Everyday Cooking

Take a boring salad and dress it up with some delicious crispy croutons, flavored with garlic, herbs, and Parmesan cheese.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

A refreshing homemade skin toner. Great for dry, normal, or sensitive skin. Tailor it to your needs with different essential oils.


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

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

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

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Keep this Easy-Bake Oven chocolate cake mix on hand so the kids can whip up their own chocolate cakes anytime they like. Just add water and bake!

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Baked tortilla chips are a fun experiment and a healthier alternative to the store-bought fried variety.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Are you looking for an easy sensory activity for your kids? Magic muck is the perfect solution! This slime-like substance is safe and non-toxic, making it ideal for kids of all ages.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with sugar, blackberries, pectin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Change this recipe up by substituting maple syrup for the honey. Delicious!

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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

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

Heavy cream, banana...nope, not a dessert recipe. This creamy anti-aging face mask with vitamin E will have your skin looking younger and smoother. And maybe craving a banana.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

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 salt, sugar, bread machine yeast, dry milk, bread flour, wheat flour, water or milk, oil, butter or shortening


Time:   under 30 minutes

Here's a baking mix that will trim down those calories but pump up your culinary creativity. Perfect for those who love dessert but don't love the guilt.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Want to keep those beautiful flowers around a little longer? Use this homemade drying formula to preserve them for years.


Time:   under 30 minutes

This powdered creamer is easy peasy. Just add sugar, spice, and everything nice. Perfect holiday-spiced java every time.


Time:   under 30 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Made with powdered milk, flour, egg, brown sugar, garlic salt, baby food meat or chicken, gravy

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Made with apples, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Upgrade your baking with this homemade vanilla extract made from French Cognac.


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

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

A simple two ingredient moisturizing mask for your hands or feet.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Made with milk, vanilla, refrigerated crescent rolls, mincemeat, pecans, powdered sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Made with black pepper, salt, milk, cooked asparagus, cheddar cheese, onions, biscuit baking mix, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with black pepper, brown sugar, tart cherries, lean pork, salt, dried sage, dried thyme


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with raisins, biscuit baking mix, sugar, poppy seeds, egg, sour cream, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with celery, peanuts, lemon juice, onion, mayonnaise, butter, black pepper, Bisquick, milk

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with paprika, black pepper, onion, beef bouillon granules, onion powder


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with sugar, concord grapes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with water, black pepper, pork butt, sage, ground cloves, coriander, salt


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with lime or lemon juice, sugar, Northwest Bartlett pears, oranges

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with flour, salt, water


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with sliced mushrooms, chicken breast halves, dried beef, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, bacon, mushrooms

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with eggs, vegetable oil, zucchini, baking mix, onion, Parmesan cheese, parsley, oregano, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with sugar, cloves, allspice, cinnamon, tomatoes, Sure Jel, pineapple, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with liquid pectin, bell pepper, habanero peppers, sugar, white vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with liquid fruit pectin, sugar, apple cider vinegar, prepared horseradish, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with sugar, lemon gelatin powder, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

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

Made with salt, blackberries, rhubarb, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes