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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 caramelized onion jam

Caramelized Onion Jam

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bing cherry jello mold with coca-cola

Bing Cherry Jello Mold With Coca-Cola

Made with pecans, cola, Bing cherries, crushed pineapple, black cherry gelatin powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 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 honey jelly

Honey Jelly

Made with honey, water, liquid fruit pectin

Method:   stovetop
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

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recipe for tomato jam

Tomato Jam

Made with cinnamon sticks, tomatoes, sugar, lemons

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for impossible pecan pie

Impossible Pecan Pie

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for hot buttered rum from the freezer

Hot Buttered Rum From The Freezer

Made with rum or brandy, vanilla ice cream, butter, brown sugar, powdered sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for impossible chicken pot pie

Impossible Chicken Pot Pie

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for easy-bake oven kira jeweled tea cakes

Easy-Bake Oven Kira Jeweled Tea Cakes

Made with all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, margarine, multi-colored cookie decorations, milk


Time:   under 30 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 jalapeno jelly

Jalapeno Jelly

Made with liquid fruit pectin, green food coloring, jalapeno peppers, sugar, green peppers, cider vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 watermelon jam

Watermelon Jam

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for freeze ahead cinnamon rolls

Freeze Ahead Cinnamon Rolls

Made with salt, butter or margarine, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, pecans, raisins, powdered sugar, milk, water

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   2-5 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 homemade salami

Homemade Salami

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

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for the best homemade bubble stuff

The Best Homemade Bubble Stuff

Made with water, dish washing liquid, corn syrup


Time:   under 30 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 make ahead chicken, rice and mushroom casserole

Make Ahead Chicken, Rice and Mushroom Casserole

Made with parsley, freeze-dried chives, rice, sliced baby portabella mushrooms, leeks, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, black pepper, salt...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


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

recipe for lamb and sweet potato mash baby food

Lamb And Sweet Potato Mash Baby Food

Made with arrowroot, salt, olive oil, leg of lamb, nutmeg, onion, sweet potato, fresh green beans, chicken stock, rosemary

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 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 treat for older cats

Treat for Older Cats

Made with chicken, cheese, broth


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 basic flower jelly

Basic Flower Jelly

Made with liquid pectin, flowers, water, lemon juice, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 blueberry jelly

Blueberry Jelly

Made with blueberries, water, sugar, liquid fruit pectin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for german spaetzle

German Spaetzle

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for impossible rhubarb streusel pie

Impossible Rhubarb Streusel Pie

Made with butter, Bisquick, brown sugar, nuts, rhubarb, milk, eggs, sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for peach honey

Peach Honey

Made with lemon juice, peaches, honey


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for root beer sweet potato sauce

Root Beer Sweet Potato Sauce

Made with sweet potatoes, root beer, bourbon, lemon juice, water, cornstarch, butter, ground cloves

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


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 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 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 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 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

recipe for dr. pepper snow balls

Dr. Pepper Snow Balls

Made with vanilla extract, milk, vanilla wafer crumbs, pecans, Dr. Pepper, powdered sugar, butter or margarine


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ham and cheese brunch bites

Ham And Cheese Brunch Bites

Made with garlic, salt, fresh parsley, baking mix, ham, sharp Cheddar cheese, onion, Parmesan cheese, egg, sour cream

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 heart-shaped cake

Heart-Shaped Cake

Made with small candies or colored sprinkles, red food coloring, powdered sugar, cake mix, milk, instant vanilla pudding mix, Cool Whip

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 blackberry freezer jam

Blackberry Freezer Jam

Made with water, blackberries, sugar, fruit pectin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for fels naphtha laundry soap

Fels Naphtha Laundry Soap

Made with water, Borax, Fels Naphtha soap, washing soda

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for mexican hot chocolate mix

Mexican Hot Chocolate Mix

Made with powdered milk, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, powdered vanilla, cocoa powder


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for navy bean and ham soup in a pint jar

Navy Bean and Ham Soup in a Pint Jar

Made with dried navy beans, ham, pork gravy mix, Knorr Vegetable Soup Mix, bacon bits, brown sugar, dried oregano, dried basil, nutmeg


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for vegetable rice soup in a cup

Vegetable Rice Soup in a Cup

Made with onion powder, vegetable soup mix, instant white rice, chicken bouillon granules

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for dry soup mix

Dry Soup Mix

Made with black pepper, dried thyme, dried basil, non fat dry milk, cornstarch, chicken bouillon, dried onion flakes


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for rittenhouse inn's apple cider marmalade

Rittenhouse Inn's Apple Cider Marmalade

Made with sugar, powdered fruit pectin, lemon peel, cooking apples, apple cider, frozen orange juice concentrate, orange peel

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 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 thick dumplings (noodles for soup)

Thick Dumplings (Noodles For Soup)

Made with water, oil, salt, flour


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for nectarine and raspberry preserves

Nectarine And Raspberry Preserves

Made with raspberries, nectarines, sugar, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for french vanilla cocoa mix

French Vanilla Cocoa Mix

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for green tomato relish

Green Tomato Relish

Made with salt, cinnamon, celery seed, green tomatoes, onions, green bell pepper, cider vinegar, honey

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes




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