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 Ikea baking pans good?

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IKEA has several lines of pans and pots intended for cooking beginners and home cooks. Made from aluminum, carbon steel, or stainless steel, its cooking vessels are affordable, heat evenly, and last for a long time, which turns them into a good choice for equipping a home kitchen.

What does beer do in slow cooker?

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Yes, you can put beer in the slow-cooker. The beer does not evaporate from the slow cooker but instead adds to the flavor. Cooking on high works best with beer. Any beer that you like to drink would work best for this beef stew such as Guinness stout or ale.

Is there a trick to peeling garlic?

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Wrap the entire garlic bulb or your individual cloves inside some damp paper towel and microwave for 15-20 seconds (15 for high-powered microwaves). Then remove it from the microwave, and rub lightly with the paper towel. The cloves should easily pop out of their skins.

What kind of bags do you use for yard waste?

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Paper Yard Waste Bags, 5-pkPaper Yard Waste Bags are ideal for cleaning up around your yard.Recyclable brown paper bags for your lawn and garden waste.Capacity of 110 L (24 gal)Size: 16 W x 12 D x 35″ H (40.6 x 30.5 x 89 cm)Pack of 5 bags.

What goes good with chicken casserole?

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14 Fun Side Dishes for Chicken CasseroleLemon Pepper Roasted Broccoli. Let’s start this list with something incredibly crunchy and flavorful! … Lemon Almond Asparagus. Here’s another lemon-infused dish that pairs well with chicken casserole. … Lemon-Sesame Green Beans. … Salad. … Fruit Salad. … Applesauce. … Chutney-Glazed Carrots. … Rice.

Can you put whole oranges in Breville juice Fountain?

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The juicer will take the entire citrus peel and all — the questions is what do you want the juice to taste like? For lemons and limes, leave the peel on and juice the entire fruit. For oranges and grapefruit, you can juice them whole but remove the thick skin of the pee if you want a smoother and less bitter juice.