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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 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 jambalaya mix

Jambalaya Mix

Made with crushed red pepper, thyme, black pepper, garlic powder, long-grain rice, onion, green bell pepper flakes, parsley, bay leaf, beef bouillon granules


Time:   under 30 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

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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 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 mast va khiar (iranian yogurt & herbs)

Mast Va Khiar (Iranian Yogurt & Herbs)

Made with dill or cilantro, plain yogurt, cucumber, red bell pepper or fresh pimiento, green onions, dill, cilantro, sugar, lime juice


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 heavenly scented homemade vanilla extract

Heavenly Scented Homemade Vanilla Extract

Made with vanilla beans, vodka


Time:   over 5 hours


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 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 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 sweet cherry jam

Sweet Cherry Jam

Made with sugar, lemon juice, lemon peel, dark sweet cherries, fruit pectin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for dry carpet cleaner and deodorizer

Dry Carpet Cleaner And Deodorizer

Made with baking soda, cornstarch, essential oil


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for impossible cranberry pie

Impossible Cranberry Pie

Made with baking mix, sugar, eggs, cranberries, orange peel, milk, butter, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for basic kiwi jam

Basic Kiwi Jam

Made with kiwi, sugar, liquid pectin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 colonial cornbread mix (in a jar)

Colonial Cornbread Mix (In A Jar)

Made with baking powder, sugar, biscuit, pancake, or waffle mix, cornmeal


Time:   under 30 minutes

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 persimmon butter

Persimmon Butter

Made with orange, persimmon puree, orange juice, honey

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for mochaccino mix

Mochaccino Mix

Made with powdered chocolate milk mix, powdered creamer, instant coffee granules, ground cinnamon


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spiced honey

Spiced Honey

Made with cardamom, ground ginger, honey, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, lemon zest, vanilla bean


Time:   over 5 hours

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 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 homemade bathtub crayons

Homemade Bathtub Crayons

Made with mild white soap, water, food coloring


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for making cream cheese

Making Cream Cheese

Made with salt, milk, butter, liquid lecithin, mesophilic cheese culture, rennet

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for pumpkin marmalade

Pumpkin Marmalade

Made with sugar, pumpkin, lemons, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for 20 cup dry bread mix

20 Cup Dry Bread Mix

Made with dry milk, bread flour, sugar, salt


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 depression jam

Depression Jam

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

Volcano

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


Time:   under 30 minutes


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 mexican fritos pie

Mexican Fritos Pie

Made with cheddar cheese, ground beef, mild Ro-Tel Tomatoes and Green Chiles, cream of mushroom soup, ranch style beans, Fritos Corn Chips

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for all-purpose cleaner

All-Purpose Cleaner

Made with water, ammonia, washing soda


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for homemade beeswax furniture polish

Homemade Beeswax Furniture Polish

Made with beeswax, carnauba wax, turpentine or mineral spirits

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for glass cleaner

Glass Cleaner

Made with water, rubbing alcohol, ammonia, dish detergent


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 goetta

Goetta

Made with bay leaves, ground beef, ground pork, water, salt, black pepper, pinhead oats, onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 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 easy cheesy broccoli

Easy Cheesy Broccoli

Made with Cheddar cheese soup, milk, frozen broccoli

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for root beer float cake

Root Beer Float Cake

Made with oil, root beer soda, root beer flavoring, powdered sugar, flour, milk, shortening, egg white, vanilla flavoring

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chocolate edible playdough

Chocolate Edible Playdough

Made with vanilla extract, light corn syrup, powdered sugar, baking cocoa, powdered milk, butter


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 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 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 sparkling carrots

Sparkling Carrots

Made with sugar, black pepper, salt, onion, margarine, carrots, lemon-lime carbonated beverage

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 jelly bean jewels cookie mix in a jar

Jelly Bean Jewels Cookie Mix In A Jar

Made with jelly beans, yellow cake mix, pecans or walnuts, crisped rice cereal


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for acapulco cafe ole

Acapulco Cafe Ole

Made with cinnamon sticks or ground cinnamon, sugar, dry milk powder, instant coffee powder, cocoa powder


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tea tree toner

Tea Tree Toner

Made with tea tree oil, distilled water, witch hazel


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pressure cooker beef tips with 7-up

Pressure Cooker Beef Tips With 7-Up

Made with onion, pepper, garlic powder or garlic salt, dried thyme, bay leaf, lemon-lime soda, beef consomme, vegetable oil, meat tenderizer, boneless beef chuck...

Method:   stovetop, pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 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




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