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What does it mean?
Explains a cooking technique to ensure even roasting.
In plain terms
Rotate pans halfway through cooking for even results.
What can you take from it?
Even heating requires physical manipulation.

Where it applies

  • roasting vegetables
  • baking

Putting it to work

  • rotate pans
  • check oven heat

Questions to consider

  • How do you ensure even cooking at home?

Another view

Ovens vary and may not need rotation.

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