When roasting a whole bird, check the chicken's internal temperature in the thickest part of the thigh and the breast. If meat is stuffed, check the temperature in the center of the stuffing, as well.

The safe temperature to cook meat depends on the type and cut of meat. For example, all poultry should be at least 165°F (75°C), while red meat, game, and other meats vary depending on the cut ...

As for the freezer, a temperature of 0° F will keep foods thoroughly frozen. But the temperature controls on many fridges only allow you to choose from a series of numbers, usually 1 through 5 ...

You shouldn't let your food linger on your plates. vadimguzhva / iStock The "2-hour rule" states that perishables left at room temperature for more than two hours should be discarded.

Yep: A fridge temperature of 37° F will keep fresh food good for as long as possible—with no ice crystals on lettuce or bacteria breeding in raw meats. As for the freezer, a temperature of 0 ...