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Everyday Cooking

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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recipe for beef vegetable and barley soup starter mix

Beef Vegetable and Barley Soup Starter Mix

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for german spaetzle

German Spaetzle

Made with fresh nutmeg, all-purpose flour, eggs, milk, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hootycreek cookies

Hootycreek Cookies

Made with pecans, white chocolate chips, rolled oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, brown sugar, sugar, dried cranberries


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for crescent meatloaf

Crescent Meatloaf

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for my impossible breakfast pie

My Impossible Breakfast Pie

Made with black pepper, salt, eggs, pork sausage, onion, frozen loose pack hash brown potatoes, cheddar cheese, green onions, milk, biscuit baking mix

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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recipe for 7-up baked apples

7-Up Baked Apples

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

recipe for homemade andouille sausage

Homemade Andouille Sausage

Made with garlic, salt, garlic powder, boneless pork butt, chili powder, paprika, gumbo file powder, black pepper, cumin, crushed red pepper

Method:   smoker
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for broccoli and cheese biscuits

Broccoli and Cheese Biscuits

Made with Cheddar cheese, baking mix, milk, frozen chopped broccoli

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for tuna ring

Tuna Ring

Made with onion, egg, cheddar cheese, tuna, frozen mixed vegetables, parsley, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for zucchini bread

Zucchini Bread

Made with nuts, nutmeg, biscuit baking mix, zucchini, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for camp cocoa mix

Camp Cocoa Mix

Made with powdered sugar, cocoa drink mix, dry milk powder, coffee creamer


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for barbie's pretty pink easy-bake oven cake

Barbie's Pretty Pink Easy-Bake Oven Cake

Made with baking powder, salt, red sugar crystals, vegetable oil, milk, shortening, powdered sugar, vanilla extract


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cafe swiss mocha flavored coffee

Cafe Swiss Mocha Flavored Coffee

Made with baking cocoa, coffee creamer, sugar, instant coffee


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for best ever tuna casserole

Best Ever Tuna Casserole

Made with Velveeta cheese, milk, cream of celery or mushroom soup, salt, egg noodles, tuna, salad dressing, onions, green bell pepper, pimento

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for 15 minute clam chowder

15 Minute Clam Chowder

Made with clams, celery, dried minced onion, cream of celery soup, cream of mushroom soup, cream of potato soup, half and half or milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for heavy cream kajmak

Heavy Cream Kajmak

Made with milk, heavy cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker orange pop chicken

Slow Cooker Orange Pop Chicken

Made with soy sauce, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, orange soda

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for delicious bisquick sausage squares

Delicious Bisquick Sausage Squares

Made with chopped green chilies, baking mix, milk, mayonnaise, Italian pork sausage, onion, egg, Cheddar cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chili crescent cheese dogs

Chili Crescent Cheese Dogs

Made with prepared chili, refrigerated crescent roll dough, hot dogs, cheddar cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for horseradish jelly

Horseradish Jelly

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for basic white sauce mix

Basic White Sauce Mix

Made with dry milk powder, flour


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bisquick sausage meatballs

Bisquick Sausage Meatballs

Made with marinara sauce, garlic, baking mix, bell pepper, onion, Italian sausage, Chedarella cheese, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for impossible green chili pie

Impossible Green Chili Pie

Made with baking mix, green chiles, milk, eggs, cheddar cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for impossible salmon pie

Impossible Salmon Pie

Made with nutmeg, salt and pepper, Bisquick, green onions, salmon, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, pimiento, milk, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for impossible italian chicken pie

Impossible Italian Chicken Pie

Made with black pepper, milk, biscuit baking mix, Parmesan cheese, cut-up cooked chicken, mozzarella cheese, dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, tomato paste

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for impossible green bean pie

Impossible Green Bean Pie

Made with black pepper, salt, eggs, biscuit baking mix, green beans, mushrooms, onion, garlic, cheddar cheese, milk

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for impossible hot fudge pudding cake

Impossible Hot Fudge Pudding Cake

Made with water, biscuit baking mix, milk, sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for faggots

Faggots

Made with salt and pepper, pig's apron, pig's liver, bacon, onions, breadcrumbs, sage

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for bulk italian sausage

Bulk Italian Sausage

Good taste starts here - literally. Craft a sensational sausage that's perfect for impressing friends, family, and that one judgy food critic in your life.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker barbecued cola chicken

Slow Cooker Barbecued Cola Chicken

Made with black pepper, salt, chicken pieces, onion, cola, ketchup, brown sugar

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for spinach semolina pasta dough with fresh spinach

