What pans should I use
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Which pots and pans should I buy?
Comments (2)Normally I wouldn't recommend nonstick for everything, and usually agree with people who suggest that you avoid sets. But if you've got a limited budget and want to get the most bang for your buck, sets make sense. That normally means all the pans will be of the same construction. For you, with your Wolf cooktop, I'd suggest anodized aluminum. It heats very evenly, cleanup is easy, too. It can't go in the dishwasher, but again, cleanup is super easy, so it's really not an issue. It's also durable and will look good for a long time. For pure value, Tramontina is excellent. Good thickness, well made and has every pan you'll need for a long, long time. For an extra thick pan that will give exceptionally even cooking, I like Kitchenaid. It's got a good selection of pans, also at an excellent price. The thing about buying a nonstick set is that you need it to last, so that means you have to treat it right. No metal utensils, ever. No cooking sprays, like Pam. They ruin nonstick. Nothing over medium heat, ever. But that's ok with aluminum, because it will heat faster than other metals, so there's no need to crank up the heat. For boiling water high is ok, but only for that. Ignore recipe instructions that call for high heat or preheating before adding oil. Add oil to the pan, turn the heat to medium. When the oil is just showing wisps of smoke, it's hot enough to sear meat. Most foods don't need it that hot. If your pans should get a little sticky, make a slurry of baking soda and water, then lightly scrub the pan with a blue scrubby sponge. But if you treat it right, this shouldn't be necessary. Here's the Kitchenaid link: http://www.kitchenaid.com/shop/kitchenware-1/cookware-2/cookware-3/-[KCH1S10KD]-404866/KCH1S10KD/ Note the model number, or buy from the KA website. There's a lot of older KA cookware out there that's not as thick. Here is a link that might be useful: Tramontina Anodized Aluminum...See MoreWhat else could I use this pan for besides the obvious?
Comments (15)Sol's little grit souffles ________________________________________________ Yellow Grits Souffle's For the molds 8 two-ounce timbale molds, or miniature muffin pans 1 tablespoon butter, softened 1 tablespoon yellow cornmeal Grease the insides of the timbale molds with butter and sprinkle with the cornmeal. Souffles 1 cup whole milk 1/3 cup yellow corn grits 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/3 cup grated Cheddar cheese 1 teaspoon fresh Thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried Thyme 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper Pinch of grated nutmeg 1 egg yolk 1/4 cup heavy cream 3 egg whites Preheat oven to 375F. In a 1-quart saucepan over medium high heat, scald the milk. Slowly whisk in the yellow grits. When the grits begin to thicken (after about 3 minutes) stir in the cheeses. Season with S & P, and grated nutmeg. Allow mixture to cool, then stir in the egg yolk and heavy cream. In the bowl of an electric mixer, whip the egg whites on high speed until soft peaks form. Fold the egg whites into the grits mixture. Fill the molds to the very top. Place molds on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until set. Remove the souffles from the oven and allow them to cool for a minute or two before unmolding onto a serving dish or platter. Sol Here is a link that might be useful: link to a discussion about her yellow grits souffle...See MoreWhat frying pan should I buy?
Comments (35)Maxdel, I'm glad I'm not the only one. Edlakin, those are the Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick. Apparently, they have "hard-anodized exterior combined with multiple coats of nonstick interior," according to Linens & Things. Reading it again now, they're just anodized on the "outside" of the pan and it's nonstick on the cooking surface. That would make much more sense, wouldn't it? Even then, I'm darn careful with the pans; I figured they'd last more than two years. They do have a "lifetime" warranty, but frankly, I don't want to wait weeks for replacement pans that might have the same problem. I'm planning on switching to a cheap set of Cuisinart Chef's Classic for the time being (they seem to have really heavy duty bottoms), and slowly upgrade to A-C and La Creuset. Thanks for the help!...See MoreWhat Should I Fertilize With and How Much Should I Use?
Comments (0)There are many different types and brands of fertilizers. What works for some may not work for others. And the variety of seed will also be different for different people. Even for full grown plants, most horticulturalists are in agreement that commercial fertilizers should be used at half the recommended rate stated on the product. Commercial fertilizers are salt fertilizers which can burn plants when too much is used. Be cautious, it is always best to dilute commercial fertilizers, especially with seedlings. If you start with a good quality growing medium that is designed for seed starting to begin with, you shouldn't need to use any additional fertilizer at all. Fertilizers contain salts that can kill the plants you're trying to keep alive, especially if it's allowed to build up. This is because the salt absorbs water more readily than plant roots, effectively starving the grass. Salt itself can also be toxic to plant roots by causing the buildup of sodium, bicarbonate, and boron. Salt injury can cause plants to be more easily susceptible to soil-based plant diseases. Nature has been growing plants year after year - for millions of years and seasons on it's own - without the help of humans to come along and fertilize with commercial products. Have a little faith in all the hard work nature has put into creating the seed in the first place. Keep it simple and don't try too hard. If you feel you still need to use some, stick with natural fertilizers such as seaweed/kelp, fish emulsion, etc. In the end, compost (comprised from at least five different sources) is the absolute best fertilizer you can use. You can't use too much of it, it's already at the proper pH, and it's free if you make it!...See MoreCA Kate z9
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