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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 homemade salami

Homemade Salami

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

Method:   oven
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 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 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

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ripe tomato jam

Ripe Tomato Jam

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for tomato jam

Tomato Jam

Made with cinnamon sticks, tomatoes, sugar, lemons

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 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 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 pear relish

Pear Relish

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 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 foolproof hard boiled eggs

Foolproof Hard Boiled Eggs

Made with eggs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker apple pie

Slow Cooker Apple Pie

Made with baking mix, apples, ground cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, milk, butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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 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 snickerdoodle instant coffee

Snickerdoodle Instant Coffee

Relive the flavors of your favorite cookie in this snickerdoodle-flavored instant coffee mix. Just add the coffee mix to hot water and enjoy.


Time:   under 30 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 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 cheap hamburger sausage

Cheap Hamburger Sausage

Made with ground beef, curing salt, ground mustard seed, black pepper, crushed red pepper, garlic salt, hickory-smoked 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 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 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 pina colada mix

Pina Colada Mix

Made with cream of coconut, pineapple juice


Time:   under 30 minutes


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 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

recipe for treat for older cats

Treat for Older Cats

Made with chicken, cheese, broth


Time:   under 30 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 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 basic flower jelly

Basic Flower Jelly

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

Method:   stovetop
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 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 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 blueberry jelly

Blueberry Jelly

Made with blueberries, water, sugar, liquid fruit pectin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for green tomato molasses

Green Tomato Molasses

Made with green tomatoes, dark brown sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 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 berry christmas jam

Berry Christmas Jam

Made with liquid fruit pectin, water, sugar, fresh cranberries, orange, frozen sliced strawberries, ground cloves, ground cinnamon

Method:   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 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 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 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




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