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 know when turkey tenderloin is done?

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Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Season the turkey as written in the recipe. Lightly grease a baking dish and place the tenderloin inside. Bake for 50-60 minutes, until the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Is beech wood good for cutting boards?

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What most people love about beech is the durability and hardness of chopping boards and their resistance to impacts and scratches. Besides that, they do not damage knife blades that easily. With the darkening as time goes by, it means beech is good at hiding deep marks and stains.

Is GraniteStone Diamond cookware safe?

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Stainless steel, titanium and aluminium cookware are now coated with complex premium materials such as granite stone, diamond, marble, ceramic, titanium, and porcelain. … It’s considered safe unless there are PFOA and PTFE on the cookwares. These are the same chemicals used in Teflon.

What is a dough whisk used for?

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And while the dough whisk was designed for mixing bread doughs, it’s equally effective when mixing all sorts of thick doughs or batters, including those for cakes, muffins, pancakes, crêpes, and soufflés, because it’s one of the best tools to use for folding.

Can I roast a whole eggplant?

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Eggplant can be roasted whole or in slices, like zucchini; toss slices on a baking sheet with olive oil, salt, and pepper before roasting. The flesh can be used in recipes such as baba ghanoush and eggplant caviar.

What type of juicer is best for leafy greens?

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The 10 Best Juicers for Leafy Greens:Tribest Greenstar Juicer – Premium Choice. … Breville Masticating Slow Juicer. … Kuvings B6000P Leafy Greens Juicer. … Cuisinart CJE-1000 Juicer Extractor. … Bagotte Fruit & Vegetable Juicer. … Aobosi Juicer Machine. … Jocuu Juicer Machines. … Oneisall Juice Extractor. Check Latest Price.

Are all kitchen sink stoppers the same size?

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Kitchen sink basket strainers are the same size. The basket assembly can fit the sink drain opening every time. You don’t have to measure it, you don’t have to measure the size of your sink drain hole, this is the standard in the industry.

Can you use parchment paper at 500 degrees?

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Most parchment paper is rated for use at temperatures no higher than 420 to 450 degrees. But it’s true—we occasionally recommend using this liner for bread and pizza baked as high as 500 degrees. … Using parchment at higher-than-recommended temperatures does not release noxious chemicals, and the paper will not burn.

What are glass jars with lids called?

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The Mason jar, named after American tinsmith John Landis Mason, who patented it in 1858, is a molded glass jar used in home canning to preserve food. The jar’s mouth has a screw thread on its outer perimeter to accept a metal ring or “band”.

Is Oak good for turning bowls?

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Live oak is a favorite of mine cause it turns so nicely. most all oaks I prefer using for one time turnings. I also use green live oak a lot in demos for turning balls. No dust and scrapes well.