Every November, fans write to us nervously asking about how to defrost a turkey in time for Thanksgiving. “Am I too late?!” they worry. (Our rule of thumb, by the way, is to simply pop the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We know the defrost button is on just about every microwave, but most home chefs are stumped on how to use it optimally. While the scientific ...

This is the best time to defrost chicken, so it's ready in time for dinner, depending on whether you can plan in advance or need to make a quick chicken dinner.