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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 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 cake mix turtle cake

Cake Mix Turtle Cake

Made with chopped pecans, semisweet chocolate chips, butter, chocolate cake mix, caramels, sweetened condensed milk

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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

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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 orange blossom cake

Orange Blossom Cake

Made with orange juice, yellow cake mix, orange marmalade, powdered sugar, orange peel

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 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 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 merry berries and cream cake

Merry Berries And Cream Cake

Made with fresh berries, pound cake mix, milk, eggs, whipping cream, sugar, lemon peel

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for lemon blueberry brunch cake

Lemon Blueberry Brunch Cake

Made with powdered sugar, almonds or pecans, blueberry fruit pie filling, eggs, water, cream cheese, margarine or butter, lemon cake mix

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 apple pancakes

Apple Pancakes

Made with apple, milk, biscuit baking mix, cinnamon, egg, vanilla extract, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 pie dump cake

Pumpkin Pie Dump Cake

Made with butter, yellow cake mix, evaporated milk, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, salt, sugar, pumpkin

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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 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 devil's brownie cake

Devil's Brownie Cake

This easy-to-make dessert features a devil's food cake base topped with a creamy layer, baked to perfection. A must-try for chocolate and cheesecake lovers!


Time:   1-2 hours

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


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 rocky road layer cake

Rocky Road Layer Cake

Made with buttermilk, eggs, oil, miniature semisweet chocolate chips, pecans, butter, confectioners' sugar, unsweetened chocolate, milk, marshmallow fluff or creme

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for mug cake mixes

Mug Cake Mixes

Made with powdered lemonade mix, yellow cake mix, instant vanilla pudding mix, confectioners' sugar


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pump cake

Pump Cake

Made with light cherry pie filling, chocolate cake mix, mandarin oranges, unsalted butter

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for grammy helen's apple kuchen

Grammy Helen's Apple Kuchen

Made with cinnamon, biscuit baking mix, sugar, egg, milk, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, Cortland, MacIntosh or other apples

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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 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 french banana cake

French Banana Cake

Made with pecans, bananas, water, white vinegar, baking soda, white cake mix, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for monterey jack cheese bread

Monterey Jack Cheese Bread

Made with sun dried tomatoes, Monterey Jack cheese, eggs, milk, rosemary, basil, baking mix, black olives, green chiles

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for gluten free zucchini applesauce spice cake

Gluten Free Zucchini Applesauce Spice Cake

Made with zucchini, applesauce, gluten-free spice cake mix, egg, egg white, vegetable oil

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for root beer glaze for ham

Root Beer Glaze For Ham

Made with Dijon mustard, root beer, brown sugar, ketchup

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for apricot nectar cake

Apricot Nectar Cake

Made with confectioners' sugar, butter, butter cake mix, sugar, apricot nectar

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for ho ho cake

Ho Ho Cake

Made with chocolate cake mix, sugar, butter or margarine, vegetable shortening, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, fudge frosting

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for jicama-apple dessert

Jicama-Apple Dessert

Made with nuts, butter, biscuit baking mix, jicama, apples, apple juice, sugar, nutmeg, brown sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 peanut butter cake

Peanut Butter Cake

Made with milk, powdered sugar, peanut butter, yellow cake mix, creamy peanut butter, chocolate syrup, chocolate chips

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for peach pie cake

Peach Pie Cake

Made with butter, flour, size) yellow cake mix, peach pie filling, eggs, lemon extract, nuts, sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for 9 minute microwave pineapple cake

9 Minute Microwave Pineapple Cake

Made with egg, white cake mix, sliced pineapple, brown sugar, butter, maraschino cherries

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for blueberry pineapple delight cake

Blueberry Pineapple Delight Cake

Made with margarine or butter, crushed pineapple, fresh or frozen blueberries, lemon cake mix, brown sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for crustless caramel custard pie

Crustless Caramel Custard Pie

Made with Bisquick, milk, butter, eggs, vanilla extract, brown sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for impossible chicken pesto pie

Impossible Chicken Pesto Pie

Made with mozzarella cheese, chicken, baking mix, milk, eggs, pesto sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for pistachio cake

Pistachio Cake

Made with Cool Whip, milk, white cake mix, pistachio pudding mix, lemon-lime soda, vegetable oil, eggs, walnuts

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pink valentine's angel food cake

Pink Valentine's Angel Food Cake

Made with strawberry gelatin, strawberries, angel food cake, salt, water, whipping cream


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for classic pound cake with chocolate ganache

Classic Pound Cake With Chocolate Ganache

Made with semisweet chocolate chips, heavy cream, classic pound cake mix, water, eggs, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for sugar cream cake

Sugar Cream Cake

Made with vanilla, powdered sugar, yellow cake mix, margarine or butter, eggs, cream cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for easy apple strudel

Easy Apple Strudel

Made with egg, margarine, dry bread crumbs, apples, raisins, sugar, ground cinnamon, lemon juice, vanilla, refrigerated quick crescent dinner rolls

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for apricot cobbler

Apricot Cobbler

Made with apricot halves, biscuit baking mix, brown sugar, nutmeg, milk, margarine


Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chocolate cake covered in chocolate chips

Chocolate Cake Covered in Chocolate Chips

Made with sugar, chocolate chips, Devil's food cake mix, eggs, chocolate pudding

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for impossible ham salad pie

Impossible Ham Salad Pie

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for coconut cream pound cake

Coconut Cream Pound Cake

Made with powdered sugar, white cake mix, sour cream, water, butter, coconut flavoring, eggs, coconut

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours





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