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.

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 ...

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 ...

If you’re the type who buys the biggest turkey you can find for Thanksgiving, then the U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends you also be the type to start thawing that bird as soon as possible.

Having frozen ribs on hand is convenient unless you forget to take them out of the freezer in time for dinner. Sometimes, the fastest way to thaw ribs may not be the safest. It's important to consider ...