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.

How do I calibrate my infrared thermometer?

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Point the thermometer straight down into the bottom of the comparator and take a measurement. The instrument should read within 1 °C of the Reference Thermometer at 22°C ambient room temperature, depending on the accuracy of the thermometer.

What are the 6 major kitchen equipment and its uses?

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6 Essential Kitchen Tools Every Kitchen NeedsKnives. If you’re going to spend your hard-earned cash on one thing in the kitchen – make it a small set of quality knives. … Cutting Boards. … Large Pot. … Non-stick Pan. … Glass Bowls. … Cooking Utensils.

Can you make coffee in a crock pot?

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🍽️ Instructions Step One: Pour milk, coffee, vanilla bean syrup into a mini crockpot and stir. Turn on low for 2 – 3 hours. Step Two: Make sure to check it and stir once or twice. It is ready to serve!

Can I make a Hot Pocket in a toaster oven?

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Hot Pockets take approximately 25 to 30 minutes to cook in a toaster oven. Cook the Hot Pocket for 10 minutes on both sides and assess its color. If the hot pocket is a healthy golden brown color, then it is ready.

Should you brine a pig before roasting?

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An important step for roasting a whole pig is brining. This helps to season the meat but, more importantly, it adds moisture through osmosis that keeps the meat from drying out during the long cooking process.

Is end grain better for cutting boards?

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End Grain: End grain cutting boards are the most durable, have the ability to hide knife marks, and will not dull knives as quickly as plastic or glass cutting boards. But, end grain boards tend to come with a higher price tag as end grain boards require more steps to produce.

What are the main ingredients in a casserole?

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In the United States, a casserole or hot dish is typically a baked food with three main components: pieces of meat (such as chicken or ground meat) or fish (such as tuna) or other protein (such as beans or tofu), various chopped or canned vegetables (such as green beans or peas), and a starchy binder (such as flour, …

Can you cook with aluminum foil on a grill?

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Foil Meals On The Grill Foil does have useful applications in our grills though, and works well as a makeshift smoker packet. It’s also great for wrapping up vegetables, ribs, fish and other foods for a different method of cooking on the grill.