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 is the biggest size casserole dish?

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Casserole dish sizes include:quart dish (4 cups) – 8″ x 6″ x 1 ½” (round)quart dish (8 cups) – 11″ x 7″ x 1. 5″ (oblong) 2½-quart dish (10 cups) – 9″ x 9″ (square)quart dish (12 cups) – 13″ x 9″ x 2″ (oblong)quart dish (16 cups) – 14″ x 10″ x 2″ (oblong)quart dish (20 cups) – 11″ x 15″ (oblong)

Where is Lea Valley in London?

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Lee Valley ParkLee Valley Regional ParkLength26 mi (42 km)LocationSouth eastern EnglandTrailheadsEast India Docks, Greater London, Ware, HertfordshireUseWalking, Cycling, Sport, Angling, Birdwatching, Boating, Camping, Horse riding, Ice skating, Golf

What is Fryer skimmer?

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DEEP FRYER MESH SKIMMER Made of Chrome plated steel, with an extra long handle so you can keep well clear when placing food in the fryer safely preventing burns from splattering hot oil.

Why does my electric pressure cooker keep shutting off?

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The cooker shuts off early if it mistakenly thinks it has gotten to pressure or if the failsafe temperature is exceeded. … Something solid sitting there insulates the sensor from the temperature of the liquid in the pot and the temperature there will be much higher than the temperature of the liquid…

How do you cook a corned beef in a pressure cooker?

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Put the corned beef, onion, and celery in the pressure cooker pot, sprinkle with the spice packet, then pour in enough water to cover the corned beef. Bring the pressure cooker up to high pressure and cook at high pressure for 50 minutes (stove top PC) or 60 minutes (electric PC).

What does a stirrer motor do in a microwave?

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The stirrer blades distribute the microwave energy to promote even cooking inside the microwave cavity. They prevent hot spots. The blades normally need to be replaced by a service technician. Microwave ovens are inherently dangerous to service.

Can you use an immersion blender in a cup?

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Using Immersion Blenders Safely. Avoid using non-stick pans and glass dishes. Glass can chip or shatter if it comes into contact with the blades of your blender. … The safest kind of mixing container for you to use with your immersion blender will be stainless steel.