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 kind of grease do I use on my KitchenAid mixer?

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The KitchenAid Mixer uses an NSF H-1 Registered Food-Grade Grease. The reason this is used is that it will provide you with the safest and most effective grease possible. This does not mean you can not use other types of grease you could throw things like vaseline in there and it will work for a little while…

What can you cook in 30 minutes?

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30 30-Minute Dinners That’ll Help Make Cooking At Home EasierCreamy Tuscan Shrimp. Salt and Lavender / Via saltandlavender.com. … Chicken Pad Thai. … Easy Sausage Carbonara. … Instant Pot Wild Mushroom Risotto. … Pesto Tortellini Salad. … Salmon Noodle Bowls. … Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Garlic Cilantro Lime Slaw. … Skillet Lasagna.

How do you organize Tupperware spice containers?

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10 Clever Ways to Organize Tupperware and Food Storage ContainersStack Lids Vertically in a Plate Rack.Use Book Bins as Dividers.Keep Lids in Check with Tension Rods.Separate Lids and Containers with Drawer Dividers.Use Pegboard to Keep Containers in Place.Store Lids in a Hidden Magazine Rack.Hack a Cereal Box.

Is a sauté pan worth it?

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When frying, a sauté pan keeps the oil contained but allows for easier access to the food than a Dutch oven. When braising, you can sear first and then add broth or other liquid. Cooks Illustrated also notes that a sauté pan is ideal for wilting and sautéing greens like spinach or cabbage.

What can I use instead of a trifle bowl?

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If you don’t have a trifle bowl or aren’t able to track one down at the local secondhand store, use any deep bowl with tall sides. In a pinch, a clear ice bucket, a glass punch bowl or mason jars (for individual servings) will do the trick.

What’s the best bread maker to buy in Australia?

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The best breadmakers in AustraliaBest overall breadmaker: Breville The Bread Maker.Best cheap breadmaker: Sunbeam Bakehouse 1kg Bread Maker BM4500.Best mid-range breadmaker: Panasonic Artisan Bread Maker SD-ZP2000KST.Best high-end breadmaker: Breville The Custom Loaf Pro Bread Maker.

How can you tell if cast iron is seasoned?

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A well-seasoned skillet will have a dark, semiglossy finish and won’t be sticky or greasy to the touch. It won’t have any rust or any dull or dry patches. An easy way to test a skillet’s seasoning is to fry an egg (heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes, then add egg).

Can you put Le Creuset pans in the dishwasher?

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Le Creuset enameled cast iron is extremely durable but it may be damaged if accidentally dropped or knocked against a hard surface. … All pans with integral cast iron, phenolic handles or stainless steel knobs can be washed in the dishwasher. However, constant dishwashing may lead to some dulling of the enamel finish.