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How Long Does Ground Turkey Last in the Fridge?

How Long Does Ground Turkey Last in the Fridge?

Ground turkey! As versatile as it is delicious, ground turkey is a staple in many of our home-cooked meals, from tacos and burgers to meatloaf and chili. But one question [...]
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Is Freezer Burnt Chicken Safe To Eat?

Is Freezer Burnt Chicken Safe To Eat?

Freezer burn is like the boogeyman of the frozen world, often misunderstood and much maligned. But fear not, because today, we’re going to unravel the mystery surrounding those frosty fowls. [...]
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How Long Does Cooked Ham Last in the Fridge

  When it comes to food safety, ham is an interesting topic because it comes in many forms: there’s fresh [...]

How To Freeze Chicken Safely

Chicken is one of the most versatile proteins out there, but it’s also one of the easiest to mishandle, potentially [...]

How To Defrost Lamb

Lamb is a flavorful and lean meat that can take your dinner from drab to fab. However, safely defrosting those [...]

How Long Is Rotisserie Chicken Good for in the Fridge?

  Understanding the shelf life of your leftovers is more than a matter of taste—it’s a matter of safety. The [...]

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How Long Does Spam Last?

Oh, the good ol’ Spam—the meat in a can that has been baffling taste buds and raising eyebrows since 1937. Whether you love it or you’re still on the fence about it, one thing’s for sure: Spam has been a shelf-stable staple in pantries around the world for generations. Now, [...]

How to Freeze Lasagna

Now, as much as we love the smell of bubbling cheese and herbs wafting through the house, we don’t always have the time to whip up a lasagna from scratch. That’s where freezing comes in handy. But before you wrap up that tray and toss it into the icy abyss, [...]

How Long Can You Freeze Ground Turkey?

  Freezing isn’t just a convenience; it’s a powerful tool in our food safety arsenal. When done right, it can preserve the quality of your food and prevent the growth of bacteria that cause foodborne illness. So, let’s talk turkey — ground turkey, to be exact — and how to [...]

How Long Does Pulled Pork Last in the Fridge

If you’re anything like me, you love the savory, smoky flavors of perfectly cooked pulled pork. But, as much as we’d like to, we can’t always eat it all in one sitting—no matter how much our taste buds beg us to. This is where food safety comes into play, and [...]
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