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 wire rack used for in the Instant Pot?

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Roast meat, fish & vegetables directly in your Instant Pot, or use rack to rest a pan in your Instant Pot. The rack elevates food while cooking, ensuring food cooks evenly, and so fats, oils & grease are drained away from food, making meals more healthy and delicious.

Can you refrigerate pizza dough from bread maker?

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When you hear the machine beep, take the pizza dough out. You can make the pizza with it right away, or you can refrigerate it and make pizza later. You can refrigerate homemade pizza dough for up to 3 days. Just put it in a ziploc plastic bag and squeeze the air out.

Should I use Probuilder or blender?

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For real-time 3D modeling, doing sculpting is easier in blender, but most everything else is easier and more straight forward in probuilder. ProBuilder is easier to use but objects are like squared, Blender is difficult for beginners but really good for any object to create. You can bevel in probuilder.

Is aluminum or stainless steel better for popping corn?

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Many people will agree that aluminum is by far the best material for popping popcorns, and it’s all down to one reason, high heat conductivity. Unlike stainless steel, aluminum conducts heat quickly which means that the heat from your stove will be transferred to your kernels a lot quicker (up to 50% quicker).

Can I use parchment paper in the oven for bacon?

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A baking sheet or parchment paper? The best way to cook bacon in the oven is on parchment paper because it allows for an easy cleanup. Once you’re done and it’s cooled down, simply roll all that grease up into the center of the parchment paper and throw it away!

Is the EatSmart scale accurate?

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In our testing, the EatSmart Precision Plus was not as accurate or precise as the Etekcity, but it was among the most accurate and precise scales we tested, always within a 0.2-pound margin of error.

Can you put frozen veg in air fryer?

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If you need a quick and healthy side dish, frozen veggies in the air fryer are perfect! Just add in your favorite seasonings and they will be perfect in less than 15 minutes.

What is egg and broiler production class 9?

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Egg and broiler production: They start laying eggs at the age of 5 months. The average egg production period in commercial layers is 500 days. Broilers are quick growing birds which are raised for 6-8 weeks. They attain the weight of 700g to 1.5kg. Their food is rich in vitamin A and K.