Most Cajun dishes are time consuming, but this gumbo takes about 30 minutes to make, thanks to the Basic Creole Sauce Module which is most likely in the freezer. If not, it can be prepared easily in the slow cooker with no watching.

Drop cookies are really quick, and since these start with the versatile Master Baking Mix, they are even quicker. M&M's candies are available in special colors for most holidays, so you'll want to make them often.

Get out the slow cooker; you are only 5 ingredients away from a fabulous hot dip that can be served at the upcoming superbowl party or as an appetizer at an elegant dinner party.

Use the canned goods from your pantry shelf to make this fabulous soup; it will remind you of a soup served at a popular chain restaurant and cooks unsupervised in the slow cooker.

Almost everyone loves green beans, and when they're served crispy with spicy chilies, they will become a favorite. Serve them during the Chinese New Year celebrations, as well as whenever a Chinese main dish is served.

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