Every year, one thing sneaks up on me no matter how prepared I am for my holiday dinner: thawing that Thanksgiving turkey. I always forget how long it takes for the turkey to thaw, and there's ...

So you can thaw a 16 pound turkey in just 8 hours ... If you can't be on hand to change the water, you can just cook the turkey from frozen as a last resort. You'll need to increase the cooking ...

Despite the best-laid plans, your turkey might still be frozen solid as Christmas day rapidly approaches. But don't panic if you're scrambling to thaw, prepare, and cook at the last minute.

What now? Can you just cook it from frozen? Is thawing in the microwave an option? Here’s how to handle classic Christmas foods to get them ready to eat. Turkey Thaw in the fridge for several ...

Normally, you cannot safely refreeze meat that you've previously thawed. However, when it comes to fish, the rules are just a little different.

A frozen turkey can be safely thawed in the refrigerator or in cold water. When thawing in a refrigerator at 40 degrees or below, allow roughly 24 hours for every 4 to 5 pounds. Consider putting ...