Cooking With Convenience Foods

The addition of ginger ale in this pound cake recipe helps give it a little extra sweetness and makes the cake texture a bit lighter.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

This cake is a Southern favorite and is made with cake mix, mashed banana, crushed pineapple, nuts and frosted with a rich cream cheese frosting.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

This recipe should probably be called "cocoa cola chili" with its hint of chocolate added to the savory blend. Want a richer flavor? Let it simmer longer.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Whether you've got a few hours to cook it in the crock pot or you want to get the work done the day before, this cola infused, chili sauce glazed roast...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

This delicious cake mix cake has ribbons of cinnamon running through it.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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Dumplings don't get much easier than this! Just two ingredients needed for foolproof dumplings every time. Perfect for chicken and dumplings, stews, and soups.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

A can of tomato soup makes this Italian-style ground beef and noodle casserole easy to prepare.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Introduce your dinner table to the comfort and convenience of this make-ahead chicken casserole. Simply assemble, refrigerate, and bake when you're ready for a wholesome...

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Make your own Cheddar Bay biscuits with Bisquick, milk, Cheddar cheese, butter, and garlic powder. So easy!

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Meaty pork chops are marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, cola, garlic, and ginger and then grilled or broiled. The marinade not only imparts a delicious flavor but makes the pork...

Method:   oven, outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours

You don't have to be a pit master to cook up an amazing brisket anymore. This slow cooker recipe with cola, Worcestershire, and onions will have you converted the...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

This two-ingredient recipe is amazingly good with just the right amount of lemon flavor. hint: it also works with other pie filling flavors.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Bisquick is a trusted name in baking. The one pan cobbler is a quick and easy dessert whether you're serving after dinner, going to a potluck, or just need a simple sweet...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Bisquick makes these delicious blueberry muffins a breeze to prepare. You can easily substitute other fruit in place of the blueberries as well.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

The chocolate cake at Bill Knapp's was a favorite of chocoholics. It's a simple chocolate cake that is drenched with a rich chocolate sauce and served with a scoop...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

This recipe takes all the goodness of the legendary deli corned beef sandwich and creates a new "impossible" masterpiece.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Make your own copycat version of Sara Lee's famous butter coffee cake starting with a box of yellow cake mix.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Boneless chicken is cooked with cream of mushroom soup, green beans, and topped with French fried onions.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Yellow cake mix forms the crust for the sweet cream cheese layer in these slightly gooey and completely delicious dessert bars.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Beef and onions cooked with tomato soup, egg noodles, and cream of mushroom soup make a hearty and simple dish.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with ground beef, onion, garlic, tomato sauce, mushroom stems, sugar, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Enjoy freshly baked beer bread in no time with our quick and easy recipe using Bisquick. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a hearty and flavorful loaf using your...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with pecans, sugar, instant vanilla pudding mix, eggs, water, oil, rum, Frangelico liqueur, yellow cake mix

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

This triple lemon cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. The lemon cake mix is combined with lemon gelatin and the warm cake is drizzled with a lemon glaze for the ultimate...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

A light carrot cake made with yellow cake mix, shredded carrots, pineapple, and spices and topped with cream cheese frosting

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with salt, vanilla extract, butter, water, cocoa powder, yellow cake mix, vanilla pudding mix, sugar, cornstarch

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with crushed pineapple, angel food cake mix

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Pound cake made easy. It calls for yellow cake mix, vanilla pudding mix, mashed bananas and spices.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Want to dress up a simple spice cake? This recipe starts with your favorite spice cake box mix and adds pudding mix to the batter, creating a moist and flavorful upgrade to your basic...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Tender chicken serves as hidden treasure amongst the creamy rice with pops of peas. This can be served as a side item or a main course.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Store-bought crescent roll dough is a huge time saver. Mix a little melted chocolate and drizzle yumminess all over the fresh baked delicacy.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

These short ribs are just what the doctor ordered! Meaty ribs braised in Dr Pepper with ketchup, vinegar, and Worcestershire for a meal with some real pop to it.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

This delightful cake features a layer of apple pie filling, topped with a spice cake mix, and then finished with a drizzle of melted butter and chopped nuts.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Sure, you could just slather your ham with some store-bought glaze and call it a day. This recipe for ginger ale ham glaze is so much tastier, not to mention easy to make.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

A simple dessert that can be prepared in just a few minutes. It has a cinnamon-sugar crust that is topped with cherry pie filling and then baked.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

There's nothing quite like a warm, freshly-baked coffee cake. This recipe uses a yellow cake mix, vanilla pudding mix, and sour cream for an easy version that tastes like homemade.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

You don't need to be a pastry chef to make a decadent cake. The Kahlua brings a bold and rich coffee flavor that blends perfectly with the chocolate fudge cake mix for a truly...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Pull out your baking gear because making dessert has never been simpler. With this velvet crumb cake, you'll discover that you can craft something truly special without the fuss.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with red, blue, yellow, and green food color, sugar, lemon peel, ground nutmeg, gumdrop, yellow cake mix, confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, water

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with shortening, sugar, eggs, lemon extract, all-purpose flour, 7-UP, crushed-pineapple, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

A deliciously moist and flavorful cake that is perfect for the fall season. Made with a spice cake mix, pumpkin, and vanilla pudding mix, this cake is sure to be a hit with...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

The 7-up in this recipe adds a hint of sweetness and helps keep the pork chops tender while they bake.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

There's something about homemade Bisquick baking mix that just tastes better than the store-bought version.


Time:   under 30 minutes

This cake has the icing right in the batter! The result is a very moist and flavorful cake (and you can still frost it if you wish)

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

A moist blend of yellow cake and chocolate pudding mix, spiced up with Kahlua and vodka. Topped with a Kahlua glaze, this cake is perfect for any occasion.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

The crumbly topping on this apple crisp is made from white cake mix, cinnamon, and butter. Easy and oh so good!

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with confectioners' sugar, semisweet chocolate chips, eggs, sour cream, water, oil, chocolate cake mix, chocolate pudding mix

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

The perfect dessert for a special occasion! This decadent chocolate cake is infused with dark rum, making it an indulgent treat that everyone will love.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

This is the original "Better Than Sex Cake" that takes a delicious chocolate cake and drenches it in sweet toppings. Grab a fork and dig in for some true decadence.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with water, eggs, vegetable oil, semisweet mini morsels, butter, brown sugar, milk, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, shortening

Method:   microwave, stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours