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 I put two cake mixes in one pan?

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That’s especially true if you wan to make a larger cake for a special occasion, using two or more boxes of mix. You can adapt your cake mixes to almost any size of pan up to a full sheet, though you’ll need to adjust your baking time accordingly.

Is parchment paper fire resistant?

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Parchment paper may be heat resistant, but it is not flame retardant! … Parchment will not only burn, it will burn big. 3. You should NOT use parchment paper under a broiler or in a toaster oven.

Can you use a pressure cooker for pickles?

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Select Pressure Cook (manual) and cook on High Pressure for 4 minutes. Turn steam vent handle to Venting to quick-release pressure. Spoon cucumbers into a large storage container and pour cooking liquid over the top. Cool to room temperature and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.

How many watts does an electric skillet use?

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According to DirectEngery.com, most electric oven use between 2,000 and 5,000 watts, and an electric stove uses about 3,000 watts on average. In contrast, most electric skillets use only about 1,000 watts.

Can opener make smooth edges?

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The OXO Smooth Edge Can Opener is a classic opener with a fun twist. It cuts cans below their top edge, so the lids can be safely removed and reused. The stainless steel cutting wheel won’t leave sharp edges and works without touching the can content.

What’s in Applebee’s irresistible bowls?

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Each Irresist-A-Bowl comes overflowing with mouthwatering flavor, including the Southwest Chicken Bowl, with the option to upgrade to steak, featuring mixed greens and cilantro rice, topped high with house-made pico de gallo, black bean corn salsa and guacamole.

What is a Japanese aluminum foil ball?

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Aluminum foil is one of those things that rarely gets a second thought. … A Japanese trend has people wadding up a roll of aluminum foil into a ball and transforming it into a shiny metal orb that looks like it’s anything but an everyday kitchen material.

Is Makita discontinuing LXT?

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Makita strongly emphasizes that they will continue to support the 18V LXT system. At this time, there is no reason to contradict that, but it’s also not a good idea to pretend the 18V and 40V Max XGT systems will see similar advancements over the next few years.