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 size is a standard roasting pan?

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A small (14-inch) roasting pan works for birds up to 12 pounds. A medium (16-inch) roasting pan is ideal for birds up to 16 pounds. A large (18-inch) roasting pan can fit turkeys up to 20 pounds.

Are Omega juicers worth the money?

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If you’re the type of person who’s willing to splurge for the best, then you’ll need to look into the MMV700S MegaMouth Vertical Low-Speed Juicer. Without accounting for the price, we think it’s Omega’s best vertical low-speed juicer, and it’s more than worth the money.

Can I use All-Clad as Dutch oven?

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Prepare flavorful slow-cooked meals in a single pot with the All-Clad 5.5-Quart Dutch Oven. Made for braising, stewing, browning, and slow cooking, this large-capacity Dutch oven has a domed lid designed for returning moisture and flavour to your meal.

How do you seal pickles without a canner?

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Place lids on jars, screw on rings and lower jars back into the pot of boiling water. The water should cover the jars; if not, add more. Boil jars for 10 minutes. Transfer jars to a folded towel and allow to cool for 12 hours; you should hear them making a pinging sound as they seal.

Where should the oven rack be when cooking a turkey?

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The preferred method is to roast the turkey in the center of the lowest rack or oven shelf so the top of the turkey will be centered in the oven. If two racks must be used, place the turkey on the lowest or middle rack. When cooking with two roasting pans, position the pans in opposite corners of the oven.

Is it OK to turn off an electric water heater?

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In most cases, it may not be necessary to turn off the water heater, but it also won’t hurt, either. However, there are two reasons when you should turn off the unit to prevent too much pressure or heat from building up inside the tank: The tank is empty (or close to it) and won’t be refilled for a long period of time.

Which air fryer is best for Indian cooking?

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The Havells Prolife Grande Air Fryer with Aero Crisp Technology is the best air fryer to buy in India. This air fryer comes with Aero Crisp technology that allows 360° air circulation for proper cooking of food and offers 10 presets with an automatic shut-off.