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Braised lamb shanks

Braised Lamb Shanks: Temps and Times for Rich Meat

There's nothing quite like a good braise. All those vegetables, that rich and unctuous sauce, the fork-tender meat—who could resist?…

Cornbread with fixins

Homemade Cornbread: Doneness Temps and Thermal Tips

Let's talk about cornbread. It's a marvelously American food—bread made of maize—that compliments other great foods of our cuisine. What…

Chicken shawarma

Cooking Shawarma on a Vertical Spit: Fun, Delicious, and Temperature-Perfect

We've written about chicken shawarma before, but we thought it would be fun to try cooking an actual shawarma ……

smoked lamb, sliced

Butterflied Leg of Lamb: Seared, Then Slow, For Perfect Doneness

A traditional roast leg of lamb is a beautiful piece of meat. Served alongside roast veggies, maybe some steamed asparagus,…

Smoked deviled eggs and the tools to make them

Smoked Deviled Eggs: Cool Smoke for a Hot Appetizer

No matter the party, I believe there's almost always a place for deviled eggs. Fourth of July? Picnic time. Thanksgiving?…

BBQ, Chicken, Eggs

Runhy egg, savory sausage—a perfect breakfast sandiwch

Grilled Breakfast Sandwiches: Sausage Egg and Cheese Never Had it So Good

Everyone wants breakfast food. Fast food places offer all-day breakfast, as do sit-down diners. Whole chains are devoted to American's…