That thermometer you have in the kitchen drawer? The one you use for meat, for candy, for frying, for tempering chocolate, for bread making, for custards and sauces, and heaven-knows-what? It won’t do ...

Whether you use it to tell when a roast is done or to make sure the frying oil heats to just the right temperature, a dial (instant-read) or digital thermometer eliminates part of the guesswork for ...

Gauges and thermometers keep an eye on cooking and meat temperatures. That's great, as long as they are accurate. Who's keeping an eye on their accuracy? You should be, says chef Jeff Igel, head of ...

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.

You can take a temperature by using digital thermometers. But the most accurate method may differ for children and adults ...

Using an infrared thermometer can help anyone take accurate temperature readings and ultimately cook better food. Infrared (IR) thermometers allow grillers and chefs to check the temperature of their ...