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 ...

These techniques are designed to get your food ready for cooking in a short time. Freezing food is one of the easiest ways to ...

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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 ...

Whole chickens should always be thawed in the fridge, but chicken pieces can be thawed under cold running water to make them ...

Dear Mary: Do you have a tip for defrosting a freezer quickly by using something without chemicals, like perhaps something I may already have in the cupboards? Can you help, or am I expecting too much ...

Three safe ways to defrost ground beef are in the refrigerator, in cold water, or in the microwave. Never thaw at room ...