Convenience Cooking

Find convenient meal solutions using canned and frozen foods that you may have in your freezer or cupboard right now.

Staff Picks

Bisquick® Substitute

Rating: 4.86 stars
56
Quick and easy substitute for Bisquick®.
By Kevin G

How to Make Homemade Pizza Sauce

Rating: 4.81 stars
95
This is my new and improved version. And by 'new and improved,' I mean 'old and secret.' Here is my top-secret formula. The next time you're making homemade pizza, you might as well make some sauce too.
By Chef John

Two-Ingredient Pizza Dough

Rating: 4.53 stars
214
If you want to make a good pizza that's fast and easy, this is it. Cooking at a higher temperature (500 degrees F (260 degrees C)) is the key to making this the perfect pizza. It doesn't get any easier than this folks. Brush dough with olive oil and add your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
By Michele Leigh Pinette Pierce

How to Make a Tuna Melt

Rating: 4.89 stars
56
It's an American diner classic.
By Chef John

Five Can Soup

Rating: 4.5 stars
7
My family absolutely loves this recipe. It's great for football parties and definitely a new twist on chips and dip! Serve with Fritos® chips.
By MegMarkR1

Frozen Vegetable Stir-Fry

Rating: 4.67 stars
189
Soy sauce and peanut butter add a nice Thai-style flavor to this stir-fry. Using frozen vegetables makes it a very quick and tasty vegetable side dish.
By Tracey Davies

The Best Lemon Vinaigrette

Rating: 4.68 stars
165
This is one of my favorite salad dressings. It works for a simple salad or with crispy Parmesan chicken with a cool salad on top.
By lukeder101

Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe

Rating: 4.56 stars
207
This is a recipe that we have made in our family for many years--everyone loves it. It's a very basic and easy variation on mac 'n cheese.
By Jennifer Torrey

Taco Meat

Rating: 4.24 stars
41
This recipe makes just the taco meat. You have to buy everything else, of course. Make a big batch and use for a multiple of different meals: add to bean burritos for a more hearty and tasty burrito, or add a can of beans (kidney, red, or pinto) and use for Frito® Pie, Navajo tacos, or taco salad.
By Natalie

The Denver Omelet

Rating: 4.73 stars
36
A change of pace from a French omelet, the Denver omelet is known for its firmer texture and caramelized flavor. It's one of the first foods I've ever learned to cook professionally, as a line cook in high school. Make it a complete lunch or dinner with arugula salad and toasted bread.
By Chef John

3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

Rating: 4.46 stars
338
This is one of my favorite cookies to make. They are the only peanut butter cookies my family will eat! Sprinkle a pinch of sugar on cookies before baking, if desired.
By heather

Restaurant-Style Zuppa Toscana

Rating: 4.72 stars
511
Creamy sausage and potato soup. This recipe is very similar to the one served in a well known restaurant.
By Nancy
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Inspiration and Ideas

13 Dinners That Start With a Bag of Egg Noodles

13 Dinners That Start With a Bag of Egg Noodles
Keep a bag of noodles in your pantry, and you'll always have the makings for a family-friendly meal at your fingertips.
50 Desserts That Start With a Bag of Chocolate Chips

50 Desserts That Start With a Bag of Chocolate Chips
That bag of chocolate chips in your pantry may look unassuming, but it's actually full of delicious possibilities.
How To Stock Your Pantry

How To Stock Your Pantry
Pantry-Friendly Dinners Ready in 45 Minutes or Less

Pantry-Friendly Dinner Ideas
15 Easy Dinners from a Jar of Peanut Butter

15 Easy Dinners from a Jar of Peanut Butter
16 Easy Dinners to Make with a Jar of Salsa

16 Easy Dinners to Make with a Jar of Salsa

Black Bean and Corn Salad II

Rating: 4.73 stars
1380

This salad is very colorful and includes a very tasty lime dressing.

More Convenience Cooking

Salmon Patties I

Rating: 4.56 stars
578
These salmon patties are delicious for lunch or dinner.
By Sue

World's Best Lasagna

Rating: 4.8 stars
13259
It takes a little work, but it is worth it.
By John Chandler

Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken and Vegetables

Rating: 4.2 stars
4
This delicious slow cooker meal of chicken and vegetables pairs up nicely with couscous and pita bread.
By DEBMCE4

Best Strawberry Daiquiri

Rating: 4.48 stars
165
A frosty blender full of strawberry-citrus slush. You will enjoy this with or without the rum!
By TBOND

Slow Cooker Pasta Fagioli Soup

This Italian pasta fagioli soup is fairly healthy and tasty, and easy to make in a slow cooker.
By Stephen Williams

