Cook Up a New Skill in 2026!
A new year often means new hobbies and new goals, and we’re here to help! If you’re trying something new in the kitchen this year, we probably have a guide to help. We’ll help you succeed in your new path by providing you with the key concepts and temperatures you need to succeed from the get-go. From BBQ to baking, we’ve got you covered.
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Basics of BBQ
The lore of BBQ is daunting, but really, the whole thing hinges on temperature. Read our beginner's guide to BBQ and start your journey to neighborhood smoking legend.
Get smoking here
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Meat 101: Hot and Fast Cooking
Hot, fast meat cooking is a sensory wonderland. The song of the sizzle, the smell of the browning, the delicious results when you cook something just right. In this guide, you'll learn which cuts to cook hot and fast and how to do it, plus which thermometers will serve you best.
Turn up the heat here
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Meat 101: Low and Slow Cooking
Low heat, slow cooking is perfect for tough cuts and for infusing them with flavor. And it goes beyond “just” barbecue! Learn the methods, temperatures, and cuts that will give you melt-in-your-mouth meals for years to come.
Click fast to cook slow
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How to Meal-Prep Better
Prepping meals in advance is great for your budget and your health, but many guides giveyou bland or overcooked results. Follow our tips to learn how to batch cook better than ever, with no dry chicken!
Prepare for success here
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Baking Temps Reference
This one isn't so much a “how to” guide as it is a place to bookmark and keep handy for almost any baking project you'll undertake. Baked goods have doneness temperatures, and most recipes don't give them to you. Don't worry, we did!
“Rise” to the occasion here
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See…food!
Like our baking temps post, but for the fruits of the sea. Overcooked fish is gross; perfectly cooked fish is delicious. The same goes for shrimp, lobster, and others. If you're eating more fish this year, you need this guide.
“Catch” the temps here
