Cooking With Convenience Foods

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

This recipe is the perfect way to save money and have control over the ingredients in your baking mix. You can easily make a double or triple batch to have on hand...


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

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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

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

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

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

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Simple ingredients, outstanding flavor. Lean pork chops are browned then oven-baked in a creamy gravy. Serve the tender chops and gravy over mashed potatoes or noodles.

Method:   stovetop, 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

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

Made with crushed pineapple, angel food cake mix

Method:   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

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

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

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

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

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

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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

The baking mix in the recipe creates a crustless pie-like dessert. If you're a fan of rhubarb, this is one pie that you definitely won't want to miss out on.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

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

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

Lemon-lime soda is the secret ingredient that makes this pie so tasty!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 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

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

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

Method:   oven, stovetop
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

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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

Unwinding at home can sure feel luxurious with a slice of beach cake in hand. By the time you finish making it, you might find yourself dreaming of sandy shores and sunshine.

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

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

It's amazing how quickly a shepherd's pie can come together with a few choice shortcuts.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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

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

A strawberry daiquiri flavored version of the popular "poke" cake made with strawberry cake mix, sweetened condensed milk, daiquiri mix, and fresh strawberries.

Method:   oven
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

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

These scrumptious squares are kind of like quiche you can eat with your hands. Perfect for brunch. Throw a fried egg on top of the leftovers for an easy, cheesy breakfast.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes