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 ...

We've all been there. You're planning a mouthwatering steak dinner for your family. As you're gathering the ingredients for your feast, you realize that the meat is still frozen solid in the freezer.

Picture this: You're ready to whip up your favorite chicken recipe, but you realize the chicken is frozen! We've all been there, and it's easy to be tempted to speed things up by letting the chicken ...

The USDA is offering tips on how to safely thaw a turkey ahead of Thanksgiving. Photo by Gabriel Garcia Marengo via Unsplash Thanksgiving meal prep is underway for those looking to stuff their faces ...

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 ...

With Thanksgiving less than a week away, dinner prep is top of mind for many who plan on stuffing their face with turkey on the big day. So how soon should you take your frozen bird out to thaw?

Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. Before we get into why the microwave’s defrost ...