How do I get baked on grease off my oven door? Start by spreading a baking-soda-and-water paste over the opened oven door. Let it sit for 15 minutes, then wipe it off completely. Use a razor blade to scrape off stubborn bits of baked-on grease. If grime remains, you may have to resort to a…
Can you fry in a combi oven? A combi-oven is never flagged up as a fryer, but it can cook food intended for a fryer. Chips and coated food products designed for frying, such as chicken nuggets and fish fingers, will always taste best cooked in a fryer using clean oil. How much electricity does…
Can cooktop and oven be on same circuit? One common question is whether a separate cooktop and wall oven can be installed on the same circuit. The answer, according to the 2008 National Electric Code, is YES, provided certain conditions are met in the installation. Can I cook on my stove while the oven is…
Can you put metal in a microwave air fryer? Air fryers do not work with any radiation or electromagnetic fields, and therefore metal will not react with it. Are steaks good in an air fryer? Cooking steak in an air fryer will create extra flavor and a delicate texture to truly satisfy everyone in your…
Why do gas grills not use lava rocks anymore? With regular average use on a gas grill, lava rocks should last for about two years, and then you should replace them. The main reason for replacing lava rocks in a gas grill is the build-up of grease, which can affect the food’s flavor. Can you…
Do you preheat a pizza stone on the grill? Preheating your Pizza Stone The beauty of a pizza stone is that it retains a lot of heat, but you have to preheat it before it is ready to turn out beautifully melty, golden-brown, crisp pizzas. With your grill off, place your pizza stone on top…
Can I cook a pizza on a BBQ? Use a pizza peel or thin, flat baking tray to lift the pizzas from the work surface and slide them onto the hot pizza stone or heavy baking tray. Close the lid and cook for 3-4 minutes (depending on how hot you make make your barbecue) until…
Does a gas oven cook the same as an electric oven? Electric ovens tend to cook food slower than gas ovens and are slower to heat up and adjust temperature. Plus, if you have a power cut you won’t be able to do any cooking. Can you have a gas top and electric oven? Dual…
Why are gas cooktops better? As noted, gas stoves can heat up much more quickly, and thus cook food faster. You can also get more precise control since the flames spread along the bottom and sides of a pan, providing a more even, uniform cook. Are gas ovens good baking? A gas oven has better…
Can you put an induction cooktop on top of an oven? If you have an induction or an oven and are wondering if induction cooktops can be installed over an oven, the answer is yes. You can install an Induction cooktop (or even an electric or gas cooktop) over wall ovens. Can you mix cooktop…
