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 a 3.5 inch paring knife used for?

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High-Quality Paring Knife: Paring knives are incredibly versatile and can be used in a variety of ways. This paring knife is ideal for paring, peeling, scraping, slicing, and trimming small fruits and vegetables. It is also perfect for chopping garlic and ginger.

What can I use instead of shelf liner?

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The following DIY drawer and cabinet lining solutions won’t cost you a dime:Wax paper.Wrapping paper.Extra rolls of wallpaper.Leftover linoleum flooring sheets.Starched pieces of leftover fabric.

How do you use a Vonshef dehydrator?

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Plug the appliance into the mains socket. Turn the TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL clockwise from the ‘OFF’ position to turn on the Dehydrator. Use the TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL to set the desired temperature of the Food Dehydrator (ranging from LOW 35°C to a max of 70°C).

How do I cook pork steak in a skillet?

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DirectionsMelt butter in a skillet, and mix in the soy sauce. Saute the green onions and garlic until lightly browned.Place the pork steaks in the skillet, cover, and cook 8 to 10 minutes on each side, Remove cover, and continue cooking 10 minutes, or to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Can you cook a ready made pizza in an air fryer?

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Yes! Reheating your pizza in an air fryer is so much better than using a microwave and way quicker than using the oven. Add it to a preheated air fryer at 320F and cook for 4 to 5 minutes. It will come out perfectly crispy like it’s just been made.

How do you cook a eye of round roast in a pressure cooker?

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Insert the trivet in the Instant Pot and add 1 cup of water. Put the seared eye of round roast on a trivet. Close the lid of the Instant Pot and turn the valve to a sealing position. Press the ‘Pressure Cook’ button and set the time to 5 minutes on ‘High Pressure’.