Easter is a time for celebration, family, and of course, food. Whether you’re planning an Easter feast for your loved ones, attending a potluck, or just cooking a special meal, it’s important to keep food safety in mind.

Here are 10 commandments to follow to ensure that your Easter meal is delicious and safe:.

1. Thou shalt wash thy hands

This is the number one rule of food safety. Always wash your hands with soap and warm water before handling food. Wash your hands throughout the cooking process, especially after handling raw meat, poultry, and seafood.

2. Thou shalt keep thy kitchen clean

Make sure your kitchen surfaces are clean and free of dirt and grime. Use a disinfectant cleaner to wipe down counters, cutting boards, and utensils. Keep raw meat, poultry, and seafood separate from other foods.

3. Thou shalt cook meat to the correct temperature

Use a thermometer to check the internal temperature of meat, poultry, and seafood. Cook meat to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit, poultry to 165 degrees Fahrenheit, and seafood to 145 degrees Fahrenheit.

4. Thou shalt not leave food out for too long

Do not leave food out at room temperature for more than two hours. If the temperature outside is above 90 degrees Fahrenheit, do not leave food out for more than one hour.

5. Thou shalt keep cold food cold and hot food hot

Cold food should be kept at a temperature of 40 degrees Fahrenheit or lower. Keep cold food in the refrigerator until right before serving. Hot food should be kept at a temperature of 140 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.

Keep hot food in a warming dish or slow cooker.

6. Thou shalt not cross-contaminate

Keep raw meat, poultry, and seafood separate from other foods. Use separate cutting boards and utensils for these foods. Wash your hands thoroughly after handling these foods.

Raw eggs can contain salmonella, which can make you sick. Do not eat raw cookie dough or cake batter, and make sure that eggs are cooked thoroughly in any recipe.

8. Thou shalt not drink raw milk

Raw milk can contain harmful bacteria that can make you sick. Always drink pasteurized milk, which has been heated to kill any harmful bacteria.

9. Thou shalt be aware of food allergies

If you have guests with food allergies, make sure that you label all dishes and ingredients. Be aware of cross-contamination if someone has a severe allergy.

10. Thou shalt not serve expired food

Check the expiration dates on all food items and do not serve anything that is past its expiration date. If you’re not sure if something is still good, use the smell and taste test. If it smells or tastes off, throw it out.