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.

How do you reheat arroz con pollo?

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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Heat the dish in the oven until heated through. To reheat: Add 1/2 cup stock or water, sprinkled around the pan. If made-ahead and reheated, the rice will become crunchy on top and at the edges, but this can be a plus in the texture of the dish.

How do you dry lettuce leaves without a salad spinner?

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Place wet lettuce leaves in the center of a clean dishtowel. (You could also use a clean pillowcase!) Bring all four corners together and twist the towel so it holds all the leaves inside. With the ends gathered in one hand, swing the towel around like a lasso several times.

How do you cook frozen hash browns so they are crispy?

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Add the frozen hash browns in a thin layer. The key to crispy hash browns is to not pile them too high in the pan. Cook until dark brown and crispy on the bottom. Flip and cook until the other side is crispy and the potatoes are cooked through.

Do Nutri Ninja cups fit all blenders?

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Most Ninja single serve cups supplied with one Ninja blender are compatible with another Ninja model. All I can stress is the importance of checking the compatibility of any given cup you’re looking to buy.

Which Vitamix is best for commercial use?

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After analyzing hundreds of reviews amongst a multitude of heavy-duty products with varying price points and features, we’ve found that the Vitamix A3500 is the best commercial blender you can buy today for your kitchen or coffee shop.

What is kitchen hand tool?

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A kitchen utensil is a small hand held tool used for food preparation. Common kitchen tasks include cutting food items to size, heating food on an open fire or on a stove, baking, grinding, mixing, blending, and measuring; different utensils are made for each task.

Is Presto a good deep fryer?

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The best Presto deep fryer is the Presto Stainless Steel Dual Basket Pro Fry Immersion Element Deep Fryer. This Presto option is so high in quality across the board that it only narrowly misses being professionally graded, and the 5-quart capacity allows for deep frying anything in large quantities.

Where do you put handles on tall cabinets?

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These knobs should be placed at the third and two-thirds length point of the drawer front. For drawers with a taller height, it is also common to place the pull or knob towards the top for better function. They can also be placed towards the top for regular-sized drawers if you like the look better.

Can I cook without a kitchen?

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Cooking without a kitchen — yes you can do it You can still eat fulfilling and nutritious meals. The Cooking Without a Kitchen menu kit has ideas and suggestions for preparing food in three different scenarios: You have no appliances or equipment. You have hot water available.