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.

Which Breville juicer is best for celery?

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The Breville Compact Juice Fountain is perfect for those who want to juice celery on a budget. It makes a cup of celery juice in less than 30 seconds and doesn’t take up a lot of space. Clean up isn’t too bad either.

How do you make a bun with a bundt pan sticky?

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InstructionsGrease a bundt pan. Add chopped nuts if using. … Sprinkle ½ package Jello Butterscotch cook and serve on top. Sprinkle the cinnamon on top.Melt the butter and mix with the brown sugar. Drizzle over rolls.Cover with a damp cloth and raise overnight. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes.

What is the best thing to clean a cutting board with?

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Gently scrub your board with a sponge and hot, soapy water (we recommend using a mild unscented dish soap, such as Seventh Generation Free & Clear Dish Liquid). It’s important to wash both sides of the board (even if you chopped on only one side) to prevent it from drying unevenly, which could cause the board to warp.

Why do you soak liver in milk before cooking?

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Soak the liver in a dish or bowl of milk for 30-60 minutes. This is an important step in removing the bitter flavor from the liver. Salt and pepper the liver generously, and leave it out at room temperature while you prepare the remaining ingredients.

How do you make Kono?

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This recipe works with all of our coffees, and makes one 250 g cup. 1) Ensure your 16g of ground coffee is lying flat in the Kono. 2) In a gentle, circular motion, starting in the middle of the coffee grounds, slowly work your way towards the outside of the Kono and pour 50g of water. Be gentle!

Can air fryer be used as dehydrator?

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To dehydrate foods you can use the readily available dedicated Dehydrators, but you can also use an air fryer to achieve the same result. Most air fryers are more than capable of dehydrating food with the right settings, In fact most air fryers have a dehydrator setting built in.

Can you use lump charcoal on Dutch oven?

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Consider using briquettes to learn how to heat your Dutch oven adequately. Once you get used to the basics and the entire process, it will be easier to use lump charcoal and even the somewhat inconsistent wood embers.