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The Ultimate Taco Guide: 6 Must-Try Recipes for Every Taco Lover

Taco night just got an upgrade. Whether you’re craving the deep, savory richness of birria, the citrus-kissed char of carne asada, or the smoky richness of tacos al pastor, this roundup delivers the best recipes—all backed by precision cooking temps. From perfectly grilled fish to slow-cooked pork carnitas, each recipe includes detailed temperature tips to…

Homemade sushi with pH meter

Homemade Sushi: pH Meters and Their Importance for Safety

America truly is a melting pot of cultures and, as concerns us, their cuisines. Pizza is one of our most beloved foods—and an import from Italy. Then there is Mexican food, adaptations of which are omnipresent in our nation’s diet. Among the giants of “foreign” food to have naturalized on our shores, few besides those…

Oyster po'boy sandiwch

Oyster Po Boy Sandwich: Temps for a Superb Sandwich

We’re big sandwich fans, as you know (see: rye sandwich bread, spicy chicken sandwich, and our recently revamped roast beef). So we’re always keen to find ways to bring our thermal expertise to classic sandwiches. And today we’ve got a great one: the New Orleans oyster po-boy! A well-beloved sandwich with a storied history, the…

Halibut dinner

Pan-Seared Halibut: Critical Temps and a Delicious Sauce

Cooking fish is, frankly, a little scary for most cooks. Fish overcooks easily, and when it is overcooked, its quality degrades more steeply than, say, beef. This is a shame because a great piece of fish, like the pan-seared halibut we’ll be covering today, makes a fantastic meal. Here, we aim to dispel any fish-fears…

Shrimp cocktail

Perfectly-cooked Shrimp Cocktail: Temps and Tips

A shrimp cocktail tray is a standard sight at a holiday party, and it’s no wonder why. Shrimp make great finger food, they’re delicious, and they’re just luxe enough to warrant serving at a special occasion. But good shrimp cocktail depends on good shrimp that are properly cooked, and that can be tricky. Read on…