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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 10 minute rice mix

10 Minute Rice Mix

Made with salt, garlic salt, dried minced onion, dried parsley, long-grain rice, onion soup mix


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for eggless semolina pasta dough

Eggless Semolina Pasta Dough

Made with semolina flour, salt, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for hungarian sausage

Hungarian Sausage

Made with ground allspice, ground pork, salt, black pepper, Hungarian paprika, garlic


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for cinnamon whipped cream

Cinnamon Whipped Cream

Made with ground cinnamon, heavy whipping cream, sugar, vanilla extract


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cranberry pepper jelly

Cranberry Pepper Jelly

Made with red hot peppers, cranberry juice cocktail, vinegar, jalapeno peppers, sugar, liquid fruit pectin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for homemade sour cream from starter

Homemade Sour Cream From Starter

Made with heavy sweet cream, starter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 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 blueberry marmalade

Blueberry Marmalade

Made with orange, lemon, water, baking soda, fresh blueberries, liquid fruit pectin, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


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 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 tomato marmalade

Tomato Marmalade

Made with cinnamon stick, whole cloves, tomatoes, oranges, lemons, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for sweet potato crescent roll empanadas

Sweet Potato Crescent Roll Empanadas

Made with butter, ground cinnamon, sugar, sweet potatoes, cream cheese, brown sugar, lemon juice, kosher salt, refrigerated crescent roll dough

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for special whipped topping

Special Whipped Topping

Made with sour cream, heavy whipping cream, sugar


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for dandelion jelly

Dandelion Jelly

Made with pectin, lemon juice, dandelion blossoms, water, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for toffee mocha beverage mix

Toffee Mocha Beverage Mix

Made with brown sugar, instant coffee, powdered nondairy creamer, nonfat dry milk, cocoa powder


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pear honey

Pear Honey

Made with sugar, crushed pineapple, pears, oranges, maraschino cherries

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for basic irish sausages

Basic Irish Sausages

Made with nutmeg, mace, ground ginger, lean pork, pork fat, ground allspice, salt, black pepper, dried sage or marjoram, white breadcrumbs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 homemade salami

Homemade Salami

Made with ground beef, tenderizer, mustard seed, black pepper, salt, garlic salt

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for sausage & apple bites

Sausage & Apple Bites

Made with apples, garlic powder, biscuit baking mix, bulk breakfast sausage, sharp Cheddar cheese, celery, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for mexican snack squares

Mexican Snack Squares

Made with salsa, black olives, refrigerated crescent rolls, refried beans, sour cream, taco seasoning mix, cheddar cheese, green onions, green bell pepper, tomatoes

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 caramelized onion jam

Caramelized Onion Jam

Made with fresh rosemary, butter, onions, brown sugar, malt vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for upside down chocolate puddin cake

Upside Down Chocolate Puddin Cake

Made with water, vanilla extract, milk, baking mix, sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for baby beef stew

Baby Beef Stew

Make a hearty beef stew dinner for your baby by pureeing beef, carrots, peas, and potatoes until smooth.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ripe tomato jam

Ripe Tomato Jam

Made with whole allspice, vinegar, tomatoes, sugar, whole cloves, cinnamon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker parmesan potatoes

Slow Cooker Parmesan Potatoes

Get ready for comfort food heaven with layers of potatoes, bacon, and Parmesan cheese, all cooked in a creamy mushroom soup sauce.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for watermelon jam

Watermelon Jam

Made with water, sugar, watermelon, powdered fruit pectin, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for 3-day marmalade

3-Day Marmalade

Made with sour oranges, grapefruit, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for tomato and green apple preserves

Tomato And Green Apple Preserves

Made with sugar, green apples, tomatoes, lemon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for heavenly jam

Heavenly Jam

Made with sugar, apples, oranges, lemon, baking soda, pears, peaches

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for make-ahead smoky red beans and rice

Make-Ahead Smoky Red Beans And Rice

Made with red pepper flakes, dried red beans, water, onion, celery, green bell pepper, garlic, parsley, bay leaf, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for taco quiche

Taco Quiche

Made with lettuce, sour cream, taco seasoning mix, ground beef, biscuit baking mix, cheese, onion, milk, eggs, tomatoes

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for easy spinach quiche

Easy Spinach Quiche

Made with black pepper, salt, eggs, baking mix, milk, frozen spinach, onion, bell pepper, cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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 impossible peaches and cream pie

Impossible Peaches and Cream Pie

Made with butter, peaches, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, whipping cream, eggs, sugar, Bisquick, whipped cream

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chili pepper jelly

Chili Pepper Jelly

Made with powdered pectin, serrano chiles, anaheim chiles, green bell pepper, red wine vinegar, sugar, liquid pectin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for kool-aid clay

Kool-Aid Clay

Kool-Aid clay is a fun and easy way to make homemade clay. This recipe is perfect for a quick craft project, as it only requires a few ingredients and is very forgiving.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for blackberry freezer jam

Blackberry Freezer Jam

Made with water, blackberries, sugar, fruit pectin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chai tea concentrate

Chai Tea Concentrate

Made with sweetened condensed milk, cardamom, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tomato jam

Tomato Jam

Made with cinnamon sticks, tomatoes, sugar, lemons

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker 7-up stew

Slow Cooker 7-Up Stew

Made with beef bouillon, stew meat, 7-up soda, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for italian dressing bulk mix

Italian Dressing Bulk Mix

Made with sugar, dried oregano, black pepper, dried thyme, dried basil, parsley, dry mustard, celery seed, paprika, dill weed


Time:   under 30 minutes

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 sweet italian chicken sausage patties

Sweet Italian Chicken Sausage Patties

Made with olive oil, salt, black pepper, ground chicken breast, garlic, fresh parsley, Parmesan cheese, fennel seeds

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for all-purpose cake mix

All-Purpose Cake Mix

Made with shortening, salt, all-purpose flour, sugar, cornstarch, baking powder


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pear relish

Pear Relish

Made with vinegar, turmeric, dry mustard, pears, onions, bell peppers, sugar, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 ultimate deluxe meatloaf

Ultimate Deluxe Meatloaf

Made with garlic powder, fresh parsley, Parmesan cheese, eggs, milk, bread crumbs, ground beef, mozzarella cheese, ham, refrigerated crescent roll dough

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for beef casserole supreme

Beef Casserole Supreme

Made with ground beef, garlic, mushrooms, black pepper, cream of celery soup, instant rice, dried minced onion, oregano, salt, frozen broccoli

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 bear claws

Bear Claws

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

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spice bags

Spice Bags

Made with orange slice, cinnamon sticks, cinnamon, whole nutmeg, whole cloves, dried orange peel, orange peel, allspice berries


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for yogurt fruit pie

Yogurt Fruit Pie

Made with fruit-flavored gelatin, water, fruit-flavored yogurt, frozen whipped topping, graham cracker pie shell


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for big red soda pop cake

Big Red Soda Pop Cake

Made with oil, strawberry flavored soda, white cake mix, egg whites, egg

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for banana bread pie

Banana Bread Pie

Made with vanilla extract, bananas, biscuit baking mix, large eggs, sweetened condensed milk, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


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 soonday (korean stuffed sausage)

Soonday (Korean Stuffed Sausage)

Made with beef or pork blood, scallions, sesame seeds, small beef intestine, rice, garlic, fresh ginger, salt, pepper, Korean sesame oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours




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