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 make healthy French fries in the oven?

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InstructionsPreheat oven to 450 degrees. … Add cut potatoes, olive oil, salt + pepper to a large mixing bowl. … Place potatoes on a parchment lined baking sheet.Bake at 450 for 25 minutes, flip + bake for an additional 15 minutes until all fries are golden brown.

What is the best material for roasting pans?

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Ideally, the roasting pan should be made with thick, heavy materials that distribute heat evenly. Think stainless steel, aluminum or carbon steel. That said, a thick, heavy-duty pan can be literally heavy—10 pounds or more—so make sure you’re able to lift it, especially when it’s full of food.

Can you cook waffles in the microwave?

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Like with a toaster, you can pop frozen or refrigerated waffles into the microwave no problem. … Reheating your waffles this way won’t really crisp them up, but if you don’t mind that, and simply want a batch of warm waffles in just a few minutes, this is the option for you.

When did dinosaurs start and end?

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Dinosaurs lived during most of the Mesozoic era, a geological age that lasted from 252 million to 66 million years ago. The Mesozoic era includes the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. Dinosaurs arose from small dinosauromorph ancestors in the Triassic period, when the climate was harsh and dry.

Can you use normal trash bags with simple human?

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In case you’re wondering, no, you don’t have to buy the special trash bags — I mean, liners — to fit in the cans. They both fit your regular 12-gallon trash bags just fine. No, they don’t sit perfectly flat the way Simple Humans’ proprietary liners do, but if you want to save money on these cans, that’s where to do it.

Which Zyliss Cheese grater is best?

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Best for Zesting: Zyliss SmoothGlide Dual Grater It features large shredding holes on one side for coarse grating, and fine holes on the other side for zesting and finely grating ingredients like nuts, chocolate, or ginger.

What is the crisper plate in a ninja air fryer?

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Easy To Use:The crisper plate feature a handle design to ensure easy to take out from the frying basket while cooking,the criper pan is nonstick coating which is easy to remove food! Perfect for making french fries ,onion rings,pizza, chicken, steak and fried vegetables multiple foods.

Are silicone lunch boxes safe?

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For lunchboxes, water bottles and baby products, silicone’s safe to use. Thanks to its flexibility, light weight, and the fact that it has no open pores to harbour bacteria, it allows for easy cleaning and is super convenient as a food container.