Flat-packing ground beef before freezing will make for quicker thawing. Thawing in the microwave is the fastest method, but requires you to flip and rotate the beef as it thaws, as well as cook it ...

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 ...

Most people thaw meat the wrong way. Here’s how to do it safely and keep bacteria from taking over. The post The Common Meat ...

When it comes to slam-dunk meals that are easy to make and that both you and your kids are sure to like, everyone knows that chicken is the no-brainer choice. This crowd-pleasing poultry is not only a ...

Count me among the people who pat themselves on the back when they carefully pack away food in the freezer, knowing there’s something to cook and eat in the future. That, my friends, is only half the ...

Thanksgiving is coming up fast. The menu is planned. The shopping is done. Pies are in the oven. You're feeling pretty good about all your preparations but something is tickling the back of your mind ...

We've all been there - sat at home one evening with nothing in the fridge and only a packet of mince in the freezer that we've forgotten to defrost for dinner. And rather than popping out to the shop ...

We've all been there. You have a plan for a special dinner - a nice steak seared on the stovetop, or maybe grilled. Perhaps you're planning on steak tacos or a one-skillet meal with steak bites and ...

Cooking your Thanksgiving turkey doesn't have to be a stressful ordeal. Preparing as much as you can ahead of the big day is key and one of the most important basics is defrosting your turkey properly ...