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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 vegan sausages to die for

Vegan Sausages to Die For

Made with nutritional yeast, besan or chickpea flour, vegan chiken seasoning, fennel seed, granulated onion, black pepper, paprika, smoked paprika, dried chili flakes, dried...

Method:   rice cooker/steamer
Time:   1-2 hours

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 homemade ramen noodles

Homemade Ramen Noodles

Made with flour, eggs, salt, water, oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for nail growth oil

Nail Growth Oil

Made with rose essential oil, almond oil, apricot kernel oil, geranium essential oil


Time:   under 30 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

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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 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 dog food dumplings

Dog Food Dumplings

Made with eggs, oil, water, dry dog food


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for impossible chicken and broccoli pie

Impossible Chicken And Broccoli Pie

Made with milk, salt, pepper and garlic, biscuit baking mix, frozen broccoli, fresh broccoli, cheddar cheese, chicken, onion, eggs


Time:   30-60 minutes

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 root beer bread

Root Beer Bread

Made with white flour, root beer, shortening, yeast, water, salt, molasses, rye flour or whole-wheat flour

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for low-calorie blueberry peach jam

Low-Calorie Blueberry Peach Jam

Made with water, unflavored gelatin, blueberries, peaches, lemon peel, lime peel, fresh nutmeg, sugar, citrus peel

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 cherry tea mix

Cherry Tea Mix

Made with instant tea mix, cherry-flavored soft drink mix


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cream of tomato soup mix

Cream of Tomato Soup Mix

Made with ground cinnamon, dried tomato slices, dried milk powder, sugar, salt


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for white bean chowder mix

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


recipe for dried peppers

Dried Peppers

Made with peppers

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

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 pear honey

Pear Honey

Made with sugar, crushed pineapple, pears, oranges, maraschino cherries

Method:   stovetop
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 canine carrot cake

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

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 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 carrot jam

Carrot Jam

Made with ground allspice, ground cloves, carrots, sugar, lemons, ground cinnamon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chocolate swirl coffeecake

Chocolate Swirl Coffeecake

Made with instant coffee, semisweet chocolate chips, flaked coconut, nuts, margarine or butter, baking mix, sugar, egg, milk

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 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 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 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 & blueberry jam

Peach & Blueberry Jam

Made with allspice, whole cloves, peaches, blueberries, lemon juice, water, salt, sugar, cinnamon stick

Method:   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 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 my impossible breakfast pie

My Impossible Breakfast Pie

Made with black pepper, salt, eggs, pork sausage, onion, frozen loose pack hash brown potatoes, cheddar cheese, green onions, milk, biscuit baking mix

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for homemade plant food

Homemade Plant Food

Made with ammonia, baking powder, water, epsom salts, saltpeter


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cheap hamburger sausage

Cheap Hamburger Sausage

Made with ground beef, curing salt, ground mustard seed, black pepper, crushed red pepper, garlic salt, hickory-smoked salt

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for diet soda cakes

Diet Soda Cakes

Made with cake mix, egg whites, diet soda

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for hustle bustle butterscotch oatmeal cookies in a jar

Hustle Bustle Butterscotch Oatmeal Cookies In A Jar

Made with butterscotch chips, brown sugar, old-fashioned oats, baking mix


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for banana oat woofles for dogs

Banana Oat Woofles For Dogs

Made with vanilla extract, bananas, all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, quick rolled oats, canola oil, honey, egg

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 peppermint foot soak

Peppermint Foot Soak

Made with coarse sea salt, Epsom salts, peppermint oil, blue liquid color


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for s'mores in a jar

S'Mores In A Jar

Made with brown sugar, graham cracker crumbs, miniature marshmallows, chocolate chips or candy-coated chocolate pieces


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 mock whipped cream

Mock Whipped Cream

Made with vanilla extract, skim milk, dry milk powder, cream of tartar, lemon juice, sugar


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for peach yogurt coffee cake

Peach Yogurt Coffee Cake

Made with butter extract, vanilla extract, coconut extract, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, all-purpose flour

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for everyday dog biscuits

Everyday Dog Biscuits

Made with whole wheat flour, egg, yeast, water, dried parsley, garlic, chicken broth, honey

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

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 tuna ring

Tuna Ring

Made with onion, egg, cheddar cheese, tuna, frozen mixed vegetables, parsley, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for apple potpourri

Apple Potpourri

Made with cinnamon oil, pine cones, sumac berries, whole cloves, dried apple slices, ground cinnamon, allspice berries, cinnamon sticks


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for impossible blt pie

Impossible BLT Pie

Made with lettuce and sliced tomatoes, baking mix, eggs, bacon, Swiss cheese, milk, salt, black pepper, mayonnaise

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for impossible ham salad pie

Impossible Ham Salad Pie

Made with eggs, biscuit baking mix, prepared mustard, ham, frozen peas, cheddar cheese, milk, mayonnaise or salad dressing

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for camp cocoa mix

Camp Cocoa Mix

Made with powdered sugar, cocoa drink mix, dry milk powder, coffee creamer


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for faggots

Faggots

Made with salt and pepper, pig's apron, pig's liver, bacon, onions, breadcrumbs, sage

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for fig jelly

Fig Jelly

Made with figs, sugar, lemon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for lemon-lime cake with cream cheese frosting

Lemon-Lime Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

Made with lemon cake mix, lemon pudding mix, lemon-lime soda, oil, cream cheese frosting

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 elderberry jam

Elderberry Jam

Made with vinegar, elderberries, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cinnamon pancake mix in a jar

Cinnamon Pancake Mix in a Jar

Made with salt, ground cinnamon, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder


Time:   under 30 minutes




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