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 are the best cordless immersion blenders?

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Best Cordless Immersion Blender: All-Clad Cordless Rechargeable Hand Blender. Best Immersion Blender for Soup: Cuisinart Smart Stick Variable Speed Hand Blender. Most Versatile Immersion Blender: Braun MultiQuick 7 Hand Blender. Best Immersion Blender for Smoothies: KitchenAid 2-Speed Hand Blender.

How do you make stuffed bell peppers with taco meat?

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How to Make Taco Stuffed PeppersSlice each pepper in half and use a pairing knife to trace along the stem and remove it.Bake for 10 minutes at 350°.Stuff each pepper with the filling and top with cheese.Bake for 5 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted. Serve!

Can you eat salad with chopsticks?

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There is only the easy transfer from plate to mouth with the help chopsticks, which act as a sort of extension of your fingers. Depending on how adept you are, it can be as easy as eating salad with your bare hands but, you know, a little less weird in public.

Are grill lid thermometers accurate?

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Hint: Don’t Trust that Thermometer in the Lid of Your Grill or Smoker. Most BBQ grills and smokers come with a dial thermometer installed in the “dome” or hood of the cooker. Virtually all of these are of the cheapest construction possible. None of them are accurate.

How do you use a round grill pan?

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Add Smoky Seasoning Adding smoked flavor to your meat will make it taste more like it’s coming from an outdoor charcoal grill. Liquid smoke is gross and chemical-laden, so don’t opt for that. But you can use spices like smoked paprika or smoked salt to up the grilled flavor.

Can you overcook Boston butt in slow cooker?

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If you keep your slow cooker set to “LOW”, it’s almost impossible to overcook it, as the pork shoulder self-bastes and stays moist. But the “HIGH” setting will boil the meat and you can overcook it if you cook it for too longer.

Is the Ninja Master Prep a blender?

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Ninja master prep review This blender was way better than expected! I use this set for everything. making smoothies, a quick chop for onions, making homemade sauces. It is very fairly priced for what you get and the quality of it.