Made with sugar, lemon juice, lemon peel, dark sweet cherries, fruit pectin
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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Sweet Cherry Jam
French Market Soup Mix
Made with dried soybeans, dried navy beans, dried pinto beans, dried great northern beans, split peas, yellow split peas, dried black eyed peas, dried baby lima beans, lentils...
Time: under 30 minutes
Country-Style Sausage
Made with salt, ground pork, rubbed sage, black pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Monterey Jack Cheese Bread
Made with sun dried tomatoes, Monterey Jack cheese, eggs, milk, rosemary, basil, baking mix, black olives, green chiles
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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Mochaccino Mix
Made with powdered chocolate milk mix, powdered creamer, instant coffee granules, ground cinnamon
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Barbecue Chicken Pasta (Freeze Ahead)
Made with celery, water, boneless chicken breast without skins, onion, vinegar, brown sugar, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, mustard
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Pineapple-Carrot Jam
Made with lemon juice, crushed pineapple, sugar, carrots, fresh ginger root, lemon
Method: stovetop
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
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
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
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
Tomato Marmalade
Made with cinnamon stick, whole cloves, tomatoes, oranges, lemons, sugar
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Alphabet Soup In Minutes Mix
Made with alphabet pasta, dried vegetable flakes, chicken bouillon granules, black pepper, fish-shaped crackers
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Cilantro Lime Creme Fraiche
Made with salt, cilantro, heavy cream, buttermilk, lime
Time: over 5 hours
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
Easy Spinach Quiche
Made with black pepper, salt, eggs, baking mix, milk, frozen spinach, onion, bell pepper, cheese
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Making Cream Cheese
Made with salt, milk, butter, liquid lecithin, mesophilic cheese culture, rennet
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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
Impossible Salmon Asparagus Pie
Made with salt, Parmesan cheese, milk, eggs, asparagus, red bell pepper, cheddar cheese, green onions, red sockeye salmon, biscuit baking mix
Time: 30-60 minutes
Gerbil Bites
Made with salt, butter, water, cornmeal, flour, honey, sunflower butter or peanut butter
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Dr. Pepper Snow Balls
Made with vanilla extract, milk, vanilla wafer crumbs, pecans, Dr. Pepper, powdered sugar, butter or margarine
Time: under 30 minutes
Apricot Cobbler
Made with apricot halves, biscuit baking mix, brown sugar, nutmeg, milk, margarine
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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
Apple Pancakes
Made with apple, milk, biscuit baking mix, cinnamon, egg, vanilla extract, brown sugar
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Muffin Mix
Made with shortening, muffin mix, lemon pudding mix, poppy seeds, lemon peel, milk, egg, vegetable oil, powdered sugar
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Bread Dough Clay
Made with clear nail polish, white bread, white glue, water, food coloring
Time: under 30 minutes
Deep Dish Taco Squares
Made with tomato, water, ground beef, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, onion, baking mix
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Chicken Roll-ups
Crescent rolls are baked with a cheesy chicken filling. This recipe makes a simple appetizer or snack.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Impossible Broccoli And Cauliflower Pie
Made with salt, black pepper, biscuit baking mix, eggs, broccoli and cauliflower mix, bacon, onion, mushroom stems and pieces, Cheddar cheese, milk
Method: oven, stovetop
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
Impossible Ham Salad Pie
Made with eggs, biscuit baking mix, prepared mustard, ham, frozen peas, cheddar cheese, milk, mayonnaise or salad dressing
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Impossible Chicken And Broccoli Pie
Made with milk, salt, pepper and garlic, biscuit baking mix, frozen broccoli, fresh broccoli, cheddar cheese, chicken, onion, eggs
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Cajun Hot Sausage
Made with sausage casing, sugar, paprika, pork, pork fat, garlic, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt, bay leaf
Time: 1-2 hours
Drunken Stew
Made with dry vermouth, stew beef, golden mushroom soup, dry onion soup mix
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Beer Muffins
Beer muffins are the perfect treat for any beer lover. Made with biscuit baking mix, sugar, and beer, these muffins melt in your mouth.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Faggots
Made with salt and pepper, pig's apron, pig's liver, bacon, onions, breadcrumbs, sage
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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
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
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
Upside Down Chocolate Puddin Cake
Made with water, vanilla extract, milk, baking mix, sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Rice Pilaf Mix
Made with allspice, garlic powder, curry powder, long grain white rice, dried apples, currants, instant chicken bouillon
Time: under 30 minutes
Homemade Buttermilk Substitute
Made with lemon juice, whole milk, cream of tartar, white vinegar
Time: under 30 minutes
Bear Claws
Made with almonds, almond paste, egg, salt, refrigerated crescent rolls, powdered sugar
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Diaper Rash Cream
Made with mineral oil, cornstarch baby powder, zinc oxide ointment, triple antibiotic ointment, anti-fungal ointment
Time: under 30 minutes
Cafe Vienna Beverage Mix
Made with cinnamon, nonfat dry milk, sugar, instant coffee
Time: under 30 minutes
Cream of Tomato Soup Mix
Made with ground cinnamon, dried tomato slices, dried milk powder, sugar, salt
Time: under 30 minutes
Fat-free Cream Soup Mix
Made with nonfat dry powdered milk, dried onion flakes, cornstarch, chicken bouillon granules, dried basil, dried thyme, dried bell peppers
Time: under 30 minutes
Love the spinach dip at restaurants like TGIFriday's and the Olive Garden? Make it at home with these easy-to-follow copycat recipes.
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.
Pumpkins aren't just for pies or Halloween decorations. These large, orange gourds - while naturally sweet - also work well in savory dishes. They pair well with poultry and pork (and especially bacon) and their creamy-when-cooked texture blends easily into soups.






































































