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 the best rated apple peeler?

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5 Best Apple Peeler and Corer Reviews 20211 – Cast Magnesium Apple/Potato Peeler by Spiralizer. … 2 – Starfrit 93013 Pro-Apple Peeler. … 3 – Johnny Apple Peeler by VICTORIO VKP1010. … 4 – Kitchen Basics® Heavy Duty Apple Peeler. … 5 – Precision Kitchenware – Stainless Steel Apple Peeler.

Can you cook rice in a Dutch oven?

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A Dutch oven is a good choice for cooking rice since it has a nice sturdy base that conducts heat well and a tight-fitting lid. You can also use a shallow baking dish or pan with a lid, as long as both pot and lid are safe for both stovetop and oven.

How do you make ice cream with ice cream maker?

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DirectionsStir sugar, cream, and milk into a saucepan over low heat until sugar has dissolved. … Transfer cream mixture to a pourable container such as a large measuring cup. … Pour cold ice cream mix into an ice cream maker, turn on the machine, and churn according to manufacturer’s directions, 20 to 25 minutes.

How do you pan fry a New York strip steak?

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Preheat the pan on medium and brush with oil. Using just 1/2 Tbsp oil reduces splatter. Sear steaks – add steaks and sear each side 3-4 minutes until a brown crust has formed then use tongs to turn steaks on their sides and sear edges (1 min per edge).

What can you cook on a baking sheet?

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10 Awesome Ways To Use A Cookie SheetSalted Caramel Apple Slab Pie. Maybe it’s just me, but things sound way cooler when they’re in “slab” form. … Pulled Pork Nachos. … Sheet Pan Turkey Dinner. … Oven-Baked Bacon. … Pineapple Sheet Cake. … Cinnamon Roll Banana Sheet Bread. … Fruit Pizza. … No Flour Monster Cookie Bars.

How do you calibrate an infrared thermometer?

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Short of using a black body, the next best way to calibrate your infrared thermometer is to use a simple, inexpensive Infrared Comparator Cup. It is best to calibrate your infrared thermometer at more than one temperature (at 41°F [5°C] and 140°F [60°C] for example) and the Infrared Comparator Cup makes it easy.

How many M1A1 Abrams have been destroyed?

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A total of 23 M1A1s were damaged or destroyed during the war. Of the nine Abrams tanks destroyed, seven were destroyed by friendly fire, and two were purposely destroyed to prevent capture after being damaged.