A little less guesswork in the kitchen.

Good food starts with a useful plan. We put the cooking time, temperature and final safety check in one place.

An answer before the preamble

Choose a food and method, adjust its size or thickness, and get a typical range. Our 200-food catalogue uses manufacturer charts, producer guides and government safety tables. Every guide links its sources.

Made for the moment you are cooking

Set a check timer, work back from serving time, or print a chart. The calculators run on this site; you do not need an account.

A range, with a reason

A thin fillet and a thick one cannot share a guaranteed cooking time. We show the reference shape and explain model adjustments. The thermometer makes the final call.

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