We've all been there: a pound of ground beef sitting in the freezer, rock solid, and you need it ready for dinner ASAP.

If there is one cooking technique that yields the most successful cooking-from-frozen outcome, it's braising. Not only does ...

The stockings are hung, you’ve made your list and checked it twice, and you’ve already started blasting All I Want For Christmas is You to ring in the season – the holidays are underway, and it’s ...

A properly thawed turkey ensures that the meat cooks uniformly, helping you avoid overcooked or undercooked parts. Depending ...

In anticipation of Thanksgiving, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging consumers to practice proper food ...

How to thaw a turkey in the refrigerator First things first: Don’t thaw a turkey on the kitchen countertop. Meat or poultry left thawing on the counter at room temperature can become a nesting ...

The best way to thaw your turkey is in the refrigerator. Allow one full day per four pounds of meat. If you are short on time, you can thaw your turkey in cold water in its original packaging ...