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 you use a Dutch oven for baking?

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Any Dutch oven or combo cooker will work for baking bread as long as its oven-safe up to 450°F (230°C) and has a tight-fitting lid. Note that some pots cannot be preheated empty so check with the manufacturer if you are unsure. I prefer a Dutch oven with lots of thermal mass: cast iron is my material of choice.

How do you work a Cuisinart coffee pot?

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Brewing instructionsFill the water reservoir with the number of cups you will be brewing. … Most coffeemakers have a 1-4 cup button to press if you are brewing a smaller pot.Add a paper filter to the coffee grounds basket or use a gold-tone reusable filter.

Does a dryer sheet really clean a pan?

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Smallin Kuper recommends simply adding some dish soap and hot water to your icky pan and letting it simmer while you do the other dishes. TODAY Home put the dryer sheet method to the test — and we were shocked by the results! Not only did the sheet cut through grease, it basically eliminated the need to scrub.

Is slow cooker high in electricity?

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Slow cookers use little electricity, making them energy efficient. Slow cookers, like those from Crock-Pot, use between 75 and 150 watts of electricity on low and between 150 and 210 watts on high. The appliance can cook all day, but it will use the same amount of energy as a standard light bulb.

What are the different blades for a food processor?

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11 Types Of Food Processor Blades And How To Use ThemS-Shaped Blades. The S-shaped blade is probably the most common blade on a food processor. … Julienne Blades. … Serrated Blades. … Slicing Blades. … Perforated Blades. … Shredding & Grating Blades. … Dicing Blades. … French Fry Blades (“Crimping Blades”)

Do I need to peel butternut squash before roasting?

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The skin on the butternut squash is very tough so if you prefer you can pop it in the microwave before you start preparing it for 2-3 mins to make it softer and easier to remove. However, if you’re slow roasting the squash, you can leave the skin on as it is edible and gets softer when baked.

How do you store food while camping in Yellowstone?

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Food bags should be hung at least 10 feet from the ground and at least 4 feet away from any post or tree. Don’t cook, eat and sleep in the same place. Consider setting up a “kitchen” area where all things with a smell remain, and set up your tent at least 100 yards away from that.

What is the best portable deep fryer?

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Best Overall: Cuisinart CDF-200P1 Deep Fryer This deep fryer checks all the boxes, including a removable 1,800-watt immersion heating element that can heat the oil quickly and recover the temperature after food is added.