thermometer to measure the temperature of the meat at its thickest point to make sure that it will be cooked according to the temperature indicated on my Handing Charts that you can find on my website. What are the various cooking methods for canned foods? This is hard to answer as it may depend on the type of canned food to which you refer. Most often, canned goods such as vegetables, stews etc. can be heated in a saucepan on the stove or in a glass casserole in the microwave oven. For safe cooking, bring the contents to a boil. I served fried chicken drumsticks tonight that were a little pink in areas way in the inside...but done on the outside..how do i know if they were done..and did i just poison me and my family? What are the chances of us getting sick The colour of cooked chicken is not an indication of doneness. The only way to be sure poultry and meat are cooked to a temperature high enough to destroy harmful bacteria is to use a food thermometer. Insert in the thickest part of the food to a depth of 1 1/2 inches (4 cm). For chicken pieces it should measure 170 degrees F (77 degrees C). How can I prepare a frozen beef filet so the meat stays tender?  Should I put it directly in the oven with a wine sauce or should I thaw it first (in the refrigerator, at room temperature or in the