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
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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Flower Petal Jelly
Homemade Garlic Croutons
Get your crazy crunch on with these garlic croutons. Your salad will never be the same. Save leftover bread, coat it with garlic and turn it into a delicious accessory.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Hazelnut Cream Coffee Topping
This recipe works great in a whipped cream dispenser if you have one. If not, simply mix the ingredients with a hand mixer until fluffy and then drop by spoonfuls onto the...
Time: under 30 minutes
Gotta-Have-It Cornbread Mix
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
Gourmet Reindeer Poop
Made with nuts, butter, sugar, milk, cocoa powder, peanut butter, oatmeal
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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Slow Cooker Honey Glazed Ham
Change this recipe up by substituting maple syrup for the honey. Delicious!
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Cherry Christmas Jam
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
Cola Basted Ham
Ham and cola are all you need for a sweet and surprisingly subtly flavored roast, so ditch the long recipes and just grab a can of Coke.
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Bread Machine Mix
Made with salt, sugar, bread machine yeast, dry milk, bread flour, wheat flour, water or milk, oil, butter or shortening
Time: under 30 minutes
Homemade Tortilla Chips
Baked tortilla chips are a fun experiment and a healthier alternative to the store-bought fried variety.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Lowfat Baking Mix
Made with canola oil, flour, baking powder, granular sugar substitute, salt, dry milk
Time: under 30 minutes
Christmas Spice Potpourri
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
Cornbread Croutons
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
Pumpkin Pie Coffee Creamer
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
Cinnamon And Spice Flavored Creamer
This powdered creamer is easy peasy. Just add sugar, spice, and everything nice. Perfect holiday-spiced java every time.
Time: under 30 minutes
Malted Hot Cocoa Mix
Make-ahead mixes like this are so convenient. Whether you're setting up camp outdoors or just settling in for a chilly night at home, a spectacular homemade "just add...
Time: under 30 minutes
Clay Body Wrap
Clay body wraps are one of the most popular types of body treatments. They help to remove toxins from the body, improve circulation, and reduce inflammation.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Flower Drying Formula
Want to keep those beautiful flowers around a little longer? Use this homemade drying formula to preserve them for years.
Time: under 30 minutes
Bulghur Wheat
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
Indian Cheese - Paneer & Channa
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
Candy Cane Hot Cocoa Mix
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
Coleman's Cold and Cough Juice
'Tis the season for... getting sick. This home remedy will soothe your cough or sore throat, and warm you up.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Homemade Grenadine (Pomegranate Syrup)
If you're looking to add a homemade touch to your beverages, this recipe for homemade grenadine is a fantastic choice. It offers a natural alternative to...
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Dutch Apple Pie Filling For Canning
Have delicious apple pie filling on hand any time you have the urge to bake. Homemade is so much better than store bought. Don't have a canner? You can freeze the...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
French Cognac Vanilla
Upgrade your baking with this homemade vanilla extract made from French Cognac.
Time: over 5 hours
Homemade Playdough
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
Lavender Spray To Help You Relax
Dive into the world of essential oils. Lavender oil is a great one, just mix it with water in a spray bottle and voila! You have a wonderfully fragrant, relaxing...
Time: 2-5 hours
Holiday Inn Peanut Butter Cup Cake
Made with milk, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, peanut butter, cake mix, peanut butter cup candies, miniature peanut butter cup candies, chocolate frosting...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Infused Bath Oil
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
Good Puppy Cookies
Made with powdered milk, flour, egg, brown sugar, garlic salt, baby food meat or chicken, gravy
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Caribbean Tea Mix
This tea mix is the perfect way to enjoy the tropical flavors of the Caribbean. It's a delicious blend of sweet tea, pineapple, and orange with a hint of coconut extract.
Time: under 30 minutes
Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy
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
Gingerbread House
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
Avocado Hand Mask
A simple two ingredient moisturizing mask for your hands or feet.
Time: under 30 minutes
Minced Pastry Twists
Made with milk, vanilla, refrigerated crescent rolls, mincemeat, pecans, powdered sugar
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Lemon Lavender Splash
Use this mixture of lemon and lavender to freshen the air or fabrics (test surfaces before using). Makes your home (or car) smell like spring!
Time: over 5 hours
Magic Reindeer Food
Let the kids mix together oatmeal, sugar, and colored sugar crystals and sprinkle it on the ground outside to help the reindeer guide Santa's sleigh to your house.
Time: under 30 minutes
Mocha Creamer
This mocha creamer recipe offers a no-fuss way to enjoy flavored coffee without the need for store-bought options.
Time: under 30 minutes
Holy Mackerel Cat Treats
Mackerel is a nutritious fish that's packed with protein and omega-3 fatty acids. You can easily make your own homemade mackerel cat treats with just a few simple ingredients.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Impossible Asparagus Pie
Made with black pepper, salt, milk, cooked asparagus, cheddar cheese, onions, biscuit baking mix, eggs
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cherry Sausage
Made with black pepper, brown sugar, tart cherries, lean pork, salt, dried sage, dried thyme
Time: under 30 minutes
Bisquick Poppy Seed Muffins
Made with raisins, biscuit baking mix, sugar, poppy seeds, egg, sour cream, vanilla extract
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Tuna Tulips
Made with celery, peanuts, lemon juice, onion, mayonnaise, butter, black pepper, Bisquick, milk
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Low-Sodium Dry Onion Soup Mix
Made with paprika, black pepper, onion, beef bouillon granules, onion powder
Time: under 30 minutes
Pennsylvania Dutch Sausage
Made with water, black pepper, pork butt, sage, ground cloves, coriander, salt
Time: under 30 minutes
Chicken and Dried Beef Casserole with a Mushroom Sauce
Made with sliced mushrooms, chicken breast halves, dried beef, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, bacon, mushrooms
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Bisquick Zucchini Squares
Made with eggs, vegetable oil, zucchini, baking mix, onion, Parmesan cheese, parsley, oregano, salt, black pepper
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Blackberry-Rhubarb Jam
Made with salt, blackberries, rhubarb, sugar
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Peanut Butter Pork Chops
Try a new twist on traditional pork chops with this creative recipe. The combination of tender pork chops and a creamy, nutty sauce of peanut butter and cream of mushroom soup...
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Tomato Pineapple Relish
Made with sugar, cloves, allspice, cinnamon, tomatoes, Sure Jel, pineapple, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Horseradish Jelly
Made with liquid fruit pectin, sugar, apple cider vinegar, prepared horseradish, water
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Savory Scalloped Cabbage
Made with onion, carrots, cream of mushroom soup, pimiento, cheddar cheese, cabbage
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Tortilla Soup Mix In A Jar
Made with chicken bouillon granules, lemon pepper, dried cilantro, garlic powder, cumin, dried oregano, salt, onion, long grain rice, tortilla chips
Time: under 30 minutes
Tomato Jam With Lemon Jello
Made with sugar, lemon gelatin powder, tomatoes
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Habanero Jelly
Made with liquid pectin, bell pepper, habanero peppers, sugar, white vinegar
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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