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.

What is the best rated salad spinner?

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The Best Salad SpinnerOur pick. OXO Good Grips Salad Spinner. Our pick. The pump on the OXO makes it the easiest to use of all of the salad spinners we tested. … Also great. Paderno World Cuisine Manual Salad Spinner. The runner-up. … Also great. OXO Steel Salad Spinner. A nicer serving bowl.

What is a casserole pot used for?

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Casseroles are a versatile piece of kit – they can be used to make soups, stews, pot roasts, sauces – the list goes on. For the home cook, a good one is an essential. A casserole that is suitable for hob and oven and is attractive enough for serving at the table maximises practicality and minimises washing-up.

What kind of thermometer do you use for grilling?

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Best overall thermometer: Lavatools. Lavatools Javelin PRO Duo. … Best affordable thermometer: Thermoworks. Thermoworks ThermoPop. … Best smart thermometer: BBQ Guru. UltraQ BBQ Temperature Control Universal Kit. … Best dual-probe thermometer: ThermoPro. … Best high-end thermometer: Thermoworks.

Can you saute in an electric skillet?

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With a wide range of heat settings, typically 175º to at least 400º, electric skillets allow you to cook almost anything. … Not only are they great for pan frying and sauteing, that consistent heat is ideal for deep frying doughnuts, chicken, potatoes and fish in the skillet.