What do you think the hole at the top of your cutting board is for? Hanging? A handle? Then this cutting board trick might just have you saying Holy Moley! You’re never going to look at yours the same way again!
The opening in your cutting board directs food into the bowl instead of the counter!
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Are you giving flowers for any occasion? For Mother’s Day, I usually send my mom, 91 year old Norma Jean, something from a florist, but she called and asked me to skip it this year, because they were just too expensive. She said she’d rather pick them up at the grocery store where they are a much better deal and arrange them herself. Here’s her flower hack for making your market blooms look like they were delivered!
Grab some tape and your grocery store flowers. Fill your container with water and start making a grid based on the number of flowers you have. Now just trim your flowers and place them inside each tape square! You’ll be using this flower hack for years to come!
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Are you looking for a simple, quick and affordable baking hack? This is it: Cheesy Mexican Beer Bread. No yeast, no kneading, no rising!
Ingredients:
3 cups pre-sifted self-rising flour
2 Tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. garlic powder
2 1/2 cups Mexican shredded cheese
1/2 cup green onions chopped fine
Small can of mild chilies, drained (4 oz)
1 – 12 oz beer, any kind. Can sub seltzer
Directions:
Place all ingredients, except the beer, in a large mixing bowl. Stir to combine. Slowly add the beer, and stir just enough to make sure everything is combined, you don’t want to overstir.
Pour into prepared loaf pan then bake at 375F for 45-50 minutes. Note: you can make this Mexican beer bread GF and DF, too. Check out my recipe for the easiest DIY self-rising flour!
Special thanks to Taste And See for sparking the creativity on this one!
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Do you avoid a recipe when it calls for a random ingredient? I’ve been known to do that myself. Next time your directions call for self-rising flour, skip the huge bag you’re never going to finish and whip up your own with items already in your cabinet!
DIY Self-Rising Flour:
Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour (I use GF)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Whisk together & voila! DIY self-rising flour.
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Although I don’t really drink alcohol (I don’t like the taste) I do love the idea of chips and margs, thus today’s recipe. I have been making this pie for more than a quarter of a century and have actually won 1st place in a pie contest with it! If you like margaritas, this dessert hack is for you! Without question, my favorite pie of all time and I’m happy to share. The best part, there’s no baking and you don’t even need to pull out your mixer for this one!
LORAfied Margarita Pie Recipe
Crust:
1 1/2 cup finely crushed pretzels
1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp. Melted butter
1/4 cup sugar
Filling:
1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz.)
1/3 cup lime juice
4 Tbsp. Tequila
2 Tbsp. Triple Sec, Cointreau or orange extract
1 carton Cool Whip or 1/2 pint heavy whipping cream, whipped
1 drop each of yellow and green food coloring
Directions:
Lightly butter a 9” pie plate. Combine all crust ingredients and press into plate, including sides.
Mix the first 4 filing ingredients together.
Fold in whipped cream and food coloring. Then, pour into crust and freeze at least 4 hours.
This just might be the best dessert hack ever!
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Do you like cornbread? I love it in any form. This taco casserole is my favorite cornbread hack. Make this easy dish tonight- your family will love it! It also makes for great leftovers. Note: You can easily make this GF, DF or vegan, too!
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
Cornbread Batter:
2 boxes Jiffy cornbread mix or 16oz. of another brand
⅔ cup milk (any kind, even non dairy)
2 eggs (can also use an egg substitute)
1 can of creamed corn
1 can regular corn, drained
Meat Layer:
1 pkg. ground chicken, turkey or beef (can also use plant based option)
1 packet taco seasoning (or approx. 2 Tbsp.)
1 can Rotel Tomatoes (diced tomatoes with mild chiles) – do not drain
Cheese Layer:
1 pkg shredded Mexican blend cheese (6 oz.)
INSTRUCTIONS:
Mix all of the cornbread batter ingredients together until well combined and set aside. Then, brown meat with taco seasoning, and add Rotel, juice and all. Mix well, cover and simmer about 5 minutes.
