This year, I took on the massive responsibility of hosting Friendsgiving. But between juggling work and prepping for guests, I made the biggest rookie mistake—I forgot to thaw the bird. So, I did what ...

The average UK Christmas turkey weighs 4-5.5kg and needs proper defrosting to stay safe. Experts reveal the safest methods ...

These food-safe methods will help you defrost whole chicken and individual pieces quickly. Chicken is a staple in most households. It’s affordable, versatile, and a crowd-pleaser—and having some in ...

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 ...

No matter how well you plan, chances are you will need to defrost something to cook or eat during the week. Even experts like food and nutrition scientist Emma Beckett often get caught short. She ...

These techniques are designed to get your food ready for cooking in a short time. Often, we find ourselves in a hurry, wishing the food could defrost faster. Whether you forgot to take the meat out of ...

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 ...