Spaghetti and Meatballs Hack Using 1 Pan

Here’s my 1 pan wonder Spaghetti and Meatballs hack! Only 5 ingredients and no precooking your pasta! This is crazy easy and delicious! Any type of pasta works, I use a low carb, GF one. Can also be made DF and vegan!

LORAfied Low Carb Baked Spaghetti and Meatballs

Ingredients:

1 pkg uncooked pasta
25 oz jar pasta sauce
1 jar of water
1 bag frozen meatballs
1.5- 2 cups mozzarella cheese (I used a combo of mozzarella and Parmesan because I had it on hand.)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425F. Place uncooked pasta in baking dish. Pour pasta sauce over pasta. Fill pasta jar with water and pour in pan.

Place frozen meatballs on top. Generously sprinkle top with Magic Seasoning. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover, add cheese and bake uncovered for another 15 to 20 minutes more. Top with fresh basil, if desired and enjoy!

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Can Opener Hack: The Better Way to Use One

Do you know the correct way to use a can opener? I thought I did until I stumbled across this can opener hack! It’s simple, easy and safer than the old way. I’m never turning back!

Keeping the can opener on the edge is a struggle. Here’s a better way: lock the can opener in place with the blade just under the silver edge. Now, you can turn with ease!

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1 Ingredient Gigantic Cinnamon Roll Hack

Looking for a last minute breakfast or brunch idea? This show stopping cinnamon roll hack will make you look like a culinary star! It’s only 1 ingredient, budget friendly and so easy even the kids can make it!

LORAfied Gigantic Cinnamon Roll Hack

Ingredients:
1 can large cinnamon rolls (5 count)

Directions:

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Preheat oven to 350F. On a parchment lined pan, place 1 roll in the middle. Take the remaining 4 and unroll. One at a time, wrap each roll around the center, creating one large roll.

Bake 20-25 minutes. with frosting packet and serve!

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The Happy Husband 1 Pan Casserole Brunch Hack

With this brunch hack, you can make an entire brunch in 1 dish! This 1 pan wonder is my husband Scooter’s favorite and I’ll bet it will be yours as well! The Best Breakfast Casserole EVER! Budget friendly, crowd pleasing, make it GF or DF!

LORAfied Happy Husband Brunch Hack

Ingredients:
8 eggs
2 cups milk (I used almond milk)
1 pkg bacon (cooked)
6 slices frozen, store bought French toast
1 pkg shredded cheese (1 1/2 cups)
1 1/2 cups Frozen hashbrowns (approx. 1/2 a pkg.)

Directions:

Preheat Oven to 350F. Mix eggs and milk together, season with LORAfied Magic Seasoning to taste and set aside.

Grease 9×13 baking dish.*Layer in this order*: French Toast, Bacon, Hashbrowns sprinkled with Magic Seasoning to taste, Cheese, Egg/Milk Layer (slowly pour over the top.)

Bake for 45 mins. Let set a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

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Home-Ec Hacks: Brown Sugar 101

Do you know what makes brown sugar brown? Do you really need it or will another sugar work in your recipe? And why do we “pack” it?

Brown Sugar 101

Other sugars are light and fluffy while brown sugar is nice and sticky from that molasses. Sweetness wise, you can certainly sub just about any sugar for the brown. Texture wise, it’s a no.

So, do you really need to pack it? The answer is yes! To remove the air trapped by the stickiness.

In a pinch, you can make your own! Use 1C white sugar and 1 TBS molasses or maple syrup. Always store airtight!

Bonus Tips

Keep it fresh – store in a well sealed plastic bag or airtight container. Best if used within 6 months of opening.

Soften it – place in a bowl, cover with a damp paper towel and microwave, stirring to break down the clumps ever 15-30 seconds.

To make dark brown sugar – use 2 T. of molasses per cup. If using maple syrup instead of molasses, add up to 3 T. per cup to get the flavor you’re looking for.

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The Viral 5 Ingredient Low Carb Diet Feta Pasta Hack

How much do you love pasta? It’s the number 1 thing my kids request, so it’s nice to have another option in rotation we can all eat. This one pot feta pasta is an easy dinner dream! It’s budget friendly, but looks super fancy. Works with GF pasta and vegan cheese, too! I tweaked the ingredients a little bit, making it healthier and easier.

LORAFIED Feta Pasta

Ingredients:
1-2 pint tomatoes (I only used 1)
1 block of Feta cheese approx. 7-8oz. (any type, cow, sheep, goat, vegan)
1 box of pasta, about 12oz., pre-cooked (I used a low carb pasta)
Avocado Oil (note: I don’t heat EVOO because of it’s low smoke point)
Magic Seasoning
Optional: add a little Parmesan cheese & fresh basil for topping.

