Cooking Meat The Safe Way

Lamb is a flavorful and lean meat that can take your dinner from drab to fab. However, safely defrosting those frozen lamb chops or leg of lamb is an important first step. Mishandling frozen lamb during the thawing process can introduce bacteria leading to foodborne illness. As your resident Defrosting [...]

Whether you’re a grill master in training or a busy parent looking for a quick meal solution, we’ve all had that moment staring at a stack of frozen patties and wondering, “Just how long have these been here?” Freezing is a fantastic way to extend the life of your hamburgers, [...]

  Now, I’m sure many of you have found yourselves staring at a great deal on ground beef at the grocery store and thinking, “Jackpot! Time to stock up!” But once you get home, the question pops up: “How long can I keep this in the freezer before it turns [...]

ng out in the deep chill of my freezer without turning into a frosty mess? Freezing is a fantastic way to extend the shelf life of food, including hot dogs, but there’s a right way to do it—and a timeline to follow to ensure you’re enjoying them at their best. [...]