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’s the difference between au gratin or scalloped potatoes?

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Still, the modern, acceptable difference between the two is that au gratin potatoes have cheese whereas scalloped potatoes are simply potatoes cooked in cream. To make things more complicated, Julia Child’s famous Scalloped Potatoes recipe is translated from a French recipe called Gratin Dauphinois.

Is Magimix food processor worth it?

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Price: It’s definitely an investment piece At nearly $500, the Magimix is certainly an investment, but if you’re a seasoned cook that’s seeking a customizable machine that can handle a doubled (or even tripled) recipe, then it’s definitely worth considering.

Should prime rib be roasted on a rack?

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Place the roast rib side down in a baking pan or roasting pan that has high sides. The pan does not need a rack to hold the roast because the bones act as a natural rack for the prime rib. The meat is now ready to be placed in the oven to cook.

How much food can fit in the BV450?

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Bear Vault BV450 (left) and BV500 (right) While the BV450 bear can holds 80 Snickers bars (20,000 calories), or 15 ramen noodle packages (5,550 calories) or 6 Mountain House meals (3,490 calories).

When should I not use a convection oven?

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In American baked goods, convection should never be used unless a recipe specifically calls for it. In a home oven, the hot, dry air accelerates crust formation in cakes, cookies, and biscuits which is generally counterproductive to desired rise.

What is a good brand of kitchen towels?

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Test Kitchen Picks for Kitchen TowelsBest Overall: All-Clad Striped Dual Kitchen Towels.Best Value: Williams Sonoma Bar Mop Towels.Another Good Option: All-Clad Cotton Terry Loop Kitchen Towels.

Can you sharpen Miracle Blades?

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Miracle Blade claims that their knives never needs sharpening, which generally means you can’t sharpen them. see less No. Sharpening involves shaving off pieces of metal. Pulling a serrated edge through this would wear out the serration.