Cooking With Convenience Foods

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

Wouldn't you like to be a pepper too? Ribs cooked low and slow in the crockpot with Dr. Pepper are the tenderest and tastiest you'll ever try.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

One of our favorite Easter desserts is this coconut cream cake made from a cake mix. It's moist, fluffy, and has the perfect hint of coconut flavor. Plus, it's super easy to...

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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

Method:   oven, stovetop
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

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

This not-quite from scratch cake is extra moist with the addition of instant pudding mix. Top with lemon buttercream frosting or a simple dusting of powdered sugar.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

A generous pour of dark rum mixed with crushed pineapple and whipped cream makes some buzz-inducing icing for a delicious layered coconut-rum cake.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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

Made with shortening, unsweetened or bittersweet chocolate, angel food cake mix, miniature marshmallows, milk, creme de menthe, salt, green food coloring, whipping cream

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

The airy sweetness of this pineapple dream cake balances perfectly with its creamy, cool frosting. Ideal for serving after a hearty meal or as a standalone treat during afternoon...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Made with celery, peanuts, lemon juice, onion, mayonnaise, butter, black pepper, Bisquick, milk

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with nuts, lime gelatin powder, vanilla extract, water, cream cheese, sugar, crushed pineapple, 7-up


Time:   30-60 minutes

Get ready to flip for this pineapple upside down pound cake! Made in a crock pot with pound cake mix, this cake is as convenient as it is delicious.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 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

7-Up soda works as a tenderizer and sweetener in this chicken crock pot recipe.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 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

Dr. Pepper is the secret ingredient for getting a rich glaze on the turkey. Works great for turkey or chicken.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

A creamy filling inside the cake makes for a delicious surprise. Best of all, this upsized version of the Hostess Ding Dong is big enough to share.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Let's face it, cake mixes get it right but they can be a bit boring. Doctor up a box of white cake mix with this easy recipe that will make it taste like homemade.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Elevate your dessert game with this lemon cake recipe, made with a convenient cake mix that saves time without sacrificing taste. The secret ingredients are pineapple, marshmallows...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Mix and match with your favorite ingredients. Choose a sauce base, a vegetable, pasta or rice, a protein, add-ins, and one or more toppings to customize this casserole.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

A rich and moist rummy cake batter gets baked in a Bundt pan and glazed with a sweet rum icing. You'll never know it started with a box of yellow cake mix!

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with lemon extract, butter, flour, sugar, eggs, 7-Up

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with chocolate mousse, chocolate cake, Skor bars or Heath bars, Cool Whip

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

This recipe turns a classic dessert into muffins, complete with pineapple rings and maraschino cherries. Ideal for a basic afternoon snack or breakfast addition.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

This blueberry cake is made from a cake mix and is so easy to make. The blueberry ripple effect is created by adding a layer of blueberries to the cake batter.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Is there anything better than freshly baked banana bread? A great way to use up those ripe bananas in this Bisquick-based recipe.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with sliced mushrooms, chicken breast halves, dried beef, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, bacon, mushrooms

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 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

Whip up this delightful cinnamon nut cake using a basic yellow cake mix, enhanced with layers of crunchy walnuts and warm cinnamon.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with confectioners' sugar, white cake mix, strawberry gelatin powder, flour, water, eggs, frozen sliced strawberries, vegetable oil, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Pancakes are just the excuse you need to have beer for breakfast. A bit of brew make these flapjacks fluffy and flavorful. Try different beers - maybe a vanilla porter or spiced holiday...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Orange soda is the secret ingredient in this recipe to mimic the flavor and color of the classic Dreamsicle ice cream treat.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

The lemon flavor in this cake really pops. Yellow cake mix with lemon pudding mix in the batter yields a delicious cake, topped with a sweet lemon glaze.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with semisweet chocolate chips, butter or margarine, brown sugar, egg, baking mix, nuts

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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


Time:   over 5 hours

Yellow or white cake is baked with the addition of mandarin oranges and then frosted with a frosting made from crushed pineapple, Cool Whip, and vanilla...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

These scrumptious sausage bites could not be easier. Sausage, cheese, and baking mix all kneaded together and baked - perfect for dipping in all sorts of your favorite sauces as an...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

You may gain a few pounds just from reading this recipe! It's a triple chocolate kahlua cake drizzled with a buttery kahlua coffee glaze.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with powdered sugar, lemon cake mix, lemon or vanilla instant pudding mix, oil, eggs, Mountain Dew

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with red food coloring, angel food cake mix, strawberry soda pop, honey, butter, confectioners' sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

This version of cola cake is different because it uses brown sugar instead of white sugar in the cake which makes the cake a little more moist.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

What a delicious way to dress up a box of cake mix! Stir in some mashed ripe banana and chopped Butterfinger candy bars for a decadent treat.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

These simple biscuits are extra buttery with chilled butter mixed into the batter and melted butter brushed on top after baking.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes