Annie Watson

Annie brings decades of experience to the Kitchen Ask. She is a noted chef and avid gardener. Her new book 'Healthy Eating Through the Garden' will be released shortly. When not writing or speaking about food and gardens Annie can be found puttering around farmer's markets and greenhouses looking for the next great idea.

Do you need a deep fryer to make donuts?

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To fry your donuts without a deep fryer, you can simply fry them in some oil in a saucepan. If you want to get this method right and make the perfect donuts, you need to monitor the temperature of the oil, ensure that it stays between 350- and 360-degrees Fahrenheit, and drain the donuts twice.

Can you put a metal rack in a Crock-Pot?

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The pan or dish can be made of metal, glass, earthenware, porcelain or stoneware. Basically, it must be heatproof and fit into the crock of the slow cooker. … Water level must be checked during baking and more added, if it has evaporated, to prevent the crock from breaking.

Can you use a blender bottle for smoothies?

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Recipes: Wondering what to mix in your new bottle? BlenderBottle® shaker cups are ideal for blending protein shakes, yogurt smoothies, sauces, egg dishes, and more. For an ever-growing list of recipes using your BlenderBottle® shaker, visit our recipes page.

How long does wing take to cook?

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Chicken wings should be cooked until crispy and golden brown. This will take about 45 minutes in an oven at 400 degrees F. You will want to keep an eye on the wings to make sure the seasoning does not burn or blacken. If you want delicious crispy chicken wings straight out of the oven, look no further.

Is cooking in clay pots safe?

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Is it safe? Yes. There are no toxic materials or chemicals go into the making of clay cookware. It is eco-friendly, and safe to use on all kitchen appliances and used with all types of foods.

Should you squeeze the soap out of the sponge?

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You don’t squeeze it out. When you’re done washing dishes or wiping down surfaces with your kitchen sponge, be sure to wring it out completely. A wrung-out sponge will dry quicker than a sopping wet one, and a drier sponge equals a cleaner sponge.

What is the best way to dehydrate food?

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Here are the most common methods used today.Sun drying. It’s hard to think of an older or simpler way to preserve food than sun drying. … Air drying. Like sun drying, air drying is an ancient method of dehydrating food. … Solar drying. … Oven drying. … Electric dehydrating. … Dehydrating in a microwave oven.