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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 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 easy butterscotch cake

Easy Butterscotch Cake

Made with pecans, butterscotch chips, butterscotch pudding mix, milk, yellow cake mix

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for haupia cake

Haupia Cake

Made with heavy cream, water, egg whites, lemon extract, coconut, coconut milk, sugar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for chocolate crunch cake

Chocolate Crunch Cake

Made with butter or margarine, devils food cake mix, chocolate chips, graham cracker crumbs, pecans

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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recipe for crustless zucchini pie

Crustless Zucchini Pie

Treat yourself to a simple, crust-free zucchini pie, combining grated zucchini, parsley, and a blend of two cheeses. A versatile recipe that's easy to bake and can be served...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for 15 minute clam chowder

15 Minute Clam Chowder

Made with clams, celery, dried minced onion, cream of celery soup, cream of mushroom soup, cream of potato soup, half and half or milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken breasts eden isle

Chicken Breasts Eden Isle

Made with cream cheese, sour cream, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, black pepper, bacon, dried beef, cream of chicken soup

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for pina colada sheet cake

Pina Colada Sheet Cake

Made with shredded coconut, yellow cake, cream of coconut, sweetened condensed milk, dark rum, crushed pineapple, frozen whipped topping

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for impossibly easy spinach pie

Impossibly Easy Spinach Pie

Made with egg whites, green onions, garlic, butter or margarine, frozen chopped spinach, cottage cheese, milk, Bisquick, egg substitute

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for apple buttermilk spice cake

Apple Buttermilk Spice Cake

Made with buttercream frosting, nuts, tart apples, ground cinnamon, maple syrup, eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, spice cake mix

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for baileys irish cream bars

Baileys Irish Cream Bars

Made with yellow cake mix, eggs, Bailey's Irish cream, oil, cream cheese vanilla frosting, white chocolate chips

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for tuna ring

Tuna Ring

Made with onion, egg, cheddar cheese, tuna, frozen mixed vegetables, parsley, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pumpkin caramel cake

Pumpkin Caramel Cake

Made with caramel ice cream topping, cinnamon, spice cake mix, eggs, pumpkin

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 hot fudge pudding cake

Impossible Hot Fudge Pudding Cake

Made with water, biscuit baking mix, milk, sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for blueberry pineapple dump cake

Blueberry Pineapple Dump Cake

Made with crushed pineapple, nonstick cooking spray, butter, yellow cake mix, blueberry pie filling

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for boston cream cheesecake

Boston Cream Cheesecake

Made with yellow cake mix, cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, eggs, sour cream, unsweetened baking chocolate

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for sweet southern coconut cake

Sweet Southern Coconut Cake

Made with coconut, Cool Whip, sweetened condensed milk, white cake mix, buttermilk, water, coconut flavoring, eggs, cream of coconut

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for amaretto-almond cake

Amaretto-Almond Cake

Made with sugar, almonds, yellow cake mix, vanilla instant pudding mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, Amaretto liqueur, almond extract

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for ooey-gooey butter cake

Ooey-Gooey Butter Cake

Made with semisweet chocolate chips, pecans, powdered sugar, pound-cake mix, butter or margarine, eggs, cream cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker 7-up stew

Slow Cooker 7-Up Stew

Made with beef bouillon, stew meat, 7-up soda, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for country oat cake

Country Oat Cake

Made with plain low-fat yogurt, eggs, egg substitute, vegetable oil, water, apple, oats

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for cheddar spinach appetizer squares

Cheddar Spinach Appetizer Squares

Made with nutmeg, black pepper, salt, eggs, refrigerated crescent rolls, cheddar cheese, all-purpose flour, Parmesan cheese, half-and-half or milk, frozen chopped...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 sparkling carrots

Sparkling Carrots

Made with sugar, black pepper, salt, onion, margarine, carrots, lemon-lime carbonated beverage

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chocolate amaretto cake

Chocolate Amaretto Cake

Made with sugar, butter, chocolate cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, water, amaretto, oil, semisweet chocolate chips

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pineapple coconut rum cake

Pineapple Coconut Rum Cake

Made with crushed pineapple, eggs, yellow cake mix, instant vanilla pudding mix, cream of coconut, rum, vegetable oil

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for sausage & apple bites

Sausage & Apple Bites

Made with apples, garlic powder, biscuit baking mix, bulk breakfast sausage, sharp Cheddar cheese, celery, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for impossible salmon pie

Impossible Salmon Pie

Made with nutmeg, salt and pepper, Bisquick, green onions, salmon, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, pimiento, milk, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chocolate cherry cake with fudge icing

Chocolate Cherry Cake with Fudge Icing

Made with semisweet chocolate chips, butter, milk, dark chocolate fudge cake mix, cherry pie filling, eggs, almond extract, sugar

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chocolate punch bowl cake

Chocolate Punch Bowl Cake

Made with toffee candy bar pieces, Cool Whip, Kahlua, non-stick cooking spray, devil's food cake mix, water, vegetable oil, eggs, chocolate instant pudding mix, whole milk

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


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 volcano cake

Volcano Cake

Made with powdered sugar, margarine, coconut, nuts, German chocolate cake mix, cream cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 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 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


recipe for peanut butter crescent rolls

Peanut Butter Crescent Rolls

Made with milk, vanilla extract, brown sugar, peanut butter, margarine or butter, refrigerated crescent dinner rolls, powdered sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for banana bread pie

Banana Bread Pie

Made with vanilla extract, bananas, biscuit baking mix, large eggs, sweetened condensed milk, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for yum yum cake

Yum Yum Cake

Made with pecans, miniature marshmallows, white cake mix, oil, eggs, water, chocolate chips, coconut

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chocolate tunnel of love cake

Chocolate Tunnel Of Love Cake

Made with corn syrup, semisweet chocolate, chocolate cake mix, margarine, cream cheese, sugar, egg

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for orange slice cake mix in a can

Orange Slice Cake Mix In A Can

This recipe is not only for a delicious cake, but it makes a beautiful gift when packaged in a decorated can. Great for neighbors, teachers, or anyone who deserves a...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sweet potato crescent roll empanadas

Sweet Potato Crescent Roll Empanadas

Made with butter, ground cinnamon, sugar, sweet potatoes, cream cheese, brown sugar, lemon juice, kosher salt, refrigerated crescent roll dough

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for quick crescent baklava

Quick Crescent Baklava

Made with lemon juice, margarine, honey, ground cinnamon, sugar, walnuts, refrigerated quick crescent dinner rolls

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for grape juice layer cake

Grape Juice Layer Cake

Made with lemon peel, Concord grape juice, water, cornstarch, salt, sugar, lemon juice, butter or margarine

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for blueberry dump cake

Blueberry Dump Cake

Made with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, blueberries, sugar, white cake mix, nuts, butter or margarine

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for easy spinach quiche

Easy Spinach Quiche

Made with black pepper, salt, eggs, baking mix, milk, frozen spinach, onion, bell pepper, cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for ham and cheese brunch bites

Ham And Cheese Brunch Bites

Made with garlic, salt, fresh parsley, baking mix, ham, sharp Cheddar cheese, onion, Parmesan cheese, egg, sour cream

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for zucchini quiche

Zucchini Quiche

Made with vegetable oil, black pepper, garlic powder or garlic granules, zucchini, baking mix, onion, Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, oregano, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes





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