Every year, one thing sneaks up on me no matter how prepared I am for my holiday dinner: thawing that Thanksgiving turkey. I always forget how long it takes for the turkey to thaw, and there's ...

Allow one full day per four pounds of meat. If you are short on time, you can thaw your turkey in cold water in its original packaging, which will take six to 10 hours (one hour for each pound of ...

Turkey Thaw in the fridge for several days or cook ... On the hob, use a wide-based pan, adding a splash of water if necessary. Stir regularly, so the food is heated thoroughly without any cold ...