Everyday Cooking

Looking to jazz up your peanut butter? This spread is delicious on a sandwich, bagels, stuffed in celery, or of course, just eaten from a spoon.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Roux is a key ingredient in many classic French dishes and sauces like etouffee and bechamel. Roux is simply equal parts flour and fat that are cooked together.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Make your own paneer or channa for all sorts of Indian recipes. All you need is milk, buttermilk and a bit of patience.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with liquid fruit pectin, green food coloring, jalapeno peppers, sugar, green peppers, cider vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with green food coloring, green chilies, sugar, cider vinegar, cheesecloth, liquid pectin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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This jam is made without pectin and plays up the sweetness of the mango with vanilla extract.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

A twist on the famous beer can chicken. In this version, a whole chicken, rubbed in spices, cooks right on top of a half-full soda can and comes out perfectly moist.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

This flavorful gravy made from roasted turkey wings can be made up to a week in advance (longer if you freeze the gravy). Perfect time saver over the holidays.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

This mocha creamer recipe offers a no-fuss way to enjoy flavored coffee without the need for store-bought options.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Take your dry cornbread, cut into bite size, give a coat of butter and bake until crispy. Your soups and salads just got a new side kick.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Edible flowers add beauty to all kinds of foods including this lightly sweet jelly. Make sure to only use known edible flowers and wash them well before using.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

These spareribs are slow cooked until they are wonderfully tender. The glaze is a mixture of ketchup and cola which gives them a tang with a hint of sweetness.

Method:   outdoor grill, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Make bath time a colorful adventure with homemade bath paint. Using just liquid soap and food coloring, this fun and washable paint brings creative play to the tub.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with orange, lemon, water, baking soda, fresh blueberries, liquid fruit pectin, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

This baking mix is perfect for people who are gluten-intolerant or have celiac disease (or who are just avoiding gluten).


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with honey, water, liquid fruit pectin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of dry pancake mix that can be stored for weeks and used whenever you crave fluffy and delicious pancakes.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Make your own pumpkin pie coffee. The ground ginger in there really sends it over the edge. You can take this stuff with you wherever you need a holiday-flavored cup of joe....


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with blueberries, water, sugar, liquid fruit pectin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with honey, water, cherries

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Perfect for breakfast or a snack, these pigs in a blanket use breakfast sausage links instead of hot dogs.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with concord grapes, water, sugar, pectin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

This sausage recipe cuts the venison with ground pork to keep the flavor rich without being too gamey, and throws in a flavorful seasoning mix for a little extra...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with red food coloring, liquid fruit pectin, red bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, white vinegar, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Make ahead and use as needed. This cream sauce mix works great in a pinch for topping vegetables, seafood, or anywhere you need a white sauce.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Stir up this cornbread mix and keep it on hand for anytime you want to add a little southern flair to your meal. Keeps well for several months.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with ground cinnamon, pears, water, sugar, lemons

Method:   stovetop
Time:  

Classic family-style casserole. A can of mushroom soup cuts down on the ingredients and time involved so you can spend less time with the casserole and more time with the family...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

You'll be a superstar at your next party with these wings. Root beer, liquid smoke, and ginger combine for a unique marinade and sauce that gives these wings an...

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours

Building a gingerbread house with the whole family is a great way to create lasting memories. The recipe provides very detailed instructions on every step.

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with sugar, crushed pineapple, pears, oranges, maraschino cherries

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Looking for a fun rainy-day project with the kids? With this homemade version of playdough you can create your own colorful crafts and art pieces.


Time:   under 30 minutes

The best part about this soap is that it's gentle enough for even the most delicate paint job, but tough enough to handle the toughest grime. So go ahead and give it a try - your car...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Keep nearly fresh-like peaches in the freezer for pies and other desserts, any time of the year. Adding baby aspirin to the peaches helps them retain their color.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with English cucumbers, sugar, ginger root

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with fruit-flavored gelatin, water, fruit-flavored yogurt, frozen whipped topping, graham cracker pie shell


Time:   2-5 hours

Add a little holiday fragrance with this easy to make recipe for potpourri. The combination of orange and lemon peels, cloves, allspice, cinnamon, and bay leaves will...

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with honey, almonds, walnut oil, salt


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with sugar, blackberries, pectin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with salt, sugar, nonfat dry milk, all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, almonds, baking powder


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with salt, ground cinnamon, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with sweetened condensed milk, cardamom, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with vanilla extract, teabags, black pepper, fresh ginger root, cloves, cardamom, water, loose Darjeeling tea, cinnamon stick

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Candy canes aren't just a pretty garnish for mugs of cocoa made with this instant mix, they also provide a sweet minty flavor that's perfect for holiday season.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with fruit-flavored yogurt, water, gelatin, cream cheese, vanilla wafers


Time:   2-5 hours

Edible flowers can be found in the produce section of most large grocery stores these days and are specifically labeled as being for culinary uses.


Time:   2-5 hours

Make a soothing baby bath with gentle ingredients like buttermilk. Give your baby a comforting, homemade bath they'll love.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with cornmeal, lard, peanut butter, sugar, whole wheat flour, oatmeal

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Wood floors are a beautiful addition to any home, but they can be difficult to clean. This natural wood floor cleaner is perfect for keeping your floors clean and polished...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Bulgar wheat is a particularly versatile grain. Use it to thicken up soups and stews, turn salads into satisfying meals, or top it with veggies for a healthy grain bowl.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with water, rhubarb, sugar, ginger

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Get ready to jar up some joy with this cherry Christmas jam. It's a sweet, tangy, and utterly festive addition to your holiday table or as a thoughtful homemade gift.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with fresh huckleberries, lime, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

This home remedy of vinegar, salt and regular dish soap kills weeds just as effectively, without all the nasty stuff.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Homemade infused bath oils are a luxurious and soothing way to pamper yourself after a long day. Simply add them to warm bath water for a relaxing experience.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with butter extract, vanilla extract, coconut extract, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, all-purpose flour

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with small candies or colored sprinkles, red food coloring, powdered sugar, cake mix, milk, instant vanilla pudding mix, Cool Whip

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with crushed pineapple, blueberries or blackberries, ice cubes, fruit-flavored low-fat yogurt


Time:   under 30 minutes