Get an oven thermometer, learn the quirks of your appliance and be willing to call in the the pros when there are signs of trouble.

Don’t trust your oven dial, according to Ina Garten. This $5 Taylor oven thermometer is her top recommendation for better accuracy.

Let the thermometer rest in each location for 10 minutes before moving it to check for temperature changes, and use oven mitts when moving the thermometer.

The good news is that oven thermometers are ultra cheap, even top-rated ones like this Taylor analog model are easy to read and built to withstand punishing temperatures.

If your oven isn't cooking properly, it may not be heating to the set temperature like it should. Use this quick test to check and diagnose you oven.

The Yummly Smart Thermometer will be available in early 2020 for $129; later in the year, it will integrate with select smart ovens from Whirlpool, which acquired Yummly in 2017.

This new smart thermometer is completely wire-free — so you won’t have to deal with any cords coming out of your oven door. And, it’ll eventually be able to adjust an oven’s temperature ...