How to Make My 3 Ingredient Doritos Chicken

Raise your hand if you love Doritos ?‍♀️ Honestly, they’re one of my guilt pleasures, specifically the Cool Ranch flavor, which has been my favorite since they came on the scene in 1986 when I was a sophomore in high school. These are still a staple in my house as I’ve passed on the Cool Ranch gene to my children, specially to Kid 3, my boy Jack. This is by far his favorite meal and combines two things he loves: chicken nuggets and Doritos ? My Doritos chicken recipe is super easy, budget-friendly, and of course, delicious! The best part? Only 3 ingredients!

LORAfied Doritos Chicken

INGREDIENTS:
1 pkg chicken tenders
1 bag Doritos (11 oz size, any flavor)
3/4 cup mayo
3-5 drop hot sauce (optional)

NOTE: Any chip works here, any flavor, choose you’re favorite!

First, grab your mayo! This is the secret ingredient to moist chicken. After placing your mayo into a dish, add a couple of drops of hot sauce in there for a little extra spice, if desired. This is optional, of course! Next, add your chicken to the dish and coat in the mayo.

Now for the best part! All you need is one bag of doritos, or any chip of your choice. Crush the entire thing up using any method you’d like. Toss the chicken in the doritos crumbs, making sure to cover every inch.

After preheating your oven to 375F, spray your chicken with oil and place on a lined cookie sheet. Bake 15-20 mins until done.

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How to Increase Good Luck in Your Home

Do you have Triskaidekaphobia (the fear of Friday the 13th)? Nearly 21 million people do! Some folks will skip work, traveling and even leaving their homes today costing the economy around 900 million dollars in lost revenue! Who knew?!

Here are five EASY ways to INCREASE the good luck in your home everyday! ?

Step 1– Add bamboo to your home! Bamboo plants are believed to spread positive energy.

Step 2– Display crystals for a little extra good luck. They also make great home decor and look stunning!

Step 3– For protection and strength, grab an elephant in any form… even one of your kid’s stuffed ones! They are animals believed to bring wisdom.

Step 4– Sleep better and clear out any negativity by burning Palo Santo, Sage, or Incense. The best part? It smells great!

Step 5– Lastly, grab those oranges! They are great for bringing prosperity. Make sure to display nine as that is the lucky number in Feng shui.

This is your year to get lucky! Make sure to follow along for more ways to increase good luck in your home.

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The Best Fancy and Frugal One Pot Pork Loin Recipe

Introducing my slow cooker pork loin recipe with apples and onions! I know this one sounds wacky, but it’s truly delicious! And SO EASY! It is my take on the popular combo, pork chops and apple sauce. My girlfriend Susan told me about this delicious combo and boy was she right! If you aren’t a pork fancy, poultry also works great.

One Pot Wonder: Pork Loin Recipe

INGREDIENTS:
1 pork loin, pork tenderloin, turkey loin or chicken breasts
2 green apples, sliced
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 stick butter, cut into slices
1/4 c honey
1/4 c balsamic vinegar
2 tsp. Magic Seasoning (recipe on LORAfied.com)
Sprinkling of cinnamon
Sprinkling of dried thyme

Making this dish is truly SO easy and delicious. In your slow cooker, layer the ingredients in this order:
onions, apples, butter, meat, cinnamon, thyme, honey and balsamic vinegar. Cook on low 6 hours and out comes magic! The pork lion is perfectly cooked, and the apples and onions are to die for.

This recipe has become a family favorite! Have you tried cooked apples & onions? This combo is good on so many things and even alone as a side?

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The Best Tater Tot Casserole

The recipe you all have been waiting for! Kid 2’s Tater Tot Casserole is a family favorite in my house and is soon to be a favorite in your’s too! This casserole is super easy to whip up and makes for great leftovers. Plus, who doesn’t love tater tots?! Let me know if you try out this side dish!

Kid 2’s Tater Tot Casserole

INGREDIENTS:
1.75 lb bag of frozen tater tots
4 cups of shredded cheddar cheese (divided into 2 cups)
1 can of cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup
2 cups sour cream
2 sticks (1 c.) butter, divided, each melted separately
1 cup chopped onion (approx. 1/2 a large onion)
2 tsp. Magic Seasoning (Recipe on LORAfied.com)
2 cups crushed corn flakes

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350F
In a large bowl, combine the tots, 2 cups of cheese, soup, sour cream, 1 stick melted butter, chopped onion, and magic seasoning.
Place in a buttered 13 x 9 inch pan.
Top with remaining 2 cups of cheese.
Combine corn flakes and butter, stir to coat.
Layer corn flake mixture on top.
Bake for about 45 minutes.

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The Best Cheese Grits Soufflé Recipe

This is a super requested recipe that I am so excited to be sharing with you all today! Not only is this cheese grits soufflé one of Scooter’s favorite side dishes, but it is a favorite all-around. This side is delicious, easy to whip together, and a hit at any dinner.

