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.

Is a 4 qt Dutch oven big enough for bread?

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The best Dutch oven for bread is seasoned or enameled and is sized between 5-1/2-Quarts and 7 Quarts is the perfect size oven to bake a standard size loaf of bread of your choice. A larger size will allow you to double the recipe or prepare bread rolls or bread in shapes other than round.

What is the best salt and pepper grinder?

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Our 5 Favorite Salt & Pepper GrindersOXO Good Grips Salt and Pepper Grinder.Russell Hobbs Electric Salt and Pepper Mill Review.COLE & MASON Gourmet Precision Derwent Salt and Pepper Grinder.Gravity Automated Salt and Pepper Grinder by Chew Fun.Grind Gourmet Salt & Pepper Grinder.Latent Epicure Battery-Operated Grinders.

Can you use sheet pan for cookies?

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This helps to ensure the cookies you bake on them don’t lose their shape, bake evenly and are easier to maneuver with a spatula since there are no pan edges in the way (that said, you can definitely bake cookies on a sheet pan).

What is the best BBQ thermometer?

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Best meat thermometers to buy: Maverick Wireless BBQ ET-733 Black Dual Sensors Long Range. Maverick iChef 2 Probe Meat Thermometer. Weber iGrill 2 Dual Probe Bluetooth BBQ Thermometer. Weber iGrill Mini Bluetooth BBQ Thermometer.

What can I do with my instant pot Air fryer lid?

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20 Instant Pot Air Fryer Lid RecipesInstant Pot Air Fryer Lid Chicken Wings. You haven’t had chicken wings until you’ve had air fryer chicken wings. … Instant Pot Baked Potatoes. Baked potatoes are so yummy. … Air Fryer Kale Chips. … Instant Pot French Fries. … Air Fried Pickles. … Yam Fries. … Mac and Cheese. … Mozzarella Sticks.

Does Ball still make blue jars?

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Ball created a number of colored mason jars over the years, and while the most common is blue, there were also jars produced in other colors as well, such as green and yellow. Blue glass Ball jars were produced in the late 1890s and early 1900s, but the company stopped producing these in 1937.

Can you put raw chicken breast in the slow cooker?

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Can you put raw chicken in a crockpot? Yes, that is exactly how you start. Cover the bottom of your slow cooker with raw chicken. I prefer to use boneless, skinless chicken breasts because they are easier to work with when the chicken is cooked, but you can use any raw chicken.

What utensils do restaurants use?

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Restaurant Kitchen Utensils Quick ReferenceKitchen Spoons. Explore our wide selection of slotted, perforated, and solid serving and cooking spoons. … Dishers & Dippers. … Turners. … Kitchen Tongs. … Spatulas. … Whips. … Strainers, Funnels, and Dredges. … Ladles.

What can I add to boxed scalloped potatoes?

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12 Easy Upgrades for PotatoesBacon + French Fried Onions + Green Onions. … Caramelized Onions. … Sautéed Mushrooms + White Truffle Oil. … Old El Paso Chopped Green Chiles + Pepper Jack Cheese. … Crumbled Sausage + Cheddar Cheese. … Basil Pesto Stir. … Taco Seasoning + Mexicorn. … Gorgonzola Cheese + Butter.