The Best Ever Turkey Hack

Introducing the turkey hack I can’t live without. Get your turkey moist, brown, and perfect. The best part? No basting needed!

Start by removing your oven’s middle rack, only leaving the lowest rack you have. Preheat the oven to 350F. Next, take the turkey out of its bag. Remove the bag of giblets, and set aside to use in other recipes, if desired. Place your turkey on a roasting pan. If you don’t have a roasting pan, placing your oven rack over a baking dish and parchment covered baking sheet works great.

Time for the butter massage! Butter outside, inside and under the skin (I use 1 stick of butter). Salt & Pepper outside and inside of the bird. Next, fill the cavity with citrus, veggies & herbs (I use an orange, onion, celery, rosemary & thyme). Cork cavity opening with half an apple to keep the bread open and moist. Tie legs and dress the wings.

Now grab your cheesecloth- it’s time for the magic! Soak 1 package of cheesecloth in 2 sticks of butter and drape over your turkey, completely covering your bird.

Bake the bird, 13 minutes per pound. My turkey took exactly 3 hours. Internal temp should read 160-165. Let rest for at least 20 minutes, longer if possible to get the best possible turkey.

NOTE: Do not open the oven while cooking. You don’t need to check it and more importantly, you’re not basting it! Resist the urge to peek, just let the magic happen ?

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The Best Chick-fil-A Copycat Recipe You Need

This is the copycat you have been waiting for! Here’s how to make the Chick-fil-A sandwich and sauce at home, even on Sundays! The best part is that this Chick-fil-A copycat tastes just like the real thing.

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INGREDIENTS:
4 thin boneless, skinless chicken breasts
½ cup milk (works with DF milk, too)
1 egg
1 cup flour (can sub GF)
2 tbsp powdered sugar (I use sugar free Lakanto)
2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
Few drops of hot sauce, you can skip this, but I think it’s key.

DIRECTIONS:

Begin by preheating your air fryer to 400F OR regular oven to 375F. For your wet batter, whisk egg, milk and hot sauce together. In another dish, add the dry ingredients, mixing well. Powdered sugar is key!

Next, dip your chicken into the flour mixture, then into the egg and back into the flour, flipping to coat both sides. Lay chicken on oiled baking tray, spraying the top of the breasts with more oil. Bake in air fryer for 15 minutes OR in a regular oven: 375F for around 30-35 minutes.

Chick-fil-A Sauce:
1/4 cup Mayo
1 Tbsp BBQ sauce
1 tsp. Mustard
1 Tbsp. Honey
Just mix all 4 together & serve.

Serve on a bun with pickles, unless you don’t like pickles. Don’t forget the sauce!

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Here are my Essential Money Saving Pantry Tips

Is your pantry a mess? You could be sitting on a grocery goldmine! Here are some tips to save money on food and clean your pantry.

Start by putting things into groups and trying those things you’ve already opened. If it’s stale, throw them out! This part takes a little bit of patience and an empty stomach.

Did you know that expiration dates aren’t always accurate? Condiments and dry goods for example are going to make it 2+ years past their expiration dates. Canned goods will pretty much last forever.

Cereal is going to make it about 8 months longer if it’s closed and 6 months longer if opened. Crackers will make it 9+ months or longer. Baking mixes will last 4-6 months past the date and chips will last 2-3 months.

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My Viral No Peel Mashed Potato Hack

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INGREDIENTS:

Bag of Yukon gold potatoes, approx. 3-4lbs.
1/3 cup butter, melted
Approx. 1 cup half & half, warmed (use less for thinking
1 tsp. Salt or to taste

DIRECTIONS:
Boil potatoes 20-30 minutes (depending on size), until you can easily insert a toothpick.
Remove from water and set aside.
Slice in half, placing cut side down on top of baking rack and smash!

Add butter, half & half, salt and beat until fluffy with a blender.

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The Best Holiday Travel Hacks

The holiday season is almost here! That also means it is officially Holiday Travel Season. Here are my free and easy holiday travel hacks that are essential for the upcoming season.

First, grab an extension cord. Those hotel outlets are always in the darkest places and are hard to find, so this is an easy fix. That extra cube with extra plugs will also come in handy if you have more than just a phone you are trying to charge.

Next, protect your holiday luggage while traveling! Even if your bag isn’t checked, add a fragile sticker on all of your bags for extra protection.

Finally, use an empty chapstick container to safely store your emergency travel cash. All you have to do is fold your cash, roll it, and store it in the container. Trust me, no one is going to steal this!

I hope you love these tried and true holiday travel hacks for taking off or hitting the road during this season! ✈️??

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My 3 Free and Easy Holiday Kitchen Hacks

Happy Holidays! Today, I am sharing 3 of my favorite holiday kitchen hacks with you all. These hacks are free, easy, and time-saving!??

Did you know your dishwasher can be used for more than just dishes? Skip scrubbing your potatoes in the sink and instead place them on the top rack of your dishwasher. Now, run a quick rinse cycle without soap. It seriously works!

Here is hack number two! Pop your beaters through a paper plate. This will help keep platters in the bowl and not on you when mixing.

And finally, hack number three. Freeze your butter. Instead of wasting time cubing it for recipes, grate your frozen butter like cheese. It’s fantastic especially on those potatoes!

