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.

Can you put NuWave cookware in the oven?

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The safety of cooking utensils is of much importance. NuWave Duralon Cookware has a cool to the touch stainless steel handle that guarantees you the peace of mind when handling a pot containing hot food. Besides, the pots and pans are oven safe and can withstand temperatures as high as 900°F.

What are the kitchen equipment and their uses?

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Commercial Food Production EquipmentBurners. They are used for cooking, boiling, and steaming. … Cooking Ranges. Cooking range is the most versatile equipment operating on either LPG or electricity. … Ovens. … Griddles. … Pans and Cooking Spoons. … Kettles. … Vegetable Cutters/Choppers. … Mixers.

How long do ribs take at 250?

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Increasing the smoker temperature helps to speed along the cooking process. A 3-pound rack of baby back ribs should take 5 hours to cook at 250 degrees and 3 to 4 hours at 275 degrees. For spare ribs, the process takes about 6 hours at 250 degrees and 5 hours when you ramp up the temp to 275.

How do you make potato casserole with ground beef?

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DirectionsToss potatoes with butter and salt; arrange on the bottom and up the sides of a greased 13×9-in. baking dish. … Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Sprinkle beef and corn over potatoes. … Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Is mold in compost bin OK?

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No, mold is not bad for compost. Most of the time, mold in compost is a great sign. It indicates that you have healthy compost. The organic matter in your compost pile is broken down by a mixture of microorganisms, including bacteria and fungi.

What utensils are used for Thai food?

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Below are the tools once (and in most cases, still) considered essential to the traditional Thai kitchen.Mortar and pestle (khrok sak) … Coconut shredder (kratai kood maprao) … Sticky rice basket (gratib) … Wok (grata) … Straw basket for steaming sticky rice (huad neung khao niew) … Cleaver (ee-to) … Chopping block (kieng)

Why is my broiler element not working?

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If the thermostat is defective, it may fail to heat the broiler element. The oven thermostat is not repairable—if the thermostat is defective, you must replace it. One of the wires that supply power to the broil element or broil burner igniter might be burned out. These wires commonly burn out near the heating element.

Should I wrap baked potatoes in aluminum foil?

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Prick potatoes with a fork before baking to shorten the baking time and to keep them from bursting. Bake at 400° F for about one hour, or until tender. Do not wrap potatoes in aluminum foil for baking. Foil holds in moisture and steams the potatoes, resulting in a “boiled” taste and texture.