Spinach Semolina Pasta Dough With Fresh Spinach

Made with olive oil, fresh spinach, all-purpose flour, semolina flour, salt, egg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for make-ahead french bread pizza

Make-Ahead French Bread Pizza

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

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for crustless zucchini pie

Crustless Zucchini Pie

Treat yourself to a simple, crust-free zucchini pie, combining grated zucchini, parsley, and a blend of two cheeses. A versatile recipe that's easy to bake and can be served...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken breasts eden isle

Chicken Breasts Eden Isle

Made with cream cheese, sour cream, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, black pepper, bacon, dried beef, cream of chicken soup

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for sugar-free spiced tea mix

Sugar-Free Spiced Tea Mix

Made with ground cloves, ground cinnamon, iced tea mix with lemon, orange breakfast drink mix


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for impossibly easy spinach pie

Impossibly Easy Spinach Pie

Made with egg whites, green onions, garlic, butter or margarine, frozen chopped spinach, cottage cheese, milk, Bisquick, egg substitute

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for beef bologna

Beef Bologna

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

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for vegan sausages to die for

Vegan Sausages to Die For

Made with nutritional yeast, besan or chickpea flour, vegan chiken seasoning, fennel seed, granulated onion, black pepper, paprika, smoked paprika, dried chili flakes, dried...

Method:   rice cooker/steamer
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for easy bisquick corn pie

Easy Bisquick Corn Pie

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

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for veggie burger mix

Veggie Burger Mix

Made with vegetable broth powder, chickpeas, lentils, brown rice, soybeans, split peas, rolled oats, bread crumbs, cornmeal, baking soda


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for basic pudding mixes

Basic Pudding Mixes

Made with salt, sugar, cornstarch


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cream soda cake

Cream Soda Cake

Made with Cool Whip, yellow cake mix, water, strawberry gelatin, cream soda, milk, instant vanilla pudding mix

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for 20 cup dry bread mix

20 Cup Dry Bread Mix

Made with dry milk, bread flour, sugar, salt


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for impossible zucchini-tomato pie

Impossible Zucchini-Tomato Pie

Made with black pepper, salt, zucchini, tomato, onion, Parmesan cheese, milk, baking mix, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for pineapple kiwi fruit jam

Pineapple Kiwi Fruit Jam

Made with green food coloring, fruit pectin, kiwi fruit, sugar, lime juice, crushed pineapple

Method:   microwave
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for old fashioned homemade cough syrup

Old Fashioned Homemade Cough Syrup

Made with honey, vinegar, butter, black pepper, alum

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cherry hot chocolate mix

Cherry Hot Chocolate Mix

Made with cherry flavored licorice, hot cocoa powder, cherry flavored Kool-Aid powder, water


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for minestrone soup mix

Minestrone Soup Mix

Made with bouillon granules, dried onion, dried garlic, dried navy beans, dried oregano, bay leaves, peppercorns, dried tomatoes, dried celery slices, dried carrot slices


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for white bean chowder mix

White Bean Chowder Mix

Made with sage, dried great northern beans, instant potato flakes, bacon bits, chicken bouillon granules, dried minced onion, black pepper, celery powder


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for white hot chocolate mix

White Hot Chocolate Mix

Made with vanilla powder, dried orange peel, white chocolate chips


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for lemon dill pasta

Lemon Dill Pasta

Made with olive oil, lemons, all-purpose flour, semolina, salt, dill, eggs


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for curry soup mix

Curry Soup Mix

Made with rice, raisins, walnuts, dried, minced onion, salt, curry powder, sugar, paprika, dill weed, dry mustard


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cheeseburger cake

Cheeseburger Cake

Made with American or cheddar cheese, egg, seasoned salt, ground beef, onion, diced green chiles, biscuit baking mix, mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for french onion chicken

French Onion Chicken

Made with chicken breast halves, onion soup mix, cream of mushroom soup, milk, rice, sliced mushrooms

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for impossible tuna pie

Impossible Tuna Pie

Made with nutmeg, salt, eggs, biscuit baking mix, tuna, American cheese, cream cheese, green onions, pimiento, milk

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for peanut butter crescent rolls

Peanut Butter Crescent Rolls

Made with milk, vanilla extract, brown sugar, peanut butter, margarine or butter, refrigerated crescent dinner rolls, powdered sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for homemade chorizo

Homemade Chorizo

Made with ground cloves, ground pork, chili powder, sweet paprika, cumin, salt, garlic powder, ground coriander, dried oregano, red pepper flakes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for thyme jelly

Thyme Jelly

Made with white grape juice, water, sugar, fresh thyme, red food coloring, liquid pectin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes




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