Cooking With Convenience Foods

Biscuits just got a makeover. This cheddar-loaded biscuit bread is great with eggs, creamy grits, gravy - just about any savory breakfast you can imagine.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

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

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

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

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Heat and lemon turn this popular soft drink into a soothing warm beverage and a great remedy for a cough or sore throat.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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

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

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

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

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

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 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

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
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

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

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

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

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

Coca Cola is a fantastic secret ingredient. Sweet, flavorful, and an absolutely perfect base for BBQ sauce. Just be prepared to be "grilled" about the secret.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 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

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

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

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Put these pancakes on your weekend brunch menu and your family will thank you!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

The tangy orange flavor of the popular soda pop frozen into a creamy confection.


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

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

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

This recipe for slow cooker 7-Up pot roast is a delicious and easy way to make a pot roast. The 7-Up adds a touch of sweetness to the dish, while the slow cooker cooks the...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

The 7&7 is a classic cocktail. Combining Seagram's 7 blended whiskey with 7-Up, this simple beverage packs a punch of flavor in every sip.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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

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


Time:   under 30 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

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

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

Tired of the same old cake recipes? Shake things up with this watermelon cake that cleverly combines fruity flavor with moist texture. And, it's a breeze to make for bakers of all...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

White cake mix gets extra vanilla flavor with the addition of vanilla pudding mix. It also has sour cream and white chocolate chips to dress up the cake further.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

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

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

This simple layered enchilada-style casserole is made with ground beef that's simmered in a creamy enchilada sauce and layered with longhorn cheese and corn tortillas.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 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

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 recipe is a great example of how you can dress up a simple box of cake mix to taste like homemade

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with nuts, cool whip, crushed pineapple, yellow cake mix, milk, cream cheese, instant vanilla pudding mix

Method:   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

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