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 use mini tongs for?

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10 Uses for TongsTurn a dish without removing it from the oven. … Toss a salad.Bake potatoes. … Remove corn on the cob from boiling water. … Toss a stir fry. … Turn meat in a pan or on the grill. … Pull toast out of the toaster. … Let little ones eat Chinese food.

Can you simmer soup in the oven?

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Most stew recipes begin and end on the stovetop, but a simple change of cooking location can make a better stew. Instead of letting a stew cook away on the stovetop for hours, try this: When your stew is ready for its slow simmer, cover it, then move it to the oven for a long, slow cook.

What can you use instead of an ice cream maker?

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4 Easy Ways to Make Ice Cream Without an Ice Cream MachineUse a Food Processor or Blender. strawberry ice cream topped with a mint leaf in a glass bowl. … Use a Mason Jar. Here’s what you’ll need: … Use a Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer. Folding flavored condensed milk into whipped cream. … Use a Plastic Bag.

Can you toast in an air fryer?

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Making toast in air fryer! … Place bread in the air fryer basket with the buttered side down, then spread more butter on the unbuttered side. Set temperature to 400°F / 205°C air fry for 4 mins, flip over and air fryer for another 3 minutes or until your desired level of toasted.

Can I use silicone spatula for soap making?

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They’re great for mixing, but each tool also has their own specialized soaping use. Use the Spatula or Square Silicone Spoon for any pour-over techniques when you’re trying to achieve perfect unbroken soapy layers. For example, they were instrumental for achieving the clean lines in the Smoky Bay tutorial.

How do you hang pot lids on cabinet doors?

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10 Brilliant and Inexpensive Ways to Organize Pot LidsUse Command Hooks to store them on cabinet doors. … Use a pot rail. … Use a magnetic knife strip. … Hang them. … Put the top of a wire shelf to good use. … Try the bestselling pot lid organizer on Amazon. … Turn to IKEA. … File them like office folders.

How do you roast in an air fryer?

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How To Make Air Fryer Roast BeefPreheat the air fryer to 390°F for 5 minutes.Brush roast with olive oil, then cover with montreal steak seasoning.Air fry for 15 minutes (this is the sear).Reduce heat to 360°F. Cook for 25 minutes per pound or until desired doneness is reached.Rest for 10 minutes before serving.