Cheese Grits Soufflé Recipe

INGREDIENTS:
4 cups water
1 cup grits or polenta
1 tsp. Seasoned Salt
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 stick butter (1/4 c.)
5-6 Dashes Worcestershire sauce
3 eggs, well beaten

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350F
In large saucepan, bring water to boiling.
Slowly add grits and seasoned salt, stirring constantly.
Cook & stir until it boils. Reduce heat and continue stirring until all water is absorbed and mixture is thick. If you’re using quick grits, this will happen in about 5 minutes. Other grits will take much longer.
Add butter and cheese, stirring until melted.
Add Worcestershire sauce and stir again.
Slowly fold in beaten eggs.
Pour into greased, round 1 1/2 quart dish.
Bake, uncovered for 1 hour or till nearly set.
Let stand at least 10 minutes.

NOTE: Adapted from Marilyn Schudy of Kansas City

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How to Make the Best Homemade Chicken Soup

This is one of my most requested recipes and the perfect way to celebrate National Chicken Soup For The Soul Day! Please let me know if you make this, I’d love to hear from you!

LORAfied Chicken Soup

Ingredients:
1 Whole Chicken
1 Onion
3-4 Celery Stalks
Handful baby carrots
Salt to taste
1 T. Peppercorns, in tea bag
Half bunch flat leaf parsley
10-20 garlic cloves
1/4 c. ACV

Directions:
Add everything to a large pot or your Instant Pot. Fill with water, leaving room at the top for boiling.
If using your Instant Pot, hit the “soup” button. If cooking on the stove, bring to a boil, turn down to simmer and cook 1.5 to 3 hours. Keep partially covered while cooking. Separate veggies and chicken into serving bowls. Strain broth and return to pot. Set up soup station with rice, cauliflower rice, lemon wedges and avocado.

Note: I only keep the chicken and carrots, I compost the other veggies. If you like them, they are absolutely edible.

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How to Make My Guilt Free Low Carb Brownies

Raise your hand if you’re trying to eat healthier this year ?‍♀️ If you’re a decadent brownie fan, but want to stay on track, my guilt-free low carb and keto brownies are for you! While nothing can replace the full sugar treats we remember as kids, these get you as close as possible without all the guilt AND a tiny fraction of the carbs ?

Low Carb & Keto Brownies
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup fine almond flour
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 cup butter
3 tbsp avocado oil
2 eggs
2/3 cup sugar alternative (I use @kingarthurbaking)
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 tsp instant coffee

These babies are super easy to whip together- the sugar and flour is how we get there. Start by mixing your ingredients together. The cocoa powder, butter, and eggs are of course essential but the secret to these guys is the instant espresso to enhance that chocolate flavor.

Next, drop the batter into your prepared pan and try out this hack. A little bit of of oil on the back of the spoon will prevent your batter from sticking. Once preheated to 350F, we’re ready for the oven!

NOTE: They aren’t going to look fine when you pull them out but pull the pan out anyways right at 20 minutes.

Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting (optional)
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup cocoa powder
optional 2 oz melted chocolate…not needed but will make thicker
1 cup cream cheese
1/4 cup butter
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar alternative (I use @lakanto)
1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
4-8 Tbsp half & half (depending on your desired thickness)

While the brownies are cooling, it’s time to make the cream cheese chocolate frosting. It’s as good as it sounds! Add everything to a medium mixing bowl and whip until creamy. It is less than 1 carb per serving!

NOTE: This makes A LOT of frosting, which we easily absorb in this house ? But if you’d rather just cover the brownies, I’d suggest cutting the frosting recipe in half ?

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Travel Hack to Stay Healthy and Feel Great During and After Any Flight

Do you worry about catching a cold or worse on a plane? Here’s a travel hack I’ve been doing for years! I fly a lot and do this every time I step on a flight. I’m not a doctor, but I’m a wife & mom who’s traveled the world testing this on flights from 1 hour to 16 with amazing results! And yes, some folks stare, it’s a small price to pay to avoid getting sick! ✈️?

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First, use Colloidal Silver Spray to disinfect all around your chair.
Then, use this MycoShield Spray (I do 4 sprays in the mouth.)
Grab a bottle of Ravensara Essential Oil, and put some under your nose to reduce risk of infection.
Finally, HYDRATE! Grab the largest bottle of water you can find and add these Airborne Vitamin C Tablets to boost immunity!

Note: On longer flights I repeat this every 5 hours.

See me in action here!

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Champagne and Bubbly Hacks to Use on New Year’s Eve

Don’t let that bubbly go bad! Whether it’s sparkling wine or sparkling apple juice, here’s the best way to pour it, save it and add some glitz to your celebration at the same time!??✨

No matter what you are pouring, make sure to pour it at an angel (kind of like you are pouring a beer). It is going to help with the taste, the aroma, and those bubbles.

Next, ice is the most effective way to keep your champagne bottle nice and cold… why not make it look pretty?! Grab some ice cube trays and some glitter. Edible glitter here works too, but it is pricey! If you aren’t going to eat the ice cubes, I would stick to regular glitter!

