Food safety is vital, especially when using the freezer. Knowing how to properly freeze items and, more importantly, defrost them, is crucial so you do not become unwell. When it comes to meat, the ...

Learn how to safely defrost your turkey—without risking foodborne drama on Thanksgiving. Defrosting turkey in the fridge is the safest and most hands-off method, and is the only USDA-recommended ...

To determine the best way to defrost chicken, I tested the USDA’s three recommended methods, along with two other common, even if objectionable, ones.

Ground beef dinners like lasagna, burgers and casseroles are almost always in the dinner rotation. So, stocking up on ground beef when it’s on sale and freezing extra packages is a no-brainer. But, ...

Thanksgiving is almost here! If you're planning to cook the big bird, the USDA says there are three ways to safely thaw a frozen turkey. How to thaw a frozen turkey in the refrigerator Every four to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. We tested five methods for defrosting ground beef to find the best way to do it quickly and safely. Flat-packing ground beef ...

Thanksgiving Day is just days away, but let’s face it: Hosting this holiday dinner is no easy feat. From knowing when to start thawing a turkey to how much turkey to make and the perennial question of ...