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Cooking With Convenience Foods

Cooking With Convenience Foods

Of course, if we had the time, money, and energy to make everything from scratch we would, wouldn't we? But let's face it, that's not a reality for most of us (at least not every day!). So, cheat a little and sneak some convenience items into your recipes without anyone knowing!



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recipe for minced pastry twists

Minced Pastry Twists

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

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for impossible asparagus pie

Impossible Asparagus Pie

Made with black pepper, salt, milk, cooked asparagus, cheddar cheese, onions, biscuit baking mix, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pineapple and coconut better than sex cake

Pineapple And Coconut Better Than Sex Cake

Made with milk chocolate candy bar, pecans, yellow cake mix, sugar, crushed pineapple, coconut, vanilla pudding mix, Cool Whip

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for angel food cake with pineapple

Angel Food Cake with Pineapple

Made with crushed pineapple, angel food cake mix

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bisquick poppy seed muffins

Bisquick Poppy Seed Muffins

Made with raisins, biscuit baking mix, sugar, poppy seeds, egg, sour cream, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for better than sex chocolate chip cake

Better Than Sex Chocolate Chip Cake

Made with German chocolate, chocolate chips, yellow cake mix, vanilla pudding mix, margarine, water, sour cream, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for tuna tulips

Tuna Tulips

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

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for copycat tennessee ernie ford's pea picking cake

Copycat Tennessee Ernie Ford's Pea Picking Cake

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


recipe for orange dreamsicle cake

Orange Dreamsicle Cake

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

recipe for chicken and dried beef casserole with a mushroom sauce

Chicken and Dried Beef Casserole with a Mushroom Sauce

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

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for bisquick zucchini squares

Bisquick Zucchini Squares

Made with eggs, vegetable oil, zucchini, baking mix, onion, Parmesan cheese, parsley, oregano, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for hawaiian delight cake

Hawaiian Delight Cake

Made with pecans, maraschino cherries, Cool Whip, yellow cake mix, cream cheese, vanilla pudding mix, milk, bananas, sugar, crushed pineapple

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for peanut butter pork chops

Peanut Butter Pork Chops

Try a new twist on traditional pork chops with this creative recipe. The combination of tender pork chops and a creamy, nutty sauce of peanut butter and cream of mushroom soup...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for almost heaven cake

Almost Heaven Cake

A yellow cake is baked and topped with crushed pineapple, vanilla pudding, cream cheese, and Cool Whip.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker savory scalloped cabbage

Slow Cooker Savory Scalloped Cabbage

Made with onion, carrots, cream of mushroom soup, pimiento, cheddar cheese, cabbage

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for fuzzy navel cake

Fuzzy Navel Cake

Made with vegetable oil, eggs, orange extract, peach schnapps, orange juice, powdered sugar, instant vanilla pudding mix

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for onion loaf

Onion Loaf

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


recipe for easy apple cake

Easy Apple Cake

Made with cinnamon, yellow cake mix, apple pie filling, eggs, sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for blueberry dessert pizza with cake mix crust

Blueberry Dessert Pizza With Cake Mix Crust

Made with blueberry pie filling, cinnamon, white cake mix, quick-cooking rolled oats, margarine, egg, nuts, brown sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cool frosted pineapple pudding cake

Cool Frosted Pineapple Pudding Cake

Made with Cool Whip, yellow cake mix, pineapple, instant vanilla pudding mix

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for orange supreme cake

Orange Supreme Cake

Made with whipping cream, lemon cake mix, coconut, orange peel, evaporated milk, orange juice, eggs, vegetable oil, sugar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for rave reviews coconut pudding cake

Rave Reviews Coconut Pudding Cake

Made with yellow cake mix, vanilla pudding mix, water, eggs, oil, walnuts or pecans, butter or margarine, coconut

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for killarney cake

Killarney Cake

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker smoky barbecued ribs

Slow Cooker Smoky Barbecued Ribs

Made with barbecue sauce, pork loin back ribs, brown sugar, black pepper, liquid smoke, garlic, onion, cola

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker pepsi pork roast

Slow Cooker Pepsi Pork Roast

Made with Boston butt pork roast, onion soup mix, cream of mushroom soup, cola

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker white cheddar chicken casserole

