Learn our best method for thawing frozen turkey in time for the big feast. Hint: It just takes a little bit of planning. Come holiday season, one of the most pressing cooking questions is how to ...

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There are countless ways to cook a turkey -- sous vide, par-steamed and smoked -- but none that I've encountered recommend starting from frozen. Slow refrigerator thawing is the gold standard for ...

Every November, fans write to us nervously asking about how to defrost a turkey in time for Thanksgiving. “Am I too late?!” they worry. (Our rule of thumb, by the way, is to simply pop the ...

Here are some quick and safe ways to thaw a frozen turkey, even at the very last minute. Wednesday, November 19, 2025 Thanksgiving is almost here! If you're planning to cook the big bird, the USDA ...

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 ...

Turkey is the centerpiece of most Thanksgiving dinners. But let's face it, it's a chore to prepare. Buying a fresh bird may marginally reduce the hassle. However, if you buy a frozen Thanksgiving ...

Ground beef is a popular freezer staple for many reasons. For starters, it's a versatile protein used in a wide variety of recipes, from burgers to casseroles and beyond. Due to its relatively short ...

Ground beef is an essential ingredient in many delicious meals, so it's best to always keep a pack or two in the freezer for last-minute weeknight dinners. It's easy to forget to defrost your ground ...