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400F. Put tomatoes in baking dish, drizzle with oil (approx. a 1/4 cup, just do what you feel) season and toss. Place cheese in middle, turning to coat in oil. Bake for 40 minutes.

Pull from oven, stir to combine cheese and tomatoes, fold in pasta and top with Parmesan cheese & basil if desired.

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The Best and Easiest Hammer Hack Ever

Hammer hack time! Have you ever hit your nail with a hammer? I sure have and split my nail down the middle! This easy and free home hack will change your hammer and nail game forever!

For this hack, we’re not even going to touch the nail. Here’s how its done: put your clothespin right under the top of the nail, then hammer! You’re welcome!

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Nutella Cinnamon Roll Hack Using Only 2 Ingredients

How do you feel about warm gooey chocolate? Now imagine that coming out of a piece of cinnamon roll pull apart bread! WOW! Just wow! This show stopping Nutella Cinnamon Roll is one of the most delicious and easiest cheat day treats I’ve ever made! I honestly couldn’t wait to share it with you!

Nutella Cinnamon Roll Bread

Ingredients:
1 can large cinnamon rolls (5 count)
Approx. 1/3 cup Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (can use more or less)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375F. Cut cinnamon rolls in half. Frost each with chocolate hazelnut spread. Leave the two heals plain, but coat their insides. Bake at 350F for 25 minutes or until done.

Top with packet of frosting that comes with the cinnamon rolls, if desired. Tastes just like it came from a bakery!

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Low Carb Diet Dessert Hack: 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe

Try this low carb peanut butter cookie hack – it will taste like your childhood! How much did you love seeing that nostalgic criss-cross pattern on top when you were a kid? To this day, these are still my favorite. They taste just like you remember, you won’t believe it! You’re going to love them! Only 3 ingredients and so easy.

Keto/Low Carb Peanut Butter Cookie Hack

Ingredients:

1 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup sugar free powdered sugar (I use @lakanto )
1 egg

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375F and prepare baking sheet. Mix everything together. Scoop and roll into balls, a little smaller than a golf ball. Take a fork and make a criss-cross pattern on top.

Bake for around 10minutes, depending on your oven. Don’t over bake. Enjoy!

Special thanks to @olivia.wyles for the inspiration on this one!

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Home-Ec Hacks: Food Expiration Date Explained

Do you toss food the day it hits the expiration date on the package? What do those dates mean, anyway? You might be surprised to learn the government doesn’t actually require dates on anything other than baby formula, so what’s the deal? Here are some tips for knowing when to toss or keep your kitchen staples.

Dairy: up to a week past it’s date

Eggs: 3-5 weeks past it’s sell by date!

Pasta: up to 2 years past expiration date!

Unopened deli meat: 7-10 days past it’s date

Note: the shelf life for dairy, meat and pasta is based on unopened packaging and as always, make sure you smell it!

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Low Carb Diet Hack: 2 Ingredient Ice Cream

Do you struggle to stay on track until cheat day? I do! It’s hard watching my kids and husband have treats while I reach for a rice cake! Here’s a 2 ingredient dirty keto (meaning keto-ish) low carb ice cream hack that will help hold you over. This is SO delicious! And if there was a better word for easy, I’d use it here!

Low Carb “Ice Cream” Hack

Ingredients:

1 tub sugar free whipping topping, I use Cool Whip
1 package Sugar Free Pudding, any flavor, I used vanilla

Directions:

Pour pudding packet into defrosted Cool Whip, mix well, making sure the pudding isn’t lumpy and has dissolved.

Freeze and enjoy!

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Low Carb Diet dinner Hack: 5 Ingredient Enchilada Chicken

Low carb enchilada chicken anyone? This easy, 5 ingredient 1 pot wonder is one you can make tonight! It’s a budget-friendly family favorite that transforms a packet of taco seasoning and jar of enchilada sauce into a fancy dish you can proudly serve to anyone. No cooking skills needed, just toss it all in a dish, bake and enjoy! This is GF and can be made DF, too!

LORAfied Enchilada Chicken

Ingredients:
1 pkg chicken (I used thighs, but you can use your favorite)
1 jar enchilada sauce
1/2 – 3/4 cup sour cream
1 pkg taco seasoning (may not need entire packet)
1 small onion

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400F. Slice onion and layer on bottom of pan, place chicken on top. Season both sides of chicken with taco seasoning (be careful to not over season.) Mix enchilada sauce and sour cream together, pour on top. Bake for 40-45 minutes.

Serve with extra sour cream and guacamole, if desired. My kids love this with Mexican rice, while I keep it low carb with cauliflower rice!

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