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 can you juice in a centrifugal juicer?

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Centrifugal juicers work best for juicing carrots, apples, and other hard fruits and vegetables, versus high-fiber leafy greens like wheatgrass and kale. Most centrifugal juicers are light, easy to set up and use, and easy to clean with removable dishwasher-safe parts.

How do you get crispy crust on French bread?

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The best way to brown and crisp your bread’s bottom crust – as well as enhance its rise – is to bake it on a preheated pizza stone or baking steel. The stone or steel, super-hot from your oven’s heat, delivers a jolt of that heat to the loaf, causing it to rise quickly.

What makes a soufflé a soufflé?

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A souffle has two main components, a flavorful base and glossy beaten egg whites, and they are gently folded together just before baking. The word itself comes from “souffler,” meaning “to breathe” or “to puff,” which is what the whites do to the base once they hit the oven’s heat.

How do you cook hot dogs in a toaster oven?

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Can you put hot dogs in the toaster oven? Put the hot dogs on the baking sheet and place them on the top rack of the toaster oven. Broil for about 10 minutes or until the hot dogs start browning or heated through and crispy. Flip them at intervals, remove from the toaster oven, and serve.

What is the best brand of iron cookware?

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The 8 Best Cast Iron Cookware Manufacturers In IndiaLogic Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet by Lodge.Cast Iron Kadai Set from Zishta.Cast Iron Skillet from Rock Tawa.Enameled Cast Iron Wok Pan by Alda.Premium Cast Iron Kadai from Ferus.Cast Iron Dutch Oven with Lid by Solimo.Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Frying pan from Meyer.