Set the oven to the temperature specified in the recipe and preheat it for at least 10–15 minutes.

Choose the middle, lower, or upper rack according to the recipe, and center the baking sheet.

If you are using a convection oven, lower the recipe temperature by 15–20°C / 27–36°F or shorten the cooking time.

Choose bakeware suited to the recipe (glass, ceramic, or metal), place the food in it, and put it in the oven.

Halfway through the cooking time, briefly open the door to check the color and turn the baking sheet if needed.

Insert a thermometer into the thickest part of foods such as chicken, ground meat, or fish cooked in the oven, and measure the internal temperature.

After removing the food from the oven, let it rest for a few minutes; during this time, the crust and interior settle.