Made with Cheddar cheese soup, milk, frozen broccoli
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
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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Easy Cheesy Broccoli
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
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
Homemade Fireproofing For Halloween Costumes
Made with water, Borax, boric acid
Time: under 30 minutes
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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
Ambrosia Jam
Made with sugar, crushed pineapple, peaches, oranges, cantaloupe, lemon
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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
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
Lemon Pastries
Made with refrigerated crescent roll dough, cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Carrot Jam
Made with ground allspice, ground cloves, carrots, sugar, lemons, ground cinnamon
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Big Red Soda Pop Cake
Made with oil, strawberry flavored soda, white cake mix, egg whites, egg
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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
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
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
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
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
Banana Bread Pie
Made with vanilla extract, bananas, biscuit baking mix, large eggs, sweetened condensed milk, butter
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Chili Crescent Cheese Dogs
Made with prepared chili, refrigerated crescent roll dough, hot dogs, cheddar cheese
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
Bubble Paint
Made with drinking straw or bubble pipe, dishwashing liquid, water, tempera paint, jelly jar
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
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
Homemade Salami
Made with ground beef, tenderizer, mustard seed, black pepper, salt, garlic salt
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
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
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
Venison Sausage Patties
Made with ground sage, venison, sugar, fatty pork, black pepper, salt, ground red pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Liver Bread for Dogs
Made with beef liver, cornbread mix, garlic powder
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Way Out Watermelon Jam
Made with ground ginger, salt, watermelon, sugar, lemon juice, water
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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
Sparkling Carrots
Made with sugar, black pepper, salt, onion, margarine, carrots, lemon-lime carbonated beverage
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cheesy Dog Treats
Made with milk, salt, Cheddar cheese, margarine, whole wheat flour, garlic
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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