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This spaghetti squash with spicy turkey meat sauce is my go-to: the squash roasts in the oven while the sauce comes together in one skillet. A little pickled jalapeño and a splash of the brine gives a basic jar sauce a tangy, spicy kick, and the whole thing takes about 45 minutes.  Serves: 2-3  |  Bake time: 40 minutes Ingredients Spaghetti Squash 1 spaghetti squash, cut in half lengthwise with seeds scooped out Olive oil spray Kosher salt Coarse ground black pepper Turkey Meat Sauce 1 pound ground turkey 1 jar Publix Tomato, Garlic & Onion spaghetti sauce 2-3 tbsp sliced pickled jalapeños 2-3 tbsp pickled jalapeño juice Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving Instructions Roast the squash. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spray the cut sides with olive oil and season with kosher salt and coarse ground pepper. Place cut side down on a baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes, until a fork pierces the flesh easily. B...

  This is how they arrived after I removed them from the boxes 4 of them already had 1-2 new shoots upon arrival I just ordered five graceful bamboo plants from Bambooplantsonline.com , and I'm already impressed. The plants arrived healthy, started putting up new shoots within a couple of weeks, and cost a lot less than what I paid at a local nursery. Here's how the order went and how the plants are doing three weeks in. Quick Verdict Plant quality: Healthy and green, most with 1–2 new shoots on arrival Shipping: Ordered Wednesday, shipped Thursday, arrived Friday Packaging: Boxed well and in great condition Price: $35 per plant, $244 total for 5 with shipping Would I buy again? Yes, and I probably will What I Ordered I ordered five 3-gallon graceful bamboo plants. They're a clumping bamboo, so they stay in a clump instead of running all over the yard. When the box came, 4 out of 5 of the plants already had one or two fresh shoots, and they look...

Korean Spicy Grilled Chicken Thighs Sticky, sweet, and a little smoky, this gochujang-marinated chicken is an easy weeknight grill. Cook it indirect first for juicy thighs, then finish over direct heat for a caramelized edge. Recipe adapted from Jet Tila's cookbook, 101 Asian Dishes You Need To Cook Before You Die. Serves: 2 Ingredients Marinade 2 tbsp soy sauce(full sodium not low sodium) 1½ tsp sesame oil ¼ cup gochujang paste 1½ tsp toasted sesame seeds 2 cloves garlic, minced 1½ tbsp brown sugar 2 tbsp water Chicken 1 lb chicken thighs 1 green onion, sliced Directions Mix the marinade ingredients. Coat the chicken and refrigerate for 2 hours to overnight. Grill indirect at 375°F, or bake at 375°F, until the chicken reaches 165°F. Grill direct for 1-2 minutes per side. Top with green onion and serve. More Saalf Life recipes: Turkey Chili Saalf Life Salad Grilled Jerk Chicken Rasta Pasta Blackened Shrimp...

  Turkey Chili This is my everyday chili. It's one pot, it uses mostly pantry cans, and it's on the table in under an hour. The ground turkey keeps it lighter than beef, but it still tastes like a real, hearty chili. I top mine with a pinch of cinnamon, but that's totally optional. Also, if you want a nice smoky flavor, charcoal grill corn on the cob and add it to the chili.  Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1.5 lbs ground turkey 1 large onion, diced 2-3 tbsp pickled sliced jalapenos and 2-3 tbsp pickled jalapeno juice 4 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons chili powder 1 tablespoon ground cumin 2 bay leaves 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes, undrained 1 (15 oz) can black beans, not drained 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, not drained 1 (15 oz) can chili beans, not drained 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained, or 2 ears of grilled corn cut off the cob For topping: sour cream, shredded cheddar, oyster crackers, diced raw onion, and/or a pinc...

  EGO POWER+ 615 CFM Leaf Blower (LB6151) Review: The Best Upgrade I Made Over Gas I bought the EGO POWER+ 615 CFM cordless leaf blower (model LB6151) to replace my old gas Ryobi, and it's every bit as good as my EGO string trimmer . Here's my honest review after 11 months of regular use. Check the current price on Amazon Why I Switched From Gas My gas-powered Ryobi blower was a pain from the start: Hard to start Needed gas mixed with oil Burned through fuel quickly Really loud Eventually broke and wouldn't start at all Power and Ease of Use The EGO starts with the push of a button, and the adjustable power settings make it easy to dial in the right amount of force for the job. There's plenty of power. Our yard and driveway get a ton of leaves from oak trees, magnolia trees, and bamboo, and I've never needed more. Battery Life The battery lasts a long time. Even with daily use blowing off the pool deck to keep oak and bamboo...

