Baking

When it comes to making a change in your kitchen, you’re likely to want a new range. We have many excellent models available with the latest features. But, when it comes to powering or fueling the range, which is the best choice, gas or electric? A Brief Primer When it comes to replacing a larger appliance such as a range or stove, there are some challenges that you may need to overcome. Most people go with an appliance that uses the same fuel source as their older model. This is because it’s easier to hook up the appliance without any extra work and the higher installation costs that follow. But, in recent years we have seen a surge in the popularity of cooking shows and associated social media. Many professional cooks prefer to use gas and this has encouraged a lot of people to make the switch. But many of us don’t have a gas line or it would be very hard to run a line out to the kitchen. Only 50% of American homes have gas service and the rest of us need to use electric appliances. So, the natural question on the lips of many cooks is does gas cooking live up to the hype? When you cook with an electric range can you achieve similar cooking results? Let’s take a look at some simple cooking tests to compare gas and electric performance against each other. 3 Simple Cooking Tests Over the years, cooking experts and consumer groups

BlueStar Ranges at Universal Appliance and Kitchen CenterAbout BlueStarManufactured in Reading, Pennsylvania, BlueStar traces its history to the Prizer-Painter Stove Works beginning in 1880 with a line of residential and commercial coal ranges, water heaters, furnaces and heating stoves.Today Bluestar is the residential arm of Prizer-Painter providing commercial quality cooking equipment for your home. Recently, BlueStar has added refrigeration to its line of cooking products as it grows into a more kitchen appliance categories. BlueStar ranges are custom made and available in 750 + colors. Other custom options include:Burner configurationsBackguardsKnob colorsTrim options Since Bluestar cooking products come with such a wide variety of styles and configurations, the lineup is grouped into series. Featured below is the platinum series: PLATINUM SERIES36" version (models available in 24", 30", 36", 48" and 60")New features found only on the Platinum Series offer unsurpassed power and performance for discerning home chefs who demand restaurant-quality results. …25,000 BTU PrimaNova™ burnersAll burners, plus Interchangeable Griddle and CharbroilerThe PowR Oven™ provides 40% faster preheating and 30% increase in oven efficiencyGentle 130° simmer burnerIntegrated wok cookingExtra-large oven with True European Convection and 1850° infrared broilerAccommodates a full-size commercial 18" x 26" baking sheetHandcrafted in Pennsylvania since 1880Bluestar Range BurnersBuyers often choose Bluestar for the classic open commercial grade burner design described below: Powerful 25,000 BTU BurnersThe new PrimaNovaTM burners deliver an intense 25,000 BTU flame for maximum high, concentrated heat, perfect for achieving unmatched searing and an ultra-rapid boil.Bluestar Range OvensIn addition, serious chefs love the BlueStar oven for

Two Baked Ham Recipes: Two Different Glazes Recipes by Trisha Yearwood and Georgia Downard from the Food Network Ham glazes can be sweet and sugary such as Trisha Yearwood's recipe below with the brown sugar honey glaze, or they can be sweet with a little kick like Georgia Downard's brown sugar mustard glaze. Either way, you're going to have a succulent feast for your group. Baked Ham with Brown Sugar Mustard Glaze Recipe courtesy of Georgia Downard Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees Score top of ham into diamonds and stud center of each diamond with a clove. Place ham on a rack in a roasting pan and bake for 1 1/2 hours. In a bowl combine the sugar, mustard and vinegar and spread glaze evenly over ham. Bake for another 35 minutes Transfer ham to a platter and let stand 15 minutes before carving. Combine cloves, sugar and mustard and brush over Ham Steak. Bake in baking dish in 350 degree oven for 15 minutes until heated through. Ingredients 1 (12-pound) shankless skinless smoked cured ham Whole cloves for studding ham 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup prepared mustard 2 tablespoons cider vinegar Variation: GLAZED HAM STEAK WITH BROWN SUGAR MUSTARD GLAZE 1 to 2-inch Ham Steak 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup prepared mustard 2 tablespoons cider vinegar Baked Ham with Brown Sugar Honey Glaze Recipe courtesy of Trisha Yearwood Directions Adjust the oven racks to accommodate a

Cooking with Convection How do convection ovens and ranges work? Wikipedia A convection oven (also known as a fan-assisted oven or simply a fan oven) is an oven that has fans to circulate air around food. Conventional ovens, which do not have fans, rely primarily on radiation from the oven walls, and to a lesser extent, on natural convection caused by temperature differences within the oven, to transfer heat to food. Depending on the brand and type of convection (see below) the benefits of convection cooking include: More even baking Cookies on multiple racks will come out perfectly cooking regardless of where they are placed. Faster roasting Your Thanksgiving turkey may be done 1/3 to 1/2 sooner than cooking conventionally. More flavorful The fan driven air circulation and speed of convection quickly browns roasts and other foods giving them a nice crust and sealing in juices and nutrients. True or European Convection European convection or "True" convection has an element surrounding the convection fan versus regular ol' convection that has a fan only - no third element. There is about a 50 year debate still going on about the differences and advantages of these two systems, and we're not about to step in it here except to say that you get to choose...and that's a good thing! Some ovens such as Wolf have DUAL convection meaning two fans. Jenn-Air's unique V2™ dual fans are stacked vertically.Just about all of the premium brands offer the convection

AGA LEGACY COOKWARE Available through Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center Now you can start cooking as soon as your new AGA Legacy Range arrives! Enjoy up to 6 complementary gifts with your purchase of a 36" or 44" AGA Legacy Range—beautiful and durable enamel AGA cookware for baking, roasting and broiling. PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT: AGA Legacy Range now comes with even more free cookware with purchase. Click below for details of cookware offer: AGA Cookware Offer Beneath the design values of every AGA range cooker lies a heart of cast-iron. Ready to cook whenever you are, with no switches and dials to master, every classic AGA cooker is engineered to take care of itself, for generations to come. AGA 2 Oven Natural Gas Cooker: CreamModel: A2O-SV-NG-CRM 2-oven AGA cooker provides a truly unique and rewarding cooking experience. Featuring a boiling plate and simmering plate, plus a roasting oven and slow cook oven, the 2-oven AGA cooker is kept constantly ready for use. The cooker's unique heat technology is made possible by its cast-iron body. The cast-iron ovens of an AGA Cooker are gentle on food and lock in moisture, flavor, texture and, importantly, goodness, meaning dishes taste delicious every time. Catering for a crowd with an AGA Cooker is no problem either - both AGA ovens are big enough to fit a 28lb. bird, making them perfect for cooking for large groups or small. At just under 39" wide, the 2-oven AGA Cooker is a flexible addition to your kitchen. Whether

Last Minute Baking Tips from GE Appliances Range - Optimal Baking Performance Many factors will affect the baking time in your oven. To insure accurate baking, we suggest the following: Be sure to preheat the oven to the selected temperature. (This can take 10-20 minutes, and most models will have a signal that will alert you when the oven is ready.) Be careful not to place the oven rack too close to the bottom of the oven. Follow the instructions in the Owner's Manual for proper rack placement. Dark colored pans absorb more heat and can cause over-browning. Solution: Lower oven temperature 25 degrees for this type of utensil, or use a pan with a shiny finish. Do not use pans that are too large or too close to each other or the oven walls. Solution: Make sure there is proper room for the heat to circulate up through the racks and around the food in the pans. Non-stick gray pans retain more heat and require a temperature reduction of 25 degrees from what the recipe calls for. Glass pans require temperature reductions, which can usually be found on the baking instructions. Do not open the oven door while baking any more than necessary. (If you do not have a window in the door, we suggest using a kitchen timer and check your food at the minimum baking time. Use your oven timer and do not check for doneness until the minimum cooking time expires. This will help keep the