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.

Are Dutch ovens good for stews?

by

Dutch ovens retain heat really well, so it’s a great vessel for cooking large batch dishes, such as beef stew. First, using a Dutch oven creates flavor development. From browning the meat to cooking all the flavor boosters in one pot, making beef stew in the Dutch oven is perfect.

What is the standard set of measuring spoons?

by

In the U.S., measuring spoons often come in sets, usually between four and six. This usually includes ¼, ½, and 1 teaspoon and 1 tablespoon. The volume of a traditional US teaspoon is 4.9 ml and that of a tablespoon is 14.8 ml, slightly less than that of standard metric measuring spoons.

What is the use of mechanical stirrer?

by

A magnetic stirrer is a device widely used in laboratories and consists of a rotating magnet or a stationary electromagnet that creates a rotating magnetic field. This device is used to make a stir bar, immerse in a liquid, quickly spin, or stirring or mixing a solution, for example.

What Super Bowls did the Raiders lose?

by

Super Bowl XXXVII was an American football game between the American Football Conference (AFC) champion Oakland Raiders and the National Football Conference (NFC) champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers to decide the National Football League (NFL) champion for the 2002 season.

How long should I bake frozen salmon?

by

Preheat your oven to 425°F. Place two frozen 6-ounce salmon fillets skin-side down in a baking dish and lightly coat with cooking oil and your preferred seasonings or sauces. Cover the dish tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Bake the salmon for 15 minutes.

Can you put Pop Tarts in the toaster?

by

Can it be cooked in a real toaster? Yes, it can! Just make sure to heat it on the lowest setting so you don’t burn it. … Choose your Pop Tarts, remove them from the packaging, and pop them in the toaster.

Which company food processor is best in India?

by

Summary Of The 10 Best Food Processors In India In 2022S No.Product NamePrice (in INR)1Usha FP 3811 Food Processor10,3882Inasla Inox 1000W Food Processor9,9883Bajaj Food Factory FX 11 600-Watt Food Processor6,1604Inalsa Food Processor Fiesta 650-Watt6,599

What is a red colored cutting board used for?

by

When following a color-coded system, the blue board should be used for raw seafood, the yellow board should be used for raw poultry, the red board should be used for raw meat, the brown board should be used for cooked meat, the green board should be used for fruits and vegetables, and the white board should be used for …