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 bake in blender?

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Therefore, Blender allows you to “bake” some parts of the render ahead of time, for select objects. Then, when you press Render, the entire scene is rendered much faster, since the colors of those objects do not have to be recomputed. Render baking creates 2D bitmap images of a mesh object’s rendered surface.

Is Oster toaster oven a good brand?

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Oster Is A Good Brand For Toaster Ovens. The following Oster product has an excellent 77% of reviewers rating it 5 out of 5 stars… If you’re looking for something to replace your toaster, but don’t want to give up cooking functionality, look no further than the Oster French Convection Countertop and Toaster Oven.

Should you turn off gas water heater when on vacation?

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It’s not recommended to completely turn off a water heater, but you can a significant amount of energy—and money—while on vacation by switching the water heater to vacation mode. If your heater doesn’t have vacation mode, simple lower the temperature several degrees to prevent it from cycling on and off so often.

How long does it take to cook Drumettes in an air fryer?

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Place the wings in the fryer basket so they are not touching (if necessary to fit, line up the drumettes standing upright along the sides). Set the air fryer to 360 degrees F and cook for 12 minutes, then flip the wings with tongs and cook for 12 minutes more.

Can you cook frozen mushy peas in a slow cooker?

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Put them in a slow cooker, cover with just boiling water and leave them to heat through for about 4-6 hours, or until soft. Don’t add salt before cooking, as this makes them tough. They will be whole but have a nice bit of thick juice.

How do you cook frozen BBQ chicken tenders in the air fryer?

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Place the frozen chicken strips in the air fryer basket and spread out into a single even layer. No oil spray is needed. Air Fry at 400°F/205°C for 10 minutes. Flip the chicken over and then continue to cook at 400°F/205°C for another 2-5 minutes or until cooked through and crispy.

How do you boil in a pressure cooker?

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Put a cup of water in the inner pot of the instant pot. Place the lid on the top of the instant pot and seal the valve properly. Make sure you run the pot on high pressure and then select the cooking time. 4-6 minutes on high are enough to boil water.