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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 a and w boston baked beans

A And W Boston Baked Beans

Made with ground cloves, chili powder, apple cider vinegar, root beer, bacon, onion, garlic, pinto beans, ketchup, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chewy coconut-almond cookies in a jar

Chewy Coconut-Almond Cookies in a Jar

Made with vanilla extract, egg, coconut, sliced almonds, brown sugar, biscuit baking mix, butter or margarine


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for make ahead antipasto

Make Ahead Antipasto

Made with marinated artichoke hearts, carrots, green bell peppers, cauliflower, mushrooms, sweet pickles, celery, black olives, green olives, pickled onions

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 rose geranium sugar

Rose Geranium Sugar

Made with sugar, rose geranium leaves


Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for lemon pastries

Lemon Pastries

Made with refrigerated crescent roll dough, cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 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 dried apricot jam

Dried Apricot Jam

Made with lemons, dried apricots, sugar, water

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 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 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


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 sweet italian chicken sausage patties

Sweet Italian Chicken Sausage Patties

Made with olive oil, salt, black pepper, ground chicken breast, garlic, fresh parsley, Parmesan cheese, fennel seeds

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for christmas scent

Christmas Scent

Made with water, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, anise seed, ground nutmeg, ground ginger

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for udon noodles

Udon Noodles

Made with water, flour, salt, egg yolk

Method:   stovetop
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 savory chicken bites

Savory Chicken Bites

Made with refrigerated crescent dinner rolls, celery, cream cheese, lemon juice, dried basil, onion salt, dried thyme, pimiento, cooked chicken

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 crescent cristo sandwich loaf

Crescent Cristo Sandwich Loaf

Made with refrigerated crescent rolls, butter, honey, smoked cooked turkey breast, muenster cheese, cooked ham, red raspberry preserves

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 cinnamon whipped cream

Cinnamon Whipped Cream

Made with ground cinnamon, heavy whipping cream, sugar, vanilla extract


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for easy devonshire cream

Easy Devonshire Cream

Made with heavy cream, cream cheese, sugar, salt


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 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 dr. pepper beans

Dr. Pepper Beans

Made with pinto beans, red wine vinegar, Worcestershire powder, Tabasco sauce, soy sauce, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, dry mustard, onion

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for old fashioned peach preserves

Old Fashioned Peach Preserves

Made with almond extract, ascorbic acid, water, peaches, sugar, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for winter bean soup mix

Winter Bean Soup Mix

Made with garlic powder, cumin, dried yellow split peas, dried green split peas, dried lima beans, dried pinto beans, dried kidney beans, dried Great Northern beans, instant minced...


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 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 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 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 tea tree toner

Tea Tree Toner

Made with tea tree oil, distilled water, witch hazel


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for yellow tomato preserves

Yellow Tomato Preserves

Made with ginger, cinnamon, lemon rind, fruit pectin, sugar, lemon juice, yellow tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 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 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 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 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 all-purpose cleaner

All-Purpose Cleaner

Made with water, ammonia, washing soda


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for home made wet wipes

Home Made Wet Wipes

Made with baby oil, water, baby bath soap, paper towels, wet wipes container


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for homemade summer sausage

Homemade Summer Sausage

Made with liquid smoke, mustard seed, water, ground beef, salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, tenderizing salt

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for microwave grape jelly

Microwave Grape Jelly

Made with sugar, frozen grape juice concentrate, powder pectin, water

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for dried peppers

Dried Peppers

Made with peppers

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours


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 boursin

Boursin

Made with black pepper, dried thyme, dried marjoram, garlic, cream cheese, butter, dried basil, dried oregano, dried dill weed


Time:   under 30 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 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




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