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 open a cork without a corkscrew?

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8 Ways to Open a Bottle of Wine Without a Corkscrew1 – Use a Screw (the Longer the Better), a Screwdriver, and a Hammer. … 2 – Push the Cork in With the Handle of a Wooden Spoon, or Any Blunt Object Similar in Size. … 3 – Hook ’em With a Hanger. … 4 – Pump It Out. … 5 – Twist It Out With Keys or a Serrated Knife.

What is a naan oven called?

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Naan, similar to some other breads of South Asian cuisine is cooked in a tandoor, from which tandoori cooking takes its name. This distinguishes it from roti, which is usually cooked on a flat or slightly concave iron griddle called a tava.

Why is braising good for oxtail?

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For a Succulent Oxtail Dish Trim off any excess fat and pat the meat dry with paper towels before you sear it. This will help you get a nice brown crust on the meat. Oven braising is best because the meat is cooked with indirect heat.

What is a teacake in Yorkshire?

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England. In most of England, a teacake is a light, sweet, yeast-based bun containing dried fruits, most usually currants, sultanas or peel. … In West Yorkshire, a large plain white or brown bread roll 9 inches or 225 mm diameter is often also called a teacake and is used to make very large sandwiches.

Is a 2 quart Dutch oven big enough?

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Well, it is no secret that our 5 1/2 quart Round Dutch Oven and 6 3/4 quart Oval Dutch Oven are Le Creuset’s most popular sizes for a reason. … They’re not too small, not too big, not too heavy and fit in most home ovens. They are truly the “goldilocks” of our Dutch ovens.

What is a 8 chef’s knife used for?

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Chef’s knife It should feel like an extension of your arm. It’s a go-to for chopping and dicing vegetables, fruit, and herbs. As well as cutting a variety of other ingredients like meat, poultry, and fish. They are usually 8 to 10 inches long, and the blade rounds at the tip.