Jam

Made with nutmeg, apples, cinnamon, water, butter, fruit pectin, sugar, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cinnamon peach preserves

Cinnamon Peach Preserves

Made with stick cinnamon, fresh peaches, sugar, honey, water

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 blueberry cream cheese rolls

Blueberry Cream Cheese Rolls

Made with blueberries, sugar, refrigerated crescent dinner rolls, cream cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for orange slice cake mix in a can

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

recipe for peanut butter chocolate cookies in a jar

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


recipe for nectarine and raspberry preserves

Nectarine And Raspberry Preserves

Made with raspberries, nectarines, sugar, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for root beer glaze for ham

Root Beer Glaze For Ham

Made with Dijon mustard, root beer, brown sugar, ketchup

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 taco hot dish

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

recipe for sadie's peanut butter pumpkin cake

Sadie's Peanut Butter Pumpkin Cake

Made with whole wheat or rice flour, baking soda, egg, vegetable oil, peanut butter, pumpkin puree, carrots

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for summer bird suet cakes

Summer Bird Suet Cakes

Made with cornmeal, lard, peanut butter, sugar, whole wheat flour, oatmeal

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for freezer biscuits

Freezer Biscuits

Made with milk, eggs, flour, baking powder, cream of tartar, salt, sugar, shortening

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 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 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 impossible broccoli and cauliflower pie

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

recipe for amalou (moroccan honey spread)

Amalou (Moroccan Honey Spread)

Made with honey, almonds, walnut oil, salt


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for candied jalapenos

Candied Jalapenos

Made with green food coloring, fresh jalapeno peppers, sugar, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for peach and pepper jam

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




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