Made with water, unflavored gelatin, blueberries, peaches, lemon peel, lime peel, fresh nutmeg, sugar, citrus peel
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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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Low-Calorie Blueberry Peach Jam
Blackberry-Rhubarb Jam
Made with salt, blackberries, rhubarb, sugar
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Fels Naphtha Laundry Soap
Made with water, Borax, Fels Naphtha soap, washing soda
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Home Made Wet Wipes
Made with baby oil, water, baby bath soap, paper towels, wet wipes container
Time: under 30 minutes
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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
Microwave Grape Jelly
Made with sugar, frozen grape juice concentrate, powder pectin, water
Method: microwave
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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
Slow Cooker Parmesan Potatoes
Get ready for comfort food heaven with layers of potatoes, bacon, and Parmesan cheese, all cooked in a creamy mushroom soup sauce.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Boursin
Made with black pepper, dried thyme, dried marjoram, garlic, cream cheese, butter, dried basil, dried oregano, dried dill weed
Time: under 30 minutes
Cheesy Beef Stroganoff
Made with black pepper, ground beef, egg noodles, processed cheese, cream of mushroom soup
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Goetta
Made with bay leaves, ground beef, ground pork, water, salt, black pepper, pinhead oats, onions
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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
Green Tomato Molasses
Made with green tomatoes, dark brown sugar
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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
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
Bow Wow Cake (For Dogs)
Made with sliced almonds, cream cheese, honey, cornstarch, eggs, vanilla extract
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Root Beer Sweet Potato Sauce
Made with sweet potatoes, root beer, bourbon, lemon juice, water, cornstarch, butter, ground cloves
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Easy Cheesy Broccoli
Made with Cheddar cheese soup, milk, frozen broccoli
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
Homemade Fireproofing For Halloween Costumes
Made with water, Borax, boric acid
Time: under 30 minutes
Blueberry Rhubarb Jam
Made with fruit pectin, blueberries, rhubarb, sugar substitute, lemon juice, water
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chocolate Edible Playdough
Made with vanilla extract, light corn syrup, powdered sugar, baking cocoa, powdered milk, butter
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Watermelon Jam
Made with water, sugar, watermelon, powdered fruit pectin, lemon juice
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Dried Apricot Jam
Made with lemons, dried apricots, sugar, water
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Green Tomato Raspberry Jam
Made with sugar, green tomatoes, red or black raspberry gelatin powder
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Caramel Apple Jam
Made with nutmeg, apples, cinnamon, water, butter, fruit pectin, sugar, brown sugar
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Bacon Crescent Rolls
Made with onion powder, refrigerated crescent rolls, bacon
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Christmas Scent
Made with water, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, anise seed, ground nutmeg, ground ginger
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cinnamon Peach Preserves
Made with stick cinnamon, fresh peaches, sugar, honey, water
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Banana Bread Pie
Made with vanilla extract, bananas, biscuit baking mix, large eggs, sweetened condensed milk, butter
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Mint Habanero Jelly
Made with fresh mint, water, cider vinegar, sugar, lemon juice, habanero hot sauce, red pepper flakes, green food coloring, liquid pectin
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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
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
Dry Carpet Cleaner And Deodorizer
Made with baking soda, cornstarch, essential oil
Time: under 30 minutes
Mushroom Logs
Made with poppy seeds, refrigerated crescent dinner rolls, egg, mushrooms, butter, cream cheese, seasoned salt
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Peach & Blueberry Jam
Made with allspice, whole cloves, peaches, blueberries, lemon juice, water, salt, sugar, cinnamon stick
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Homemade Salami
Made with ground beef, tenderizer, mustard seed, black pepper, salt, garlic salt
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Jalapeno Preserves
Made with liquid fruit pectin, red bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, sugar, red wine vinegar
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Cinnamon Whipped Cream
Made with ground cinnamon, heavy whipping cream, sugar, vanilla extract
Time: under 30 minutes
Pear Relish
Made with vinegar, turmeric, dry mustard, pears, onions, bell peppers, sugar, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Homemade Plant Food
Made with ammonia, baking powder, water, epsom salts, saltpeter
Time: under 30 minutes
The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.
Beer makes batters better, meat more tender, and sauces more flavorful.
What's the secret ingredient in these cakes? Pudding mix. It not only adds flavor but it gives the cake a richer, creamier texture. No one will know your secret ingredient!