I hope you love these holiday kitchen hacks!

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3 Ways to Use Leftover Halloween Candy Throughout the Holidays

In this post, I’m sharing my 3 FAVORITE ways to use your leftover Halloween candy! These recipes are sure to be a hit in any household or for a holiday party! ?

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1. CANDY BAR LATTE

Drop any chocolate and/or caramel mini sized bar in the bottom of your glass. Add espresso or strong coffee and top with hot milk.

2. CANDY COCKTAILS

Infuse vodka with Jolly Rachers. Place candies at the bottom of a jar, top with vodka of choice and let the candy melt. Use for fun and festive cocktails!

3. SURPRISE CUPCAKES

Bake 1/2 a mini candy bar into your favorite cupcake recipe and freeze. Thaw and decorate as holiday parties pop up!

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An Easy Hack for Gorgeous Fall Porch Pumpkins

Here’s the secret to my easy and gourd-geous critter proof fall porch pumpkins. I absolutely ? doing this every year! It’s budget friendly, preserves your pumpkins for months and best of all, the critters won’t touch ‘em!

Start by wiping down your pumpkins with a solution of water and bleach to clean. Next, use an old box as a spray station and grab one of your masks. Grab your spray paint of choice and cover every inch of the pumpkin, making sure to get the bottom.

These are going to make it all the way through November so I always pick Halloween and Thanksgiving colors. For natural looking fall porch pumpkins, you can preserve those too with a good clear coat. Happy Holidays!

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The Best Pumpkin Spice Spooky Cake Recipe

This is the BEST pumpkin spice cake recipe and it’s SO EASY! It’s the ugly cake EVERYONE loves! Hands down, my most requested recipe! Even though my pumpkin spice spooky cake is goulash to look at, it’s the best tasting fall recipe out there.

INGREDIENTS:
(15 oz) organic pumpkin puree
(12 oz) organic evaporated milk
1 cup brown sugar
3 eggs
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 box yellow cake mix (I used a GF one)
1 cup chopped pecans
2 sticks salted butter, melted

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat the oven to 350º F.
Butter or grease the bottom and sides of a 9 x 13 inch pan.
In a large bowl combine the pumpkin, evaporated milk, brown sugar, eggs and pumpkin pie spice. Whisk until combined. Pour mixture into prepared pan.

Sprinkle the dry cake mix on top of the batter.
Sprinkle the pecans over the batter.
Pour the melted butter evenly over the top of the cake.
Bake for 45-50 minutes, until the edges are browned and the center is set. A knife inserted in the middle should come out clean.

Your pumpkin spice cake may look spooky, but I promise you it is absolutely delicious.

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3 Free and Easy Fall Fashion Hacks

Do you want to know how to refresh your fall closet and save money at the same time? Here are my three easy fall fashion hacks that don’t cost a thing!

Make your bag smell good as new with these easy hack! Take a coffee filter and some beans or grounds, whatever your prefer, and make a little sachet. Just let it sit in your bag overnight. A baking soda pod works just as well!

Did you know baby wipes can also help make your bags look brand new? Wipe down your bags with baby wipes to work on spots and make them shine like brand new.

To tidy up your sweaters, grab and a razor and start shaving your sweater. It’s fantastic at removing fuzz.

I hop you love these fall fashion hacks!

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How to Make the Perfect Baked Chicken

Today I am sharing my recipe for the perfect baked chicken that couldn’t be easier. Using only 2 ingredients, this recipe is not only easy but also budget friendly.

INGREDIENTS:
Avocado Oil (or oil of choice)
1 packet (or 2 T.) Ranch Seasoning
1 packet chicken, bone-in, skin-on

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 400F
Line baking dish with parchment paper (for easy clean up)
Coat each side of each piece of chicken with oil
Sprinkle entire packet of Ranch Seasoning over oiled chicken, turning to coat each piece
Bake at 400F for 30 minutes, THEN reduce the oven to 350F for another 10-20 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temp of 165F.

Turning the temperature down is my secret for the perfectly crispy and moist baked chicken.

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Helpful Tip To Make Unloading Your Dishwasher Quick and Easy

Is your dishwasher like a black hole where you put something in but it never comes back out? Save your small and easily lost dishes with this helpful hack to make unloading your dishwasher a breeze.

Place your easily lost dishes into a lingerie bag. Just stick them in, zip it up, and place the bag on the top shelf with the rest of your dishes. It’s that easy!

When it comes to unloading your dishwasher, you are going to love this hack!

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The Best Ever Turkey Hack

The Best Chick-fil-A Copycat Recipe You Need

LORAfied Chick-Fil-A Copycat ?❤️

Here are my Essential Money Saving Pantry Tips

My Viral No Peel Mashed Potato Hack

The Best Holiday Travel Hacks

My 3 Free and Easy Holiday Kitchen Hacks

3 Ways to Use Leftover Halloween Candy Throughout the Holidays

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An Easy Hack for Gorgeous Fall Porch Pumpkins

The Best Pumpkin Spice Spooky Cake Recipe

3 Free and Easy Fall Fashion Hacks

How to Make the Perfect Baked Chicken

Helpful Tip To Make Unloading Your Dishwasher Quick and Easy

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