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.

Can you cook everything in a Dutch oven?

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It’s most famous for slow cooking and braising meats. However, you can cook everything from quick, weeknight pasta dishes to soups and stews to desserts in a Dutch oven. You can even use it for baking bread.

Which stand mixer is most reliable?

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5 Best Stand Mixers, Tested by Food Network KitchenBest Overall: KitchenAid Artisan 5qt. … The Modern Workhorse: Kenmore Elite Ovation 5-Quart Stand Mixer.For Function and Style: Smeg Stand Mixer.Best for Beginners: Costway Stand Mixer.Best Bang-for-Your-Buck: Hamilton Beach Eclectrics All-Metal Stand Mixer.

What is grater in cooking?

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A grater, also known as a shredder, is a kitchen utensil used to grate foods into fine pieces. The modern grater was invented by François Boullier in the 1540s, originally to grate cheese.

What can I use if I don’t have a mini muffin pan?

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Simply mold baking paper (parchment paper or wax paper are ideal, but aluminum foil will work in a pinch) into a cupcake-like shape using the bottom of a glass or teacup. The stiffer the paper the better. It might take a few tries to get your homemade liners into the shape you want.

What is the best deep fat fryer brand?

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What’s the best deep fat fryer?De’Longhi Traditional Deep Fryer. Best premium deep fat fryer. … Lakeland 3 Litre Electric Deep Fat Fryer. Best deep fat fryer with a timer. … Russell Hobbs 2.5 Litre Deep Fryer. … Swan 3 Litre Stainless Steel Fryer with Viewing Window. … Progress EK2969P Compact Deep Fat Fryer.

What happens when you mix muriatic acid and aluminum foil?

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The acid (hydrochloric in this case) reacts with the pure aluminium to form aluminium chloride, which is black in colour; the bubbling and bursting is due to the fact that this reaction also generates hydrogen gas and heat, which makes some popping happen (mini explosions basically).

Is it worth buying a dehydrator?

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A dehydrator helps keep quality, healthy food at the center of your diet. Not only that, but a dehydrator helps extend the healthy food you have today into your future, since it allows you to preserve good food now for later.

Are plastic cooking utensils toxic?

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Plastic utensils produce harmful toxic byproducts that can contaminate food when heated. The toxic byproducts, known as oligomers, are formed during plastic production and may be poisonous to humans. When cooking with plastic utensils, scientists are warning people to keep contact with food as brief as possible.