Made with sugar, lemon gelatin powder, tomatoes
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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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Tomato Jam With Lemon Jello
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
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
Thyme Jelly
Made with white grape juice, water, sugar, fresh thyme, red food coloring, liquid pectin
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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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
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
Italian Tempeh Sausage
Made with tempeh, dried basil, dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, ground fennel, dried thyme, red pepper flakes, black pepper, whole wheat flour
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Nine Bean Soup In A Jar
Made with black-eyed peas, black beans, green split peas, red kidney beans, pearl barley, pinto beans, great northern beans, navy beans, lentils, yellow split peas
Time: under 30 minutes
Tuna Ring
Made with onion, egg, cheddar cheese, tuna, frozen mixed vegetables, parsley, salt, black pepper
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Impossible Tuna And Cheddar Pie
Made with tomatoes, onions, butter or margarine, solid white tuna in water, eggs, cheddar cheese, milk, biscuit baking mix, black pepper
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Impossible Hot Fudge Pudding Cake
Made with water, biscuit baking mix, milk, sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Toffee Mocha Beverage Mix
Made with brown sugar, instant coffee, powdered nondairy creamer, nonfat dry milk, cocoa powder
Time: under 30 minutes
Lemon Dill Pasta
Made with olive oil, lemons, all-purpose flour, semolina, salt, dill, eggs
Time: 1-2 hours
Homemade Cream Soup
Made with black pepper, powdered nonfat milk, cornstarch, instant chicken bouillon, dried onion flakes, basil, thyme
Time: under 30 minutes
Hamburger Stroganoff Casserole With Biscuit Topping
Made with refrigerated biscuits, ground beef, black pepper, french fried onions, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Pumpkin, Apricot, And Raisin Jam
Made with sugar, pumpkin, raisins, dried apricots
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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
Slow Cooker Stew For Dogs (Homemade Dog Food)
Made with zucchini, beef marrow bones, potatoes, rice or barley, vegetables, kale, carrots, beets, green beans
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Tomato-Onion Marmalade
Made with canola oil, Spanish onion, canned, diced tomatoes in their juice, oranges, sugar, salt and freshly ground black pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cheddar Spinach Appetizer Squares
Made with nutmeg, black pepper, salt, eggs, refrigerated crescent rolls, cheddar cheese, all-purpose flour, Parmesan cheese, half-and-half or milk, frozen chopped...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Orange Crush Pound Cake
Made with butter, shortening, sugar, eggs, Orange Crush or other carbonated orange drink, cake flour, salt, orange flavoring, vanilla extract
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Sparkling Carrots
Made with sugar, black pepper, salt, onion, margarine, carrots, lemon-lime carbonated beverage
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Homestyle Chicken Soup Mix In A Jar
Made with dried oregano, black pepper, garlic powder, chicken bouillon granules, dried minced onion, shell macaroni pasta, barley, spinach pasta, rice
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Easy Spinach Quiche
Made with black pepper, salt, eggs, baking mix, milk, frozen spinach, onion, bell pepper, cheese
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Fannie Farmer Dog Bone Biscuits
Made with whole wheat flour, eggs, soy flour, wheat germ, instant non-fat dry milk, water
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cevapcici (Yugoslavian Sausages)
Made with yellow onion, garlic, hot Hungarian paprika, black pepper, salt, nutmeg, olive oil, yogurt, cucumber
Method: outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
Pineapple Kiwi Fruit Jam
Made with green food coloring, fruit pectin, kiwi fruit, sugar, lime juice, crushed pineapple
Method: microwave
Time: 2-5 hours
Homemade Sour Cream From Starter
Made with heavy sweet cream, starter
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Faggots
Made with salt and pepper, pig's apron, pig's liver, bacon, onions, breadcrumbs, sage
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker Chocolate Brownie Pudding Cake
Made with margarine, peanut butter, brown sugar, water, cocoa powder, brownie mix, egg
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Chocolate Mint Coffee Mix
Made with powdered coffee creamer, instant coffee, sugar, cocoa powder, peppermint candies
Time: under 30 minutes
Friendship Soup Mix in a Jar
Made with ground beef, dry split peas, beef bouillon powder, pearl barley, dry lentils, dried minced onion, italian seasoning, brown rice, alphabet macaroni
Time: under 30 minutes
Mexican Hot Chocolate Mix
Made with powdered milk, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, powdered vanilla, cocoa powder
Time: under 30 minutes
Spice Bags
Made with orange slice, cinnamon sticks, cinnamon, whole nutmeg, whole cloves, dried orange peel, orange peel, allspice berries
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Mexican Hamburger Casserole
Made with cheese, diced tomatoes with green chiles, ground beef, corn chips, onion, cream of mushroom soup
Method: oven, stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
Carrot Jam
Made with ground allspice, ground cloves, carrots, sugar, lemons, ground cinnamon
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Impossibly Easy Breakfast Pie
Picture a breakfast that combines all your favorites into one simple dish all while being ridiculously easy. This breakfast pie is your ticket to a hassle-free morning...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Oatmeal Wheat Germ Dog Biscuits
Made with water, evaporated milk, whole wheat or rye flour, oatmeal, wheat germ, margarine, molasses
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Christmas Soup Mix
Made with dried mixed vegetable flakes, dried onion, poultry seasoning, black pepper, garlic powder, water, chicken, mixed vegetables, pasta
Time: under 30 minutes
All-Purpose Cake Mix
Made with shortening, salt, all-purpose flour, sugar, cornstarch, baking powder
Time: under 30 minutes
Banana Bread Pie
Made with vanilla extract, bananas, biscuit baking mix, large eggs, sweetened condensed milk, butter
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Homemade Low-Fat Whipped Topping
Made with instant non-fat dry milk, unflavored gelatin, skim milk, sugar, water, vanilla extract
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Hungarian Sausage
Made with ground allspice, ground pork, salt, black pepper, Hungarian paprika, garlic
Time: over 5 hours
Pasta Fagioli Soup Mix
Made with dried parsley, sugar, celery salt, sweet pepper flakes, chicken bouillon granules, dried Italian seasoning, salt, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper
Time: under 30 minutes
Apricot-Red Pepper Jelly
Made with sugar, dry pectin, water, dried apricots, red bell pepper, fresh red Fresno chilies, jalapeno peppers, cider vinegar
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Orange Slice Cake Mix In A Can
This recipe is not only for a delicious cake, but it makes a beautiful gift when packaged in a decorated can. Great for neighbors, teachers, or anyone who deserves a...
Time: under 30 minutes
Tomato Lavender Jam
Made with tomatoes, sugar, lemon juice, fresh lavender
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
This iconic whiskey is a "Jack of all trades" when it comes to cooking. Toss it in some pasta, as a savory dipping sauce, and even bake it into something sweet.
What's the secret ingredient in these cakes? Pudding mix. It not only adds flavor but it gives the cake a richer, creamier texture. No one will know your secret ingredient!
This Italian cheese is so versatile that it can be used in both sweet and savory recipes from cheesecakes to lasagnas.






































































