No one wants to waste a perfectly good dinner, but there are some rules to keep in mind when refreezing meat, fish, and other perishable foods — here’s everything you need to know. Igor Ploskin / ...

Frozen food can be the saving grace of a weeknight meal. After a long work day, sometimes the easiest dinner comes from the depths of the freezer. It’s also the most effective way to preserve ...

One cardinal rule of food prep and preservation I learned growing up was that once frozen food thaws, it cannot go back into the freezer. My mom taught me that, and her mom taught her. The belief that ...

If you're wondering if it's safe to refreeze raw or cooked turkey, learn how refreezing affects quality, proper thawing techniques, and storage tips to avoid foodborne illness.

Technically, yes, you can refreeze meat, but whether you should is up for debate. Freezing is a great way to prolong the shelf life of beef, chicken, and steak, and can save money at the grocery store ...

You've probably heard a lot of so-called rules when it comes to frozen food. For example, maybe you've been told that ice cream has gone bad once you see those crystals form or that you should never ...

We’ve all been there: peering into the freezer, contemplating whether to refreeze that ice-encrusted mystery item. While some foods can survive a second chilly stint, others are better off in the bin.

A second freeze-thaw cycle can expose certain foods to unsafe temperature ranges where bacteria multiply quickly and can make you sick. Raw meat and raw seafood should never be refrozen because ...