White Sauce Mix
"I keep this mix handy in my fridge so when I'm in a hurry, there is less measuring and fewer...
Red-Eye Barbecue Sauce
I made this recipe for an assignment in culinary school—my first time making barbecue sauce. I have to say, it...
Pantry Mushroom Gravy
Keep these ingredients on hand to when you want to make gravy for recipes that don't make pan drippings. This...
Jazzed-Up Gravy
When there's no time to make gravy, or you run out of gravy to serve with leftovers, try this lifesaver...
Raspberry Barbecue Sauce
Raspberries replace the traditional tomatoes in this unique barbecue sauce. Red pepper flakes add a little kick to the thick...
Fried Dill Pickles
You may be surprised when you see how easy it is to make a batch of these fried pickles. They'll...
Spiced Cran-Apple and Grape Conserve
Faced with an abundance of grapes from my garden, I wound up using them in various ways. This conserve was...
French Herb Seasoning
This versatile seasoning will wake up the flavor in both meat and vegetables, guarantees Joan Hallford. "This zesty mix is...
Curry Powder
Making your own homemade curry powder is easier, and tastier, than you think! I think it's much better than any...
Peach Waffle Syrup
I make this sweet, chunky peach syrup on Saturday mornings when my husband and I have extra time. You can...
Spicy Mustard
When I make this mustard, I add fresh horseradish from our garden and vinegar seasoned with homegrown tarragon. —Joyce Lonsdale,...
Cajun Spice Mix
You can give fish, beef, pork or poultry a zesty boast with this spicy seasoning. I like to sprinkle the...
No-Salt Salt
"I find filling a salt shaker with this mixture of spices reduces the automatic reach for salt," notes Joy Back...
Strawberry Chutney
"I got this recipe at my Weight Watchers meeting during a recipe swap and made some slight alterations," says Donna...
Rhubarb Raisin Marmalade
At a retreat in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies, I sampled a marmalade combining rhubarb and raisins. I loved...
Best Sausage Gravy
This gravy is a specialty among the country folds in our area. It’s the best sausage gravy recipe, especially when...
Three-Fruit Relish
A lovely red color and nice tangy flavor make this relish a hit whenever I serve it. It's great at...
Pineapple Sauce for Ham
For a Polynesian twist on ham, added this wonderful sauce to your next ham dinner. You will be pleasantly surprised...
Spicy Chili Seasoning Mix
"Having the seasonings mixed up in advance makes stirring up a batch of chili a breeze," suggests Mary Henderson of...
Southwestern Dip Mix
Keep a container of this mix on hand to make dip at a moment's notice. The dip is spiced just...
Jambalaya Mix
Keep Sybil Brown's zippy jambalaya mix on hand, and a full-flavored meal is never far away. The Highland, California, cook...
Pineapple Chutney
—Shirley Watanabe, Kula, Hawaii
Plum Anise Jam
Growing up, my father loved black licorice and all my siblings and I loved it as well. I still love...
Cinnamon Apple Jelly
When I host a Christmas sit-down dinner, I adhere labels on small jars of this jam to use as place...
South Liberty Hall Relish
My grandparents originated this recipe that's been treasured in our family for four generations. It's named after a dance hall...
Honey Butter Spread
Honey lovers will gobble up this spread in a snap! In addition to bread and bagels, try serving it alongside...
Apple Cinnamon Jelly
I have made this for my five kids for their peanut butter sandwiches throughout all of their school years. I...
Seasoned Noodle Mix
In Warren, Minnesota, Dawn Fagerstrom gets a head start on a side dish with this pleasant seasoning mixture that works...
Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix
Used as both a mix for a dip and a dressing, this tangy ranch mix is both tasty and versatile....