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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 wild mountain huckleberry preserves

Wild Mountain Huckleberry Preserves

Made with fresh huckleberries, lime, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 monterey jack cheese bread

Monterey Jack Cheese Bread

Made with sun dried tomatoes, Monterey Jack cheese, eggs, milk, rosemary, basil, baking mix, black olives, green chiles

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for way out watermelon jam

Way Out Watermelon Jam

Made with ground ginger, salt, watermelon, sugar, lemon juice, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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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 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 nine bean soup in a jar

Nine Bean Soup In A Jar

Made with black-eyed peas, black beans, green split peas, red kidney beans, pearl barley, pinto beans, great northern beans, navy beans, lentils, yellow split peas


Time:   under 30 minutes


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 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 jicama-apple dessert

Jicama-Apple Dessert

Made with nuts, butter, biscuit baking mix, jicama, apples, apple juice, sugar, nutmeg, brown sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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 rice pilaf mix

Rice Pilaf Mix

Made with allspice, garlic powder, curry powder, long grain white rice, dried apples, currants, instant chicken bouillon


Time:   under 30 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 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 cherry hot chocolate mix

Cherry Hot Chocolate Mix

Made with cherry flavored licorice, hot cocoa powder, cherry flavored Kool-Aid powder, water


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 washing soda fireplace soot remover

Washing Soda Fireplace Soot Remover

Made with water, washing soda


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 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 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 homemade cheese

Homemade Cheese

Made with lemons, milk, half-and-half, oranges


Time:   1-2 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 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 sugar-free spiced tea mix

Sugar-Free Spiced Tea Mix

Made with ground cloves, ground cinnamon, iced tea mix with lemon, orange breakfast drink mix


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 green tomato raspberry jam

Green Tomato Raspberry Jam

Made with sugar, green tomatoes, red or black raspberry gelatin powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 tomato-onion marmalade

Tomato-Onion Marmalade

Made with canola oil, Spanish onion, canned, diced tomatoes in their juice, oranges, sugar, salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for homemade plant food

Homemade Plant Food

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


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for liver bread for dogs

Liver Bread for Dogs

Made with beef liver, cornbread mix, garlic powder

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 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 homemade bathtub crayons

Homemade Bathtub Crayons

Made with mild white soap, water, food coloring


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for easy apple strudel

Easy Apple Strudel

Made with egg, margarine, dry bread crumbs, apples, raisins, sugar, ground cinnamon, lemon juice, vanilla, refrigerated quick crescent dinner rolls

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


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 apricot cobbler

Apricot Cobbler

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


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 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 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 can't be beet jelly

Can't Be Beet Jelly

Made with raspberry Kool-Aid, beet juice, lemon juice, powdered pectin, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 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 vanilla chai tea mix

Vanilla Chai Tea Mix

Made with vanilla extract, teabags, black pepper, fresh ginger root, cloves, cardamom, water, loose Darjeeling tea, cinnamon stick

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for texas hot chocolate mix

Texas Hot Chocolate Mix

Made with salt, ground allspice, ground cloves, ground cinnamon, cocoa powder, flour, sugar


Time:   under 30 minutes


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 squash dressing

Squash Dressing

Made with salt and pepper, onion, green bell pepper, sugar, cornbread mix, butter, yellow squash, cream of chicken soup, sour cream

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for green onion and apple sausage

Green Onion and Apple Sausage

Made with lemon, honey, ground pork, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, white pepper, ground sage, green onions, Granny Smith apple

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for nacho chicken

Nacho Chicken

Made with chunk chicken, nacho cheese soup, instant rice, cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for homemade fireproofing for halloween costumes

Homemade Fireproofing For Halloween Costumes

Made with water, Borax, boric acid


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for rose geranium sugar

Rose Geranium Sugar

Made with sugar, rose geranium leaves


Time:   under 30 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 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




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