Cooking anything perfectly, but especially meat, can often seem like it requires some alchemical blend of art, science, and magic. There are ways that — with some experience — you can start to get a ...

We’ve ranted and raved for years about the benefits of an instant-read thermometer and how using one can help you be a more confident home cook. It’s useful for baked goods, deep frying, custards, ...

Many home cooks and grill masters cook up their steaks and hamburger patties using the old-fashioned eyeball test. This is when you flip the patty after it turns brown and grill marks start appearing.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." While it may not be the sexiest tool in your culinary drawer, the meat thermometer is an important one.

A digital meat thermometer sticks out of a steak on a grill - Dmitry Naumov/Shutterstock Many home cooks and grill masters cook up their steaks and hamburger patties using the old-fashioned eyeball ...