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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 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 pumpkin crunch cake

Pumpkin Crunch Cake

Made with butter or margarine, pumpkin, sweetened condensed milk, sugar, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, eggs, yellow cake mix, pecans

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for beef casserole supreme

Beef Casserole Supreme

Made with ground beef, garlic, mushrooms, black pepper, cream of celery soup, instant rice, dried minced onion, oregano, salt, frozen broccoli

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for impossible peaches and cream pie

Impossible Peaches and Cream Pie

Made with butter, peaches, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, whipping cream, eggs, sugar, Bisquick, whipped cream

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for friendship fruit cake

Friendship Fruit Cake

Made with apricots, brandy, sugar, fruit starter, peaches, pineapple chunks, maraschino cherries

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

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recipe for slow cooker apple pie

Slow Cooker Apple Pie

Made with baking mix, apples, ground cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, milk, butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker pineapple pound cake

Slow Cooker Pineapple Pound Cake

Made with flour, eggs, pound cake mix, pineapple chunks, pineapple juice

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for sand pail dessert

Sand Pail Dessert

Made with candies, yellow cake, angel food cake or pound cake, vanilla pudding, graham crackers


Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for christmas rainbow cake

Christmas Rainbow Cake

Made with Cool Whip, water, lime gelatin powder, white cake mix, cherry gelatin powder

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for lemon cream dessert cake

Lemon Cream Dessert Cake

Made with lemon cake mix, water, vegetable oil, egg whites, lemon peel, egg yolks, lemon juice, powdered sugar, cream cheese

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 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 peach dump cake

Peach Dump Cake

Made with butter, peach pie filling, crushed pineapple, yellow cake mix

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for holy cow cake

Holy Cow Cake

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for southern lady cake

Southern Lady Cake

Southern gals know how to bake a cake. The extra cake ingredients added to the cake mix make it taste just like homemade, not from a box.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pistachio bundt cake

Pistachio Bundt Cake

Made with milk, butter or margarine, powdered sugar, yellow cake mix, pistachio pudding mix, vegetable oil, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 perfect peaches and cream cake

Perfect Peaches And Cream Cake

Made with vegetable oil, heavy whipping cream, eggs, peach preserves, powdered sugar, butter, peach-flavored liqueur, vanilla, water

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for blueberry cream cheese rolls

Blueberry Cream Cheese Rolls

Made with blueberries, sugar, refrigerated crescent dinner rolls, cream cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for orange angel food cake

Orange Angel Food Cake

Made with orange extract or flavoring, angel food cake mix, water, orange juice

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for taco hot dish

Taco Hot Dish

Made with cheddar cheese, sour cream, refrigerated crescent roll dough, ground beef, onion, taco seasoning mix, tomato paste

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for twinkie cake

Twinkie Cake

Made with vanilla extract, butter, yellow cake mix, milk, all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, shortening

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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 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 deep dish taco squares

Deep Dish Taco Squares

Made with tomato, water, ground beef, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, onion, baking mix

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for impossible broccoli and cauliflower pie

Impossible Broccoli And Cauliflower Pie

Made with salt, black pepper, biscuit baking mix, eggs, broccoli and cauliflower mix, bacon, onion, mushroom stems and pieces, Cheddar cheese, milk

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for back to school cupcakes

Back to School Cupcakes

Made with chocolate or vanilla frosting, angel food cake mix, milk chocolate candy

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chocolate cake mix zucchini cake

Chocolate Cake Mix Zucchini Cake

A quick and easy way to make chocolate cake with zucchini added for texture along with chopped nuts and chocolate chips.

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 lemon-lime cake with cream cheese frosting

Lemon-Lime Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

Made with lemon cake mix, lemon pudding mix, lemon-lime soda, oil, cream cheese frosting

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chocolate chip pound cake

Chocolate Chip Pound Cake

Made with semisweet chocolate chips, vegetable oil, flour, pound cake mix, water, eggs

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cream cheesecake cupcakes

Cream Cheesecake Cupcakes

Made with cream cheese, yellow cake mix, water, butter, eggs, frosting

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for fruit cocktail cake

Fruit Cocktail Cake

Made with margarine, sugar, evaporated milk, yellow cake mix, fruit cocktail, coconut flakes, eggs, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for bourbon cake

Bourbon Cake

Made with sugar, butter, yellow cake mix, vanilla pudding mix, bourbon, eggs, milk, vegetable oil

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for rhubarb dump cake

Rhubarb Dump Cake

Made with water, rhubarb, sugar, white cake mix, raspberry gelatin powder, miniature marshmallows, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


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 crescent chicken bundles

Crescent Chicken Bundles

Made with crushed seasoned stuffing croutons, cream cheese, butter or margarine, chives, milk, salt, black pepper, cooked chicken, refrigerated crescent rolls

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for creamy mushroom chicken

Creamy Mushroom Chicken

Made with seasoned dry breadcrumbs, cheddar cheese, cream of mushroom soup, mayonnaise, sour cream, whole kernel corn, Parmesan cheese, cooked chicken or turkey

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for apple spice cake trifle

Apple Spice Cake Trifle

Made with cinnamon applesauce, eggs, vegetable oil, apple pie filling, butter, ground cinnamon, milk, vanilla pudding mix, whipped topping mix, frozen whipped topping

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 pumpkin streusel cake

Pumpkin Streusel Cake

Made with eggs, solid pack pumpkin, butter or margarine, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, nuts, yellow cake mix

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


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 taco quiche

Taco Quiche

Made with lettuce, sour cream, taco seasoning mix, ground beef, biscuit baking mix, cheese, onion, milk, eggs, tomatoes

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bisquick sausage meatballs

Bisquick Sausage Meatballs

Made with marinara sauce, garlic, baking mix, bell pepper, onion, Italian sausage, Chedarella cheese, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for lemon loaf cake

Lemon Loaf Cake

Made with lemon juice, icing sugar, lemon gelatin powder, water, corn oil, lemon supreme cake mix, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for dr. pepper cake

Dr. Pepper Cake

Made with cinnamon, flour, sugar, salt, eggs, buttermilk, baking soda, Dr. Pepper, margarine

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for zucchini bread

Zucchini Bread

Made with nuts, nutmeg, biscuit baking mix, zucchini, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 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 chicken roll-ups

Chicken Roll-ups

Crescent rolls are baked with a cheesy chicken filling. This recipe makes a simple appetizer or snack.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for filled angel cake

Filled Angel Cake

Made with angel food cake mix, cream cheese, Cool Whip, lemon juice, strawberries, sweetened condensed milk


Time:   under 30 minutes





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