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 whisk in a Magimix?

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Capable of whisking with temperatures up to 110°C making it ideal for both Italian and Swiss meringues as well as mousses, soufflés, egg whites and cream. I agree to receive from Magimix, by electronic means (email, SMS), information and commercial offers tailored to my interests and my profile.

What is the thing that opens wine called?

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Also known as a waiter’s corkscrew, a wine key has three important parts: a foil cutter, a lever, and a “worm”. The foil cutter, which looks like a small knife, is simply used to remove the foil from the top of your wine bottle.

Can I cook a turkey without tin foil?

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We’ve found that covering a turkey in foil yields much moister results than roasting it without foil, and we favor simply covering up the breast to even out cooking time. Some people swear that roasting a turkey breast-side down and flipping it halfway through achieves the same results as a foil covered breast.

What is the difference between KitchenAid Artisan and architect?

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Out of these two stand mixers, the Architect has a more traditional look. It is made from stainless steel and comes in chrome silver featuring a 325-watt motor. This makes it more powerful than the KitchenAid Classic’s 250 watts, exactly on par with the Artisan, and slightly weaker than the Pro 600 or 620’s 575 watts.

What cookware does Robert Irvine use?

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Developed by one of the toughest chefs in the field today, Robert Irvine Cookware is constructed of durable aluminum, features an easy-to-cook ceramic nonstick surface and comfort grip handles, and is dishwasher safe.ColorBlackUnit Weight8.83 lbBrandRobert IrvineMFG Part No.RIR0116

Can you put fruit in an air fryer?

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The air fryer is the perfect appliance for cooking vegetables and fruits of all kinds. The results are fresh and healthy appetizers, side dishes, main courses, and snacks. This is not limited to fresh produce. You can actually cook frozen vegetables in an air fryer.

What is the secret to good brisket?

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Much of the secret to smoking brisket is keeping a consistent temperature for many hours while it cooks. Managing your flame is the key. Pitmasters suggest easing into your fire; you can always stoke it to spike the temperature. It’s much harder to bring a raging fire’s temperature down.

What is a magazine rack called?

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magazine stand. display rack. display shelf. display stand. “Knowing your store has a magazine rack with a fresh selection of popular titles gives your customers yet another reason to stop by.”