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.

Is it better to boil pumpkin seeds before roasting?

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Boiling before roasting pumpkin seeds helps to cook the insides of your pumpkin seeds so when you do roast them, you will get perfect crunchy pumpkins seeds. … By boiling the seeds before roasting, this them removes most of the phytic acid that they contain helping you to get even more nutrition out of them!

Can casserole be cooked in microwave?

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Yes, all casserole dishes are oven safe. Ceramic and glass casserole dishes are usually considered microwave safe. Still, it is always best to check the dish for a “Microwave Safe” seal or check the original packaging to guarantee safe microwave use.

Is the 4.5 quart KitchenAid mixer good?

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It has plenty of power to mix up batters for cakes, cookies, pastries and muffins and does a good job of mixing and kneading small batches of pizza and bread dough. However, its abilities to mixing very thick dough on a continuous basis will be limited.

What are the different wooden spoons used for?

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Wooden spoons are useful for a variety of tasks, such as mixing stiff cookie dough, browning roux, scraping up fond for stews and sauces, sautéing onions, stirring soups, or breaking up ground beef or sausage as it cooks.

Are Cook N Home pans oven safe?

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Multipurpose and holds temperature for boiling, frying, steaming, and more. Induction compatible. Works on: gas, electric, glass, ceramic, halogen, etc. Oven safe to 500F, glass lids to 350F.

Which chopsticks are the best?

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Here are the best chopsticks of 2021:Best Overall Chopsticks: Hiware Fiberglass Chopsticks.Best Chopsticks for Beginners: Edison Friends Beginner Chopsticks.Best Training Chopsticks for Kids: Plum Garden Training Chopsticks.Best Cooking Chopsticks: Pearl River Mart Extra Long Bamboo Chopsticks.

Are tumblers good for iced coffee?

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tumbler does indeed keep cold beverages icy for hours, and, unlike other iced coffee cups, you can also use it with hot drinks. Just remove the straw and use the sip-through lid all winter long.