Every November, fans write to us nervously asking about how to defrost a turkey in time for Thanksgiving. “Am I too late?!” they worry. (Our rule of thumb, by the way, is to simply pop the ...

Everyone loves a good chicken dinner and if you're a planner, you probably have some chicken stashed away in your freezer right now. Whether you like chicken wings, drumsticks, chicken breasts, or a ...

The best methods for thawing chicken are in the fridge, in cold water, and in the microwave. Food safety is crucial when thawing chicken since warm temperatures can spur bacterial growth. For thinner ...

Here are 3 approaches, depending on how much time you have. Besides a good supply of ice cream and loads of frozen vegetables, the one thing we always have in the freezer is chicken. It makes a ...

In an ideal world, we’d remember to put our frozen beef or chicken in the fridge to defrost the night before we need it. Of course, life often gets in the way and that doesn’t always happen, so ...

Frozen chicken breast on a wooden cutting board - Ahanov Michael/Shutterstock When you need to defrost chicken, it can be tempting to pick quick and easy methods. Leaving it out on the counter is ...

In an ideal world, we’d remember to put our frozen beef or chicken in the fridge to defrost the night before we need it. Of course, life often gets in the way and that doesn’t always happen, so ...

Freezers are our go to devices for storing fresh foods. From vegetables, dairy products right to meats. Throw any of these items in the freezer and revisit later when you want to cook. After one too ...

If you’re stocking up on chicken at the supermarket, popping it in the freezer is a great option to extend its shelf life. But if that chicken ends up sitting in your freezer for months on end, you ...