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Pair the veggies with quick-sautéed fish that takes just six minutes to cook to a golden brown. The mild cod flavor is uplifted with a rich and tangy lime-butter sauce. Once complete, the dish provides a meal that tastes light yet hearty. Serve with a crisp white wine or a light beer. Related Video

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The Alo Yoga Airbrush High-Waist Bootcut Leggings are made with what the brand calls its sculpting performance Airbrush material, which is incredibly soft, comfortable, and sculpting thanks to its compressive four-way stretch that holds you in without pinching or squeezing. As someone who owns several pairs of Alo leggings in this fabric, I can attest to this wholeheartedly. But these particular leggings are special because of the bootcut style that creates a slight flare at the ankle, pulling away from the leg unlike typical leggings and giving the illusion of an ultra-flattering hourglass shape....

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To find the best shoe racks, we tested 31 models in our Lab, including benches that double as shoe storage and over-the-door options that maximize every square foot. Testers evaluated each rack on its setup, design, stability, ease of cleaning, capacity, and value. For expert guidance on how to select the best shoe rack, we spoke with Brittani Allen, owner of Pinch of Help, a professional home organization service. “Having a shoe rack provides a designated spot so that hopefully you don’t have shoes strewn all around the house,” says Allen....

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The number of fertilizers for indoor plants can seem overwhelming, but shopping is easier if you know a few basic facts. First, fertilizers provide different amounts of essential macronutrients to your plants: nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (these are listed as N-P-K ratios on the packaging). Some fertilizers also provide plants with varying amounts of micronutrients and microbes to help the plant take up more of the valuable nutrients in the plant food....