About Derek Mitchell

For the past 3 years, Derek Mitchell has been at the forefront of temperature-optimized cooking at INKBIRD. With a background from Le Cordon Bleu Paris, where he earned a dual degree in Culinary Innovation and Food Engineering, he expertly bridges gourmet cooking methods with accessible technology. Before joining INKBIRD, he was the head of R&D at ChefTech Labs, where he developed award-winning kitchen algorithms. Now, Derek focuses on leveraging INKBIRD’s smart kitchen appliances to transform everyday ingredients into extraordinary meals that any home cook can recreate easily. Outside of the kitchen, Derek explores global cuisines and cultivates his own organic produce.

Derek's Recipes

Through his recipes that are foolproof, flavorful, and tech-optimized, Derek aims to bring Michelin-star quality cooking worthy into every home cook.

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June 1, 2026

How to Make Juicy Grilled Kebabs for This BBQ Season?

Cold beer, hot coals, and skewers that don't suck. That's the goal here. Most people dry out their grilled kebabs without knowing why. These tricks work. Now go light the...

May 29, 2026

Crispy Smoked Chicken Wings Recipe

This smoked chicken wing recipe doesn’t require babysitting. Just spend 10 minutes getting everything ready, and then let the smoker do its thing. So, let’s get started and make these...

May 19, 2026

How to Sous Vide Lobster Tail That Is Tender and Buttery?

If you’ve ever tried sous vide lobster tails, you’ll surely know how incredibly tender, almost buttery, and luxurious texture they can be, which simply can’t be matched by steamed or...

May 15, 2026

How to Make the Perfect Oven Pot Roast?

Just follow this best oven pot roast recipe, and you’ll get a perfectly cooked dish that is super tender, moist, and bursting with flavor. The beef practically falls apart when...