On 6/3/2021 7:26 AM, Gary wrote:
> On 6/2/2021 4:58 PM, jmcquown wrote:
>> On 6/2/2021 2:31 PM, US Janet wrote:
>>> On Wed, 2 Jun 2021 08:18:30 -0400, Gary > wrote:
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>>>> On 6/1/2021 10:20 PM, jmcquown wrote:
>>>>> On 6/1/2021 8:00 PM, Lucretia Borgia wrote:
>>>>>> On Tue, 1 Jun 2021 19:50:23 -0400, jmcquown >
>>>>>> wrote:
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>>>>>>> I brushed a small pork tenderloin with spicy brown mustard.
>>>>>>> Rolled it
>>>>>>> in dry breadcrumbs seasoned with S&P, minced garlic and crushed
>>>>>>> parsley.
>>>>>>> Baked on a lightly oiled baking sheet at 425F for 20 minutes.
>>>>>>> Meanwhile, I steamed some Fordhook limas.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I cut the tenderloin into 1" slices. It's cooked to medium rare. A
>>>>>>> couple of slices with lightly buttered limas made for a great
>>>>>>> dinner.
>>>>>>> Leftovers for later in the week or the freezer.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Jill
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I bought a 2 qt air fryer in order to avoid turning on the oven at
>>>>>> 425
>>>>>> for 20 minutes. Takes half the time and less than half the power.
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> I'm thrilled for you. 20 minutes cooking time is fast enough for me
>>>>> and
>>>>> I use the oven year round.
>>>>
>>>> I agree with you, Jill. I use my oven year round too. No need for
>>>> another gadget (air fryer).
>>>>
>>> I'd be willing to give one a go, but I simply don't have room on
>>> counter or in cupboards
>>> Janet US
>>>
>> That's precisely the reason I don't try one. No good place to put it.
>> As I just mentioned in my reply to Gary, mine is not an "open concept"
>> kitchen. Using the oven doesn't heat up the rest of the house the way
>> it might if it were open to the dining/living area.
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> Well, I *do* have an "open kitchen." Two opening and no doors.
> On cold days, the oven adds some heat and good smells.
> On mild days, my east&west windows/doors let the heat escape.
> On hot days, the air conditioner easily takes care of the oven heat.
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That's my preferred method as well... I'd hate an "open concept"
kitchen, where one cannot separate heat/cooking smells from the rest of
the house in the summer.

I have yet to install my window A/C unit. I suppose we'll see how
miserable it gets in the next month. Still better than snow!