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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 carrot jam

Carrot Jam

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 tangerine marmalade

Tangerine Marmalade

Made with lemon juice, tangerines, lemons, water, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for pear pineapple no-cook freezer jam

Pear Pineapple No-Cook Freezer Jam

Made with powdered fruit pectin, water, corn syrup, pears, crushed pineapple, lemon juice, ascorbic acid crystals, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for beef twists for dogs

Beef Twists for Dogs

Made with water, beef bouillon cube, all-purpose flour, corn meal, unflavored gelatin, milk, egg, corn oil, strained beef baby food

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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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 tomato soup spice bread

Tomato Soup Spice Bread

Made with dark raisins, water, tomato soup, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, butter, brown sugar, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for 10 minute rice mix

10 Minute Rice Mix

Made with salt, garlic salt, dried minced onion, dried parsley, long-grain rice, onion soup mix


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for hungarian sausage

Hungarian Sausage

Made with ground allspice, ground pork, salt, black pepper, Hungarian paprika, garlic


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for lecithin pan coating

Lecithin Pan Coating

Made with lecithin, grain alcohol or vodka


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crustless caramel custard pie

Crustless Caramel Custard Pie

Made with Bisquick, milk, butter, eggs, vanilla extract, brown sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for doggie breath busters biscuits

Doggie Breath Busters Biscuits

Made with whole wheat flour, Bisquick, mint leaves, milk, margarine, egg, maple or corn syrup

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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 marmalade

Peach Marmalade

Made with sugar, orange, lemon, water, peaches, powdered fruit pectin

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 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 homemade pepperoni

Homemade Pepperoni

Made with paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, ground beef, Morton's Tenderquick salt, garlic powder, fennel seed

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for apricot-red pepper jelly

Apricot-Red Pepper Jelly

Made with sugar, dry pectin, water, dried apricots, red bell pepper, fresh red Fresno chilies, jalapeno peppers, cider vinegar

Method:   stovetop
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 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 pumpkin mini muffin mix in a jar

Pumpkin Mini Muffin Mix In A Jar

Made with pumpkin, all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, raisins, sweetened dried cranberries, or chopped nuts


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for make ahead chicken, rice and mushroom casserole

Make Ahead Chicken, Rice and Mushroom Casserole

Made with parsley, freeze-dried chives, rice, sliced baby portabella mushrooms, leeks, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, black pepper, salt...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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 grapefruit facial scrub

Grapefruit Facial Scrub

Made with grapefruit, rolled oats, sugar, cornmeal


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for oatmeal cinnamon dog biscuits

Oatmeal Cinnamon Dog Biscuits

Made with ground cinnamon, unbleached flour, old-fashioned oats, vegetable oil, water, egg, whole wheat flour

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 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 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 green tomato relish

Green Tomato Relish

Made with salt, cinnamon, celery seed, green tomatoes, onions, green bell pepper, cider vinegar, honey

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for treat for older cats

Treat for Older Cats

Made with chicken, cheese, broth


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for fannie farmer dog bone biscuits

Fannie Farmer Dog Bone Biscuits

Made with whole wheat flour, eggs, soy flour, wheat germ, instant non-fat dry milk, 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 pumpkin marmalade

Pumpkin Marmalade

Made with sugar, pumpkin, lemons, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for apple preserves

Apple Preserves

Made with nutmeg, sugar, water, apples, lemon juice, pectin, lemon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 special whipped topping

Special Whipped Topping

Made with sour cream, heavy whipping cream, sugar


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mexican snack squares

Mexican Snack Squares

Made with salsa, black olives, refrigerated crescent rolls, refried beans, sour cream, taco seasoning mix, cheddar cheese, green onions, green bell pepper, tomatoes

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for beef casserole supreme

Beef Casserole Supreme

Made with ground beef, garlic, mushrooms, black pepper, cream of celery soup, instant rice, dried minced onion, oregano, salt, frozen broccoli

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for foolproof hard boiled eggs

Foolproof Hard Boiled Eggs

Made with eggs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for dandelion jelly

Dandelion Jelly

Made with pectin, lemon juice, dandelion blossoms, water, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for depression jam

Depression Jam

Made with tomatoes, raspberry or strawberry flavored gelatin mix, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for edible coconut playdough

Edible Coconut Playdough

Made with food coloring, flaked coconut, egg white, powdered sugar, light cream, almond extract


Time:   30-60 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 homemade cottage cheese

Homemade Cottage Cheese

Made with salt, butter, sour milk, water, cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for homemade extracts

Homemade Extracts

Made with navel orange, vanilla beans, brandy, vodka, lemon, water


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for basic flower jelly

Basic Flower Jelly

Made with liquid pectin, flowers, water, lemon juice, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pineapple cherry cola salad

Pineapple Cherry Cola Salad

Made with pecans, crushed pineapple, red tart cherries, water, sugar, cherry gelatin powder, cola

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for fig jelly

Fig Jelly

Made with figs, sugar, lemon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker cola steak

Slow Cooker Cola Steak

Made with cola, ketchup, round steak, flour, onion, salt, garlic salt, black pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 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 zucchini apricot jam

Zucchini Apricot Jam

Made with peach or apricot gelatin, zucchini, sugar, crushed pineapple, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken broccoli pasta dinner for baby

Chicken Broccoli Pasta Dinner for Baby

Made with baby cereal, chicken broth, macaroni pasta, chicken, broccoli

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for egg shell sidewalk chalk

Egg Shell Sidewalk Chalk

Made with flour, egg shells, water


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 kool-aid clay

Kool-Aid Clay

Kool-Aid clay is a fun and easy way to make homemade clay. This recipe is perfect for a quick craft project, as it only requires a few ingredients and is very forgiving.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tomato and hamburger puree baby food

Tomato and Hamburger Puree Baby Food

Made with carrots, hamburger, macaroni noodles, ketchup, tomato sauce, tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, peas


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for volcano

Volcano

Made with play dough or clay, dish detergent, vinegar, water, red food coloring, baking soda


Time:   under 30 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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