Now, if you grew up in the '80s or '90s, you might have seen infomercials for defrosting trays, boasting about how they can thaw out anything in a jiffy. Well, these vintage creations have now ...

As for those trendy defrosting trays, “I’m not sure that they work,” says Dr. Schaffner, who did a deep-dive into research and reviews on these for an episode of his podcast, Risky or Not.

Cook the food immediately after thawing. Kitchen gadgets such as thawing trays made of superconductive metal alloys allow frozen food to defrost quickly at room temperature. Follow these tips from ...