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BAKED GOODS
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1
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Cakes or cupcakes
• until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean
• until cake springs back when lightly touched
• until cake starts to pull away from edge
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2
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Cheesecakes
• until center is almost set
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3
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Cookies
• until lightly browned
• until edges are golden brown
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4
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Muffins
• until golden brown
• until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean
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5
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Pies
• until center is almost set
• until crust is golden brown
• until filling bubbles
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CASSEROLES
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1
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Casseroles
• until hot and bubbly
• until heated through
• until cheese melts
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MEAT
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1
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Beef (roast or steak)
• medium - 160°F
• well done - 170°F
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2
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Beef (ground)
• cook to 160°F
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3
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Lamb
• medium - 160°F
• well done - 170°F
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4
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Pork
• medium - 155°F
• well done - 165° to 170°F
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POULTRY
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1
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Chicken or turkey
• until temperature of thigh is 180°F (whole bird)
• until chicken is no longer pick in center (pieces)
• until temperature in breast is 170°F (boneless)
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SEAFOOD
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1
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Clams
• until clams open
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2
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Fish
• until fish begins to flake when tested with a fork
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3
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Shrimp
• until shrimp are pink and opaque
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4
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Scallops
• until opaque
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SAUCES
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1
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Sauces
• until (slightly) thickened
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SOUPS
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1
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Soups
• until heated through
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STEWS
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1
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Stews
• until meat is tender
• until vegetables are tender
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VEGETABLES
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1
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Vegetables
• until crisp - tender
• until tender
• until browned
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