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
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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A And W Boston Baked Beans
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
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
Blueberry Rhubarb Jam
Made with fruit pectin, blueberries, rhubarb, sugar substitute, lemon juice, water
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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Lemon Pastries
Made with refrigerated crescent roll dough, cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Dried Apricot Jam
Made with lemons, dried apricots, sugar, water
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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
Green Tomato Raspberry Jam
Made with sugar, green tomatoes, red or black raspberry gelatin powder
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
Christmas Scent
Made with water, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, anise seed, ground nutmeg, ground ginger
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
10 Minute Rice Mix
Made with salt, garlic salt, dried minced onion, dried parsley, long-grain rice, onion soup mix
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
Peach Marmalade
Made with sugar, orange, lemon, water, peaches, powdered fruit pectin
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Cinnamon Whipped Cream
Made with ground cinnamon, heavy whipping cream, sugar, vanilla extract
Time: under 30 minutes
Lucky Putty Chicken Dinner
Made with chicken broth, carrots, cooked chicken, rice, frozen broccoli
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
Old Fashioned Peach Preserves
Made with almond extract, ascorbic acid, water, peaches, sugar, lemon juice
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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
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
Root Beer Glaze For Ham
Made with Dijon mustard, root beer, brown sugar, ketchup
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
Yellow Tomato Preserves
Made with ginger, cinnamon, lemon rind, fruit pectin, sugar, lemon juice, yellow tomatoes
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Green Tomato Relish
Made with salt, cinnamon, celery seed, green tomatoes, onions, green bell pepper, cider vinegar, honey
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Dandelion Jelly
Made with pectin, lemon juice, dandelion blossoms, water, sugar
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Homemade Cottage Cheese
Made with salt, butter, sour milk, water, cream
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Homemade Extracts
Made with navel orange, vanilla beans, brandy, vodka, lemon, water
Time: over 5 hours
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
Chicken Broccoli Pasta Dinner for Baby
Made with baby cereal, chicken broth, macaroni pasta, chicken, broccoli
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Jicama-Apple Dessert
Made with nuts, butter, biscuit baking mix, jicama, apples, apple juice, sugar, nutmeg, brown sugar
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Tomato and Hamburger Puree Baby Food
Made with carrots, hamburger, macaroni noodles, ketchup, tomato sauce, tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, peas
Time: under 30 minutes
Volcano
Made with play dough or clay, dish detergent, vinegar, water, red food coloring, baking soda
Time: under 30 minutes
Home Made Wet Wipes
Made with baby oil, water, baby bath soap, paper towels, wet wipes container
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Boursin
Made with black pepper, dried thyme, dried marjoram, garlic, cream cheese, butter, dried basil, dried oregano, dried dill weed
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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!
A can of cream of mushroom soup can be a real dinner saver. It works great in casseroles and can turn into a sauce or gravy in a pinch.
Keeping a can of frozen orange juice concentrate in the freezer means you can make more than just orange juice. Try it in a variety of orange-flavored recipes.






































































