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.

How do I identify my broiler?

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Generally, male birds develop larger, prominent combs and wattles more than the females. So whenever you sight a broiler with a prominent and large comb and wattle, that broiler is 98% guaranteed to be a male broiler.

What is the S blade on a food processor?

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Use the chopping/mixing blade – also known as the S blade – to coarsely chop, grate, mince, mix, or puree food. Chop nuts, meat, garlic, onions, peppers, celery, herbs, bread (for homemade bread crumbs), and crackers with ease. You can also use this blade to make homemade pasta dough.

What do you call cabinets that go to the ceiling?

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An interior soffit is the drop-down box that runs along the ceiling that often hides plumbing, ducts and electrical wiring. With today’s taller ceiling heights, the potential space above standard upper cabinets has become larger and we have to decide how far up we want our cabinetry to go.

How do I make my Instant Pot hotter in a slow cooker?

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How To Change The Slow Cooker SettingPlug in the Instant Pot and press the SLOW COOK button.Press ADJUST to change the heat setting between the LESS, NORMAL, OR HIGH. If your Instant Pot model doesn’t have an ADJUST button, press the SLOW COOK button again to change the settings.

Where are thermometers Walmart?

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What aisle are thermometers in at Walmart? You’ll find thermometers for body temperature in the Health and Wellness aisle at Walmart. This will be adjacent to the Pharmacy. Food thermometers will be located with small kitchenwares such as kitchen knives.

How long does it take to cook a whole ham?

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Preheat the oven to 325°F. To heat the ham, place it on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, and bake uncovered. For a whole ham, allow 15 to 18 minutes to the pound; for a half, 18 to 24 minutes per pound. The ham will be ready when the internal temperature reaches 140°F.

Can you use grill tray in the oven?

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For a grill pan to be oven-safe, it should withstand temperatures up to 500°F for extended durations without melting, warping, or getting damaged. The presence of the oven-safe symbol indicates that you can use the pan safely in an oven. Most manufacturers add this symbol to the base or handle of the pan.

Do you have to preheat Dutch oven for no knead bread?

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Most no knead bread recipes call for preheating the Dutch oven while the oven heats up. Not only do we not recommend heating an empty Dutch oven, but it can be challenging to wrangle the wet dough carefully into an extremely hot pot. But we found that preheating is really not necessary to achieve a delicious loaf.

How do you clean a really dirty toaster oven?

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Cleaning the inside of the toaster oven is easy:Mix together 1/2 cup warm water, 1/2 cup vinegar, and 1 tablespoon of dish soap.Dampen a cloth in the mixture and wipe down the inside of the toaster oven.Take care not to damage the heating element of the toaster oven.