Although most dense foods shrivel up or dry out in a microwave, some softer foods handle the microwave heat better. Items such as soup (covered), sauce, plain rice, or mashed potatoes won't lose too ...

Food editor Taylor Ann Spencer shares the top three ways to safely defrost proteins, from the refrigerator to the kitchen ...

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

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

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There's nothing more annoying than feeling peckish, ready to whip up your next meal, only to discover you've forgotten to take your meat out of the freezer. Fortunately, a straightforward trick could ...

10:26, Mon, Sep 22, 2025 Updated: 10:28, Mon, Sep 22, 2025 There's nothing more frustrating than when you're peckish and ready to whip up your next meal only to discover you've neglected to take your ...

We've all been there – when you're ready to cook but have forgotten to defrost meat from the freezer. It can be incredibly frustrating, especially if you're hungry and have to wait hours for dinner.

There's a lot you can do at home -- and when dining out -- to decrease your risk of foodborne illness. Mike De Socio is a CNET contributor who writes about energy, personal finance, electric vehicles ...

YONKERS, N.Y. — Each year, more than 1.3 million Americans get sick from salmonella, and chicken and turkey are often to blame. And the problem isn’t going away. Brian Ronholm, food policy director at ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Just how safe is the poultry on your plate? Each year, more than 1.3 million Americans get sick from salmonella, and chicken and turkey are often to blame. And the problem isn’t ...