Baked Spaghetti Squash with Garlicky Chickpeas

Adapted from “Skinny Taste’s One and Done Cookbook”. Tip: Cut the squash crosswise as opposed to lengthwise. Cutting crosswise is not only easier but also (counterintuitively) produces longer, more spaghetti-like strands. Interesting, right? See the newly added video for cutting guidance. If you have a microwave: Use it to soften the flesh of the spaghetti squash, thereby making it easier to cut into. One minute on high should do it, but continue to cook at 1 minute intervals if skin is still too hard after the first pass.

Spicy Watermelon Refresher

Prepare simple syrup by mixing equal parts granulated sugar and hot water and stirring until the sugar dissolve. If you don’t have a serrano pepper, any other hot pepper will do – or try some hot pepper flakes instead.