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 cook burgers on a cast iron skillet?

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Place large cast iron skillet over high heat; add butter and heat until foaming. Transfer burgers to skillet and cook without moving for 3 minutes. Using spatula, flip burgers over and cook for 1 minute. Top each patty with slice of cheese and continue to cook until cheese is melted, about 1 minute longer.

Are chicken thighs not healthy?

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Chicken thighs are a healthy option that provides lots of protein for the body. However, it does have a higher percentage of fat than chicken breasts do. If you eat chicken thighs with the skin, you’re eating more fat than if you ate a chicken breast.

Which type of skillet is best?

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Stainless steel is an ideal choice for cookware because of its non-reactive quality and durable finish that stands up to sharp cooking tools. This classic skillet is made from 18/10 stainless steel and features riveted cast aluminum handles that make it easy to transport on and off the stove.

Why should I wrap my key fob in aluminum foil?

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After all, tin foil has been proven to dampen your key fob’s signal, but doesn’t completely block it since the material lacks density. “The easiest way to prevent this would be to invest in a small RFID-blocking bag,” McKenzie said.

Is Cuisinart stainless steel Dutch oven oven safe?

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Yes, all Cuisinart pans are oven-safe up to at least 350°F, but the stainless steel and hard-anodized aluminum collections are oven-safe up to 500°F. Cuisinart’s stainless steel lids are oven-safe up to 500°F, and glass lids are oven-safe up to 350°F.

Can a hand blender be used as a mixer?

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Uses- Mixers, like blenders, work well for whipping cream, egg whites, and pudding. Although it does not have as many uses as a hand blender, you cannot use a hand blender for mixing dough. You do not want to chop the ingredients in your dough. A blender will also not mix in as much air as dough requires.

Can you bake frozen fries in the oven?

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“Baking frozen fries on an oven rack ensures even cooking and allows air to flow all around the fries, which increases your chances of getting golden-brown fries from the oven,” Harvey said.

What wine goes with venison stew?

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Venison: Pinot Noir Venison is rich, has a gamey flavour and is very lean. All this makes it quite hard to match with wines and it is Pinot Noir wines that cope with it best of all. Roast Venison does not like too much tannin, and so select a mature Red Burgundy to go with it.