{"id":3528,"date":"2012-07-17T09:24:00","date_gmt":"2012-07-17T09:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bostonzest.com\/?p=3528"},"modified":"2012-07-17T09:24:00","modified_gmt":"2012-07-17T09:24:00","slug":"smooth-top-cooktop-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/bostonzest.com\/?p=3528","title":{"rendered":"Smooth Top Cooktop Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

We have an all electric kitchen. So when we replaced our range, we opted for a smooth top cooktop. These are far easier to clean and add usable surface to a small kitchen. <\/p>\n

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I’ve figured out a few tricks to have even less cleanup to do after I cook. When what I’m saut\u00e9ing<\/a> will spatter and make a mess, (like the Irish black & white pudding above), I put a half sheet pan<\/a>\"\" over the unused burners. This keeps them clean so they are ready to use without grease around them that might burn.<\/p>\n

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You can see how much mess stayed off the area that was covered by the sheet pan.<\/p>\n

That sheet pan, covered by a piece of parchment or waxed paper, also serves as counterspace as I cook. <\/p>\n

One more tip is to use a larger pot than you think you need. Especially if you’re making one of those items the owners’ manuals warn about. My Bosch manual says, “Remove dry sugar, sugar syrup, tomato products and milk immediately with the razor blade scraper.” I use a big pan to try to keep those items in the pan and off the cooktop. <\/p>\n

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