Slow Cooker White Cheddar Chicken Casserole

Made with stuffing mix, boneless skinless frozen chicken breasts, white cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for lemon seven-up cake

Lemon Seven-Up Cake

Made with crushed pineapple, butter, lemon cake mix, coconut pudding mix, oil, 7 UP, eggs

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for burger-stuffed baked potato

Burger-Stuffed Baked Potato

Made with potatoes, ground beef, cream of mushroom soup, onion, cheddar cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for 7-up salad

7-Up Salad

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


Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for bisquick chocolate pudding cake

Bisquick Chocolate Pudding Cake

Made with semisweet chocolate chips, baking mix, sugar, egg, water or milk, semisweet chocolate, shortening, vanilla extract, water

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pepsi pork with rich gravy

Pepsi Pork with Rich Gravy

Made with cola, pork roast, onion soup mix, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cheesy beef stroganoff

Cheesy Beef Stroganoff

Made with black pepper, ground beef, egg noodles, processed cheese, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cherry surprise cake

Cherry Surprise Cake

Made with cherry gelatin mix, mini-marshmallows, chocolate cake mix, cherry pie filling

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cream soda cake

Cream Soda Cake

Made with Cool Whip, yellow cake mix, water, strawberry gelatin, cream soda, milk, instant vanilla pudding mix

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for best ever tuna casserole

Best Ever Tuna Casserole

Made with Velveeta cheese, milk, cream of celery or mushroom soup, salt, egg noodles, tuna, salad dressing, onions, green bell pepper, pimento

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for sprite jello

Sprite Jello

Made with nuts, crushed pineapple, Sprite, lime gelatin powder, cream cheese, miniature marshmallows

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for copycat outback steakhouse steak seasoning

Copycat Outback Steakhouse Steak Seasoning

Made with Coca Cola, taco seasoning mix, Italian salad dressing mix, olive oil


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker chocolate brownie pudding cake

Slow Cooker Chocolate Brownie Pudding Cake

Made with margarine, peanut butter, brown sugar, water, cocoa powder, brownie mix, egg

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for slow cooker mexican hamburger casserole

Slow Cooker Mexican Hamburger Casserole

Made with cheese, diced tomatoes with green chiles, ground beef, corn chips, onion, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   oven, stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for hamburger stroganoff casserole with biscuit topping

Hamburger Stroganoff Casserole With Biscuit Topping

Made with refrigerated biscuits, ground beef, black pepper, french fried onions, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for broccoli and cheese biscuits

Broccoli and Cheese Biscuits

Made with Cheddar cheese, baking mix, milk, frozen chopped broccoli

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for orange crush pound cake

Orange Crush Pound Cake

Made with butter, shortening, sugar, eggs, Orange Crush or other carbonated orange drink, cake flour, salt, orange flavoring, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for impossible tuna and cheddar pie

Impossible Tuna And Cheddar Pie

Made with tomatoes, onions, butter or margarine, solid white tuna in water, eggs, cheddar cheese, milk, biscuit baking mix, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for impossible broccoli casserole

Impossible Broccoli Casserole

Made with cheddar cheese, salt and pepper, frozen broccoli, baking mix, milk, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker cola steak

Slow Cooker Cola Steak

Made with cola, ketchup, round steak, flour, onion, salt, garlic salt, black pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for coca cola brownies

Coca Cola Brownies

Made with buttermilk, eggs, baking soda, miniature marshmallows, nuts, margarine, cocoa powder, vanilla extract

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for greek lemon cake

Greek Lemon Cake

Made with lemon juice, lemon peel, lemon cake mix , farina, milk, eggs, oil, walnuts, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for pineapple-orange sunshine cake

Pineapple-Orange Sunshine Cake

Made with crushed pineapple in juice, instant vanilla pudding, yellow cake mix, applesauce, eggs, mandarin oranges in light syrup, Cool Whip Light

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for grandma's wine cake

Grandma's Wine Cake

Made with vegetable oil, eggs, yellow cake mix, instant vanilla pudding mix, nutmeg, sherry or port wine

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for impossibly easy breakfast pie

Impossibly Easy Breakfast Pie

Picture a breakfast that combines all your favorites into one simple dish all while being ridiculously easy. This breakfast pie is your ticket to a hassle-free morning...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes





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