Cooking With Convenience Foods

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 milk, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, peanut butter, cake mix, peanut butter cup candies, miniature peanut butter cup candies, chocolate frosting...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Get ready to indulge in a dessert that's as easy as pie - well, cake, actually. This chocolate peanut butter cake is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with confectioner's sugar, almonds, white cake mix, vanilla pudding mix, eggs, water, vegetable oil, almond extract

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Impossibly delicious? Impossible to resist? Any way you slice it, it's very possible that this lasagna-inspired dish could become of your favorites.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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Made with semisweet chocolate chips, egg, Swiss chocolate cake mix, cream cheese, sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

If you're looking for something a little different, give this old-fashioned tomato soup cake a try. The tomato soup enhances the flavor of the...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Need an easy apple dessert? Just a few ingredients and 20 minutes in the oven yields a home-style cobbler everyone will love.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

A crock pot dessert that's both indulgent and easy to make. Combining classic ingredients like chocolate chips, cake mix, and sour cream, this gooey dessert is perfect for...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Want to fool people into thinking a cake made from a mix was actually made from scratch? Add mayonnaise to it! It gives the cake extra moisture and improves the texture -...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with eggs, milk, ground beef, onion, salt, cheddar cheese, Bisquick

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

This Bundt cake tastes like it was made from scratch but it secretly starts with a box of yellow cake mix.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Crescent rolls baked with sloppy Joe filling make a great lunch, appetizer, or late night snack food.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with cinnamon, pecans, brown sugar, bananas, oil, sugar, yellow cake mix, eggs, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Say hello to your new favorite dessert hybrid: the raspberry chocolate fudge red velvet cake. Just wait until you see (and taste) the harmonious blend of...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with sweetened condensed milk, chocolate ice cream topping, German chocolate cake mix, Cool Whip, Heath bars

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   1-2 hours

This sweet and tangy cola sauced chicken can be slow cooked in a crock pot or oven-baked.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

A must for root beer lovers. Pecans make a great pairing with the root beer flavor, and the brown sugar-sweetened filling is a bit like pecan pie.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

If life gives you lemons, why not make a cake? Get ready to transform a humble lemon cake mix into a dazzling, show-stealing star.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

What's not to love about a chocolate chip bundt cake? This rich and delicious cake is perfect for any occasion. It uses a cake mix combined with pudding mix for a decadent...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Dump cakes are made by topping a fruit filling with dry cake mix then baking. This version uses strawberry pie filling combined with crushed pineapple.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Cutting down on sugar and fat doesn't mean you have to miss out on BBQ. Lean chicken is cooked in a smoky BBQ sauce making it perfect on buns, in tortillas, or on its...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with water, oil, eggs, cream cheese, peanut butter, butter or margarine, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, frozen whipped topping

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

You can't go wrong with hot apple cider on a cold night, but this mulled wassail made with whole cloves and cinnamon takes it to a new level.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Quick and easy appetizers made with miniature smoked cocktail hot dogs and refrigerated crescent roll dough.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Looking for a unique way to use those extra onions? This onion loaf combines sliced onions, milk, and pancake mix for an interesting twist.

Method:   oven, deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with green maraschino cherries, heavy cream, creme de menthe, peppermint extract, powdered sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with water, white cake mix, raspberry gelatin powder

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with baking soda, Dr. Pepper, chocolate chips, eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, shortening, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

These make great finger food for parties or just as a snack. Slices of pepperoni and cheese are rolled up inside crescent roll dough and baked until golden brown and the cheese is...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Change this recipe up by substituting maple syrup for the honey. Delicious!

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

A self-frosting crockpot cake sounds like a college student's fantasy, but it's real! Water and chocolate syrup on top of the batter ensure a (literally) effortless...

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

Made with eggs, biscuit baking mix, prepared mustard, ham, frozen peas, cheddar cheese, milk, mayonnaise or salad dressing

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

A delicious cake any time of the year. The crock pot makes wonderfully moist cakes since it produces steam vs baking with only dry heat.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

This cake is so moist and delicious. It's perfect for summer parties or anytime you want a tropical dessert. It's made with cake mix, sweetened condensed milk, cream of coconut...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

A beefy version of pigs in a blanket. Savory meatballs are wrapped in crescent roll dough and baked until golden brown. Makes a great appetizer.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Root beer isn't just for floats anymore. This pulled pork recipe uses root beer twice: once to tenderize and again in a tangy sauce.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

A crustless pumpkin pie made with pumpkin pie filling, evaporated milk, butter, eggs, sugar, Bisquick, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

If you like sweet biscuits, you'll love these Bisquick cinnamon rolls with a sweet, powdered sugar glaze.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Adding yogurt to the batter is a brilliant way to get moist pancakes every time. Top them off with fresh, matching fruit and you're in fruity flapjack heaven.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Out-of-this-world ham with just the right touch of sweetness from slowly cooking in the coca cola sauce.

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

This recipe uses lemon cake mix and instant pudding, promising a moist, flavorful cake within just 35 minutes. Ideal for beginners and loved by everyone!

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Cola and French dressing are used both in the burger patties and as a tangy spread on the grilled buns. The sweet and tangy flavor brings your burgers to a new level.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

These loaded apple and pecan cinnamon pancakes are what dreams are made of. Well, if your dreams are breakfast related (and after a couple of these flapjacks, they probably...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

This cake is perfect for any occasion or just because. The banana cake is light and moist, while the crunchy topping gives it an extra bit of texture and flavor.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with milk, vanilla, refrigerated crescent rolls, mincemeat, pecans, powdered sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Ham and cola are all you need for a sweet and surprisingly subtly flavored roast, so ditch the long recipes and just grab a can of Coke.

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

A twist on the famous beer can chicken. In this version, a whole chicken, rubbed in spices, cooks right on top of a half-full soda can and comes out perfectly moist.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with butter, pecans, yellow cake mix, instant vanilla pudding mix, eggs, water, vegetable oil, rum

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours