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.

Why does sweet potato casserole need eggs?

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The egg is the all-important binder in a sweet potato casserole: it enriches and stiffens the mixture without making it heavy. Make sure to cool the mash slightly before adding the egg so it doesn’t scramble, and to stir well so there are no streaks of cooked egg white in the finished dish.

Does green bean casserole contain gluten?

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Is traditional green bean casserole gluten free? No! Traditional green bean casserole is made with gluten-containing ingredients such as conventional mushroom soup, crispy fried onions, and breadcrumbs.

Where should trash cans be stored outside?

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Your containers should be placed at the curb side by side. Stacked containers can cause delays and missed pick ups. The wheels on your cart should face the home. The front of your container has a metal bar that needs to face the street and be accessed by the garbage truck.

How do you wash lettuce with a salad spinner?

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Instead of washing the greens under cold water, place them into the spinner first and fill the whole thing up with water. Rustle everything around a bit and then do absolutely nothing for a few minutes. Watch as the spinner acts as a cleansing bath, nudging even the smallest of dirt particles to fall to the bottom.

Is bread and pizza dough the same?

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Basic pizza dough and basic bread dough are identical in their essential ingredients – consisting of flour, yeast, water and salt. … Pizza is essentially just another type of bread. There is also lots of different types of pizza styles – from thin and crispy or thick and more “bready”.

What is the most reliable juicer?

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Here are the best juicers of 2022Hurom HAA Slow Juicer. Best masticating juicer. … Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Juice Extractor. … Tribest Greenstar Elite. … Breville Juice Fountain Elite. … Cuisinart Easy Clean Slow Juicer. … Kuvings Masticating Slow Juicer. … Breville Juice Fountain Compact. … Kuvings Whole Slow Juicer.

Which utensils are best for induction?

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Induction cookware must be made of a magnetic-based material, such as cast iron or magnetic stainless steel. Fully clad cookware brands, such as All-Clad, Demeyere, Hammer Stahl, Hestan Nanobond, Le Creuset and Zwilling work on induction cooktops because they’re magnetic.