Sandra's confession got me to thinking. What is your favorite cheat ingredient?

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desertjean

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You know, the one that you use when you run short on time and you know that no one will ever know...

Mine really is manwich sauce. I puree it in the blender with chipotle and ancho. Makes awesome and spicey burrito filling with a shredded pot roast.

 
bacon bits. I figure bacon is so full of junk, that any more preservatives woudn't be noticeable.

And I hate the leftover smell of frying bacon lingering in my domain.

 
Just for us, but one thing I use is the already rolled refrigerated pie crust. And I've made

enchiladas using Jardine's tomatillo salsa and chile verde sauces. They're a bit salty, but good.

 
For the life of me I can't make pastry from scratch so I use a mix. The dough is very forgiving.

 
Whole grain pancake/waffle mix. Rice/corn/barley flours reduce gluten and make a tender

product not available with only wheat flours.

 
already roasted chicken from the supermarket...

it's great for salads, wraps, and other stuff that calls for pre-cooked bird.

 
I sneak a little Crisco into my butter pasty dough. Makes it tender. Julia says it's OK,

but I still experience self loathing.

 
If you have a Trader Joe's near you, they've started to carry a butter puff pastry. My new cheat.

 
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