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 write on parchment paper?

by

Can You Write on Parchment Paper? It’s easy to write on parchment paper because it’s allowing pencil graphite to transfer to the paper. You can use alcohol-based markers that are permanent such as a fine line sharpie, and this will make a great surface to draw on.

How long does it take to cook a frozen corned beef?

by

If you bought frozen corned beef, add just a little bit of time. The rule of thumb is to cook frozen corned beef in the Instant Pot on manual high pressure for about 34 minutes a pound. For example, if you have 3 pound corned beef, cook it for 102 minutes. If it’s 4 pounds – 136 minutes.

Can I put uncooked pasta in a slow cooker?

by

Yes, you can cook pasta in a Crock Pot! … The uncooked noodles go straight into the slow cooker, so you don’t even have to boil them first. Just brown the meat in advance, stir everything together, and let the Crock Pot do the work!

How do you get burn marks off stainless steel?

by

How to remove burn marks from stainless steel surfacesStart with a dry pan.Use a dry cloth to rub the baking soda into the marks.Rub the surface until you see the marks disappearing.Rinse off excess baking soda and dry. An abrasive cleaner like Barkeepers Friend can also be used in place of baking soda.

What are the 10 cooking materials?

by

10 Tools Every Cook NeedsChef’s Knife. This tool is by far one of the most important foundational tools in your kitchen. … Y-Shaped Peeler. … Mandolin. … Fish Spatula. … Pasta Strainer (Colander) … Potato Ricer. … Meat Thermometer. … Spice Grinder.

Is Tupperware plastic recyclable?

by

Plastic food storage containers and lids-such as Tupperware containers-that have the 1 or 2 recycling symbol on the bottom are accepted in almost all local recycling programs, provided they are empty, clean and dry. Recycle with the lid attached. Most recycling programs also accept #5 plastics.