Get an oven thermometer, learn the quirks of your appliance and be willing to call in the the pros when there are signs of trouble.

If your oven is at the right temperature, the first sugar sample should still be white, and the second should be golden brown and melty.

You can check the accuracy of the temp with a digital oven-probe thermometer such as ThermoWorks ChefAlarm ($59) or a standard dial oven thermometer like the Cooper-Atkins HACCP Dial Oven ...

Roasting chicken is one of those family traditions I’ve kept alive for over 30 years of home cooking. When my kids were ...

Let the thermometer rest in each location for 10 minutes before moving it to check for temperature changes, and use oven mitts when moving the thermometer.