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Bake london broil at 400°F on a rack until beef hits 145°F, rest 3 minutes, then slice thinly across the grain.

For grill-baked sweet potatoes, scrub, prick, oil, and cook over indirect medium heat until a thermometer reads 205–212°F in the center.

Halve the spaghetti squash, scrape seeds, oil and season, roast cut-side down at 400°F (204°C) for 35–45 minutes, then fork into strands.

Air fry chicken tenders at 380–400°F for 8–12 minutes, flipping once, until the chicken reaches 165°F in the center.

To air fry a boiled egg, heat at 250°F (121°C) for 5–8 minutes to rewarm, or cook shell-on at 270–300°F for 9–15 minutes based on doneness.

Vegetables pick up salmonella from contaminated water, manure, soil, animals, equipment, and handling; rinsing helps, but cooking is the sure kill step.

Look for a creamy yellow field spot, a dry tendril by the stem, a heavy feel, and a dull, firm rind—together they point to a ripe watermelon.

To soften butter, cut it into cubes and rest 10–20 minutes until cool-soft (65–70°F); for speed, use low-power microwave bursts with rotation.

To open a coconut, drain the water through an “eye,” then crack the shell along its seam with controlled taps and pry out the meat.

To age egg whites, separate, cover, and refrigerate 24–72 hours, then bring to room temp before whipping for macarons or meringue.