Everyday Cooking

Made with apples, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, biscuit baking mix, water, margarine

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

Want soft, manageable, frizz-free hair? Try this simple homemade conditioning blend.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Need powdered sugar but don't have any? Make your own with just two ingredients.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Sometimes a good cleaning makes a ring or necklace feel like a whole new piece. Ammonia, water, and dish soap are all you need for a home remedy to restore the shine.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Every day we send out a featured recipe and our editor's favorite picks. Don't miss out!

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

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 water, rhubarb, sugar, ginger

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with pectin, mango, lemon juice, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Use up some leftovers and feed the birds at the same time. The feed can be put in a feeder or sprinkled on the ground.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with sand, meat and fat scraps, cornmeal, baking soda, milk, salt


Time:   30-60 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

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

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

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

If you're looking to take your sausage game up a notch, this Pennsylvania Dutch recipe is just the ticket. Craft something that's rooted in tradition and full of flavor.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with sugar, key limes, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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 chicken bouillon granules, lemon pepper, dried cilantro, garlic powder, cumin, dried oregano, salt, onion, long grain rice, tortilla chips


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with barbecue sauce, pork loin back ribs, brown sugar, black pepper, liquid smoke, garlic, onion, cola

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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 orange flavored piece of hard candy, creamer, sugar, instant coffee, baking cocoa


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with onion, carrots, cream of mushroom soup, pimiento, cheddar cheese, cabbage

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with semisweet chocolate chips, baking mix, sugar, egg, water or milk, semisweet chocolate, shortening, vanilla extract, water

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with cheddar cheese, salt and pepper, frozen broccoli, baking mix, milk, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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 salt and pepper, eggs, bulk Italian sausage, green onions, mozzarella cheese, milk, biscuit baking mix, sour cream

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with flour, alum, salt, water


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with red hots cinnamon candies, apple juice, Sure-Jell, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with Certo, sugar, bananas, lemon juice, maraschino cherries

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with hog casings, cayenne pepper, red chiles, black pepper, pork butt, beef chuck or round, onion, garlic, fresh sage, salt

Method:   smoker
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with Boston butt pork roast, onion soup mix, cream of mushroom soup, cola

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with almonds, almond paste, egg, salt, refrigerated crescent rolls, powdered sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with grapefruit peel or lemon peel, green figs, blanched almonds, sugar, water, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with salt, cilantro, heavy cream, buttermilk, lime


Time:   over 5 hours

Made with flour, tomato soup, butter or oleo, sugar, salt, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, baking powder, ground cloves

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with onion salt, mustard seed, ground beef, jalapeno peppers, black peppercorns, curing salt, garlic salt, liquid smoke

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

The beauty of this pie is that the baking mix creates its own crust. Easiest buttermilk pie, ever!

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with nuts, crushed pineapple, Sprite, lime gelatin powder, cream cheese, miniature marshmallows

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with Coca Cola, taco seasoning mix, Italian salad dressing mix, olive oil


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with cinnamon, dried orange peel, powdered non-dairy creamer, sugar, instant coffee


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with salt, nondairy powdered creamer, hot cocoa powder, nonfat dry milk, confectioners' sugar, French vanilla flavored nondairy powdered creamer


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with black pepper, salt, baking mix, milk, chicken, frozen peas and carrots, mushrooms, onion, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with lime, butter, biscuit baking mix, flaked coconut, paprika, salt, sweetened condensed milk, Dijon mustard, boneless chicken breasts

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with stuffing mix, boneless skinless frozen chicken breasts, white cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with corn syrup, water


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with sour oranges, grapefruit, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with lemon juice, crushed pineapple, sugar, carrots, fresh ginger root, lemon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with salt, Parmesan cheese, milk, eggs, asparagus, red bell pepper, cheddar cheese, green onions, red sockeye salmon, biscuit baking mix


Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with cheddar cheese, ground beef, onion, garlic, chili powder, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, enchilada sauce, tortilla chips

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with vanilla extract, chocolate chips, butter, biscuit baking mix, sweetened condensed milk, eggs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours