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Reclaim the Kitchen with Wolf Ranges and Ovens Two days ago we gave you the recipe for the Roast Chicken pictured below (click on the link Roast Chicken for the recipe). Today we're adding the recipe for the Potatoes and Asparagus (thanks to Sub-Zero/Wolf). Roast Chicken with Potatoes and Asparagus Potatoes and Asparagus For the potatoes:1½ pounds small Yukon gold potatoes1 tablespoon of fresh thyme, chopped1 tablespoon olive oilKosher saltFreshly ground black pepper For the asparagus:1 pound asparagus spears, ends trimmed Wash and dry the potatoes and then quarter them with a small paring knife. Place the quartered potatoes in a medium sized work bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and toss to combine. Pour the potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper (this will ease clean up and keep the potatoes from sticking to the pan). Without preheating, place the chicken and potatoes into the oven. Select the convection mode and set the temperature to 375°F. Set a timer for one hour. After one hour, remove the chicken and potatoes from the oven and place the pans on a heatproof surface. Use a thermometer to make sure the chicken is cooked thoroughly. Tent the chicken and potatoes with foil and allow to rest. Prepare the asparagus by steaming. Steam the asparagus until the desired doneness is achieved. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cut the chicken into quarters and serve alongside the potatoes and asparagus NEW REFINEMENTS, STILL UNMISTAKABLY WOLF Long before there were "pro look"

Tri-Tip Time in SoucalWith the weather turning warm, it's time to get out the grill and get ready for Tri-Tip. Whether you call it a steak or a roast, tri-tip has been popular in the central coast area of California since the 50's. Tri-Tip is a triangular cut from the bottom sirloin. Rich in flavor, low in fat, this cut has been typically ground and added to the hamburger, or cut into cubes for stew meat. Now, it is becoming popular as a roast for outdoor grilling or oven roasting. Most Tri-Tip cuts will run from 1.5 to 2.5 lbs, but could even go up to 4lbs. The disadvantage of Tri-Tip is that like a flank steak, it can be tough. That's why most Tri-Tip recipes call for seasoning and marinating.A basic rub consists of salt (kosher or sea salt), freshly ground black pepper, and garlic powder. This is known as a Santa Maria rub. Santa Maria, California gets credit for popularizing Tri-Tip. Thanks guys!Optionally, you might add coriander, paprika, ground cayenne pepper, and oregano, or thyme. I prefer to use fewer ingredients rather than more. I'd use the basic rub and maybe add coriander and cayenne or other peppers to get a little more heat. Feel free to add and delete the options.Apply the rub, cover the roast and refrigerate for 3-5 hours. Remove and let cool for 30 minutes to get to room temperature. Place the roast on a grill at medium heat, and cook for approx. 30

New Miele Range a Winner in Las VegasMiele Appliances shown at KBIS/IBS 2015It's hard to come away a winner when you go to Las Vegas. But, the new Miele range was a good bet at the 2015 Design and Construction Week (*KBIS/IBS) show in January. Miele partnered up with some top kitchen brands (Haefele, Bauformat, and Cosentino) to showcase their luxury appliance brand. The new Miele Range, their first EVER, was a huge hit. (To clarify, Miele has been very successful in cooking products such as built-in cooktops and ovens over the years, but they've not ventured into the range business until now).Miele's range model line up consists of several configurations in 30", 36", and 48" ranges. The range line has been eight years in the making, and the attention to detail shows in the innovative features, and stunning Miele design, not to mention the durable construction. Miele's 30" range weighs in at 337 lbs. Compare that to the 160 lbs. of a typical Whirlpool gas range.You might also expect state of the art technology in a range of this class, and Miele does not disappoint. With a high-tech control panel that includes their exclusive MasterChef electronic controls, the new Miele features algorithms to perfectly cook many foods, and it will also store your own special recipes. Miele has taken a fresh look at every feature on a range. For example, Miele's unique range handle is designed to swivel from its vertical

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