  EGO Power+ 15" String Trimmer (ST1510T) Review: Why I Ditched Gas for Good I bought the EGO Power+ 15" String Trimmer (model ST1510T) in May 2026, and it has turned edging and weed whacking from a chore I dreaded into something I actually enjoy. Here's my honest review after 5 months of regular use. Check the current price on Amazon Why I Switched From Gas Before this, I used a gas-powered Ryobi string trimmer, and it was a constant headache: Hard to start Burned through gas fast Required pre-mixed fuel with oil The guard kept coming loose Almost too powerful, flinging dirt, grass, and rocks everywhere Reloading the string was a huge pain How I Use It The EGO has the perfect power level for my needs. I use it to: Trim grass in hard-to-reach areas Cut down weeds Edge along the driveway, road, and walkways Clean up around the pool deck Battery Life and Charging The battery easily lasts long enough to trim my ...

  Tanx 2-Bike Hitch Rack Review: A Budget Rack That Handles E-Bikes, Fat Bikes, and Mountain Bikes I bought the Tanx 2-bike tilting platform rack in February 2025, and after 10 months of real use, it's performed great with no issues, just a couple minor things that could be improved. It runs about a third of the price of many name-brand racks, and it hasn't felt like a compromise. Click here for current price and availability What I've Hauled Aventon e-bikes(about 50 pounds each) A Gravity Bullseye Monster fat bike A Giant Trance X mountain bike Fat tires, e-bike weight, and a full-suspension trail bike all fit and rode securely, with no fit problems on any of them. My mountain bike is noticeably longer than the other bikes and it still fits great. The Road Trip Test The real test was a road trip from St. Augustine Beach, Florida, to Brevard, North Carolina, and back. That's 1000 miles of interstate and mountain roads, and the bikes stayed pu...

  Saalf Life Salad Spring mix, red onion, walnuts, dried cranberries, and salty blue cheese, all tossed in a simple balsamic vinaigrette. It takes about 10 minutes and it never gets old. Why This Salad Works Balance: Sweet cranberries and honey, salty blue cheese, sharp onion, and tangy balsamic all show up in every bite. Texture: Tender greens against crunchy walnuts and creamy crumbles. Easy to build on: Eat it as a side, or add a protein and make it a full meal. Simple dressing: Four ingredients plus salt and pepper, no store-bought bottle needed. Ingredients Salad Spring mix, a few big handfuls ¼ cup sliced red onion 1 small handful chopped walnuts 2 tbsp dried cranberries 2 oz blue cheese crumbles Balsamic Vinaigrette ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 tsp honey Kosher salt, to taste Fresh ground black pepper, to taste Optional Toppings Pepitas Hard boiled eggs ...

  Honey Soy Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes Prep: 15 minutes | Cook: 25 minutes | Total: 40 minutes | Serves: 4 Ingredients Vegetables 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced into about 3/4-inch pieces 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Sesame seeds  Honey Soy Sauce 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 2 garlic cloves, minced ¼-½ teaspoon fried chili paste or red pepper flakes (optional, for spice) Instructions Preheat your oven to 425°F. Toss the Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes with the olive oil, salt, and pepper on a large sheet pan. Turn the Brussels sprouts cut side down and spread everything out in a single layer. Bake for 25 minutes, until the sprouts are browned and the sweet potatoes are tender. While they bake, whisk the honey, soy sauce, r...

Pad Krapow (Spicy Thai Basil Turkey) This recipe is inspired by Jet Tila's Pad Krapow — I dialed back the chili paste and fish sauce, swapped sweet soy sauce for low-sodium soy sauce plus brown sugar, added more garlic, used ground turkey instead of beef, skipped the white pepper, and adjusted the cook times. Serves: 4 Time: 20 minutes, start to finish Why This Recipe Works Pad krapow is a balance of five things: salty (soy sauce, fish sauce), savory (oyster sauce), sweet (brown sugar), spicy (fresh Thai chilis and chili paste), and aromatic (basil, garlic). Mixing the sauce before you touch the stove means the actual cooking takes minutes, and nothing overcooks while you're hunting for bottles in the pantry. Ground turkey keeps this lighter than the traditional pork or beef version without sacrificing the bold flavor, since the sauce carries the dish. Ingredients 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce 2 tbsp oyster sauce 3 tbsp fish sauce 2 tsp brown sugar 2 ...