Everyday Cooking

Get into the holiday spirit with this simple recipe. Simmer cloves, cinnamon sticks, and nutmeg in water on the stove for a wonderful scent that will fill the house.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with fruit pectin, water, fresh peaches, sugar, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Creme fraiche is shockingly easy to make at home. Impossibly creamy soups, velvety scrambled eggs, and other previously out-of-reach recipes are all up for grabs now.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Making homemade sun-dried tomatoes is a fantastic way to preserve the best tomatoes of the summer and use them for pizzas, pastas, and salads for months to come.

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with apples, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

Need to throw together a little wiper fluid in a pinch? Isopropyl alcohol and dish soap are all you need for a cheap, effective solution.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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


Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 sugar, key limes, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with vanilla extract, butter, pecans, milk, baking mix, eggs, brown sugar, corn syrup

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


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

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   crock pot
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 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 Coca Cola, taco seasoning mix, Italian salad dressing mix, olive oil


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with black pepper, bay leaf, barley, dried basil, dried split peas, dried oregano, beef bouillon cubes


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with flour, alum, salt, water


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

Turn your plain apples into something special. With just raisins, brown sugar, and a bit of diet 7-Up, you'll have a mouthwatering dessert that's easy and fun to make.

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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 red hots cinnamon candies, apple juice, Sure-Jell, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with vegetable oil, corn kernels, salt, cream of mushroom soup, milk, egg, baking mix

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with sour oranges, grapefruit, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with refrigerated crescent roll dough, salt, beef gravy, bread crumb cubes, onions, ground beef, egg

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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


Time:   over 5 hours

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with pepperoni, French bread, spaghetti sauce, Parmesan cheese, Mozzarella cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with corn syrup, water


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with milk, heavy cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with onion powder, liquid smoke, hamburger, salt, garlic powder, water, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes