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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 easy cheesy broccoli

Easy Cheesy Broccoli

Made with Cheddar cheese soup, milk, frozen broccoli

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 dr. pepper cherry marshmallow cake

Dr. Pepper Cherry Marshmallow Cake

Made with vegetable oil, dark sweet cherries, cherry syrup, Dr. Pepper, cherry gelatin, almond extract, yellow cake mix

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for homemade fireproofing for halloween costumes

Homemade Fireproofing For Halloween Costumes

Made with water, Borax, boric acid


Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for oatmeal play dough

Oatmeal Play Dough

Made with water, flour, oats, food coloring


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for freezing fresh basil

Freezing Fresh Basil

Made with fresh basil


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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 ambrosia jam

Ambrosia Jam

Made with sugar, crushed pineapple, peaches, oranges, cantaloupe, lemon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for rittenhouse inn's apple cider marmalade

Rittenhouse Inn's Apple Cider Marmalade

Made with sugar, powdered fruit pectin, lemon peel, cooking apples, apple cider, frozen orange juice concentrate, orange peel

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for canine carrot cake

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

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 carrot jam

Carrot Jam

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for big red soda pop cake

Big Red Soda Pop Cake

Made with oil, strawberry flavored soda, white cake mix, egg whites, egg

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 watermelon jam

Watermelon Jam

Made with water, sugar, watermelon, powdered fruit pectin, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for dried apricot jam

Dried Apricot Jam

Made with lemons, dried apricots, sugar, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for grapefruit marmalade

Grapefruit Marmalade

Made with sugar, grapefruit, water

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 caramel apple jam

Caramel Apple Jam

Made with nutmeg, apples, cinnamon, water, butter, fruit pectin, sugar, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 bacon crescent rolls

Bacon Crescent Rolls

Made with onion powder, refrigerated crescent rolls, bacon

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for black pasta

Black Pasta

Made with squid ink, olive oil, flour, eggs


Time:   1-2 hours


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 cinnamon peach preserves

Cinnamon Peach Preserves

Made with stick cinnamon, fresh peaches, sugar, honey, water

Method:   stovetop
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 banana bread pie

Banana Bread Pie

Made with vanilla extract, bananas, biscuit baking mix, large eggs, sweetened condensed milk, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chili crescent cheese dogs

Chili Crescent Cheese Dogs

Made with prepared chili, refrigerated crescent roll dough, hot dogs, cheddar cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 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 mint habanero jelly

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

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 dry carpet cleaner and deodorizer

Dry Carpet Cleaner And Deodorizer

Made with baking soda, cornstarch, essential oil


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mushroom logs

Mushroom Logs

Made with poppy seeds, refrigerated crescent dinner rolls, egg, mushrooms, butter, cream cheese, seasoned salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grape jam

Grape Jam

Made with sugar, concord grapes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for bubble paint

Bubble Paint

Made with drinking straw or bubble pipe, dishwashing liquid, water, tempera paint, jelly jar


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for peach & blueberry jam

Peach & Blueberry Jam

Made with allspice, whole cloves, peaches, blueberries, lemon juice, water, salt, sugar, cinnamon stick

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for tomato-onion marmalade

Tomato-Onion Marmalade

Made with canola oil, Spanish onion, canned, diced tomatoes in their juice, oranges, sugar, salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cranberry jelly

Cranberry Jelly

Made with cranberries, water, sugar, pectin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for homemade salami

Homemade Salami

Made with ground beef, tenderizer, mustard seed, black pepper, salt, garlic salt

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

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 jalapeno preserves

Jalapeno Preserves

Made with liquid fruit pectin, red bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, sugar, red wine vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for cinnamon whipped cream

Cinnamon Whipped Cream

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pear relish

Pear Relish

Made with vinegar, turmeric, dry mustard, pears, onions, bell peppers, sugar, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for homemade plant food

Homemade Plant Food

Made with ammonia, baking powder, water, epsom salts, saltpeter


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for venison sausage patties

Venison Sausage Patties

Made with ground sage, venison, sugar, fatty pork, black pepper, salt, ground red pepper

Method:   stovetop
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 liver bread for dogs

Liver Bread for Dogs

Made with beef liver, cornbread mix, garlic powder

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for way out watermelon jam

Way Out Watermelon Jam

Made with ground ginger, salt, watermelon, sugar, lemon juice, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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 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 cheesy dog treats

Cheesy Dog Treats

Made with milk, salt, Cheddar cheese, margarine, whole wheat flour, garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes




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