Whether you're cooking chicken, beef, pork, or lamb, getting meat to the right internal temperature is vital.

Summer holidays, and most other days, are great times to cook and enjoy Virginia-grown foods outdoors—safely, with attention to meat temperatures, while grilling. “It’s important for food to be cooked ...

For the love of food safety, please put your meat back in the refrigerator. I was scrolling through TikTok and came across a video from New Zealand chef and cookbook author Andy Hearden (known as Andy ...

Nailing a steak that’s just right juicy, flavorful, and cooked to your exact preference is a kitchen win that never gets old.

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Grilling a steak to the perfect medium-rare. Roasting a whole chicken without drying it out. Smoking a brisket low and slow until it’s melt-in-your-mouth tender. Whether you’re a home cook or backyard ...

Slow-braising, marinating, and cutting across the grain are quick ways to ensure meat ends up more tender, but leaving it out at room temperature before cooking can also yield a more desirable, ...

The turkey can be a major source of stress during the holidays, whether you’re worried about how long it needs to thaw or how to carve it skillfully. Another point of concern: Knowing when it’s ...