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 ...

Ground beef can be safely defrosted in the refrigerator, a bowl of cold water, or in the microwave. Defrosting in the microwave is the fastest choice, but then you must cook the beef right away. If ...

We've all been there. You're planning a mouthwatering steak dinner for your family. As you're gathering the ingredients for your feast, you realize that the meat is still frozen solid in the freezer.