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. We’ve pulled a package of ground beef out of the freezer with the best of intentions to cook with it (French onion meatballs! Cheesy pastelón! Hawaiian burger sliders!), and then ...

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.

We've all planned to cook one night, pulled some meat out of the freezer, and then found that life has other plans for us. When you have to mix up your meal plan or grab some emergency takeout, that ...

Dear Heloise: I read a letter in your column about eating chicken that was stored unwrapped. At the end of your answer, you said never to refreeze meats, fowl or seafood after they’ve been thawed out.

You've taken a package of chicken breasts out of the freezer. You let it thaw in the fridge to prepare dinner. But in the end, you don't cook the whole amount. You stare at those leftover pieces and ...

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.

Q I have a freezer full of frozen goods that were thawed out during a power outage and then refrozen. Are they any good? A Probably not, but it depends on how long the power was out and what you mean ...

Most of us have felt the panic of forgetting to take meat out of the freezer in time for dinner. In most cases, we end up ...