Finally you don’t need to have a fancy stopper when it comes to keeping leftover champagne fresh! Plastic wrap with a rubber band is the perfect and frugal way to keep your bubbly fresh.

How have you been storing your leftover bubbly? I love the ease of the plastic wrap and it’s one less trinket in the drawer. Scooter is a big gadget fan, so he prefers that stopper thingy ? Comment and lmk which one you prefer!

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My Useful Gift Return Hacks

Have you heard about the NEW and more limited gift return policies this year? This year I have one store saying 10 days from the day it shipped! Can you believe that? Here’s what you need to know if you have something to exchange or return…with or without a receipt!

First, you want to read the receipt. Gift return policies are tougher than ever this year, so you you don’t miss the deadline! Make sure you have a tag still on your clothes, and if you don’t have a receipt- expect store credit. For electronics, don’t open that box!

If you are returning by mail, look inside to find an additional self-sealing tab. Remember to turn it inside out and just use the package again! All you do it secure it and send it off.

With those shorter gift return windows, you made need to go in person. If you don’t have the receipt and you don’t want to ask for it, take your ID with you! It’s worth a shot, and if it doesn’t work, you can always regift!

The rush is on for those returns, so make sure to use these hacks to ensure you get your money back this holiday season!

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How to Make Your House Smell like Winter with just 3 Easy Hacks

Today I’m sharing 3 easy hacks to make your home smell warm, cozy & expensive FOR FREE!
No chemicals are used, and everything you need is already in your kitchen! ❄️

Hack 1: Cinnamon Paste
First, mix 1 tbsp. cinnamon with 1 tsp. water until it’s well combined. Bake at 300F for 15 mins.
Finally, just turn off your oven and let it sit inside to keep the smell going.

My mom has been doing this next one my entire life! First, grab some whole cloves, an orange, and a toothpick. Start by making little dots in the orange and sticking the clothes in each dot. This hack looks so cute and smell incredible! You can stick it wherever you want in the house.

Finally, this last hack smells like you have been baking all day! Take some vanilla extract and put it in a light bulb. As that lamp heats up, the room is going to smell amazing!

What’s your favorite winter smell? Mine is the combo of cloves and oranges. Comment and let me know! ?

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How to Make My 4 Ingredient Champagne Cupcakes

Any recipe that starts with champagne is guaranteed to be delicious! These 4 ingredient Champagne cupcakes are fancy yet so easy at the same time… here’s how to make ’em! Plus, the alcohol bakes out so all ages can eat these ?

LORAfied Champagne Cupcakes??

INGREDIENTS:
1 box white cake mix (15.25 oz.)
1 c. *champagne, Prosecco or sparkling wine
3 eggs
1/2 c. oil (I use avocado oil)

(Makes 24!)

First, it’s time to make the batter. It is seriously so easy- add all the ingredients to a large bowl and mix until well blended. Make sure to tilt your glass when pouring your alcohol of choice to make sure it doesn’t bubble over.

Next, preheat your oven to 350F. Make sure to add rice under your cupcake liners to prevent burning. Bake 12-15 mins.

Note: Don’t worry that the batter is thin. The alcohol bakes out and makes these guys nice and fluffy!

Champagne Frosting?

INGREDIENTS:
1 c. butter, softened
4 1/2 c. powdered sugar
2 Tbsp. heavy cream
1/2 tsp. lemon zest (optional)
1/4 c. *champagne, Prosecco or sparkling wine

For my champagne frosting, start by adding everything to a bowl. Whip until well combined and fluffy.
You can leave the champagne out if you’d like. It comes out to less than a 1/2 tsp. of bubbly per frosted cupcake. The actual cupcake won’t have any alcohol content!

If you’d like to skip the champagne altogether, you can use ginger ale, sparkling apple cider or sparkling grape juice. The taste will be a bit sweeter with one of those options. I use Prosecco in this recipe because it’s the most budget friendly ?

Inspo for these lovelies from @thepioneerwomanmag

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How to Make My 3 Ingredient Doritos Chicken

LORAfied Doritos Chicken

How to Increase Good Luck in Your Home

The Best Fancy and Frugal One Pot Pork Loin Recipe

One Pot Wonder: Pork Loin Recipe

The Best Tater Tot Casserole

Kid 2’s Tater Tot Casserole

The Best Cheese Grits Soufflé Recipe

Cheese Grits Soufflé Recipe

How to Make the Best Homemade Chicken Soup

LORAfied Chicken Soup

How to Make My Guilt Free Low Carb Brownies

Travel Hack to Stay Healthy and Feel Great During and After Any Flight

Champagne and Bubbly Hacks to Use on New Year’s Eve

My Useful Gift Return Hacks

How to Make Your House Smell like Winter with just 3 Easy Hacks

How to Make My 4 Ingredient Champagne Cupcakes

LORAfied Champagne Cupcakes??

Champagne Frosting?

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