In prepared pan, layer in this order: 1/2 cornbread batter, all of the prepared meat, entire packet of shredded cheese, top with remaining cornbread batter. Bake at 350F for 45-55 minutes, or until cornbread is cooked through and fluffy. Serve with your favorite taco toppings!
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Do you know someone who only eats the top of the cupcake or muffin? Is it because the bottom is a little dry, oily and brown? Here’s a super simple baking hack pro bakers have been using for decades! The secret is affordable and sitting on your shelf right now!
INSTRUCTIONS:
Take a teaspoon of rice and pour it into the each baking pan slot. The rice is going to soak up the oil and keep your cupcakes moist on the bottom. Then, place the liners on top and filling inside. Note: you’ll want to use a generous teaspoon of rice for each holder. Use any regular uncooked dry white rice, other than instant. Try this baking hack out and you’ll never make cupcakes without rice again!
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Here’s a jewelry hack that will save you time trying to put a bracelet on with your other hand. Grab a bracelet and a bobby pin and follow me!
Simply thread the bobby pin through the hook. That little extension does the trick! That’s all you need to put on your bracelet with ease.
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How do you pronounce the word “herb”? Is “erb” or more “hurb”? I’d say I’m in the “erb” camp. But no matter how you say it, these fresh little guys can quickly elevate even the simplest dish. Here’s a kitchen hack that makes them easier to use at any meal!
All you’re going to do is take you herbs, put it through the grater, and pull! The little side is awesome for thyme and you’ll never snuggle with rosemary again!
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Can you believe Mother’s Day is only a week away? If you’re like me and scrambling for what to make that will please mom and the entire family, this is it! It’s SO easy and also a WOW moment! It’s my half homemade Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake – in my opinion, it’s the best cheesecake hack EVER, Scooter and the kids agree, this is a winner!
Ingredients:
Crust:
1 can of large cinnamon rolls (5 count can)
Filing: 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream OR 1/2 cup sour cream,
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
Optional: 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Topping:
2 1/2 Tbsp. melted butter (salted or unsalted)
1/4 cup brown sugar (I used dark)
1/2 Tbsp. cinnamon
Directions:
In a pan sprayed with oil (I used a 9” cake pan), press all 5 cinnamon rolls into the bottom, flatten to cover the bottom only. Set frosting packet aside.
Mix filling ingredients together until well combined, pour over cinnamon roll crust.
Mix topping, spoon over filling and swirl.
Bake at 325F for an 1 hour. The center will still be giggly.
Cool on baking rack, then refrigerate at least 4 hours before cutting.
Topping options:
Use packet of frosting that came with the cinnamon rolls, or top with sliced strawberries tossed in a little bit of sugar…or both. Told you this was the best cheesecake hack!
A special shout out to both Pillsbury and Belly Full Blog for the inspo on this one!
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How many bath towels have you folded in your lifetime? It’s almost impossible to calculate, right? We all dedicate a lot of life minutes to this chore each week, so finding a faster, easier and neater way of getting these done and in the linen closet a game changer. Here’s my hack for the quickest way (other than rolling them in a ball) to get the job done!
INSTRUCTIONS:
Starting with a flat bath towel, bring in the sides, then fold it in half.
Then, fold it in half again!
Ps. You’ll notice our towels all say La Sirena, which is Spanish for The Mermaid. We live in an old beach house which came with a carved wooden mermaid figurehead, so we decided to name our little bungalow after it. I’ve personalized just about everything in the house with the little mythical gal just to give the place a little whimsy.
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What’s your favorite springtime vegetable? Mine has to be asparagus. I make it so often, I have it down to a science! Here’s my quick hack for making sure only the tender part of the spear hits your plate. No peeling needed! Your family is going to love this one.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
1 bunch Asparagus
Heavy drizzling of Avocado Oil
1-2 teaspoons LORAfied Magic Seasoning
INSTRUCTIONS:
Grab a test piece, hold it on the ends, then bend & snap. The head will be what you roast and the other end is compost! Line a baking tray with parchment paper and add a heavy drizzle of avocado oil and sprinkle some LORAfied Magic Seasoning. Gently toss it and bake at 400F for 15 – 25 minutes, depending on how done you like them. Option to Top with parmesan!
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