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Rating: 4.71 stars
3634
This tangy, creamy dip tastes just like Buffalo chicken wings. It's best served hot with crackers and celery sticks. Everyone loves the results!
By NUNPUNCH

Fried Rice Restaurant Style

Rating: 4.36 stars
1130
A quick fried rice like you get at your favorite Chinese restaurant. A couple of eggs, baby carrots, peas and soy sauce is all you need.
By jostrander

Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Rating: 4.71 stars
520
It is a dessert, but isn't too sweet, nor too salty. It is really pretty when you put it in a clear ovenproof dish.
By BETILDA

Spaghetti Sauce with Ground Beef

Rating: 4.67 stars
915
This recipe has been handed down from my mother. It is a family favorite and will not be replaced! (Definite husband pleaser!)
By Hank's Mom

Chicken Pot Pie IX

Rating: 4.81 stars
8916
A delicious chicken pie made from scratch with carrots, peas and celery.
By Robbie Rice

Best Tuna Casserole

Rating: 4.32 stars
1992
This is a tuna casserole that even my picky family loves! The potato chips give the casserole a crunchy crust.
By JAICARD

Indian Chicken Curry (Murgh Kari)

Rating: 4.74 stars
778
This is a really good recipe for spicy Indian chicken curry. It's pretty easy to make and tastes really good!
By Ayshren

Homemade Dog Food

Rating: 4.54 stars
215
I have made dog food ever since my dogs were puppies - 4 years now! They are very healthy and have never had any problems. You can also add it to their kibble. They love it! My dogs are large breed so they get 2 cups in the a.m. and p.m.
By redgirl

Three Bean Salad

Rating: 4.64 stars
219
We like a buffet with all the family here. We serve a variety of salads. This is also great for summer picnics and cookouts. Keeps well, and serves a lot of people.
By JJOHN32

Asian Lettuce Wraps

Rating: 4.65 stars
1880
Delicious and bursting with flavor, Asian lettuce wraps are a great idea for entertaining or a family style meal. Each person can build their own fresh, delicious wrap. Just be sure to have plates or napkins available since the mixture can sometimes drip a little. To serve, allow each person to spoon a portion of the meat into a lettuce leaf. Wrap the lettuce around the meat like a burrito and enjoy!
By Rachel Castro

Good New Orleans Creole Gumbo

Rating: 4.88 stars
834
I am going to give you my gumbo recipe. I learned to cook from my mother and grandmother who were born and raised in New Orleans and really knew how to cook. Most of the time, you could not get them to write down their recipes because they used a 'pinch' of this and 'just enough of that' and 'two fingers of water,' and so on. This recipe is a combination of both of their recipes which I have added to over the years. Serve over hot cooked rice. The gumbo can be frozen or refrigerated and many people like it better the next day. Bon appetit!
By Mddoccook

Homemade Lasagna

Rating: 4.53 stars
266
This is my mom's special homemade lasagna recipe with made from scratch tomato sauce and delicious, cheesy filling. I have found none better anywhere. Serve with a leafy green salad and crusty garlic bread, if desired.
By CRAIG

Cabbage Fat-Burning Soup

Rating: 4.51 stars
1610
This tomato and cabbage soup was rumored, in days of old, to melt away those thighs.
By Nell Marsh

Grandma's Famous Salmon Cakes

Rating: 4.37 stars
297
This is a recipe for my Grandmother's famous salmon cakes. It is a family recipe that has been passed down through generations. Serve with macaroni and cheese or any other type of side dish.
By JESS4UANDME

Seven Layer Dip II

Rating: 4.73 stars
279
My mom's Seven Layer Dip is a big hit at all small gatherings! Refried beans are layered with guacamole, seasoned sour cream, veggies and cheese. It's perfect for dipping tortilla chips! The dip traditionally takes less time to disappear into bellies than it does to prepare.
By Dinah

Easy Mexican Casserole

Rating: 4.41 stars
1779
This is an easy and very tasty dish. I often substitute ground turkey and low fat dairy products and it is still delicious! Serve with chips, salsa and green salad.
By ANDREALF63

Seven Layer Taco Dip

Rating: 4.73 stars
1907
I am continuously asked to bring this dip for parties and family get-togethers. People gather around the platter until it's gone.
By SUE CASE

Broccoli, Rice, Cheese, and Chicken Casserole

Rating: 4.27 stars
776
This is a delicious twist to broccoli, rice, and cheese casserole, and is VERY easy to make. You can also cut this in half. I use the 1 can cream of mushroom soup when I make half. You can also leave out the onion. It just gives it a little added flavor, but is still very good without it.
By Heather

Amelia's Tuna Macaroni Salad

Rating: 4.41 stars
117
This macaroni salad will remind you of Grandma's. I love this when the weather is warm. One of the basic comfort foods!
By Peach822
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